Bemidji: Dayton Nelson Booked on Two Charges

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Dayton Nelson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on September 8, 2026.

Jail records list two charges against Nelson under case number 26016983.

The charges include possession of burglary or theft tools and trespassing.

The burglary-tools count is listed as a felony.

Felony Burglary Tools Charge

Nelson faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 609.59.

The law covers possession of certain tools or devices with intent to use them for burglary or theft.

The statute also covers allowing another person to use such items for burglary or theft.

A conviction can carry up to three years in prison.

The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000.

Dayton Nelson — Beltrami County Jail booking photo

Those are maximum penalties and do not represent a sentence in Nelson’s case.

The jail record does not identify the tool or device allegedly involved.

It also does not describe the circumstances surrounding the alleged offense.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.59 online.

The second count cites Minnesota Statute 609.605, subdivision 1(b)(4).

That provision covers entering or occupying another person’s dwelling without consent or a lawful claim.

It also covers entering another person’s locked or posted building without consent.

An emergency situation is an exception listed in the statute.

The jail roster labels Nelson’s trespass count as a gross misdemeanor.

However, the current statute lists subdivision 1 offenses as misdemeanors.

The final charge level will be determined through the court record.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.605 for more information.

The jail record lists District Court as the court branch.

No court date was included in the information provided.

The bail or fine field shows $0.00.

The booking information does not identify where the alleged conduct occurred.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

Nelson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Charges may be changed, dismissed, or resolved as the case moves forward.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.