Bemidji Woman Faces Drug, Child Neglect Charges
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Serena Spears was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 5, 2026. The jail record lists four charges under case number 26-321188.
Charges Listed in Booking Record
The first count alleges neglect of a child. The record says the alleged conduct could cause substantial physical, mental, or emotional harm.
Jail records classify the charge as a gross misdemeanor. Minnesota Statute 609.378 covers neglect or endangerment of a child.
A second count alleges theft of movable property without the owner’s consent. The booking record lists that charge as a misdemeanor.
Minnesota Statute 609.52 explains Minnesota’s theft law and related definitions.
The third count is a fifth-degree controlled substance charge. The jail record describes the count as sale or possession.
It classifies the charge as a felony. Minnesota Statute 152.025 covers fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.
The fourth count alleges drug or alcohol contraband inside a jail, lockup, or prison. The record classifies that charge as a gross misdemeanor.
Minnesota Statute 641.165 covers prohibited contraband in local correctional facilities.
Custody and Court Information
Spears entered custody on August 5. The roster showed $0.00 as the listed bail or fine amount.
That entry does not confirm whether release was approved. No court date appeared in the information provided.
The case was assigned to district court. The Beltrami County District Court is located in Bemidji.
It handles criminal cases filed within Beltrami County. Readers can also search Minnesota Court Records Online for public case information.
The court system warns that online records are limited and unofficial.
The provided booking record did not include details about the alleged events. It also did not identify property, substances, or other evidence.
Those facts may appear later in public court filings. A jail booking does not establish guilt.
Criminal charges are allegations that must be proven in court. Spears is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Case details, court dates, and custody status can change. Readers should check official court and county sources for updates.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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