Bemidji Jail Books Christopher Brein on DWI
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Christopher Brein was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
The public booking record lists one alcohol-related driving charge against Brein.
The charge remains an allegation. Brein is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge Listed
Brein faces an alleged violation of Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).
The statute covers driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence.
The booking record classifies the charge as a gross misdemeanor.
The listed case number is 26006490. The court branch is identified as the District Court.
Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Christopher Brein booking photo. Source: Beltrami County Jail.
Booking Information
The jail record lists Brein as five feet, eight inches tall.
His listed weight is 145 pounds. The record lists red hair and brown eyes.
The custody record showed a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
That figure may not reflect later court orders or updated release conditions.
No court date was shown in the information available for this report.
Court schedules may change as prosecutors review the case and new documents are filed.
Case Remains Pending
The booking information did not describe the traffic stop or the evidence supporting the charge.
It also did not identify any plea entered by Brein.
A jail booking records a person’s entry into custody. It does not establish guilt.
Prosecutors must prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt before a conviction can occur.
Brein may challenge the charge and evidence during the court process.
Updated custody details may appear through the Beltrami County inmate search.
General jail information is available from the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center.
Future court filings may provide hearing dates and more information about the allegation.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.