Beltrami County, MN – Jerome Strong was arrested on February 10, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on multiple DWI-related charges. He is currently being held without bail, awaiting a hearing in District Court.
Charge Details
Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2)) – Gross Misdemeanor Traffic – DWI – Third-Degree Driving While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Factor (Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a)) – Gross Misdemeanor
Understanding the Charges
- DWI under the influence of a controlled substance applies when a driver operates a vehicle while impaired by illegal drugs, prescription medications, or other controlled substances.
- Third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor that occurs when one aggravating factor is present, such as a prior DWI conviction, a high level of impairment, or refusal to take a chemical test.
Potential Penalties If Convicted
- Up to one year in jail per gross misdemeanor charge
- Fines up to $3,000 per charge
- Driver’s license suspension or revocation
- Mandatory substance abuse treatment or education programs
Strong remains in custody, and his court date has not yet been scheduled. More details may emerge as legal proceedings continue.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News