Beltrami County, MN – Chantal Plante was arrested and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on February 9, 2025, on DWI charges. She is currently being held without bail and awaits a hearing in District Court.
Charge Details
Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1)) – Gross Misdemeanor
Understanding the Charge
Under Minnesota law, a gross misdemeanor DWI charge can be issued when a driver operates a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Depending on prior offenses, blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and other aggravating factors, penalties can include:
- Up to one year in jail
- Fines up to $3,000
- License suspension or revocation
- Mandatory alcohol education or treatment programs
Plante remains in custody, and her court date has not yet been scheduled. More details may emerge as the case moves forward.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News