{"id":45052,"date":"2026-08-26T06:31:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45052"},"modified":"2026-08-22T07:39:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T12:39:35","slug":"bemidji-nicholas-kersting-booked-on-dwi-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-nicholas-kersting-booked-on-dwi-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Nicholas Kersting Booked on DWI Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bemidji: Nicholas Kersting Booked on DWI Charges<\/h2>\n

Bemidji<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Nicholas Kersting was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 20, 2026.<\/p>\n

Jail records list two alleged gross misdemeanor traffic offenses under the same court case.<\/p>\n

The charges include driving while impaired by a controlled substance. A second charge involves driving after a license cancellation.<\/p>\n

Controlled Substance DWI Charge<\/h2>\n

Kersting is accused of violating Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n

The law prohibits operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n

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

The jail record lists the alleged offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The booking information does not identify the substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n


\n\"Nicholas
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Beltrami County Jail booking image<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Driving After Cancellation Charge<\/h2>\n

Kersting also faces an alleged violation of Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.<\/p>\n

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

The charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a> covers driving without a valid license.<\/p>\n

Subdivision 5 addresses certain cases involving a canceled or denied driving privilege.<\/p>\n

Beltrami County Jail Booking<\/h2>\n

The booking record lists a custody date of August 20.<\/p>\n

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

The case is listed for District Court under case number 2026013471.<\/p>\n

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

Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate search<\/a> for jail information.<\/p>\n

A jail booking does not mean a person has been convicted of a crime.<\/p>\n

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

Additional information may become available through court records as the case progresses.<\/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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