{"id":25756,"date":"2026-04-20T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=25756"},"modified":"2026-04-17T19:27:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T00:27:58","slug":"bemidji-woman-charged-after-ditch-crash-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-woman-charged-after-ditch-crash-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Woman Charged After Ditch Crash DWI"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beltrami County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Bemidji woman is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a vehicle crash in a ditch in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

Court records identify the defendant as Shana Faye Torgerson, 40, of Bemidji<\/strong>. The charge is third-degree DWI. The complaint says her alcohol concentration was measured above 0.08 within two hours of driving.<\/p>\n

Charge Filed In Beltrami County<\/h2>\n

The complaint says the incident happened on April 5, 2026. It was reported near Roosevelt Road and Tyler Avenue in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

According to the court filing, law enforcement responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch. When authorities arrived, they found Torgerson walking a short distance from the crashed Jeep Compass. The complaint says the vehicle was registered to her.<\/p>\n

The filing states that Torgerson did not follow repeated commands to stop. Officers then secured her and placed her in a squad vehicle.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, officers noticed signs of impairment. Those signs included an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, watery eyes, and trouble walking.<\/p>\n

Witness Statement And Jail Test<\/h2>\n

The complaint also says a witness, Bobby Lykins<\/strong>, reported seeing Torgerson in the driver\u2019s seat of the crashed vehicle.<\/p>\n

Authorities later took Torgerson to the Beltrami County Jail. The complaint says she was advised of her rights and given time to contact an attorney.<\/p>\n

After that, the filing says she took a breath test. The result was listed as 0.28 BAC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The complaint says she was later taken to a hospital and then discharged.<\/p>\n

What Happens Next<\/h2>\n

Torgerson is charged under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The court record also states there is no prior criminal history. The complaint lists one aggravating factor, though that filing excerpt does not explain it in detail.<\/p>\n

Criminal charges are allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Readers can find more public court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a> and local updates through Beltrami County<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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