Beltrami County, MN – Miguel Carmona was arrested on February 10, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on multiple charges, including DWI, refusal to submit to a chemical test, and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He is currently being held without bail, awaiting a hearing in District Court.
Charge Details
Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1)) – Gross Misdemeanor Traffic – DWI – Second-Degree Driving While Impaired; Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test (Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(b)) – Gross Misdemeanor Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle (Minnesota Statute 609.487.3) – Felony
Understanding the Charges
- Second-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota and typically involves two or more aggravating factors, such as prior DWI convictions, high BAC levels, or test refusal.
- Refusing a chemical test after a DWI arrest can result in an automatic driver’s license revocation and increased criminal penalties.
- Fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle is a felony, carrying significant legal consequences, including possible prison time and long-term license revocation.
Potential Penalties If Convicted
- Up to one year in jail per gross misdemeanor charge
- Fines up to $3,000 for DWI-related offenses
- Felony penalties for fleeing law enforcement, including possible state prison time
- Mandatory alcohol treatment and probation requirements
Carmona remains in custody, and his court date has not yet been scheduled. More details may emerge as the case proceeds through the legal system.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News