Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man identified as Paul Eckert, height 5’8”, weighing 160 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes, was booked into Beltrami County Jail on March 23, 2025, according to court records.
Eckert is facing two gross misdemeanor charges:
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Case #25-004889 | 169A.20.1(1) – Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol
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Case #25-004889 | 169A.25.1(a) – Second-degree DWI with 2 or more aggravating factors
His bail was set at $0.00, and he remains in custody. Court proceedings will be held in District Court, though a court date has not yet been listed.
Did you know?
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In Minnesota, a second-degree DWI with aggravating factors (such as prior offenses or refusal to test) carries mandatory penalties, including jail time and vehicle forfeiture.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News