Beltrami County: Dayton Nelson Booked on Theft Charge
The jail record lists one misdemeanor theft charge against Nelson.
The case number is 26-007306. District Court is listed as the court branch.
No court date appeared in the booking information provided.
Theft Charge Listed
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).
The statute covers taking, using, or transferring movable property without the owner’s consent.
The booking record does not describe the property involved.
It also does not list the alleged property value or incident location.
No detailed account of the alleged offense appeared in the supplied jail information.
Booking photo of Dayton Nelson. Source: Beltrami County Jail.
Booking Information
The record lists Nelson as 5 feet 10 inches tall.
His listed weight is 160 pounds.
The booking entry lists black hair and brown eyes.
The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.
A zero-dollar entry does not always confirm release without conditions.
Bail information may change after a judge reviews the case.
The jail record does not show a hearing date or scheduled court time.
Official court records may later provide more information about the case.
Readers can search public records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
The theft statute is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Case Remains Pending
A jail booking is an initial record and does not establish guilt.
Charges may change as prosecutors and courts review available evidence.
A judge may also set future hearing dates and release conditions.
Nelson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Readers should rely on official court filings for confirmed case updates.
TRF News will update this report when more verified information becomes available.
I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.
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