Beltrami County: Dudley Faces Drug, DWI Charges

BELTRAMI COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Douglas Dudley was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on June 27, 2026.

The booking record lists four charges under case number 26-011436.

The case is assigned to the District Court.

The most serious count is fifth-degree drug possession, which the roster lists as a felony.

The allegation involves a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance.

It may also involve drug residue found in paraphernalia.

The listed offense excludes cannabis and hemp.

DWI Charges Listed

Dudley also faces two driving while impaired charges.

One count alleges he drove with a Schedule I or II drug in his body.

That charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.

The roster also lists a fourth-degree DWI charge as a misdemeanor.

A fourth count alleges failure to comply with a peace officer.

The booking record classifies that charge as a petty misdemeanor.

The jail roster lists Dudley at 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 165 pounds.

It lists black hair and brown eyes.

The bail or fine field shows $0.00.

That entry does not necessarily mean Dudley was released without conditions.

No court date appeared in the provided booking information.

Hearing dates and custody details can change after an initial booking.

The charges cite Minnesota laws covering controlled substances, impaired driving, and traffic rules.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.025 for the drug possession provision.

Minnesota Statute 169A.20 addresses driving while impaired.

Minnesota Statute 169A.27 covers fourth-degree DWI.

The failure-to-comply count cites Minnesota Statute 169.02.

The provided record does not identify the substance allegedly involved.

It also does not describe the traffic stop or reported conduct.

Those details may appear in a criminal complaint or a later court filing.

The charges may also be amended during the court process.

A jail booking records accusations and does not establish guilt.

Dudley is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate search for updated custody information.

Minnesota Court Records Online may provide hearing dates and public case updates.

This report is based on the booking information provided for publication.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.