{"id":39513,"date":"2026-07-23T04:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39513"},"modified":"2026-07-23T04:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:45:12","slug":"bemidji-man-faces-drug-and-dwi-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-man-faces-drug-and-dwi-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Man Faces Drug and DWI Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bemidji Man Faces Drug and DWI Charges<\/h2>\n

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 David Burnley was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on July 22, 2026. Jail records show he is facing multiple criminal charges, including alleged drug possession and driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

According to the booking record, Burnley is 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 182 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The jail listing showed no bail amount at the time of booking. The case has been assigned to Beltrami County District Court, although no court date had been scheduled when the booking information was released.<\/p>\n

Multiple Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Burnley is charged under case number 2026013481<\/strong>. The case includes two alleged fifth-degree controlled substance possession offenses under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(a)(1). One count is listed as a felony, while the second count is listed as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The charges allege possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia containing residual amounts of those substances. The charges specifically exclude cannabis and hemp.<\/p>\n

Burnley also faces a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance, or its metabolite, in his system. The booking record states the allegation does not involve cannabis or hemp.<\/p>\n

\"DavidDavid Burnley booking photo provided by the Beltrami County Jail.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Court Proceedings Ahead<\/h2>\n

The jail roster provides only basic booking information. It does not include details about the investigation or the events that led to the arrest.<\/p>\n

The criminal case will proceed through Beltrami County District Court. Prosecutors may present additional evidence as the case moves forward. Court filings could also provide more information about the allegations.<\/p>\n

Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.<\/p>\n

Additional Information<\/h2>\n

Minnesota controlled substance laws can be reviewed through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public court records are available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TRF News will continue to follow this case and provide updates when additional court records become 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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