Bemidji Jail Lists Darrell Cournoyer on DWI Charge
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Darrell Cournoyer was listed in Beltrami County Jail custody on October 8, 2026.
The inmate record identifies a gross misdemeanor driving while impaired allegation involving a controlled substance.
The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).
The available information does not identify the controlled substance allegedly involved or describe the reported traffic incident.
Details of the Beltrami County DWI Case
Cournoyer’s jail record lists case number 26001449.
The charge concerns operating a motor vehicle with certain Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substances present.
The law also covers the presence of substances produced when the body breaks down those drugs.
The booking record classifies the alleged offense as a gross misdemeanor.
However, the information does not identify where the alleged driving incident occurred.
It also does not provide a reported test result or explain how the investigation began.
The case is listed under District Court, but no court hearing date appears in the supplied information.
Custody and Identification Information
The jail lists October 8, 2026, as Cournoyer’s custody date.
His reported bail or fine amount is $0.00.
That amount does not establish whether he qualifies for release or faces additional court conditions.
The booking record describes Cournoyer as 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds.
His listed hair color is black, and his eye color is brown.
Darrell Cournoyer — Booking photograph linked through the Beltrami County inmate information system.
What Minnesota Law Says About Drug-Related DWI
Minnesota Statute 169A.20 outlines several offenses involving driving while impaired.
Subdivision 1(7) addresses driving with any amount of certain Schedule I or II controlled substances in the body.
The law also includes certain substances left behind after the body processes those drugs.
However, this provision excludes specified cannabis and hemp products.
Other parts of Minnesota law address impairment involving alcohol, drugs, and cannabis.
The consequences of a DWI conviction depend on the offense level and applicable court findings.
Prior qualifying offenses and other legal factors can affect the severity of a DWI case.
The jail entry does not establish whether any such factors apply to Cournoyer.
Beltrami County Jail and Public Records
The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center operates in Bemidji, Minnesota.
The facility holds people awaiting court proceedings and others placed in custody.
Residents can search available records through the official Beltrami County inmate information system.
Additional information is available through the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center website.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides online access to many public court records.
Those records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Some pending criminal cases cannot be found through a defendant’s name alone.
Additional court information may require an official case number or help from court staff.
The supplied jail record does not confirm a conviction, sentence, or final court ruling.
It also does not establish Cournoyer’s current custody status beyond the listed date.
Further developments should be confirmed through official court documents or updated jail records.
Cournoyer is presumed innocent of the allegation unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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