BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Cestnik was listed in Beltrami County Jail custody records dated Thursday, October 29, 2026.
The jail record lists a misdemeanor public nuisance allegation involving conduct that may annoy, injure, or endanger public safety.
The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.74(1).
The supplied information does not describe the circumstances that led to Cestnik’s arrest or detention.
Public Nuisance Allegation Listed
According to the supplied Beltrami County Jail record, Cestnik has one listed allegation.
The charge is described as “Public Nuisance-Annoy/Injure/Endanger Safety.”
The allegation is associated with District Court case number 26020527.
The jail entry identifies the offense with the classification “PM.”
Minnesota law classifies the listed public nuisance offense as a misdemeanor.
The record does not identify the specific behavior authorities allege occurred.
It also does not provide the location or time of the alleged incident.
What Minnesota Public Nuisance Law Says
Under Minnesota Statute 609.74, intentionally maintaining certain harmful or disruptive conditions can constitute a public nuisance.
Subdivision (1) addresses conditions that unreasonably annoy, injure, or endanger a considerable number of people.
The law covers public health, safety, comfort, and other protected public interests.
It may apply when a person intentionally maintains or permits a condition prohibited by the statute.
However, the supplied record does not explain which condition is alleged in Cestnik’s case.
The booking information also does not identify any reported injuries or property damage.
Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law
A public nuisance violation under this statute is classified as a misdemeanor.
A misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail.
Minnesota law also allows a fine of up to $1,000, or both penalties.
Actual penalties depend on the court’s findings and applicable law.
The booking allegation does not establish that Cestnik committed a public nuisance offense.
Beltrami County Jail Custody Details
Cestnik’s custody date is listed as October 29, 2026.
The jail record lists his height as 5 feet 9 inches and weight as 155 pounds.
Brown hair and hazel eyes are also noted.
The bail or fine field displays $0.00.
That amount does not necessarily mean Cestnik was eligible for release without bail.
No scheduled court hearing appears in the supplied information.
Court Records and Case Status
Beltrami County Jail is located at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Readers can visit the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center for official facility information.
Public court records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The supplied record does not establish whether a formal criminal complaint has been filed.
A jail booking does not establish guilt or a conviction.
Cestnik is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Further details surrounding the allegation were not included in the supplied booking information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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