Bemidji Woman Booked on DWI, Insurance Charges
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Emily Johnson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on June 26, 2026.
The jail record lists a gross misdemeanor DWI charge and a misdemeanor insurance-related charge.
Both charges are listed under case number 25021778.
The case is assigned to the District Court, according to the booking information.
Controlled Substance DWI Allegation
The DWI charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).
The charge alleges Johnson operated or controlled a motor vehicle with a listed substance in her body.
The law covers any amount of certain Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substances.
It also covers metabolites of those substances.
The provision excludes cannabis, hemp products, and several related substances.
The jail record does not identify the substance allegedly detected.
It also does not provide test results or details about the reported driving.
Proof of Insurance Charge
The second allegation cites Minnesota Statute 169.791, subdivision 2(a).
Minnesota drivers must carry proof of active vehicle insurance.
They must provide that proof when requested by a peace officer.
A driver who cannot provide proof may face a misdemeanor charge.
State law allows proof to be displayed in paper or electronic form.
A vehicle owner may later provide valid proof before the first scheduled court appearance.
The booking record does not state whether insurance coverage existed.
Booking and Court Information
The jail roster lists Johnson as 5 feet tall and 160 pounds.
The record lists brown hair and brown eyes.
The bail or fine field displayed $0.00 when the information was provided.
That amount does not explain whether Johnson could be released.
No court date appeared in the supplied booking record.
The Beltrami County District Court is located in Bemidji.
Public updates may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Possible Penalties
The jail record classifies the DWI allegation as a gross misdemeanor.
A gross misdemeanor can bring up to 364 days in jail.
It can also bring a fine of up to $3,000.
The insurance charge is listed as a misdemeanor.
A misdemeanor can bring up to 90 days in jail.
These are maximum penalties and do not predict the case’s outcome.
Charges Remain Allegations
A jail booking records custody and charges listed at that time.
It does not establish guilt or prove that an offense occurred.
Johnson is presumed innocent unless the allegations are proven in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.