Beltrami County: Gonzalez-Rivera Faces DWI Counts

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Gonzalez-Rivera is facing DWI-related charges in Beltrami County District Court.

According to jail booking information, Gonzalez-Rivera was taken into custody on May 31, 2026. He was listed at the Beltrami County Jail.

The jail record lists his height as 5 feet, 5 inches. His listed weight is 158 pounds. His eye color is listed as brown.

Charges Listed In Court Record

Gonzalez-Rivera is listed in case number 26-008194. The charges are connected to a traffic-related DWI case.

The first listed count is operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. That charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.

The second listed count is third-degree driving while impaired. The charge notes one aggravating factor. That count is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.

Joseph Gonzalez-Rivera inmate mugshot — Joseph Gonzalez-Rivera’s booking image from Beltrami County Jail records.

A third listed count involves proof of insurance. The charge alleges that a driver must carry proof of insurance while operating a vehicle. That count is listed under Minnesota Statute 169.791.

Custody And Court Information

All three listed charges are marked as gross misdemeanors in the jail record. No bail or fine amount was listed. The record shows $0.00 in that field.

No court date was listed in the information provided. The court branch is listed as the District Court.

Online jail records are not a finding of guilt. A booking record only shows that a person was taken into custody. Court records and hearings determine the next steps in a case.

The Beltrami County inmate listing can be reviewed through the county’s official inmate locator. Court and citation details may also be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Gonzalez-Rivera is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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