Beltrami County, MN – Frederick Fisher, 6’1″ tall and weighing 237 pounds, was arrested on February 24, 2025, and booked into Beltrami County Jail on multiple charges, including DWI, fleeing a peace officer, and a traffic violation.
Fisher is facing the following charges under Minnesota law:
- Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(5) – DWI – Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Within Two Hours, classified as a gross misdemeanor (GM).
- Minnesota Statute 609.487.6 – Fleeing a Peace Officer by Means Other Than a Motor Vehicle, a misdemeanor (M). This charge indicates that Fisher allegedly attempted to evade law enforcement on foot or by other means.
- Minnesota Statute 169.49(a) – Traffic Regulation – Headlamps Required on All Motor Vehicles, Except Motorcycles, a misdemeanor (M). This suggests that Fisher failed to use proper vehicle lighting during nighttime or poor visibility conditions.
Legal Consequences of These Charges
- DWI – Gross Misdemeanor: A conviction can result in up to one year in jail, a $3,000 fine, driver’s license suspension, and mandatory participation in alcohol education programs.
- Fleeing a Peace Officer – Misdemeanor: This offense can lead to jail time, additional fines, and a criminal record that may impact future legal matters.
- Headlamp Violation – Misdemeanor: Typically results in fines and potential points on a driver’s record, but combined with other charges, it may worsen legal consequences.
Current Case Status
Fisher remains in custody with no bail set ($0.00) at Beltrami County Jail, and his court date in District Court is pending. Law enforcement has not yet released additional details about the circumstances leading to his arrest or whether further charges will be filed.
Authorities continue to enforce Minnesota’s strict DWI laws and urge motorists to comply with law enforcement directives to avoid escalation of charges.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me