Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after police found a truck in a ditch.
Leola Renee Grayhawk is charged in Beltrami County District Court.
The case is filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District under court file 04-CR-26-811.
The charge stems from an April 8, 2026, incident in Bemidji.
Welfare Check Leads To Ditch Scene
According to the complaint, law enforcement responded at about 2:30 a.m.
The call began as a welfare check on Avion Lane Northwest.
Authorities were able to contact Grayhawk by phone.
Grayhawk said she was in her vehicle and stuck.
While driving toward the area, police found a black Chevrolet truck in a ditch.
The complaint says the truck was facing east on the westbound side of the road.
Grayhawk was the only person in the vehicle, according to court records.
Leola Renee Grayhawk
Complaint Alleges Signs Of Impairment
As law enforcement approached, Grayhawk began holding her hands up.
When the driver’s door opened, authorities reported a strong odor of alcohol.
The complaint says Grayhawk had glassy eyes.
Authorities also described her as having a thousand-yard stare.
Grayhawk confirmed she was not having self-harm thoughts.
When asked to step out, she allegedly stumbled.
The complaint says she grabbed the door to keep from falling.
After two steps, she allegedly lost her balance again.
Another officer helped Grayhawk reach the pavement.
Breath Test Reported at .22
Authorities told Grayhawk they were seeing signs of impairment.
According to the complaint, Grayhawk responded, “Yes.”
She allegedly admitted to drinking beers and straight liquor.
Authorities also reported smelling alcohol on her breath.
Grayhawk was asked to perform field sobriety tests.
The complaint says she was unable to complete them satisfactorily.
A preliminary breath test showed an alcohol concentration of .224.
Grayhawk was then taken into custody.
At the Beltrami County Jail, she agreed to submit a breath sample.
The complaint says the breath test showed an alcohol concentration of .22.
Case Filed In Beltrami County
Grayhawk is charged under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
The complaint also references Minnesota Statute 169A.26.
The charge carries up to 364 days in jail.
It also carries a possible $3,000 fine, or both.
The complaint says Grayhawk had no prior alcohol-related convictions or license revocations.
The charge is only an accusation at this stage.
Grayhawk is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
More case information may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.