{"id":57906,"date":"2026-10-09T14:21:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T19:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=57906"},"modified":"2026-10-09T06:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T11:19:24","slug":"bemidji-jail-lists-darrell-cournoyer-on-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-jail-lists-darrell-cournoyer-on-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Jail Lists Darrell Cournoyer on DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji Jail Lists Darrell Cournoyer on DWI Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEMIDJI (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Darrell Cournoyer was listed in Beltrami County Jail custody on October 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The inmate record identifies a gross misdemeanor driving while impaired allegation involving a controlled substance.<\/p>\n<p>The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).<\/p>\n<p>The available information does not identify the controlled substance allegedly involved or describe the reported traffic incident.<\/p>\n<h2>Details of the Beltrami County DWI Case<\/h2>\n<p>Cournoyer&#8217;s jail record lists case number 26001449.<\/p>\n<p>The charge concerns operating a motor vehicle with certain Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substances present.<\/p>\n<p>The law also covers the presence of substances produced when the body breaks down those drugs.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record classifies the alleged offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>However, the information does not identify where the alleged driving incident occurred.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not provide a reported test result or explain how the investigation began.<\/p>\n<p>The case is listed under District Court, but no court hearing date appears in the supplied information.<\/p>\n<h2>Custody and Identification Information<\/h2>\n<p>The jail lists October 8, 2026, as Cournoyer&#8217;s custody date.<\/p>\n<p>His reported bail or fine amount is $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>That amount does not establish whether he qualifies for release or faces additional court conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record describes Cournoyer as 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>His listed hair color is black, and his eye color is brown.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CENTERED BELTRAMI COUNTY JAIL BOOKING PHOTOGRAPH --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px auto; max-width: 450px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/CournoyerDarrell1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; width: 128px; max-width: 400px; height: 132px; margin: 0px auto; border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/CournoyerDarrell1.png\" alt=\"Darrell Cournoyer Beltrami County Jail booking photograph\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Darrell Cournoyer \u2014 Booking photograph linked through the Beltrami County inmate information system.<\/figure>\n<h2>What Minnesota Law Says About Drug-Related DWI<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a> outlines several offenses involving driving while impaired.<\/p>\n<p>Subdivision 1(7) addresses driving with any amount of certain Schedule I or II controlled substances in the body.<\/p>\n<p>The law also includes certain substances left behind after the body processes those drugs.<\/p>\n<p>However, this provision excludes specified cannabis and hemp products.<\/p>\n<p>Other parts of Minnesota law address impairment involving alcohol, drugs, and cannabis.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences of a DWI conviction depend on the offense level and applicable court findings.<\/p>\n<p>Prior qualifying offenses and other legal factors can affect the severity of a DWI case.<\/p>\n<p>The jail entry does not establish whether any such factors apply to Cournoyer.<\/p>\n<h2>Beltrami County Jail and Public Records<\/h2>\n<p>The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center operates in Bemidji, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>The facility holds people awaiting court proceedings and others placed in custody.<\/p>\n<p>Residents can search available records through the <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official Beltrami County inmate information system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beltramicountymn.gov\/services\/public-safety-law-enforcement\/adult-corrections-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides online access to many public court records.<\/p>\n<p>Those records can be searched through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some pending criminal cases cannot be found through a defendant&#8217;s name alone.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court information may require an official case number or help from court staff.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied jail record does not confirm a conviction, sentence, or final court ruling.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not establish Cournoyer&#8217;s current custody status beyond the listed date.<\/p>\n<p>Further developments should be confirmed through official court documents or updated jail records.<\/p>\n<p>Cournoyer is presumed innocent of the allegation unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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