{"id":37126,"date":"2026-07-11T17:23:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T22:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=37126"},"modified":"2026-07-09T05:07:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:07:23","slug":"bemidji-amanda-chernugal-booked-on-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-amanda-chernugal-booked-on-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Amanda Chernugal Booked on DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bemidji: Amanda Chernugal Booked on DWI Charge<\/h2>\n

BEMIDJI<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Amanda Chernugal was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on July 8, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists one gross misdemeanor DWI allegation.<\/p>\n

The charge alleges she operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n

Chernugal has not been convicted in connection with this booking.<\/p>\n

Booking Information<\/h2>\n

The jail record lists case number 2026010682.<\/p>\n

It also identifies Beltrami County District Court as the court branch.<\/p>\n

No court date appeared in the information provided for this report.<\/p>\n

The bail or fine field showed $0.00 when the record was reviewed.<\/p>\n

That amount does not explain whether release conditions remain pending.<\/p>\n

Custody records can change after hearings, reviews, or jail processing.<\/p>\n

Charge Listed Under Minnesota Law<\/h2>\n

The listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).<\/p>\n

The law covers driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Amanda Chernugal booking photo. Source: Beltrami County Jail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The provided record does not describe the traffic stop or alleged driving conduct.<\/p>\n

It also does not list an alcohol test result.<\/p>\n

No crash, injury, passenger, or vehicle information was included.<\/p>\n

Those details may appear later in court filings.<\/p>\n

Next Steps in Court<\/h2>\n

The case is listed for the Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n

Official court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public case updates may also appear through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A future hearing could address release terms, legal counsel, and scheduling.<\/p>\n

The final charge could change as the case moves forward.<\/p>\n

Public Record Notice<\/h2>\n

Jail records show booking information and listed allegations.<\/p>\n

They do not establish guilt or predict a court outcome.<\/p>\n

Amanda Chernugal is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Readers should use official court records for the latest case status.<\/p>\n

The Beltrami County custody list<\/a> may show later booking updates.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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