Christopher Steiner Listed on Felony DWI Charges in Beltrami

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Christopher Steiner appears in Beltrami County Jail records with two felony-classified driving while impaired entries, including an allegation of refusing a chemical breath test.

According to the jail roster, Steiner’s custody date was October 19, 2026.

The listed offenses involve operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and refusing to submit to chemical testing.

Felony DWI Test Refusal Entry

One entry involves an allegation of refusing to submit to a chemical breath test.

The offense references Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2(1).

The jail record identifies this entry as a felony and associates it with case reference number 25009460.

Minnesota law prohibits refusing qualifying chemical tests during impaired-driving investigations.

However, the booking record does not explain the circumstances of the alleged refusal.

Separate DWI Alcohol Allegation Listed

A second entry alleges operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

That allegation references Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).

The jail classifies this entry as a felony under case reference number 25001838.

The supplied information does not include alcohol concentration results or details about the traffic stop.

It also does not establish whether the two entries involve separate incidents or why they are classified as felonies.

Christopher Steiner Booking Photograph

Beltrami County Jail Booking Details

The roster lists Steiner as five feet, nine inches tall and weighing approximately 173 pounds.

The booking also identifies brown hair and brown eyes.

A bail or fine amount of $0.00 appears in the supplied record.

That figure does not independently establish whether Steiner qualifies for release without bail.

Understanding Felony DWI in Minnesota

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.24, certain qualifying impaired-driving offenses are classified as first-degree DWI felonies.

That classification can depend on previous qualifying impaired-driving incidents or certain felony convictions.

However, the jail roster does not provide Steiner’s prior conviction history or identify the specific grounds for the felony classifications.

Those details would require confirmation from court records.

Court Proceedings and Case Status

The jail roster identifies District Court as the branch associated with both entries.

No upcoming hearing date or final case outcome was included in the supplied information.

The numbers 25009460 and 25001838 are jail case references and have not been verified as official District Court file numbers.

Readers can search public records through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The listed allegations do not establish criminal guilt.

Steiner is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.