Bemidji: Hailey Eickhorst Faces DWI, Fleeing Counts
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Hailey Eickhorst was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 19, 2026.
The jail record lists three charges against Eickhorst under District Court case number 2026013363.
The allegations include third-degree DWI involving refusal to submit to chemical testing.
Two additional charges involve fleeing in a motor vehicle and obstructing the legal process.
Third-Degree DWI Charge
The DWI charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(b).
The booking record classifies that charge as a gross misdemeanor.
The cited provision covers refusal to submit to a chemical test under Minnesota DWI law.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.26 through the state Revisor of Statutes.
The booking information does not describe the events leading to the DWI allegation.
It also does not state what type of chemical test was allegedly refused.
Hailey Eickhorst booking photo.
Felony Fleeing Charge
Eickhorst also faces a felony charge of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 3.
That law addresses fleeing or attempting to flee an officer while using a motor vehicle.
The statute requires the officer to be acting in the lawful discharge of official duties.
Readers can view Minnesota Statute 609.487 for the complete legal language.
Obstruction Charge Also Listed
The third charge involves allegedly interfering with an officer during official duties.
The jail record cites Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).
The booking record classifies this count as a felony.
Minnesota law provides different penalties depending on the circumstances of an obstruction offense.
The limited jail information does not describe those alleged circumstances.
The full statute is available at Minnesota Statute 609.50.
Court Information
All three charges are listed under the same District Court case.
No court date appeared in the booking information provided to TRF News.
The record displayed a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
That listing alone does not explain Eickhorst’s release conditions or custody status.
Readers can visit the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center for official jail information.
The charges remain allegations and have not been proven in court.
Eickhorst is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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