Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 24, 2024, Zachary Terrill, a 26-year-old male, was taken into custody and booked into the Beltrami County Jail. The arrest led to multiple charges filed in the District Court under case number 24-021729.
Charges:
- Carrying a Pistol While Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (Minnesota Statute 624.7142.1(1)): This statute prohibits individuals from carrying a pistol in public while under the influence of a controlled substance. Violations can result in misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charges, depending on the circumstances.
- Second-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) – Two or More Aggravating Factors (Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(a)): This statute defines second-degree DWI as operating a motor vehicle while impaired, with two or more aggravating factors present, such as prior DWI offenses or high blood alcohol concentration. This offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor.
- Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety (Minnesota Statute 171.24.5): This statute addresses driving after one’s driver’s license has been canceled due to being deemed inimical to public safety, often following multiple DWI offenses. Violating this statute is considered a gross misdemeanor.
As of the latest available information, there is no bail amount set for Terrill, and he remains in custody at the Beltrami County Jail. A court date has not yet been scheduled.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me