Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joe Risland was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on April 16, 2026, according to booking information tied to a pending District Court case.
The jail record lists two charges under case number 24320824. The first charge is a felony. It alleges Risland operated a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or II drug, or its metabolite, in his system. The booking entry says cannabis and hemp were not included in that charge description.
The second charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor. It alleges fifth-degree drug possession involving a Schedule I, II, III, or IV substance, or drug paraphernalia residue, not cannabis or hemp. The case is listed for District Court.
Risland is listed as 6 feet tall and 190 pounds. The booking record lists blond hair and blue eyes. Bail was listed at $0.00 at the time of booking. No court date was shown in the details provided.
Charges Listed in the Case
The felony DWI-related count is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20. That section covers impaired driving offenses, including driving with certain controlled substances or metabolites in the body.
The second count is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.025. That section covers fifth-degree controlled substance crimes, including some possession offenses.
The booking record gives only a basic look at the case. It lists the booking date, physical description, charge language, and court branch. It does not include a police narrative. It also does not explain where the stop or arrest happened.
That means the public record is still limited. More details may appear later in court filings. A first hearing may also add facts about the case.
What Happens Next
The case is expected to move through Beltrami County District Court. Readers can also review custody details through the Beltrami County inmate locator.
At this stage, the charges are allegations only. Joe Risland is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Jail records are only a first public snapshot of a case.
TRF News will continue to watch for a court date, future filings, and any added details released through the court system.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.