{"id":45170,"date":"2026-08-27T04:42:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T09:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45170"},"modified":"2026-08-23T07:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T12:35:10","slug":"bemidji-preston-gilmore-faces-dwi-obstruction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-preston-gilmore-faces-dwi-obstruction\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Preston Gilmore Faces DWI, Obstruction"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji: Preston Gilmore Faces DWI, Obstruction<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bemidji<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Preston Gilmore was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Public jail records list three charges against Gilmore under case number 26015697.<\/p>\n<p>Two charges involve driving while impaired and an alleged refusal to complete chemical testing.<\/p>\n<p>A third charge involves allegedly interfering with a peace officer.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record lists the DWI charges as gross misdemeanors.<\/p>\n<p>The obstruction charge is listed as a felony.<\/p>\n<h2>Chemical Test Refusal Charge<\/h2>\n<p>One charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2(1).<\/p>\n<p>The law makes it a crime to refuse certain chemical tests required under Minnesota DWI law.<\/p>\n<p>The cited provision includes refusing a breath test under applicable state procedures.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record describes the charge as breath-test refusal or failure.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a> for the full law.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GilmorePreston.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GilmorePreston.png\" alt=\"Preston Gilmore Beltrami County Jail booking photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Preston Gilmore booking photo \u2014 Beltrami County Jail<\/em><\/div>\n<h2>Third-Degree DWI Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Gilmore also faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(b).<\/p>\n<p>That provision classifies chemical-test refusal as third-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n<p>Third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record does not provide additional information about the alleged driving incident.<\/p>\n<p>No alcohol concentration appears in the information provided.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Obstruction Charge Listed as Felony<\/h2>\n<p>The third charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>The statute covers intentionally obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a peace officer performing official duties.<\/p>\n<p>The Beltrami County record lists Gilmore&#8217;s obstruction charge as a felony.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law provides different penalties depending on the alleged circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>The booking entry does not explain the facts supporting the listed felony level.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.50<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Beltrami County Jail Booking<\/h2>\n<p>Gilmore&#8217;s custody date is listed as August 22.<\/p>\n<p>The record lists him at 6 feet, 1 inch tall and 200 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>Brown hair and brown eyes are listed in the booking information.<\/p>\n<p>The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>No court date appears in the information provided.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beltramicountymn.gov\/services\/public-safety-law-enforcement\/adult-corrections-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center<\/a> for official jail information.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.<\/p>\n<p>The charges against Gilmore remain allegations unless admitted or proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>Future court filings may provide more information about the alleged events.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can search <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> for available case information.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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