Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Leah Jacobs was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 20, 2026.
The jail record lists two charges against Jacobs.
One charge involves theft of movable property without the owner’s consent.
The second charge alleges obstruction of the lawful execution of a legal process.
Both charges are listed under separate case numbers in the custody record.
Theft charge listed
The theft charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).
The statute covers intentionally taking or using another person’s movable property without consent.
The law also addresses transferring, concealing, or keeping another person’s property without permission.
The jail record lists the theft allegation as a gross misdemeanor.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.52 for the full theft law.
Leah Jacobs booking image. Beltrami County Jail.
The case number associated with the theft charge is 26013443.
The supplied jail information does not identify the property allegedly involved.
It also does not state the property’s alleged value.
Obstruction allegation also listed
Jacobs also faces an obstruction charge under Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(1).
The statute addresses intentionally obstructing or preventing the lawful execution of a legal process.
It also covers interference with the apprehension of another person in certain criminal matters.
The supplied custody record classifies this charge as a misdemeanor.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.50 for more information.
The case number associated with that allegation is 26-009337.
The booking record does not explain what legal process was allegedly obstructed.
Beltrami County custody
Both charges list State-DOC as the court branch information in the supplied record.
No court dates appeared in the booking information provided.
The listed bail or fine amount was $0.00.
That amount reflects the custody record and may change through later court action.
The Beltrami County Jail is located at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW in Bemidji.
Readers can check custody information through the Beltrami County Inmate Search.
Charges can be amended, dismissed, or resolved as cases move through the court system.
A criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.
Jacobs is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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