The July 13 jail roster lists his controlling charge as third-degree driving while impaired. The entry says one aggravating factor was involved.<\/p>\n
The charge is recorded under\u00a0Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a)<\/a>. Bitsinnie was listed as 55 years old.<\/p>\n The public roster provides only a short charge description. It does not explain the events leading to the booking.<\/p>\n The entry does not identify the specific aggravating factor. It also lists no bond amount, release date, or hearing date.<\/p>\n Minnesota law classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor. The charge applies when a DWI offense involves one aggravating factor.<\/p>\n State law<\/a>\u00a0lists several possible aggravating factors. One is a qualified impaired-driving incident within the previous ten years.<\/p>\n Another involves an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher. A qualifying child passenger can also be an aggravating factor.<\/p>\n The roster does not state which factor the authorities allege in this case. Further details may appear in later court filings.<\/p>\n A booking does not prove guilt. Bitsinnie is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston. It serves Polk, Norman, and Red Lake counties.<\/p>\n Tri-County Community Corrections<\/a>\u00a0publishes the local jail roster. The agency says the roster is updated on weekday mornings.<\/p>\n The roster includes people held on local charges. It also includes some state contracts, warrants, and outside agency holds.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Polk County District Court<\/a>\u00a0handles criminal and traffic cases filed in Polk County. The court is also located in Crookston.<\/p>\n Court calendars can change during the day. Some cases or hearings may not appear on the public calendar.<\/p>\n Readers can check\u00a0Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>\u00a0for public case information. They may also contact the Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>\u00a0provides records information and other public safety resources. The office is located at 600 Bruce Street.<\/p>\n At publication time, the\u00a0official July 13 jail roster<\/a>\u00a0confirmed only the booking and controlling charge. The listed information may change after court action.<\/p>\n![\"Herbert](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BITSINNIE-HERBERT-225x300.jpg\")
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