Bemidji Man Booked in Strangulation Case

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael John Beaulieu Jr., 23, was booked into the Cass County Jail on August 3, 2026.

Booking Information

The jail entry lists his booking time as 3:27 p.m. Beaulieu is listed as a Bemidji resident.

The reported charge is domestic assault by strangulation. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.2247, subdivision 2.

The booking record identifies the matter as an adult arrest. No further incident details were included in the provided information.

The entry does not explain where the alleged incident happened. It does not name another person or describe reported injuries.

Those facts should not be assumed without court documents. The record also does not list a court file number.

It does not show bail terms or a scheduled hearing. Public jail data may change as the case moves forward.

Under Minnesota law, domestic assault by strangulation is a felony offense. The law concerns a family or household member.

State law defines strangulation as intentionally blocking normal breathing or blood flow. This may involve pressure to the neck or throat.

It may also involve blocking another person’s nose or mouth. Readers can review the Minnesota statute online.

The Cass County Detention Center provides jail information and public in-custody reports.

A jail booking records an arrest and detention. It does not establish that a person committed the alleged offense.

Prosecutors and courts determine the next steps using available records and evidence. Court records may later provide more details.

A booking date is not a conviction date. A court must decide whether evidence proves the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.

Beaulieu is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The case may change as courts release new information.

TRF News will continue reviewing public records for updates. Those updates may include charging documents, hearings, or court rulings.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.