Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Emery Skinaway was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on April 19, 2026, according to jail information tied to a pending District Court case.
The booking record lists one charge under case number 26-005723. That charge is third-degree driving while impaired with one aggravating factor. The offense is listed as a gross misdemeanor.
Skinaway is listed in the booking record as 5 feet 7 inches tall and 165 pounds. The record also lists black hair and hazel eyes. Bail was listed at $0.00 at the time of booking. No court date was shown in the booking details provided.
Charge Listed in Court File
The charge shown in the jail record is filed under Minnesota statute 169A.26. That law covers third-degree driving while impaired. Readers can review the law on the Minnesota Revisor’s Office website.
The booking entry gives only basic case details. It does not include a narrative from law enforcement. It also does not list the location of the stop or the events that led to the arrest.
The court branch listed in the record is District Court. More case details may appear after a first hearing or later court filings. Readers can track future court information through Beltrami County District Court.
What Happens Next
At this stage, the charge is an allegation only. Emery Skinaway is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Jail records are often the first public snapshot of a case. They do not tell the full story.
The Beltrami County inmate search system also notes that booking information should not be relied on for legal action. Readers can view county custody records through the Beltrami County inmate locator.
TRF News will watch for a court date, future filings, and any added details in this case. Until then, the public record shows one gross misdemeanor DWI-related charge and a pending District Court matter in Beltrami County.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.