{"id":49614,"date":"2026-09-07T15:29:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T20:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=49614"},"modified":"2026-09-07T15:29:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T20:29:48","slug":"bemidji-jered-conkle-faces-dwi-fleeing-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-jered-conkle-faces-dwi-fleeing-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Jered Conkle Faces DWI, Fleeing Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji: Jered Conkle Faces DWI, Fleeing Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bemidji<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Jered Conkle was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on September 6, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Jail records list four charges against Conkle in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations include first-degree DWI and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Two additional charges involve impaired driving and an ignition interlock restriction.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record lists bail or fine amount at $0.<\/p>\n<h2>First-Degree DWI Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Conkle faces a felony first-degree driving while impaired charge.<\/p>\n<p>The roster describes the charge as involving a previous felony DWI conviction.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law allows first-degree DWI charges when a person has a prior felony DWI conviction.<\/p>\n<p>First-degree DWI is classified as a felony under state law.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169A.24<\/a> for the complete law.<\/p>\n<h2>Impaired Driving Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>A second DWI-related count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(3).<\/p>\n<p>The charge alleges driving while under the influence of an intoxicating substance.<\/p>\n<p>The public jail record does not identify the substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 500px; width: 157px; height: 159px; margin: 0px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ConkleJered1.png\" alt=\"Jered Conkle inmate image\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Jered Conkle \u2014 Beltrami County Jail inmate image<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The record also does not include chemical testing results or other evidence.<\/p>\n<p>The state&#8217;s DWI law is available under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Fleeing Charge Listed<\/h2>\n<p>Conkle also faces a felony charge of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law makes motor vehicle fleeing a felony when the required legal elements are established.<\/p>\n<p>The roster does not describe the alleged pursuit or where it occurred.<\/p>\n<p>No police officers are named in this report.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can view <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.487<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h2>Ignition Interlock Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The fourth charge involves allegedly operating a vehicle without a required ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n<p>The roster lists the offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>State law requires certain restricted drivers to use vehicles with functioning certified ignition interlock devices.<\/p>\n<p>The law is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/171.306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 171.306<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Beltrami County Booking<\/h2>\n<p>Jail records list Conkle at six feet, two inches tall and 175 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information lists black hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n<p>No court date was listed in the information provided.<\/p>\n<p>The case number shown for all four charges is 26014435.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record does not provide a full account of the alleged incident.<\/p>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>All charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>Conkle is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beltrami County inmate website<\/a> for custody updates.<\/p>\n<p>They can also visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mncourts.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a> for court 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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