Bemidji: Preston Gilmore Faces DWI, Obstruction

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Preston Gilmore was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 22, 2026.

Public jail records list three charges against Gilmore under case number 26015697.

Two charges involve driving while impaired and an alleged refusal to complete chemical testing.

A third charge involves allegedly interfering with a peace officer.

The jail record lists the DWI charges as gross misdemeanors.

The obstruction charge is listed as a felony.

Chemical Test Refusal Charge

One charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2(1).

The law makes it a crime to refuse certain chemical tests required under Minnesota DWI law.

The cited provision includes refusing a breath test under applicable state procedures.

The booking record describes the charge as breath-test refusal or failure.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20 for the full law.

Preston Gilmore booking photo — Beltrami County Jail

Gilmore also faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(b).

That provision classifies chemical-test refusal as third-degree driving while impaired.

Third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.

The booking record does not provide additional information about the alleged driving incident.

No alcohol concentration appears in the information provided.

The third charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).

The statute covers intentionally obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a peace officer performing official duties.

The Beltrami County record lists Gilmore’s obstruction charge as a felony.

Minnesota law provides different penalties depending on the alleged circumstances.

The booking entry does not explain the facts supporting the listed felony level.

Gilmore’s custody date is listed as August 22.

The record lists him at 6 feet, 1 inch tall and 200 pounds.

Brown hair and brown eyes are listed in the booking information.

The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.

No court date appears in the information provided.

Readers can visit the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center for official jail information.

A jail booking does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.

The charges against Gilmore remain allegations unless admitted or proven in court.

Future court filings may provide more information about the alleged events.

Readers can search Minnesota Court Records Online for available case information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.