Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Valerie Bellanger was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on April 22, 2026, according to booking details provided to TRF News.
The public record lists two charges under case number 26-005911. The court branch is listed as the District Court. No court date was shown in the booking information. No bail or fine amount was listed at the time of booking.
Charges Listed in Booking Record
The first charge listed is fifth-degree drug possession. The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 152.025. The description says it involves possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV substance, or paraphernalia residue. The entry says cannabis and hemp are excluded.
The second charge listed is driving while impaired. The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20. The description says it involves operating a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or II drug, or its metabolite. The entry says cannabis and hemp are excluded.
Both charges are listed in the District Court. More court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Booking Details
The booking record lists Bellanger as 5-foot-3 and 172 pounds. The entry lists brown hair and brown eyes. The holding agency is the Beltrami County Jail. General county information is available through the Beltrami County website.
The public record does not include a full criminal complaint. It also does not include an arrest narrative. The booking entry only shows the listed charges, custody date, and basic jail details.
What Happens Next
The case is expected to move through the Minnesota District Court. More details may become public after court filings appear. Future hearings may also be added later.
A booking record is not a conviction. Criminal charges are allegations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
This report is based on the booking information provided and public court resource links. It does not include officer names. It also does not add claims beyond the public record.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.