Bemidji: Lucas Headbird Booked on Felony DWI Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Lucas Headbird was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on September 14, 2026.

The jail roster lists two charges against Headbird.

Both charges are listed as felonies in the booking record.

The most serious listed driving charge is first-degree driving while impaired.

First-Degree DWI Charge

The DWI charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.24, subdivision 1(1).

The charge alleges first-degree DWI following three or more qualifying prior impaired-driving incidents within ten years.

Minnesota law classifies first-degree DWI as a felony.

A conviction can carry up to seven years in prison.

The statute also allows a fine of up to $14,000, or both penalties.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.24 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Lucas Headbird booking photo / Beltrami County Jail

The booking information does not describe the alleged driving incident.

It does not list an alcohol concentration or alleged controlled substance.

The roster also does not identify the prior impaired-driving incidents.

Headbird also faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).

That law covers intentionally obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a peace officer performing official duties.

The Beltrami County roster classifies Headbird’s listed charge as a felony.

Minnesota law provides different penalties depending on the circumstances.

A felony penalty can apply when specified serious harm or risk conditions are present.

The short jail entry does not describe those alleged circumstances.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.50 for the full law.

The roster lists Headbird’s custody date as September 14.

His listed bail or fine amount was $0.00.

No court date was shown in the information provided.

The charges are assigned to District Court.

Beltrami County Jail is located in Bemidji.

Public custody information is available through the Beltrami County inmate search.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charges against Headbird remain allegations unless proven or otherwise resolved in court.

Future court filings may provide more details about both allegations.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.