Beltrami County: Danny Chang Faces Two Charges

BELTRAMI COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Danny Chang was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on July 7, 2026.

The jail roster lists two charges under case number 26010588.

One charge alleges malicious punishment of a child, causing less than substantial bodily harm.

The second charge alleges fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.

The drug count excludes cannabis and hemp under the listed charge language.

Charges Listed in Court Case

The child punishment charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.

The controlled substance charge is listed as a felony.

That statute is listed for the child punishment allegation.

The booking record lists Chang as 5 feet, 5 inches tall.

His listed weight is 200 pounds.

The record lists black hair and brown eyes.

The bail or fine field shows $0.00.

That amount does not explain Chang’s custody status or any release conditions.

No court date appeared in the supplied information.

The case is listed for District Court review.

The jail roster does not include a criminal complaint or probable cause statement.

It does not describe the events behind either charge.

The record also does not identify the investigating agency.

No officer names are included in this report.

Court documents may later provide more information about the allegations.

Those records may also list hearing dates, attorneys, and release conditions.

Readers can review the cited laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Public case information may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Court records can change as a case moves forward.

The latest official filings should provide the most current case status.

A criminal charge is an accusation and does not prove guilt.

Chang is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

He will have an opportunity to answer the allegations.

TRF News will update this report when verified court information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.