{"id":41167,"date":"2026-08-01T18:37:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T23:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=41167"},"modified":"2026-07-31T05:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:40:15","slug":"bemidji-man-faces-dwi-and-license-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-man-faces-dwi-and-license-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Man Faces DWI and License Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bemidji Man Faces DWI and License Charges<\/h2>\n

BEMIDJI<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Christopher Mason was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Thursday, July 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail record lists three alleged driving offenses under case number 2026012128.<\/p>\n

No court date appeared in the information provided. The record lists District Court as the court branch.<\/p>\n

Booking Details<\/h2>\n

Mason is listed as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists brown hair and hazel eyes. It shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.<\/p>\n

That amount does not explain Mason\u2019s release status. The provided record also does not list any release conditions.<\/p>\n

Drug-Related DWI Charge<\/h2>\n

The first count alleges driving with a Schedule I or II controlled substance in the body.<\/p>\n

The listed description excludes cannabis and hemp-related substances. The jail classifies this count as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).<\/p>\n

Readers can review the full impaired-driving statute<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor.<\/p>\n

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Christopher Mason booking photo. Source: Beltrami County Jail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fourth-Degree DWI Allegation<\/h2>\n

A second count alleges fourth-degree driving while impaired. The jail record classifies that charge as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The count is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.27, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

That law covers fourth-degree DWI allegations involving a violation of Minnesota\u2019s impaired-driving statute.<\/p>\n

The full section is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Driving After Suspension<\/h2>\n

The third count alleges driving after suspension. The booking record classifies this charge as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

It is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

The statute applies when someone allegedly drives after a license or driving privilege has been suspended.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the driving-without-a-valid-license statute<\/a> online.<\/p>\n

Available Information Is Limited<\/h2>\n

The booking record does not describe the traffic stop or provide an alleged incident location.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify the controlled substance connected with the first DWI count.<\/p>\n

No test results, police report, or probable-cause statement were included in the supplied information.<\/p>\n

Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate locator<\/a> for later custody updates.<\/p>\n

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

Charges Are Allegations<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not prove guilt. Criminal charges are allegations until resolved through the court process.<\/p>\n

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

This report is based on the booking details provided. More information may become available through official court records.<\/p>\n

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

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

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