Bemidji: Christopher Gundel Booked on Assault Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Christopher Gundel was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 21, 2026.

Jail records list one felony charge against Gundel.

The charge is second-degree assault involving an alleged dangerous weapon.

The case is listed under number 26015631.

Court branch information identifies District Court as the court handling the case.

Felony Assault Charge

Gundel is accused of violating Minnesota Statute 609.222, subdivision 1.

The law covers second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon.

The jail record classifies the alleged offense as a felony.

The booking information does not describe the weapon allegedly involved.

It also does not provide details about the reported incident.

Beltrami County Jail booking image

No alleged victim information appears in the jail information provided.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.222 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The statute contains the state’s legal language for second-degree assault involving dangerous weapons.

Gundel’s custody date is listed as August 21.

The booking record does not show a scheduled court date.

It also lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

The record lists Gundel at 5 feet, 11 inches tall.

His listed weight is 171 pounds.

The record lists brown hair and brown eyes.

Readers can visit the Beltrami County Inmate Search for current public jail information.

Jail information can change as criminal cases move through the court system.

Custody information and future court dates may also change.

A jail booking does not establish guilt or a criminal conviction.

The Beltrami County inmate website also includes that warning for users.

The felony charge against Gundel remains an allegation unless proven in court.

Future court filings could provide additional information about the alleged incident.

They may also provide hearing dates and other case information.

Readers can search available public records through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The service provides online access to many public Minnesota District Court records.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.