Bemidji Jail Booking Lists Cannabis DWI Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Gregory Whitnable was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on July 26, 2026.

The jail record lists one misdemeanor driving while impaired charge. The allegation involves cannabis, hemp, artificial CBD, or artificial THC.

The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(8).

That law covers driving while under the influence of listed cannabis-related substances.

Whitnable is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. A jail booking does not establish guilt or a criminal conviction.

Booking Details

The record identifies the case as 2026013747. It lists District Court as the court branch.

No court date appeared in the information provided. The record showed a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

That figure may not describe future release terms. Bail and court conditions can change after a hearing.

The booking record lists Whitnable at five feet, 11 inches tall. His listed weight is 175 pounds.

The record identifies his eye color as brown. It does not provide a standard hair-color description.

The charge is listed as a misdemeanor. The record describes operating a vehicle while under the influence.

The listed substances include cannabis or hemp products. They also include artificial CBD or THC products.

The provided record does not identify the arrest location. It also does not describe events before the booking.

No crash, injury, or property damage was listed. No testing details were included in the supplied information.

The record did not state whether Whitnable remained in custody. Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate search for updates.

The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center also provides official jail information.

The case will move through District Court. Whitnable may receive a hearing date after the booking.

He may enter a plea during a future court appearance. The court will decide any release conditions or penalties.

Charges can change as prosecutors review the evidence. A case may end through dismissal, plea, or trial.

Readers should rely on official court records for final results. Jail information can change without advance notice.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.