Bemidji: Brenden Lawrence Booked on Interlock Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Brenden Lawrence was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 21, 2026.

Public jail records list one alleged ignition interlock violation.

The case is listed under number 26013529.

The jail record lists the offense under Minnesota Statute 171.306, subdivision 6(c).

The case is listed for District Court.

Ignition Interlock Allegation

The booking record alleges Lawrence operated a vehicle without a required ignition interlock device.

The cited law applies to drivers whose licenses carry an ignition interlock restriction.

Minnesota law requires those drivers to use vehicles equipped with a certified, functioning interlock device.

An ignition interlock device measures alcohol in a driver’s breath before allowing a vehicle to start.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.306 for the complete law.

Beltrami County Jail booking image

The jail record labels the charge as a gross misdemeanor.

However, the current statute directs the penalty to another section of Minnesota law.

That current provision describes operating without the required device as a misdemeanor.

The booking information does not explain the difference in the listed severity.

Lawrence’s custody date is listed as August 21.

The booking record lists him at 5 feet, 10 inches tall.

His listed weight is 210 pounds.

The record lists brown eyes.

No hair color is shown in the information provided.

The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.

No court date appears in the booking information provided.

Readers can visit the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center for official jail information.

A jail booking does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.

The allegation against Lawrence remains unresolved unless admitted or proven in court.

Future court records may provide more information about the alleged violation.

They may also clarify the offense level listed in the jail record.

Readers can search available cases through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Court dates and custody information can change as a case moves forward.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.