Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old Bemidji man is charged with a gross misdemeanor DWI.
Details of the incident
Court papers say D. Seki crashed a car into a ditch early Wednesday.
Deputies were sent to Irvine Avenue and Island View Drive at about 1:17 a.m. on January 14, 2026.
The complaint says Seki got out and walked toward law enforcement.
A deputy reported Seki nearly fell while walking.
The deputy also reported slurred speech and poor balance.
The complaint says vomit was visible on Seki’s clothes.
The deputy reported bloodshot eyes and a strong smell of alcohol.
Seki told the deputy he had “a few drinks,” according to the complaint.
Testing and charge
A roadside breath test showed 0.217, the complaint says.
Deputies did not run standard field tests because of the cold.
Wind chill was about minus 23 degrees, the complaint says.
The complaint says Seki lacked proper winter clothing.
Seki was arrested and taken to the Beltrami County Jail, court papers say.
A final breath test there showed 0.23, according to the complaint.
Minnesota law sets the adult limit at 0.08.
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).
That section covers driving at 0.08 within two hours.
Records also show Seki was driving on a revoked license, the complaint says.
The revocation followed an impaired driving case in May 2025, records show.
Court and bail
Prosecutors filed the case on January 15, 2026.
Judge Annie P. Claesson-Huseby set conditional bail at $6,000, court records show.
The judge also set $12,000 for release without conditions.
Conditions include obeying the law and making all court dates.
An Order of Detention was issued on January 15, 2026.
External resources
National Weather Service wind chill safety.
Minnesota Public Access court portal.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.