Beltrami County Booking: Theft, Burglary Charges

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Lajeunesse was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 6, 2026.

The jail record lists three charges under one case number. Two counts are misdemeanor theft charges. A third count is gross misdemeanor fourth-degree burglary.

Booking Record Lists Three Counts

The theft counts cite Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(1). The listed allegation involves taking, using, or transferring movable property without the owner’s consent.

The burglary count cites Minnesota Statute 609.582.4(a). The booking description says the charge involves entering a building without consent.

It also alleges a misdemeanor was committed inside, other than theft.

All three counts are listed under case number 2026012571. The court branch is listed as District Court.

Joseph Lajeunesse booking photo.

The booking record shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00. No court date was listed in the information provided.

Details of Allegations Not Listed

The record does not provide details about the property involved. It also does not identify the building connected to the burglary allegation.

No information was provided about where the alleged incidents occurred. The record also does not list any alleged victims.

Lajeunesse will have an opportunity to respond to the charges in court. The charges are allegations and do not prove guilt.

Court dates and custody information can change as a case moves forward. Readers should check official records for updates.

Minnesota Laws Cited

Minnesota law separates theft penalties by property value and other circumstances. The booking entry labels both theft counts as misdemeanors.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.52 for information about state theft law.

Fourth-degree burglary can involve unlawful entry connected to certain misdemeanor conduct. The booking record labels that charge as a gross misdemeanor.

The state’s burglary law is available under Minnesota Statute 609.582.

Beltrami County also provides information about its Adult Corrections Center online.

TRF News will continue to follow publicly available court information in this case. Updates may include hearings, charging documents, or case outcomes.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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