Bemidji Jail Lists Domestic Assault, Threats Charges

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — John Lutgen was listed in the Beltrami County Jail on September 9, 2026.

The jail roster lists two felony charges under case number 26014352.

One charge alleges felony domestic assault.

The second charge alleges threats of violence involving reckless disregard of risk.

The roster lists Lutgen’s bail or fine amount as $0.00.

Both charges are assigned to District Court.

Felony Domestic Assault Charge

Lutgen is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 4.

Minnesota Statute 609.2242 covers domestic assault and enhanced penalties.

Subdivision 4 addresses felony-level domestic assault in qualifying repeat-offense cases.

The law references two or more prior qualified domestic violence-related convictions or juvenile adjudications.

The qualifying period is measured within ten years under the statute.

A conviction can carry up to five years in prison.

The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.

The supplied jail record does not identify any prior cases.

It also does not describe the alleged conduct behind the current charge.

Lutgen also faces a felony charge under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.

Minnesota Statute 609.713 covers threats of violence.

The law covers threats to commit a crime of violence under specified circumstances.

It includes conduct done with reckless disregard of causing terror or serious public inconvenience.

A conviction under subdivision 1 can carry up to five years in prison.

A maximum fine of $10,000 may also apply.

The roster does not describe the alleged threat.

It also does not identify an alleged victim.

The Beltrami County Jail is located in Bemidji, Minnesota.

The official Beltrami County inmate search provides public custody information.

The supplied record does not list a court date.

No criminal complaint or probable cause statement was provided.

No police officer names are included in this report.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Lutgen is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.