Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 30, 2024, Jeffrey Grasto, a 58-year-old male, was taken into custody by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. Grasto, described as a white male with white hair and blue eyes, standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 205 pounds, was booked into the Beltrami County Jail with no bail amount set.
Charges Filed
Grasto faces two gross misdemeanor charges under Minnesota law:
- Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol: This charge falls under Minnesota Statute §169A.20.1(1), which makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
- Traffic – DWI – Third-Degree Driving While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Factor: This charge is defined under Minnesota Statute §169A.26.1(a), which pertains to third-degree DWI offenses involving one aggravating factor.
Legal Context
In Minnesota, a third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor. An aggravating factor can include a prior impaired driving incident 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.
Court Proceedings
Grasto is scheduled to appear in District Court for these charges. As of the latest available information, the specific court date has not been set.
Public Records Access
Information regarding arrests and charges in Beltrami County is publicly accessible through the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Locator.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me.