Bemidji: Leroy Richardson Held on DWI Charges
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Leroy Richardson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on September 12, 2026.
The jail record lists two alcohol-related driving while impaired charges against Richardson.
Both charges are filed under case number 2026017259.
The record also lists Richardson as being held at the jail.
The case is assigned to District Court.
The jail page shows $0.00 in the bail or fine field.
Alcohol-Related DWI Charge
One charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).
The charge alleges Richardson operated or controlled a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
The jail roster marks that entry as a gross misdemeanor.
Minnesota Statute 169A.20 defines several forms of driving while impaired.
Subdivision 1(1) specifically applies when a person is allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
Leroy Richardson
The statute itself directs sentencing through Minnesota’s different DWI degree provisions.
The booking information does not explain why this entry carries a gross misdemeanor designation.
It also does not provide details about Richardson’s alleged alcohol level.
Fourth-Degree DWI Listed
The second charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.27, subdivision 1.
That count is described as fourth-degree driving while impaired.
Minnesota Statute 169A.27 classifies fourth-degree DWI as a misdemeanor.
The jail record does not describe the traffic stop leading to Richardson’s arrest.
It does not identify where the alleged driving occurred.
No test results or other details were included in the supplied jail information.
Held at Beltrami County Jail
Richardson was booked at the Beltrami County Adult Correction Center in Bemidji.
The Beltrami County Adult Correction Center is located at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW.
The jail record lists Richardson at 5 feet 10 inches tall.
His weight is listed as 180 pounds.
The record lists brown hair and hazel eyes.
A jail booking does not establish guilt on any criminal charge.
The charges against Richardson remain allegations during the court process.
Richardson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Readers can search court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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