Bemidji: Terrell Whitefeather Booked on DWI Charges
BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Terrell Whitefeather was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Sept. 3, 2026.
The jail record lists four traffic-related gross misdemeanor charges against Whitefeather.
The charges include two DWI counts, driving after revocation, and a proof-of-insurance offense.
The listed case number is 26014335.
Second-Degree DWI Charge
One count alleges driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).
That law also covers an alcohol concentration measured within two hours of driving.
A second count alleges second-degree driving while impaired.
The jail record says two or more aggravating factors were allegedly present.
Minnesota Statute 169A.25 classifies that offense as a gross misdemeanor.
The jail record does not identify the alleged aggravating factors.
Terrell Whitefeather | Beltrami County Jail booking photo
It also does not list the reported alcohol concentration.
Those details may appear in later court documents.
Driving After Revocation Allegation
Whitefeather also faces a driving-after-revocation charge.
The count cites Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2(b).
That provision applies to certain drivers required to participate in an ignition interlock program.
The law classifies qualifying violations as gross misdemeanors.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.24 for the full requirements.
Proof of Insurance Charge
The fourth count involves carrying proof of insurance while operating a vehicle.
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169.791, subdivision 2(a).
State law requires drivers to produce valid proof of insurance when legally requested.
The statute allows increased penalties for qualifying repeat violations.
The Beltrami County record classifies Whitefeather’s listed count as a gross misdemeanor.
The booking information does not explain the prior history behind that classification.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169.791.
Beltrami County Jail Booking
The booking record lists Whitefeather’s custody date as Sept. 3.
It lists his height as five feet, seven inches.
His listed weight is 155 pounds.
The record lists black hair and brown eyes.
The bail or fine field shows $0.00.
That figure alone does not explain any release conditions.
The court branch is listed as District Court.
Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate locator for updated custody information.
Charges Remain Allegations
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
The charges against Whitefeather remain allegations unless proven through the court process.
The jail record does not provide a final judgment.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Additional court records may provide more information about the allegations.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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