Beltrami County: Cruz Nelson Booked on DWI Charges

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Cruz Nelson was listed in the Beltrami County Jail records on October 18, 2026, with two DWI-related charge entries.

According to the jail roster, Nelson faces allegations involving driving under the influence of alcohol and second-degree DWI.

Both entries are classified as gross misdemeanors under Minnesota law.

The booking record does not identify where the alleged impaired driving occurred.

Two DWI Charges Listed in Jail Records

The first charge entry alleges operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The allegation references Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).

The second entry involves second-degree driving while impaired with two or more aggravating factors.

That entry references Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a).

Both allegations appear under case number 26019751 in the jail’s records.

The record does not identify the specific aggravating factors supporting the second-degree DWI entry.

Beltrami County Jail Booking Information

The jail lists October 18, 2026, as Nelson’s custody date.

According to the roster, Nelson is approximately five feet, seven inches tall and weighs 195 pounds.

The booking information also lists brown hair and blue eyes.

The displayed bail or fine amount is $0.00.

However, that figure does not establish whether Nelson qualifies for release without posting bail.

Understanding Second-Degree DWI in Minnesota

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.25, second-degree DWI applies when certain legal conditions are met.

For an impaired-driving violation, the law requires at least two qualifying aggravating factors.

These factors can include certain prior impaired-driving incidents or an elevated alcohol concentration.

However, Nelson’s booking record does not identify which factors prosecutors may rely upon.

Second-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota.

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, driving while impaired includes operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Details About the Alleged Incident Remain Limited

The supplied jail record does not describe the traffic stop or circumstances leading to Nelson’s custody.

It also does not provide a reported blood alcohol concentration or field sobriety testing results.

No accident, injuries, or additional criminal allegations are described in the record.

Those details would require confirmation through an official criminal complaint or other public court records.

Court Proceedings and Case Status

The booking identifies District Court as the court branch associated with the listed charges.

However, no hearing date appears in the supplied information.

The record also does not establish whether formal charges have been filed in a separate court complaint.

Readers can search public records through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Additional booking information may be available through the Beltrami County Jail inmate system.

The DWI entries remain allegations and do not establish guilt.

Nelson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.