Bemidji Man Jailed on Drug, Fleeing Charges

BEMIDJI, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Brian Rinkenberger was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Jail records list four charges under Beltrami County District Court case number 2026013636.

The allegations include two felony charges and two traffic-related offenses.

Felony Charges Listed

Rinkenberger faces a fifth-degree controlled substance possession charge.

The jail record describes the allegation as possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV substance. It may also involve drug residue or paraphernalia.

The allegation does not involve cannabis or hemp, according to the listed charge.

Rinkenberger also faces felony fleeing in a motor vehicle.

That charge alleges a driver used a vehicle while fleeing a peace officer.

Details about the reported pursuit were not included in the available jail record.

Brian Rinkenberger booking photo.

A gross misdemeanor charge alleges driving after license cancellation.

The record says the cancellation was based on a finding that driving would threaten public safety.

A misdemeanor charge also alleges failure to carry proof of insurance while operating a vehicle.

The case is assigned to Beltrami County District Court. No court date was shown in the booking information.

The jail record listed Rinkenberger at 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 230 pounds.

His listed hair color was black, and his listed eye color was brown.

No bail or fine amount was listed at the time of the record.

Readers can review Minnesota laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

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

The county warns that jail bookings do not prove guilt. A person is presumed innocent unless convicted in court.

Charges may be changed or dismissed as the court process continues.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.