Bemidji: Heidi Horton Faces Felony Vehicular Charge
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Heidi Horton was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on September 11, 2026.
The jail record lists two charges against Horton under one District Court case.
One charge is listed as a felony criminal vehicular operation offense.
The second charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor involving an ignition interlock restriction.
The jail page shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
Felony Vehicular Operation Charge
The felony charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.2113, subdivision 1(3).
The allegation involves criminal vehicular operation resulting in great bodily harm.
The listed charge alleges an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
Minnesota Statute 609.2113 covers criminal vehicular operation involving bodily harm.
Subdivision 1 applies when another person suffers great bodily harm.
Clause three applies when the driver’s alcohol concentration is 0.08 or higher.
The offense can carry up to five years in prison.
Heidi Horton
It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.
The jail record does not describe the crash or other events behind the allegation.
It also does not identify the person who allegedly suffered great bodily harm.
Ignition Interlock Charge
Horton also faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 171.09, subdivision 1(g).
The allegation involves driving without a required functioning ignition interlock device.
Minnesota Statute 171.09 addresses driving restrictions and violations.
The law applies to drivers holding certain restricted licenses under Minnesota’s ignition interlock program.
Driving without the required certified device is classified as a gross misdemeanor.
The public jail record does not provide further details about that allegation.
Booked in Bemidji
The Beltrami County Adult Correction Center is located in Bemidji.
The jail record lists Horton at 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Her weight is listed as 120 pounds.
The record lists red hair and hazel eyes.
Both charges are listed for District Court.
A jail booking does not establish guilt on either charge.
The charges against Horton remain allegations unless proven through the court process.
Horton is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Readers can search public cases through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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