Bemidji: Michael Rainey Held in DWI Case

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Rainey was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on June 28, 2026.

The jail record lists two gross misdemeanor DWI counts in District Court.

One count alleges Rainey operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The second count alleges second-degree driving while impaired with two or more aggravating factors.

Both charges are listed under case number 26-011512.

Booking Information

The roster lists Rainey at 6 feet, 4 inches tall.

His listed weight is 300 pounds.

The record describes his hair as black and his eyes as brown.

The listed bail or fine amount was $0.00.

No court date appeared in the available jail information.

Minnesota law prohibits driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle while under alcohol’s influence.

The second-degree DWI law applies when two or more aggravating factors are alleged.

State law classifies second-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.

The jail record does not identify the alleged aggravating factors.

Possible factors include prior impaired-driving incidents or an alcohol concentration of at least 0.16.

Another factor can involve a child passenger under conditions set by state law.

Those examples do not establish which factors are alleged in Rainey’s case.

Readers can review Minnesota’s DWI law through the Revisor’s Office.

The state also publishes the second-degree DWI statute online.

The available booking entry does not describe the traffic stop.

It also does not list an alcohol concentration or testing result.

Future court filings may provide more details about the allegations.

Jail status, bail information, and court dates can change without notice.

Current custody information is available through the Beltrami County inmate locator.

The county’s Adult Corrections Center is located in Bemidji.

A booking record does not prove guilt.

Rainey is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.