Beltrami County: Tanisha Fineday Jailed on Drug DWI

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tanisha Fineday was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on October 16, 2026, according to jail records.

The booking record lists a gross misdemeanor driving while impaired allegation involving a controlled substance.

The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).

The jail record identifies case number 25018958 in connection with the allegation.

The available information does not identify the substance allegedly involved or describe the circumstances of the reported incident.

Drug-Related DWI Allegation

The Beltrami County Jail roster classifies Fineday’s listed offense as a gross misdemeanor.

The allegation concerns operating a motor vehicle with certain controlled substances or their metabolites in the body.

Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7), addresses specified Schedule I and Schedule II controlled substances.

Under this provision, any amount of a covered substance or its metabolite can support a DWI allegation.

The provision excludes certain cannabis and hemp-related substances, which are addressed separately under Minnesota law.

The law is explained in Minnesota Statute 169A.20.

The available booking information does not identify the controlled substance involved in Fineday’s case.

It also does not provide chemical testing results or describe the reported driving behavior.

No details were supplied about a traffic stop, crash, injuries, or the location of the alleged offense.

Those circumstances remain unconfirmed based on the available jail record.

Beltrami County Jail Booking Photo

Custody Date and Bail Information

The jail record identifies October 16, 2026, as Fineday’s custody date.

The booking information also lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

That figure does not confirm whether bail was denied, waived, or had not been entered into the system.

The record does not provide release conditions or establish Fineday’s current custody status.

The supplied information identifies District Court as the branch associated with the allegation.

However, no scheduled court appearance appears in the booking record.

The case number begins with 25, although the listed custody date falls in October 2026.

The available record does not explain that difference or establish when the underlying case began.

Minnesota DWI Law and Possible Penalties

Minnesota law assigns different penalties to DWI offenses based on their severity and other legal factors.

A gross misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.

However, the precise penalties depend on the applicable offense level and the facts established in court.

The supplied jail record does not identify the aggravating factors supporting the gross misdemeanor classification.

Readers can review Minnesota’s third-degree DWI law for information about that offense level.

These possible penalties do not represent a sentence imposed against Fineday.

Public Court Records and Case Updates

Additional information may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The public system provides access to available case details, hearing schedules, and certain court documents.

Readers can also visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch for guidance on accessing court records.

The jail listing alone does not confirm whether prosecutors have filed a formal criminal complaint.

It also does not establish whether Fineday has entered a plea or appeared before a judge.

Fineday is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Further updates will depend on verified court filings and official records.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.