Bemidji: Elizabeth Hanson Booked on DWI Charge
BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Elizabeth Hanson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Monday, July 27, 2026.
The jail record lists one misdemeanor driving while impaired allegation under case number 2026011981.
The charge alleges Hanson operated a vehicle with a Schedule I or II drug metabolite present.
The listed allegation excludes cannabis and hemp substances.
The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).
The supplied record does not identify the substance involved.
It also does not describe the traffic stop or events before Hanson entered custody.
No crash, injury, or property damage is listed in the booking information.
Beltrami County Booking Information
The jail profile lists Hanson at 5 feet, 5 inches tall.
Her listed weight is 145 pounds.
The record lists brown hair and blue eyes.
The custody date is July 27, 2026.
The bail or fine amount appears as $0.00.
That amount may not show every release condition ordered by the court.
No court date appears in the supplied jail record.
The case is listed for handling in Minnesota District Court.
The booking entry does not include a plea or final court decision.
DWI Allegation
Minnesota law lists several ways a person may face a driving while impaired charge.
The listed provision concerns certain controlled substances or their metabolites in a driver’s body.
The jail record classifies Hanson’s allegation as a misdemeanor.
The record does not show whether prosecutors filed a formal criminal complaint.
A filed complaint may provide more facts about the allegation.
It may also identify the substance, location, and basis for the traffic investigation.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
Public court information may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Jail details are available from the Beltrami County Adult Correction Center.
Case Remains Pending
A jail booking documents a person’s entry into custody.
It does not prove that the listed offense occurred.
Hanson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The charge may be changed, dismissed, or resolved during the court process.
Court dates and custody information can change after an initial booking.
Readers should use later court filings for the most complete case information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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