Bemidji: John Conkle Faces Restraining Order Charge

Bemidji, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — John Conkle was booked into Beltrami County Jail on September 18, 2026.

The jail roster lists one misdemeanor charge against Conkle.

The charge alleges a violation of a harassment restraining order.

The booking record lists case number 26017622.

Restraining Order Charge Listed

The jail record cites Minnesota Statute 609.748, subdivision 6(a).

Minnesota law sets penalties for violations of harassment restraining orders.

A knowing violation is generally treated as a misdemeanor.

More serious penalties can apply under certain conditions.

Those conditions can include qualifying prior convictions or other listed circumstances.

The jail record provided lists Conkle’s charge as a misdemeanor.

Readers can review the full statute through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

John Conkle — Beltrami County Jail inmate image

The jail record lists Conkle as six feet tall.

His listed weight is 230 pounds.

The roster lists blond hair and blue eyes.

The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.

No court date appears in the booking information provided.

The court branch is listed as District Court.

The booking record does not describe how the alleged violation occurred.

It also does not identify the person protected by the restraining order.

The record does not state where the alleged violation happened.

Those details could appear in later court records.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

Conkle is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

A charge may also be changed or dismissed as a case proceeds.

Future court filings could provide more information about the allegation.

They could also provide hearing dates and other case details.

Readers can check custody information through the Beltrami County Inmate Locator.

Information about the facility is available from the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center.

The jail is located in Bemidji.

The supplied booking record does not identify the alleged incident location.

TRF News will report significant developments when more public records become available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.