Thief River Falls: Chad Beito Arrested in Traffic Stop

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Chad Mitchell Beito, 49, of Thief River Falls, was arrested following an October 2 traffic stop.

Police cited Beito for driving after revocation and failing to provide proof of insurance.

The stop occurred at approximately 9:01 p.m. near Fifth Street and Davis Avenue.

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

According to the police report, officers conducted the traffic stop during the evening hours.

Beito was identified as the driver involved in the incident.

Authorities issued citations for two traffic-related offenses before reporting his arrest.

The report does not explain what initially prompted officers to stop the vehicle.

It also does not provide details about the vehicle or any statements made during the stop.

No further circumstances surrounding the arrest were included in the supplied report.

One citation involves driving after revocation, an offense covered under Minnesota Statute 171.24.

Under state law, drivers cannot legally operate vehicles while their driving privileges remain revoked.

A standard driving-after-revocation offense is generally classified as a misdemeanor.

More serious penalties can apply under certain circumstances involving ignition interlock requirements.

The police report does not explain why Beito’s driving privileges were previously revoked.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.24 for additional information about license violations.

Beito also received a citation for failing to provide proof of vehicle insurance.

Minnesota law requires drivers to provide valid insurance documentation when requested by law enforcement.

The requirement is addressed under Minnesota Statute 169.791.

Drivers may present qualifying insurance information through approved paper or electronic documentation.

Under certain circumstances, drivers can also submit proof showing coverage existed when the citation was issued.

The supplied report does not establish whether Beito’s vehicle was uninsured.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169.791 for the state’s insurance documentation requirements.

Police confirmed Beito was arrested following the October 2 traffic stop.

However, the available information does not specify where he was held after the arrest.

No bail amount, scheduled court appearance, or case number was provided.

The report also does not identify any additional offenses connected to the incident.

Driving after revocation and lacking proof of insurance are separate matters under Minnesota law.

Each allegation must be addressed through the appropriate legal process.

Additional court information may become available through official public records.

Readers can search the Minnesota Court Records Online portal for available case updates.

The citations and arrest do not establish guilt. Beito is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.