Beltrami County Man Arrested on Trespassing Charge

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Beltrami County man is being held after authorities booked him on a misdemeanor trespassing charge. The booking followed an allegation that he refused to leave property after being directed to do so.

According to records from the Beltrami County Jail, Michael Defoe, 58, was taken into custody on July 23, 2026. Jail records list no bail amount at the time of booking. The case is scheduled to proceed through District Court.

Charge Filed

Defoe is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.605.1(b)(3). The listed offense is Trespass – Premises of Another – Refuse to Depart. The charge is classified as a misdemeanor.

Under Minnesota law, a person may face a trespassing charge if they remain on private property after being asked to leave by the owner or another authorized person. A conviction may result in fines or other penalties determined by the court.

The criminal complaint has not yet been released. Additional facts surrounding the alleged incident have not been made public.

Booking Information

Name: Michael Defoe
Age: 58 (based on booking information)
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 200 pounds
Hair: Gray
Eyes: Brown
Custody Date: July 23, 2026
Facility: Beltrami County Jail
Case Number: 2026013490
Charge: Trespass – Premises of Another – Refuse to Depart
Severity: Misdemeanor
Bail: $0.00 listed at booking
Court: District Court

Michael Defoe Beltrami County Jail Mugshot

Booking photo provided as part of the Beltrami County Jail record.

Court Process

No initial court date was listed in the available jail record. Court records are expected to be updated after Defoe makes his first appearance before a judge.

Authorities have not released additional information about the location of the alleged trespassing incident or the circumstances that led to the arrest.

All criminal charges are accusations only. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Additional Resources

Readers can learn more about Minnesota criminal laws by visiting the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

Court case information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Information about the county jail can be found on the Beltrami County website.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.