Bemidji: Amanda Chernugal Booked on DWI Charge

BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Amanda Chernugal was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on July 8, 2026.

The booking record lists one gross misdemeanor DWI allegation.

The charge alleges she operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Chernugal has not been convicted in connection with this booking.

Booking Information

The jail record lists case number 2026010682.

It also identifies Beltrami County District Court as the court branch.

No court date appeared in the information provided for this report.

The bail or fine field showed $0.00 when the record was reviewed.

That amount does not explain whether release conditions remain pending.

Custody records can change after hearings, reviews, or jail processing.

The listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).

The law covers driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The provided record does not describe the traffic stop or alleged driving conduct.

It also does not list an alcohol test result.

No crash, injury, passenger, or vehicle information was included.

Those details may appear later in court filings.

The case is listed for the Beltrami County District Court.

Official court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Public case updates may also appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A future hearing could address release terms, legal counsel, and scheduling.

The final charge could change as the case moves forward.

Jail records show booking information and listed allegations.

They do not establish guilt or predict a court outcome.

Amanda Chernugal is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Readers should use official court records for the latest case status.

The Beltrami County custody list may show later booking updates.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.