Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Mewa Manuel was listed in custody at the Beltrami County Jail on May 2, 2026.
The jail record lists Manuel under District Court case number 26-006524.
The listed bail or fine amount was $0.00.
No court date was shown in the information provided.
DWI Charge Listed
According to the jail listing, Manuel faces a fourth-degree driving while impaired charge.
The charge is listed as a misdemeanor.
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.27.
Fourth-degree DWI is a lower-level DWI charge in Minnesota.
However, any DWI case can still carry serious court penalties.
Mewa Manuel inmate image
License Charge Also Filed
Manuel is also listed with a driver’s license charge.
The record says the charge involves driving without a valid license.
It applies to the vehicle class or type listed in the case.
That charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.02.
The license charge is also listed as a misdemeanor.
The court branch information in the record is the District Court.
Booking Details
The jail record lists Manuel as 4 feet 8 inches tall.
Manuel’s weight is listed as 120 pounds.
Hair is listed as black. Eyes are listed as brown.
The custody date listed in the record is May 2, 2026.
The holding facility is listed as the Beltrami County Jail.
Readers can review public case access information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
The charges listed are accusations.
Manuel is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
More information may become available as the case moves through the District Court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.