Bemidji: Blake Martinez Faces Two Weapons Charges

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Blake Martinez was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on September 11, 2026.

The jail record lists two weapons charges against Martinez in case number 26014744.

One charge is classified as a gross misdemeanor.

The second charge is listed as a felony.

The record shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

Both charges are listed for District Court.

Firearm Possession Charge

The first charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 624.713, subdivision 1(10)(i).

The jail describes the charge as firearm or ammunition possession involving a previous felony conviction.

Minnesota Statute 624.713 identifies several groups barred from possessing firearms or ammunition.

Clause 10 includes people convicted of crimes punishable by more than one year in prison.

Minnesota law classifies possession by a person covered by that clause as a gross misdemeanor.

Blake Martinez

The jail record does not identify the earlier conviction connected to the current charge.

Martinez also faces a felony charge under Minnesota Statute 609.67, subdivision 2(b).

The charge alleges ownership, possession, or operation of a short-barreled shotgun.

Minnesota Statute 609.67 regulates machine guns and short-barreled shotguns.

State law defines a short-barreled shotgun using barrel length and overall weapon length.

The statute also provides several exceptions for qualifying people and authorized uses.

The jail record does not describe the firearm allegedly involved.

It also does not explain where or how the alleged possession occurred.

The jail record lists Martinez at 5 feet 8 inches tall and 219 pounds.

His hair is listed as brown, and his eyes are listed as blue.

Those details come from the public jail record.

A jail booking does not establish guilt on the listed charges.

The charges against Martinez remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Martinez is presumed innocent of the current charges unless proven guilty in court.

Readers can search public case information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.