Beltrami County: Richard Tucker Jailed Over Protection Order

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Richard Tucker was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on October 13, 2026. Jail records list a misdemeanor charge involving an alleged violation of an order for protection.

The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 518B.01, subdivision 14(a). The case is listed under District Court jurisdiction.

The available booking record does not describe the events that led to Tucker’s custody.

Protection Order Violation Listed in Jail Records

According to the Beltrami County Jail record, Tucker faces one listed misdemeanor charge involving domestic abuse laws.

The charge description reads “Domestic Abuse – Violate Order for Protection.”

The record identifies the case number as 26016661. It lists the charge severity as a misdemeanor.

Orders for protection are court orders designed to protect people from domestic abuse. They can restrict contact or other actions involving individuals named in the order.

An alleged violation can lead to criminal charges when authorities believe a person broke the court’s restrictions.

However, the booking record does not identify the protected person. It also does not explain the specific conduct behind the allegation.

Booking Date, Bail and Court Information

The jail record lists October 13, 2026, as Tucker’s custody date.

The booking information displays a bail or fine amount of $0.00. That amount does not confirm Tucker’s release eligibility or current custody status.

The record identifies District Court as the court branch associated with the charge.

However, no scheduled court date appears in the information provided.

The record also does not identify the arresting agency or provide a detailed account of the alleged incident.

What Minnesota Law Says About Protection Orders

Minnesota Statute 518B.01 establishes rules involving domestic abuse and orders for protection.

Under subdivision 14, violations can result in criminal penalties. The seriousness of the charge depends on the circumstances and applicable law.

A standard misdemeanor violation can carry up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.

More serious penalties may apply when certain prior offenses or other conditions are involved.

Tucker’s supplied booking record lists a misdemeanor rather than a gross misdemeanor or felony.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 518B.01 for more information about protection orders and related penalties.

Case Status and Public Court Records

The available jail information does not show whether Tucker has entered a plea.

It also does not establish whether a conviction or other court decision has occurred.

Additional case information may become available through Minnesota’s public court records system.

Readers can search the Minnesota Court Records Online portal for publicly accessible court filings and hearing information.

The charge remains an allegation unless proven in court. Tucker is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.