Crookston Jail Books Man on Third-Degree DWI
CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me) — Herbert Bitsinnie was booked into the Northwest Regional Corrections Center on July 12, 2026.
The July 13 jail roster lists his controlling charge as third-degree driving while impaired. The entry says one aggravating factor was involved.
The charge is recorded under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a). Bitsinnie was listed as 55 years old.
The public roster provides only a short charge description. It does not explain the events leading to the booking.
The entry does not identify the specific aggravating factor. It also lists no bond amount, release date, or hearing date.
Charge Classified as Gross Misdemeanor
Minnesota law classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor. The charge applies when a DWI offense involves one aggravating factor.
State law lists several possible aggravating factors. One is a qualified impaired-driving incident within the previous ten years.
Another involves an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher. A qualifying child passenger can also be an aggravating factor.
The roster does not state which factor the authorities allege in this case. Further details may appear in later court filings.
A booking does not prove guilt. Bitsinnie is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Public Records and Updates
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston. It serves Polk, Norman, and Red Lake counties.
Tri-County Community Corrections publishes the local jail roster. The agency says the roster is updated on weekday mornings.
The roster includes people held on local charges. It also includes some state contracts, warrants, and outside agency holds.
The Polk County District Court handles criminal and traffic cases filed in Polk County. The court is also located in Crookston.
Court calendars can change during the day. Some cases or hearings may not appear on the public calendar.
Readers can check Minnesota Court Records Online for public case information. They may also contact the Polk County District Court.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office provides records information and other public safety resources. The office is located at 600 Bruce Street.
At publication time, the official July 13 jail roster confirmed only the booking and controlling charge. The listed information may change after court action.
I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.
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