Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Christopher Brein was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Friday, May 1, 2026, according to jail booking information.
Brein is listed in a District Court case involving two traffic-related charges.
The listed case number is 26-006490. The record shows one gross misdemeanor and one misdemeanor charge.
DWI Refusal Charge Listed
The first charge is third-degree driving while impaired. The booking description says Brein allegedly refused to submit to a chemical test.
That charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(b). The booking record classifies it as a gross misdemeanor.
Third-degree DWI cases may involve certain aggravating factors. They may also involve test refusal in some cases.
Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Christopher Brein booking photo
Driving After Revocation Charge
The second charge is driving after revocation. It is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.24.2(a).
The booking record classifies that charge as a misdemeanor. The statute can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
The court branch listed for the case is the District Court. No court date was listed in the provided booking entry.
Public case information may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Booking Details
Booking information lists Brein’s height as 5 feet 7 inches. His weight is listed as 185 pounds.
The jail record lists red hair and brown eyes. The listed bail or fine amount was $0.00.
Brein was listed in custody at the Beltrami County Jail. County jail information is available through the Beltrami County website.
The charges listed against Brein are allegations. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.