{"id":42979,"date":"2026-08-13T17:06:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T22:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=42979"},"modified":"2026-08-11T09:27:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:27:27","slug":"bemidji-jail-holds-cobenais-on-dwi-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-jail-holds-cobenais-on-dwi-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Jail Holds Cobenais on DWI Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bemidji Jail Holds Cobenais on DWI Charges<\/h2>\n

BELTRAMI COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 James Cobenais was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 10, 2026.<\/p>\n

Jail records list two gross misdemeanor charges against Cobenais.<\/p>\n

Both charges are filed under Beltrami County case number 2026012801.<\/p>\n

DWI Charge Listed<\/h2>\n

One charge alleges Cobenais operated a motor vehicle in violation of Minnesota’s impaired driving law.<\/p>\n

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

That provision covers certain Schedule I or II controlled substances or their metabolites.<\/p>\n

The provision excludes cannabis, hemp products, and several related substances.<\/p>\n

The booking record classifies the DWI allegation as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n

\"JamesJames Cobenais \u2014 Beltrami County Jail booking photo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

License Charge Also Filed<\/h2>\n

Cobenais also faces a driving-after-cancellation charge.<\/p>\n

The jail record describes the charge as driving after cancellation for public safety reasons.<\/p>\n

The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.<\/p>\n

That offense is also listed as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The statute covers driving while certain canceled or denied driving privileges remain in effect.<\/p>\n

Readers can view Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a> on the state’s official website.<\/p>\n

Custody Information<\/h2>\n

The booking record lists Cobenais at 5 feet, 11 inches tall.<\/p>\n

His listed weight is 250 pounds.<\/p>\n

His hair and eye colors are both listed as brown.<\/p>\n

The booking information shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.<\/p>\n

No court date was listed in the information provided.<\/p>\n

District Court is listed as the court branch handling the case.<\/p>\n

Current custody information can be checked through the Beltrami County inmate locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charges Are Allegations<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

The charges against Cobenais remain allegations unless proven in court.<\/p>\n

Future court filings may provide more information about the case.<\/p>\n

Those records may include hearing dates, release terms, or other court orders.<\/p>\n

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

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

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