According to a Beltrami County criminal complaint, Lussier allegedly drove while impaired by a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
The October 7, 2026, incident began with a report of a sedan striking a dumpster near the Bemidji post office.<\/p>\n
Police Respond to Reported Dumpster Crash<\/h2>\n
At approximately 5:57 p.m., Bemidji police responded near Fifth Street Northwest and Irvine Avenue Northwest.<\/p>\n
Dispatch reported that a silver sedan had struck a dumpster near the post office.<\/p>\n
An officer spotted a silver sedan stopped along the curb near the reported crash location.<\/p>\n
As police approached, the vehicle reportedly began moving east along the roadway.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, the sedan traveled close to the curb before turning onto Irvine Avenue.<\/p>\n
The driver then reportedly entered the post office parking lot through a one-way exit lane.<\/p>\n
Police initiated a traffic stop based on the reported collision and the observed driving behavior.<\/p>\n
Driver Shows Signs of Possible Impairment<\/h2>\n
Investigators identified the driver as Trevor Andrew Lussier.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Lussier appeared confused and had difficulty maintaining his balance.<\/p>\n
He reportedly exited the sedan and struggled to respond to questions about the suspected collision.<\/p>\n
When questioned about possible impairment, Lussier reportedly acknowledged being under the influence of something.<\/p>\n
Officers also described delayed responses and difficulty following instructions.<\/p>\n
During field sobriety testing, Lussier reportedly swayed heavily and nearly fell.<\/p>\n
An officer intervened to prevent him from falling during one balance test.<\/p>\n
Police also reported noticing white powder residue near Lussier’s right nostril.<\/p>\n
Police Say Driver Admitted Ketamine Use<\/h2>\n
Following the roadside investigation, officers arrested Lussier on suspicion of driving while impaired.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, Lussier later acknowledged using ketamine without a prescription.<\/p>\n
The statement reportedly occurred during questioning after police advised him of his rights.<\/p>\n
Investigators transported Lussier to Sanford’s emergency department for further testing.<\/p>\n
Police obtained a search warrant requesting a blood or urine sample.<\/p>\n
Lussier agreed to provide a urine sample, which was collected around 7:14 p.m.<\/p>\n
The supplied complaint does not include laboratory results confirming the presence of ketamine.<\/p>\n
Lussier was subsequently transported to the Beltrami County Jail.<\/p>\n
Witness Describes Collision Near Post Office<\/h2>\n
Police later contacted the person who initially reported the collision.<\/p>\n
The witness described seeing a silver sedan strike a dumpster near the post office.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the witness also reported seeing a vehicle mirror lying in the street.<\/p>\n
Investigators subsequently observed that Lussier’s vehicle was missing its passenger-side mirror.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not list a separate criminal charge related to the reported collision.<\/p>\n
Previous DWI Convictions Listed<\/h2>\n
Investigators reviewed Lussier’s criminal history and identified four previous DWI convictions within the past ten years.<\/p>\n
Those records included a felony DWI conviction entered February 25, 2025.<\/p>\n
The complaint also identifies several misdemeanor DWI convictions from 2024.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, Lussier was on supervised probation for felony DWI and drug possession convictions.<\/p>\n
Investigators also reported that he was participating in Beltrami County Drug Court.<\/p>\n
Felony DWI Charge Filed in Beltrami County<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors charged Lussier with first-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a> and Minnesota Statute 169A.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n The felony carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Beltrami County Court File No. 04-CR-26-2496.<\/p>\n Readers can search public court information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The new charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Lussier is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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