{"id":646,"date":"2025-12-06T16:20:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T22:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=646"},"modified":"2025-12-06T16:20:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T22:20:55","slug":"beltrami-county-bemidji-woman-charged-after-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/beltrami-county-bemidji-woman-charged-after-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Beltrami County: Bemidji Woman Charged After Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 A burned-out brake light led to a major case for a Bemidji driver, according to new court filings.<\/p>\n

Records say Jennifer C. Dodge of Bemidji was stopped on November 28 around 11:22 p.m. The stop soon shifted from a minor violation to a criminal case.<\/p>\n

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Jennifer C. Dodge is charged in Beltrami County with felony assault of a peace officer and DWI. She is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The complaint says Dodge was told to remain in her vehicle. Instead, she got out and walked back toward the officer.<\/p>\n

The officer reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol. Dodge\u2019s speech was described as slow and slurred.<\/p>\n

When asked how much she had to drink, Dodge allegedly answered, \u201cEnough.\u201d She then tried to walk away from the traffic stop, according to the report.<\/p>\n

Officers say Dodge began to scream and fight as they detained her. She allegedly kicked at them and struck one officer in the shin.<\/p>\n

A breath test later showed a blood alcohol level of 0.23, the report states. That is close to three times Minnesota\u2019s legal limit of 0.08.<\/p>\n

Dodge now faces three charges. She is charged with felony assault of a peace officer, gross misdemeanor DWI, and obstructing the legal process.<\/p>\n

The case will move through Beltrami County District Court. People can search case records and hearing schedules at mncourts.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety notes that DWI convictions can bring fines, jail time, and license loss. Details on state DWI laws and penalties are posted at dps.mn.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public safety campaigns continue to urge drivers to plan a sober ride. Groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving share resources at madd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At this time, the charges against Jennifer C. Dodge remain allegations. She is presumed innocent unless a judge or jury finds her guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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