{"id":58169,"date":"2026-10-13T12:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T17:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=58169"},"modified":"2026-10-13T05:59:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T10:59:17","slug":"bemidji-jessica-needham-booked-on-dwi-license-counts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-jessica-needham-booked-on-dwi-license-counts\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Jessica Needham Booked on DWI, License Counts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji: Jessica Needham Booked on DWI, License Counts<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEMIDJI<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Jessica Needham appears in a Beltrami County Jail custody record dated October 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record lists two traffic-related allegations, including third-degree driving while impaired and driving after license revocation.<\/p>\n<p>The offenses are recorded under case number 26016532.<\/p>\n<p>The DWI allegation is classified as a gross misdemeanor. The driving after revocation allegation is listed as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The record identifies Minnesota Statutes 169A.26.1(a) and 171.24.2(a) as the applicable legal provisions.<\/p>\n<h2>Third-Degree DWI Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>Under Minnesota law, third-degree driving while impaired involves a DWI violation with one aggravating factor.<\/p>\n<p>Aggravating factors may include certain prior impaired driving incidents, a high alcohol concentration, or specific passenger circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>However, the jail entry does not identify which aggravating factor applies to Needham&#8217;s listed allegation.<\/p>\n<p>The record also does not provide chemical test results or describe the events leading to the reported booking.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction can carry up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n<p>Actual penalties depend on the case and applicable sentencing requirements.<\/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> for further information.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CENTERED BELTRAMI COUNTY INMATE IMAGE --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NeedhamJessica.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 350px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NeedhamJessica.png\" alt=\"Beltrami County Jail inmate image associated with Jessica Needham\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Jessica Needham \u2014 inmate image linked in the supplied Beltrami County Jail record.<\/figure>\n<h2>Driving After Revocation Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>Needham&#8217;s second listed offense involves allegedly operating a motor vehicle after revocation of driving privileges.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2(a), addresses driving when a person&#8217;s license or driving privilege has been revoked.<\/p>\n<p>The law also requires notice of the revocation or circumstances showing the driver reasonably should have known.<\/p>\n<p>The listed offense is classified as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>A misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n<p>The complete law is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/171.24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Custody and Court Information<\/h2>\n<p>The Beltrami County Jail record lists Needham&#8217;s custody date as October 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The displayed bail or fine amount is $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>However, this amount does not confirm whether bail was required, whether release was authorized, or whether Needham remains in custody.<\/p>\n<p>The record identifies District Court as the court branch but does not provide a hearing date.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not include an incident address, arrest narrative, or current case outcome.<\/p>\n<p>The available information does not establish whether formal charges have been filed in court.<\/p>\n<p>A jail booking is not a conviction. Needham is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Find Additional Records<\/h2>\n<p>Residents can review public court information through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beltrami County inmate information website<\/a> also provides jail-related records.<\/p>\n<p>These sources may provide updates about custody, court proceedings, and other publicly available details.<\/p>\n<p>Future court records could clarify the circumstances behind both listed allegations.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will report further developments if additional information becomes available through verified public records.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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