Shawna Jones Wenell Booked in Bemidji

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Shawna Jones Wenell was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 2, 2026.

The jail record lists a child endangerment allegation and an administrative probation violation.

Both entries appear under case number 2026012296.

No court date was listed in the information provided. The court branch was listed as Beltrami County District Court.

Child Endangerment Allegation

The first entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.378, subdivision 1(b)(1).

The statute covers certain child endangerment claims involving a parent, guardian, or caretaker.

It addresses conduct that intentionally or recklessly places a child in a harmful situation.

The situation must be likely to cause substantial physical, mental, or emotional harm.

The law also covers situations that could cause a child’s death.

The jail roster classifies the listed charge as a gross misdemeanor.

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The second jail entry lists an administrative probation violation.

The provided record does not explain the alleged violation.

It also does not identify any requested probation change or court action.

Probation matters can involve alleged failures to follow court-ordered conditions.

However, the specific circumstances were not included in the booking entry.

The roster lists Jones Wenell as 5 feet, 5 inches tall.

Her listed weight is 220 pounds. The record lists black hair and brown eyes.

The bail or fine field showed $0.00 when the information was provided.

That figure reflects only the displayed jail entry. Release conditions may be set or changed by the court.

Beltrami County District Court handles criminal and other cases filed within the county.

Official court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Many public filings can also be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A jail booking is not proof of guilt.

Jones Wenell is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.

Charges, court dates, bail conditions, and case outcomes may change.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.