Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 26, 2024, Amber Stegman, a 42-year-old female, was taken into custody at the Beltrami County Jail. She faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a) for third-degree driving while impaired (DWI) with one aggravating factor, classified as a gross misdemeanor.
Defendant Information:
- Name: Amber Stegman
- Race: White
- Sex/Age: Female, 42
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches
- Weight: 150 pounds
- Hair Color: Sandy
- Eye Color: Brown
Custody Details:
- Custody Date: December 26, 2024
- Facility: Beltrami County Jail
- Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00
Legal Proceedings:
- Case Number: 24-027158
- Charge: Traffic – DWI – Third-Degree Driving While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Factor
- Severity: Gross Misdemeanor
- Court Branch: District Court
- Court Date: To be determined
Under Minnesota law, a third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $3,000.
Aggravating factors can include a prior DWI within ten years, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more, or having a child under 16 in the vehicle at the time of the offense.
As of now, no bail has been set for Stegman, and her court date is pending.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me