Bemidji: Kathy White Booked on Public Gun-Carry Charge

BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Kathy White was listed in Beltrami County Jail custody on October 8, 2026.

The jail entry lists a gross misdemeanor allegation involving a weapon carried in a public place.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 624.7181, subdivision 2.

The available record does not identify which type of weapon was allegedly involved.

Details of the Beltrami County Jail Booking

White’s booking information lists case number 26019104.

The charge description reads “Carry BB Gun/Rifle/Shotgun/Aslt Wpn-Public Place.”

Officials classified the allegation as a gross misdemeanor.

The record does not explain where the alleged offense occurred.

It also does not state whether the weapon was loaded or describe the circumstances of the incident.

The listed court branch is District Court.

However, the supplied booking information does not include a scheduled court hearing date.

The bail or fine amount appears as $0.00 in the jail listing.

That figure does not establish whether White was eligible for release or subject to other conditions.

The record lists White as 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 131 pounds.

Her listed hair color is blonde, and her eye color is hazel.

Minnesota Statute 624.7181 addresses carrying certain guns in public places.

Subdivision 2 makes carrying a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun in public a gross misdemeanor under specified circumstances.

The law also includes a separate felony provision for certain assault weapons carried by people under 21.

Several exceptions exist under the statute.

These include certain lawful activities, proper transportation, and other situations defined by state law.

The booking entry does not identify which facts officials believe support the allegation against White.

It also does not establish that she violated the law.

The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center is located at 626 Minnesota Avenue Northwest in Bemidji.

Residents can review available inmate information through the official Beltrami County inmate search.

The jail’s general information number is 218-333-4189.

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

That service provides access to many public court records and documents.

However, pending criminal cases may not appear in searches using only a person’s name.

The supplied listing does not confirm a conviction, sentence, or final court ruling.

It also does not establish White’s current custody status beyond the listed date.

Any further developments should be confirmed through official court or jail records.

White is presumed innocent of the allegation unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.