Bemidji: Francis Brun Held in Ignition Interlock Case

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Francis Brun was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 28, 2026.

The jail record lists one driving restriction charge involving an ignition interlock device.

The charge appears under case number 2026013990.

District Court is listed as the court branch handling the case.

The jail record shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

Ignition Interlock Violation Alleged

The charge cites Minnesota Statute 171.09, subdivision 1(g).

The allegation involves driving or controlling a vehicle without a required functioning ignition interlock device.

The law applies to drivers holding certain restricted licenses under Minnesota’s ignition interlock program.

A required device must be functioning and certified by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Current Minnesota law classifies a violation of this provision as a gross misdemeanor.

The jail roster provided for this report labels the offense as a misdemeanor.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.09 for the current law.

Francis Brun. Beltrami County Jail booking image.

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

Minnesota uses the program for certain drivers whose driving privileges have been restricted.

A restricted license can limit a participant to vehicles equipped with an approved device.

More information is available through the Minnesota ignition interlock statute.

The booking record does not explain why Brun was subject to an ignition interlock restriction.

It also does not identify the vehicle involved or where the alleged violation occurred.

Brun was listed at the Beltrami County Jail in Bemidji.

No court date appears in the information supplied for this report.

The $0.00 bail field does not necessarily mean release is available without conditions.

Release terms can depend on court orders and other requirements.

Readers can check the Beltrami County Inmate Search for updated custody information.

Jail records and court information can change as the case moves forward.

A jail booking and criminal charge do not establish guilt.

Brun is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.