Bemidji Jail Lists Donald Staples on Fighting Charge
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Donald Staples appears in Beltrami County Jail records with a custody date of October 8, 2026.
The jail entry lists a misdemeanor disorderly conduct allegation involving brawling or fighting.
The booking information also displays a “Hold” notice beside Staples’ name.
The available record does not explain the circumstances behind the alleged offense or the listed hold.
Details of Donald Staples’ Jail Booking
The Beltrami County Jail record identifies case number 26019114.
The listed offense is “Disorderly Conduct – Brawling or Fighting.”
The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(1).
Jail officials classify the charge as a misdemeanor.
The record does not identify where the alleged incident occurred.
It also does not explain whether other people were involved or whether anyone was injured.
No additional details about the reported confrontation appear in the supplied booking information.
The listing identifies District Court as the court branch handling the case.
However, no scheduled court appearance is provided.
Custody Status and Bail Information
Staples’ custody date is listed as October 8, 2026.
The jail record shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
That amount does not establish whether Staples qualifies for release.
The “Hold” notation also does not identify the agency or legal reason behind the hold.
Further information would be needed to determine any release conditions.
The record describes Staples as 6 feet tall and weighing 190 pounds.
His listed eye color is black, while the hair color field is blank.
Donald Staples — Booking photograph from the Beltrami County inmate information system.
What Minnesota Law Says About Disorderly Conduct
Minnesota Statute 609.72 defines several forms of disorderly conduct.
Subdivision 1(1) specifically addresses brawling or fighting.
The law applies to certain conduct in both public and private places.
It requires circumstances involving conduct that someone knows, or reasonably should know, could disturb others or provoke violence.
Violations under this provision are generally classified as misdemeanors.
However, a charge alone does not establish that a person broke the law.
The specific facts of each case must be considered through the legal process.
The jail entry does not provide evidence or witness statements concerning Staples’ allegation.
Beltrami County Jail and Court Records
The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center is located at 626 Minnesota Avenue Northwest in Bemidji, Minnesota.
The facility houses people awaiting court proceedings and others placed in county custody.
Residents can search available records through the official Beltrami County inmate information system.
Additional facility details are available through the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center website.
The facility’s general information telephone number is 218-333-4189.
Public court information may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The state court system provides access to many public case records and court documents.
However, some pending criminal cases may not appear in searches using only a person’s name.
The provided jail record does not confirm a conviction, sentence, or final court decision.
It also does not establish Staples’ current custody status beyond the reported booking information.
Any further developments should be confirmed through official court documents or updated jail records.
Staples is presumed innocent of the allegation unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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