{"id":39880,"date":"2026-07-28T16:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T21:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39880"},"modified":"2026-07-25T06:44:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T11:44:32","slug":"bemidji-man-jailed-on-drug-fleeing-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-man-jailed-on-drug-fleeing-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Man Jailed on Drug, Fleeing Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bemidji Man Jailed on Drug, Fleeing Charges<\/h2>\n

BEMIDJI, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Brian Rinkenberger was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Friday, July 24, 2026.<\/p>\n

Jail records list four charges under Beltrami County District Court case number 2026013636.<\/p>\n

The allegations include two felony charges and two traffic-related offenses.<\/p>\n

Felony Charges Listed<\/h2>\n

Rinkenberger faces a fifth-degree controlled substance possession charge.<\/p>\n

The jail record describes the allegation as possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV substance. It may also involve drug residue or paraphernalia.<\/p>\n

The allegation does not involve cannabis or hemp, according to the listed charge.<\/p>\n

Rinkenberger also faces felony fleeing in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

That charge alleges a driver used a vehicle while fleeing a peace officer.<\/p>\n

Details about the reported pursuit were not included in the available jail record.<\/p>\n

\"BrianBrian Rinkenberger booking photo.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Traffic Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

A gross misdemeanor charge alleges driving after license cancellation.<\/p>\n

The record says the cancellation was based on a finding that driving would threaten public safety.<\/p>\n

A misdemeanor charge also alleges failure to carry proof of insurance while operating a vehicle.<\/p>\n

The case is assigned to Beltrami County District Court. No court date was shown in the booking information.<\/p>\n

The jail record listed Rinkenberger at 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 230 pounds.<\/p>\n

His listed hair color was black, and his listed eye color was brown.<\/p>\n

No bail or fine amount was listed at the time of the record.<\/p>\n

Case Information<\/h2>\n

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

Public custody information is available through the Beltrami County inmate search<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The county warns that jail bookings do not prove guilt. A person is presumed innocent unless convicted in court.<\/p>\n

Charges may be changed or dismissed as the court process continues.<\/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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