Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 23, 2024, Jennifer Wind, a 38-year-old female, was taken into custody by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. She is currently held at the Beltrami County Jail without bail.
Charges Filed:
- Case Number: 24-027018
- Charge 1: Violation of Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(2) – Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance. This offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor.
- Charge 2: Violation of Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a) – Second-degree driving while impaired with two or more aggravating factors. This offense is also classified as a gross misdemeanor.
As of now, no court date has been scheduled for these charges.
Minnesota DWI Laws Overview:
- Statute 169A.20, Subdivision 1(2): It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance.
- Statute 169A.25, Subdivision 1(a): Defines second-degree driving while impaired as committing a DWI offense with two or more aggravating factors, elevating the severity to a gross misdemeanor.
Aggravating factors can include prior impaired driving incidents within ten years, an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more, or having a child under 16 in the vehicle at the time of the offense.
Beltrami County Jail Information:
The Beltrami County Jail, located in Bemidji, Minnesota, is a facility that houses individuals awaiting trial or serving sentences. The jail’s approved capacity is 140 inmates.
Next Steps:
Ms. Wind is expected to appear in District Court for these charges. Given the severity of the offenses, she may face penalties including fines, jail time, and license revocation if convicted. Legal representation is advisable to navigate the complexities of Minnesota’s DWI laws.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me