Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Whitney Defoe is listed as being in custody at the Beltrami County Jail after a warrant-related booking.
According to the jail listing, Defoe was taken into custody on April 24, 2026. The listed case number is 26-006041. The charge field lists “WARRANT,” with the description also listed as “WARRANT.”
The listing shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00. No court date was listed in the information provided. The court branch is listed as District Court.
Booking Information Listed
The jail record lists Whitney Defoe at 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 220 pounds. Hair color is listed as brown. Eye color is also listed as brown.
The Beltrami County Jail listing does not include a listed severity level. It also does not show a listed bail type. The court date field appears blank.
Whitney Defoe inmate image from booking listing.
Court And Jail Records
Beltrami County provides an online inmate locator for public custody information. The county notes that jail listings do not prove guilt.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides information for Beltrami County District Court. That court handles criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases in the county.
Beltrami County also states that people may contact Court Administration for court-related information. Court Administration manages case flow, filings, fines, fees, and other court services.
County warrant information may change as records are updated. Beltrami County says people should contact Court Administration to check the status of a warrant. The county also notes that a public-facing active warrant list is being developed.
Presumption Of Innocence
This report is based on the booking information provided. A warrant listing is not a conviction. Whitney Defoe is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.