James Moravec Booked in Bemidji on License Charge
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — James Moravec was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Jail records list one gross misdemeanor charge under case number 26-321182.
Moravec is accused of driving after cancellation of his license. The record describes the cancellation as inimical to public safety.
The booking entry lists Moravec at 6 feet, 1 inch tall. His listed weight is 220 pounds. The record also lists blue eyes.
The bail or fine field shows $0.00. No court date appears in the booking information provided. The entry does not list a case outcome or final court decision.
Charge Details
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5. That section covers driving after a license cancellation or denial.
The law requires notice, or reasonable knowledge, of the cancellation. It also requires operation of a vehicle needing a valid license.
Minnesota classifies this offense as a gross misdemeanor. That level is more serious than a misdemeanor and less serious than a felony.
Court Information
The booking record lists Beltrami County District Court as the court branch. The court handles criminal and traffic cases filed in Beltrami County.
A hearing date was not included in the jail entry. Court dates and case details may be added later.
Minnesota Court Records Online provides access to many public district court records. Some records may not be available through the public website.
Case Status
A jail booking does not prove guilt. The charge remains an allegation unless Moravec is convicted in court.
The case may change as prosecutors and the court review the information. Charges, release terms, and hearing dates can also change.
Readers can review the cited law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. Beltrami County court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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