Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – Brandi Brown in Custody for DWI & Warrant
Beltrami County authorities have arrested Brandi Brown on charges of Driving While Impaired (Fourth Degree) and an outstanding warrant. The arrest occurred on March 7, 2025, and Brown is currently being held in Beltrami County Jail without bail.
Arrest Details:
- Name: Brandi Brown
- Height: 5’08”
- Weight: 222 lbs
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Brown
- Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 (Held in custody)
- Custody Date: 03/07/2025
- Location: Beltrami County Jail
Charge Information:
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Case Number: 25-003519
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Charge 1: DWI – Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired (Minnesota Statute 169A.27.1)
- Severity: Misdemeanor
- Description: Operating a motor vehicle while impaired, typically for a first-time offense with a low blood alcohol content (BAC).
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Charge 2: Outstanding Warrant
- Details of the warrant were not immediately available.
- Warrants can stem from missed court dates, unpaid fines, probation violations, or new charges.
Understanding the Charges
- Fourth-Degree DWI in Minnesota is typically a misdemeanor, meaning it carries potential penalties of up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, and possible license suspension.
- An outstanding warrant can result in immediate detention until a court hearing is scheduled.
- First-time DWI offenders often receive probation, fines, alcohol education programs, or restricted driving privileges, but the warrant may impact sentencing severity.
Brandi Brown is expected to appear in District Court for a formal hearing on these charges.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
- Minnesota has a zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving, and DWI charges remain on a person’s record permanently.
- Even a first-time DWI conviction can increase insurance rates by 50-100%.
- Outstanding warrants are taken seriously, and failing to resolve them can lead to additional penalties, fines, or jail time.
Stay tuned for further updates as this case develops.