Bemidji Jail: Johnson Faces Third-Degree DWI

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Kristina Johnson was taken into custody at the Beltrami County Jail on October 4, 2026.

The jail roster lists two gross misdemeanor driving while impaired charges.

One count alleges third-degree DWI involving one aggravating factor.

The second alleges operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Third-Degree DWI Charge

Johnson is charged under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a).

That law covers third-degree driving while impaired when one aggravating factor was present.

Minnesota law classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.

The jail information does not identify the alleged aggravating factor.

More information about the law is available from the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Kristina Johnson — Beltrami County Jail

Johnson also faces a DWI charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1).

The jail roster describes the count as operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The roster lists that charge as a gross misdemeanor.

Both charges are listed under case number 26018820.

The information provided does not include an alleged blood alcohol concentration.

It also does not describe the traffic stop or circumstances leading to the arrest.

Johnson’s custody date is listed as October 4.

The roster shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

No future court date appears in the information provided.

The case is listed with District Court.

The roster lists Johnson at five feet, 10 inches tall and 270 pounds.

A jail booking and criminal charges do not establish guilt.

The allegations must be proven through the court process.

Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.