Bemidji: Dayton Nelson Jailed on Theft, Vehicle Charges

BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Dayton Nelson was listed in Beltrami County Jail records with a custody date of October 14, 2026.

The booking record lists three charges involving theft, motor vehicle tampering, and property damage.

The theft charge is classified as a gross misdemeanor. The other two charges are listed as misdemeanors.

All three charges appear under case number 26001676.

The available record does not identify the alleged incident’s location or explain how the charges are connected.

Three Charges Listed in Jail Record

The first charge involves allegedly taking, using, or transferring movable property without the owner’s consent.

It is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1), as a gross misdemeanor.

The second charge involves motor vehicle tampering under Minnesota Statute 609.546(1).

The listed allegation concerns riding in or on a vehicle taken and driven without the owner’s permission.

That offense is classified as a misdemeanor.

The third charge involves fourth-degree criminal damage to property under Minnesota Statute 609.595, subdivision 3.

It concerns allegations of intentional property damage and is also listed as a misdemeanor.

The booking record does not identify any property owner, vehicle, or estimated damage amount.

Minnesota law sets different penalties based on the severity of each offense.

A gross misdemeanor can carry up to 364 days in jail and a fine of $3,000.

A misdemeanor can carry up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $1,000.

These are maximum penalties, not sentences imposed in Nelson’s case.

Readers can review Minnesota’s theft law for details about theft offenses.

The state’s motor vehicle tampering law explains offenses involving vehicles used without permission.

Additional provisions appear in the criminal damage to property law.

The Beltrami County Jail entry lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

That amount does not confirm whether Nelson was eligible for release without payment.

District Court is identified as the court branch for the listed charges.

No court hearing date appears in the supplied record.

The available information does not establish a conviction, guilty plea, or final court decision.

Nelson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center is located in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Jail booking information can change following court hearings, release decisions, and other developments.

The October 14 custody date does not confirm Nelson’s current custody status.

Residents can find facility information through the Beltrami County government website.

Public court records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Additional records would be needed to confirm the next hearing or final outcome.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.