{"id":73406,"date":"2026-11-14T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73406"},"modified":"2026-11-13T16:51:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T22:51:31","slug":"tenstrike-highway-71-report-leads-to-drug-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/tenstrike-highway-71-report-leads-to-drug-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenstrike Highway 71 Report Leads to Drug DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

TENSTRIKE, Beltrami County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Red Lake woman faces criminal charges after a report of dangerous driving on Highway 71.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors charged Brenda Lynn Tarnow, 64, of Red Lake<\/strong>, with drug-related driving while impaired and driving after license cancellation.<\/p>\n

Both charges are gross misdemeanors, according to a complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred on October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

Driver Reported in Wrong Lane on Highway 71<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, dispatch received a report about a black Chevrolet Impala driving erratically near Tenstrike.<\/p>\n

The caller reported seeing the vehicle traveling in the wrong lane.<\/p>\n

The Impala allegedly made a U-turn and crossed into oncoming traffic, nearly causing a collision.<\/p>\n

The caller later reported that the vehicle stopped at the former 71 Mart location near Turtle River.<\/p>\n

Deputies arrived and found a parked black Impala.<\/p>\n

They identified Tarnow as the driver, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Police Report Statements About Drug Use<\/h2>\n

Tarnow reportedly told deputies she feared a semitruck was following her.<\/p>\n

However, the original caller was driving a regular-sized pickup truck, the complaint states.<\/p>\n

During the investigation, Tarnow acknowledged driving the wrong way.<\/p>\n

Deputies also learned that her driver’s license had been canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

Tarnow reportedly admitted knowing she was not allowed to drive.<\/p>\n

She agreed to complete field sobriety tests.<\/p>\n

During testing, deputies reported problems with balance, following directions, and counting steps.<\/p>\n

She also estimated 30 seconds had passed after only 10 seconds, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The filing states Tarnow admitted smoking marijuana and methamphetamine earlier that day.<\/p>\n

Prior DWI Conviction Listed<\/h2>\n

Deputies transported Tarnow to the Beltrami County Jail following the investigation.<\/p>\n

The complaint states that investigators applied for a search warrant.<\/p>\n

However, the supplied filing does not include blood or urine test results.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Tarnow violated Minnesota’s drug-related DWI law involving Schedule I or II controlled substances.<\/p>\n

The complaint also cites a previous DWI conviction under case number 56-CR-25-2296<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That conviction is listed as part of her criminal history.<\/p>\n

Two Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

The first charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The second charge involves driving after cancellation under Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under number 04-CR-26-2750<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Readers can search the case through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges remain allegations unless proven in court.<\/p>\n

Tarnow is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n

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