Bemidji: James Dukek Faces Fleeing, DWI Charges
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — James Dukek was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
The jail record lists four alleged offenses under case number 2026012130.
The charges include felony fleeing and controlled-substance DWI. Two other driving and fleeing allegations were also listed.
No court date appeared in the information provided. The record lists District Court as the court branch.
Booking Information
Dukek is listed as 5 feet, 7 inches tall. His listed weight is 220 pounds.
The booking record lists gray hair and green eyes. It shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
That amount does not confirm Dukek’s release status. The record does not list any release conditions.
Felony Fleeing Allegation
The most serious listed count alleges fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
The jail record classifies that allegation as a felony. It is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 3.
The law covers alleged attempts to flee an officer using a motor vehicle.
Readers can review the Minnesota fleeing statute through the state Revisor’s Office.
DWI and License Charges
A second count alleges driving while under the influence of a controlled substance.
The booking record classifies that charge as a misdemeanor. It cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(2).
The record does not identify the alleged substance. It also provides no test results or police report.
The Minnesota impaired-driving law is available online.
A third count alleges driving after license cancellation. The record describes the cancellation as inimical to public safety.
That count is classified as a gross misdemeanor. It is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.
Readers can review the driving-after-cancellation statute.
Additional Fleeing Count
The fourth count alleges fleeing an officer without using a motor vehicle.
The booking entry classifies that allegation as a misdemeanor. It cites Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 6.
The record does not explain how the alleged fleeing occurred. It also does not provide an incident location.
Case Remains Pending
Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate locator for custody updates.
Public filings may later appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A jail booking does not establish guilt. Criminal charges remain allegations until resolved in court.
Dukek is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the legal process.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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