{"id":47028,"date":"2026-09-10T04:18:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T09:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=47028"},"modified":"2026-09-06T06:13:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T11:13:40","slug":"bemidji-terrell-whitefeather-booked-on-dwi-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-terrell-whitefeather-booked-on-dwi-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Terrell Whitefeather Booked on DWI Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h2>Bemidji: Terrell Whitefeather Booked on DWI Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEMIDJI, Minn.<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Terrell Whitefeather was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Sept. 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record lists four traffic-related gross misdemeanor charges against Whitefeather.<\/p>\n<p>The charges include two DWI counts, driving after revocation, and a proof-of-insurance offense.<\/p>\n<p>The listed case number is 26014335.<\/p>\n<h2>Second-Degree DWI Charge<\/h2>\n<p>One count alleges driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.<\/p>\n<p>The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).<\/p>\n<p>That law also covers an alcohol concentration measured within two hours of driving.<\/p>\n<p>A second count alleges second-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record says two or more aggravating factors were allegedly present.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169A.25<\/a> classifies that offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record does not identify the alleged aggravating factors.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px; width: 181px; height: 188px; display: inline-block;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhitefeatherTerrell.png\" alt=\"Terrell Whitefeather booking photo\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Terrell Whitefeather | Beltrami County Jail booking photo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It also does not list the reported alcohol concentration.<\/p>\n<p>Those details may appear in later court documents.<\/p>\n<h2>Driving After Revocation Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>Whitefeather also faces a driving-after-revocation charge.<\/p>\n<p>The count cites Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2(b).<\/p>\n<p>That provision applies to certain drivers required to participate in an ignition interlock program.<\/p>\n<p>The law classifies qualifying violations as gross misdemeanors.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/171.24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a> for the full requirements.<\/p>\n<h2>Proof of Insurance Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The fourth count involves carrying proof of insurance while operating a vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169.791, subdivision 2(a).<\/p>\n<p>State law requires drivers to produce valid proof of insurance when legally requested.<\/p>\n<p>The statute allows increased penalties for qualifying repeat violations.<\/p>\n<p>The Beltrami County record classifies Whitefeather&#8217;s listed count as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information does not explain the prior history behind that classification.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169.791<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Beltrami County Jail Booking<\/h2>\n<p>The booking record lists Whitefeather&#8217;s custody date as Sept. 3.<\/p>\n<p>It lists his height as five feet, seven inches.<\/p>\n<p>His listed weight is 155 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>The record lists black hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n<p>The bail or fine field shows $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>That figure alone does not explain any release conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The court branch is listed as District Court.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can check the <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beltrami County inmate locator<\/a> for updated custody information.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The charges against Whitefeather remain allegations unless proven through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record does not provide a final judgment.<\/p>\n<p>No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court records may provide more information about the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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