Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Paul Pederson, a 41-year-old male, was taken into custody at the Beltrami County Jail on December 28, 2024. His physical description includes a height of 5 feet 11 inches, weight of 175 pounds, brown hair, and hazel eyes. No bail amount has been set for his release.
Charges Filed:
- Domestic Assault – Felony (Minnesota Statute 609.2242.4): This charge pertains to committing an act with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death, or intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm upon another, specifically against a family or household member.
- Fleeing a Peace Officer by Means Other Than a Motor Vehicle (Minnesota Statute 609.487.6): This charge involves fleeing or attempting to flee from a peace officer who is acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty, by means other than a motor vehicle.
- Assault in the Second Degree – Dangerous Weapon (Minnesota Statute 609.222.1): This charge involves assaulting another with a dangerous weapon.
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by an Ineligible Person (Minnesota Statute 624.713.2(b)): This charge applies to individuals who have been convicted of a crime of violence and are therefore prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Pederson is scheduled to appear in District Court for these charges. As of now, no specific court date has been provided.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me