Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) – Luther Edward Swanson, 69, of Bemidji, was booked into Cass County Jail on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The supplied jail listing records his booking at 5:08 p.m.
Four offense entries appear in the record, including a repeated threats listing.
The three distinct statutes involve threats of violence, obstructing a peace officer, and disorderly conduct.
Threats of Violence Listed Twice
The jail record lists Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1, twice.
Both entries describe alleged threats made with reckless disregard for the risk of causing terror.
The repeated entries do not establish whether authorities reported two incidents or entered the same allegation twice.
Under Minnesota law, this provision concerns threats to commit a crime of violence.
The statute covers threats made to terrorize someone or with reckless disregard for causing terror.
A conviction can carry up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
These are maximum possible penalties, not a sentence imposed on Swanson.
The booking record does not provide the words allegedly used or identify anyone allegedly threatened.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.713 – Threats of Violence.
Obstruction of a Peace Officer Allegation
Another entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).
This provision addresses intentionally obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a peace officer performing official duties.
The possible penalty depends on the circumstances, including whether force or serious harm was involved.
The supplied listing does not describe the alleged interference.
It also does not establish whether force, injuries, or a physical confrontation occurred.
Additional details about the law are available through Minnesota Statute 609.50.
Disorderly Conduct Allegation
The fourth entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(3).
This misdemeanor provision addresses certain offensive, abusive, boisterous, or noisy behavior or language that can disturb others.
The record does not describe any specific words or actions attributed to Swanson.
It does not identify a reported location or explain whether the allegations arose from one event.
The full provision is available through Minnesota Statute 609.72 – Disorderly Conduct.
Incident Location and Jail Information
The listing names Bemidji as Swanson’s city, not necessarily the location of any alleged incident.
Cass County Jail is in Walker, Minnesota, but the jail’s address does not establish where an incident occurred.
Readers can check the Cass County Detention Center website for official jail information.
Court Proceedings and Case Status
The supplied information does not provide a bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not confirm whether prosecutors filed each listed allegation as a formal charge.
Public case filings may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A booking record documents an arrest and listed allegations, not a conviction.
Luther Edward Swanson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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