Brandon Bedeau Arrested in Clearwater County for Criminal Sexual Conduct and Domestic Assault by Strangulation

Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Clearwater County have confirmed the arrest of Brandon Bedeau, 40, on February 7, 2025, for serious felony offenses, including third-degree criminal sexual conduct and domestic assault by strangulation.

Charge Details:

1. Criminal Sexual Conduct – Third Degree – Penetration with a Victim Under 18 Using Coercion (Minnesota Statute 609.344.1a(c))
2. Domestic Assault – By Strangulation (Minnesota Statute 609.2247.2)**

Legal Consequences:

• Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Felony):
  • Up to 15 years in prison,
  • Fines up to $30,000,
  • Possible sex offender registration for life, and
  • Court-mandated rehabilitation programs [1].
• Domestic Assault by Strangulation (Felony):
  • Up to 3 years in prison,
  • Fines up to $5,000, and
  • Restraining orders and mandatory intervention programs [2].

Minnesota law severely punishes sexual crimes involving coercion, especially when the victim is under 18. Additionally, domestic assault by strangulation is considered an aggravated domestic violence offense, leading to enhanced sentencing if convicted.

Bedeau remains in custody without bail, awaiting his District Court hearing, where a judge will determine the next steps in the case.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me.

Inmate Details:

• Name: Brandon Bedeau
• Gender: Male
• Age: 40
• Booking Date: February 7, 2025
• Jail: Clearwater County Jail
• Charges:
  • Criminal Sexual Conduct – Third Degree – Penetration Under 18 Using Coercion (F {609.344.1a(c)})
  • Domestic Assault – By Strangulation (F {609.2247.2})
• Bail Amount: $0.00
• Court Date: Pending
• Court Branch: District Court