Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 21, 2025, Derek Fairbanks-Roy, a 40-year-old male of Indigenous descent, was taken into custody and is currently held at the Beltrami County Jail. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches and weighing 220 pounds, Fairbanks-Roy has black hair and brown eyes. As of now, no bail has been set.
Fairbanks-Roy faces charges in two separate cases:
Case Number 23026322: He is charged with fourth-degree assault under Minnesota Statute 609.2231.1(c)(2), specifically for allegedly throwing or transferring bodily fluids or feces at a peace officer. This offense is classified as a felony.
Case Number 24016529: He faces a gross misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 171.24.5 for driving after his driver’s license was canceled, deemed inimical to public safety.
Both cases are scheduled to be heard in the District Court, with court dates pending.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office inmate custody list.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me