Bemidji: Savonnah Sayers Booked on Escape Charge

BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Savonnah Sayers was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on October 5, 2026.

The jail roster lists an escape-from-custody charge against Sayers.

The charge is listed at felony severity in the county booking record.

The record cites Minnesota Statute 609.485, subdivision 2(1).

The listed case number is 22007184.

The court branch is listed as District Court.

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

Escape From Custody Charge

The booking description says Sayers allegedly escaped while being held under a lawful arrest.

The description also covers custody connected with a criminal charge, conviction, or adjudication.

The brief jail entry does not explain the circumstances of the alleged escape.

It does not state when or where the alleged escape occurred.

The record also does not describe how Sayers later returned to custody.

No court date appears in the information provided.

Minnesota Statute 609.485 addresses escape from custody.

The law defines escape as leaving custody without lawful authority.

It can also include failing to return after approved temporary leave.

Subdivision 2(1) covers escape while a person is held under a lawful arrest.

It also covers lawful custody involving certain criminal or delinquency matters.

Penalties under the statute depend on the type of custody involved.

The statute provides stronger penalties when the underlying custody involves a felony.

The jail record lists Sayers’ current escape charge with felony severity.

The Beltrami County Inmate Locator provides public jail information.

The Beltrami County Jail is located in Bemidji.

Readers can also visit the Beltrami County website for official county information.

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

A jail booking and criminal charge do not establish guilt.

Sayers is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Additional facts may become available through court filings or other public records.

TRF News will report additional verified information when it becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.