Beltrami County: Christine Herr Faces DWI Charges

BELTRAMI COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Christine Herr was listed in Beltrami County Jail custody on October 11, 2026.

The supplied jail record lists four traffic-related counts under case number 26-321512.

Three entries concern alleged impaired driving. The fourth involves an alleged failure to dim headlights.

The most serious count is third-degree driving while impaired, listed as a gross misdemeanor.

Third-Degree DWI and Alcohol-Related Counts

The record cites one aggravating factor, but it does not identify that factor.

Third-degree DWI is addressed in Minnesota Statute 169A.26.

That law defines the offense and classifies it as a gross misdemeanor.

Two other counts appear under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.

One alleges an alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 within two hours of operating a vehicle.

Another alleges driving or operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Both counts are listed as misdemeanors in the supplied jail record.

The booking details do not include laboratory results, a test reading, or a description of the alleged stop.

They also do not identify the road, time, or location of the reported driving.

The fourth count alleges a failure to dim headlights for an oncoming vehicle.

The jail description mentions a distance of 2,200 feet and marks the allegation as a misdemeanor.

However, the cited provision, Minnesota Statute 169.61(b), specifies 1,000 feet for oncoming traffic.

The supplied record does not explain the difference between its description and the statute.

No additional report is included to clarify the exact circumstances of the alleged violation.

All four entries carry the same case number, 26-321512.

District Court appears as the court branch, but the record does not provide a hearing date.

The jail entry shows a bail or fine amount of $0.

That amount does not confirm a release decision or explain any possible court conditions.

The custody date is October 11, 2026, according to the supplied information.

The listing does not provide a plea, verdict, or sentencing information.

Court filings could provide more details about the charges and any future hearings.

Readers can review public records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch court records portal.

The Beltrami County Jail inmate search also provides public booking information.

The public jail entry is a summary, not a complete account of the incident.

An allegation does not establish that a person committed a crime.

Herr is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.