Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Becker County have confirmed the arrest of Craig Daniel Bellanger, 43, on February 3, 2025. Bellanger is facing serious felony charges, including violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) within 10 years of a previous conviction and first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling.
Charge Details:
- Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) Violation – Within 10 Years of Previous Conviction (Minnesota Statute 629.75.2(c))
- First-Degree Burglary – Occupied Dwelling – Non-Accomplice Present (Minnesota Statute 609.582.1(a))
Legal Consequences:
- DANCO Violation (within 10 years):
- Considered a felony in Minnesota for repeat offenders.
- Up to 5 years in prison, fines up to $10,000, and extended court orders against the offender [1].
- First-Degree Burglary (Occupied Dwelling):
- One of the most serious burglary offenses under Minnesota law.
- Carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and fines up to $35,000 [2].
Authorities allege that Bellanger entered an occupied dwelling unlawfully, which escalated the burglary charge to first-degree due to the presence of a non-accomplice inside the home at the time. The alleged DANCO violation further complicates his legal standing, as Minnesota courts enforce strict penalties for repeat domestic abuse offenders.
Bellanger is currently being held in Becker County Jail while awaiting his next court appearance, where a judge will determine further legal proceedings.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me.
Inmate Details:
- Name: Craig Daniel Bellanger
- Age: 43
- Booking Date: February 3, 2025
- Jail: Becker County Jail
- Charges:
- Domestic Abuse No Contact Order Violation – Within 10 Years of Previous Conviction (F {629.75.2(c)})
- First-Degree Burglary – Occupied Dwelling – Non-Accomplice Present (F {609.582.1(a)})
- Bail Amount: $0.00
- Court Date: Pending