Polk County: Michael Bendel-Paulson Faces Burglary Charge
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Jacob Bendel-Paulson was booked on September 4, 2026.
Jail information lists Bendel-Paulson with one felony burglary charge.
Bendel-Paulson was born October 17, 1988, according to the booking information.
The charge is second-degree burglary involving a dwelling.
Felony Burglary Charge Listed
The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.582, subdivision 2(a)(1).
That section of state law covers second-degree burglary when the building involved is a dwelling.
The statute addresses entering a building without consent while intending to commit a crime.
It also covers committing a crime after entering a building without consent.
The booking information classifies Bendel-Paulson’s listed charge as a felony.
Michael Jacob Bendel-Paulson
No further details about the alleged incident were included in the information provided.
The location of the alleged burglary was also not provided.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.582 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law
Second-degree burglary can carry serious penalties following a conviction.
Minnesota law allows a sentence of up to 10 years in prison for the offense.
The law also allows a fine of up to $20,000.
A judge determines any sentence after considering the facts and applicable state law.
The listed charge does not mean Bendel-Paulson has been convicted.
He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Court Proceedings May Follow
The provided booking information does not list a court outcome.
It also does not provide information about bail or a release date.
Charges can change as prosecutors review a case and court proceedings continue.
Defendants can challenge charges and evidence through the court process.
Public court records may be available through the Minnesota Court Records Online system.
That service provides access to many public Minnesota district court records.
TRF News will continue reporting verified developments as public information becomes available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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