Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 18, 2024, Kaelyn Finn, a 29-year-old female of Indigenous descent, was taken into custody at Beltrami County Jail. She stands 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 95 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. No bail amount has been set.
Charges Filed Against Finn
Finn faces charges under Minnesota law, including:
- Providing False Information to a Peace Officer: According to Minnesota Statute 609.506, subdivision 1, it is a misdemeanor to intentionally provide a fictitious name, false date of birth, or altered identification to a peace officer during a lawful stop or arrest.
- Driving While Impaired (DWI): Per Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7), operating a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or II controlled substance (excluding marijuana) in the body constitutes a misdemeanor offense.
Court Proceedings
Finn’s case is assigned to the District Court, with the following details:
- Case Number: 24-021449
- Charges:
- Providing False Information to a Peace Officer (Misdemeanor)
- Driving While Impaired – Presence of Schedule I/II Drugs (Misdemeanor)
- Court Date: To be determined
Legal Implications
Under Minnesota law, a misdemeanor is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Providing false information to a peace officer with intent to obstruct justice is classified as a misdemeanor.
Driving while impaired by the presence of Schedule I or II drugs is also considered a misdemeanor offense.
Next Steps
Finn remains in custody at Beltrami County Jail pending her court appearance. The court date will be scheduled, at which time she will have the opportunity to respond to the charges.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me