Bemidji: Santee Howard Faces Burglary, Theft Charges

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

Jail records list six counts against Howard under case number 26014506.

The roster lists three felony counts and three misdemeanor counts.

The allegations include first-degree burglary, theft, DWI, and driving after revocation.

First-Degree Burglary Charge Listed

Howard faces a felony first-degree burglary charge under Minnesota Statute 609.582, subdivision 1.

Minnesota law provides several circumstances that can support a first-degree burglary charge.

The jail information does not identify which circumstance is alleged in Howard’s case.

It also does not describe the building or events connected to the charge.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.582 for the burglary law.

Howard also faces two felony theft counts under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).

That provision addresses taking or using another person’s movable property without consent.

The law also requires an intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property.

Santee Howard — Beltrami County Jail booking photo

The jail roster does not identify the property allegedly involved.

It also does not list the alleged value of the property.

Both theft counts are classified as felonies in the jail record.

More information is available through Minnesota Statute 609.52.

Howard is also listed with two misdemeanor DWI counts.

One count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).

That charge alleges driving with certain Schedule I or II drugs or metabolites in the body.

The roster does not identify the controlled substance allegedly involved.

A separate count lists fourth-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.27.

Fourth-degree DWI is classified as a misdemeanor under Minnesota law.

Howard also faces misdemeanor driving after revocation under Minnesota Statute 171.24.

The jail record lists District Court as the court branch for all six counts.

No court date was shown in the information provided.

The roster lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

Howard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Charges can change as the case moves through the court system.

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

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.