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Thief River Falls Booking: 2 Traffic Charges

Chad Mitchell Beito, 49, was recently booked into Pennington County Jail on allegations involving proof of insurance and driving after revocation.

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Thief River Falls Booking: 2 Traffic Charges

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Chad Mitchell Beito, 49, was recently booked into the Pennington County Jail.

Booking information lists two traffic-related charges against Beito.

One charge involves an alleged failure to carry proof of insurance while operating a vehicle.

The second alleges driving after his license had been revoked.

Proof Of Insurance Charge

Beito faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 169.791.2(a).

The charge concerns the requirement for drivers to carry proof of insurance while operating a vehicle.

Drivers must also provide that proof when requested by law enforcement.

The Pennington County booking information lists this charge as a gross misdemeanor.

Readers can review the statute through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Driving After Revocation Allegation

Beito also faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 171.24.2(a).

The allegation involves operating a motor vehicle after a driver’s license or driving privilege was revoked.

The jail information lists this offense as a misdemeanor.

The statute can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Pennington County Booking

Booking information lists Beito as 49 years old.

He is listed as six feet, one inch tall and weighing 200 pounds.

The jail record lists brown hair and blue eyes.

His inmate type is listed as PCSO.

The booking information provided does not include additional details about the alleged traffic stop.

A jail booking does not determine guilt.

The allegations remain pending unless resolved through the court system.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

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