Keith Howard Booked in Bemidji on Felony Charge
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Keith Howard was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 1, 2026.
The jail record lists one felony domestic assault charge. The case is assigned to District Court.
The allegation appears under case number 2026012285. No court date appeared in the provided booking information.
The listed bail or fine amount was $0.00. That entry does not confirm whether Howard remained in custody.
It also does not explain whether a court later ordered release conditions.
Felony Domestic Assault Charge
The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 4. That section covers felony-level domestic assault allegations.
The felony section generally involves two or more prior qualified domestic violence offenses within ten years.
The booking information does not list any prior cases. It also does not describe the current alleged incident.
Under Minnesota law, a conviction may carry up to five years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000. Those are maximum penalties under the statute.
Those penalties do not show what may happen in Howard’s case. Sentencing depends on the facts and court proceedings.
Readers can review the official Minnesota domestic assault statute.
Booking Information
The jail record lists Howard at 6 feet tall. His listed weight is 135 pounds.
The record lists black hair and brown eyes. These details appear as identifying booking information.
Howard entered custody on August 1. No scheduled hearing appeared in the supplied record.
Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate search for custody updates.
Online jail records can change as cases move forward. They should not replace official court documents.
Court Records and Case Status
Minnesota Court Records Online provides access to many public District Court records.
Future filings may show hearing dates, release terms, pleas, or changes to the charge.
A jail booking does not prove that a person committed a crime.
Howard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The charge may be amended, dismissed, or otherwise resolved.
Official court records provide the most current information about the case.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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