Beltrami County Inmate Faces Fleeing, False ID Charges

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — James Nevitt was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on two misdemeanor charges.

Jail records list Nevitt in custody as of October 3, 2026.

The charges involve allegedly fleeing a peace officer and providing false identifying information.

Both charges are connected to case number 26018799.

False Identification Charge Listed

Nevitt faces one misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 609.506.1.

The jail roster describes the offense as giving a peace officer a false name, birthdate, or identification card.

James Nevitt

No additional details about the alleged false information were included in the jail record provided.

The available information also does not identify the law enforcement agency involved.

A second misdemeanor charge alleges fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle.

That offense is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.487.6.

The jail information does not describe how the alleged fleeing incident occurred.

It also does not provide a location or detailed arrest narrative.

The roster lists Nevitt under a hold status.

His custody date is October 3.

The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.

Both charges are assigned to District Court.

No court date was included in the information provided.

The roster lists Nevitt as 6 feet tall and weighing 130 pounds.

His hair is listed as black and his eyes as brown.

Additional details could become available through a criminal complaint or court filing.

A jail booking is not a finding of guilt.

The charges against Nevitt are allegations unless proven in court.

Readers can review Minnesota criminal statutes through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Information about Minnesota court cases is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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