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Bemidji Man Charged With Cocaine, DWI Case<\/h2>\n

Beltrami County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Redby man is facing criminal charges after a traffic stop in Bemidji led to a cocaine possession investigation.<\/p>\n

Douglas Allan Dudley Jr., born February 21, 1999, is charged in Beltrami County District Court with felony fifth-degree drug possession. He also faces misdemeanor charges for drug-related DWI and obstructing the legal process.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest<\/h2>\n

Court documents state the incident happened on June 27, 2026, in Bemidji.<\/p>\n

According to the criminal complaint, a black pickup truck was stopped after officers observed possible traffic violations. The complaint states the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.<\/p>\n

The vehicle stopped in the parking lot of McDonald\u2019s<\/a> in Bemidji. Court records identify the driver as Dudley.<\/p>\n

The complaint states Dudley showed signs that led investigators to suspect possible drug impairment. The complaint described glassy eyes, unusual movements, and continued fidgeting.<\/p>\n

Suspected Cocaine Found<\/h2>\n

According to court documents, officers asked Dudley to exit the vehicle multiple times. The complaint states he refused before eventually getting out of the pickup.<\/p>\n

After his arrest, investigators reported finding a small bag inside Dudley\u2019s boot. The complaint states the bag contained a white powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine during a field test.<\/p>\n

The complaint states the substance weighed about 0.50 grams with packaging on an uncertified scale.<\/p>\n

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Additional Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Dudley is also charged with operating a motor vehicle while having a controlled substance in his body.<\/p>\n

The complaint states Dudley later admitted he had used cocaine before the traffic stop. Court records say a blood sample was collected for additional testing.<\/p>\n

The sample and suspected cocaine were expected to be sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension<\/a> for analysis.<\/p>\n

Dudley also faces a charge of obstructing the legal process. The complaint alleges he interfered with officers during the investigation.<\/p>\n

Court Case Pending<\/h2>\n

The charges are filed in Beltrami County District Court. A criminal complaint represents allegations, and Dudley is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

The felony drug charge carries a possible maximum penalty of up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The DWI and obstruction charges each carry possible misdemeanor penalties under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

More court updates will be provided as information becomes available.<\/p>\n

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

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

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