Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking arrest in northern Minnesota as Samuel Staples was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on March 21, 2025, facing charges of gross misdemeanor theft under Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(1). Authorities allege that Staples took or used movable property without consent, a charge often associated with vehicle theft, shoplifting, or unauthorized possession.
Staples, described as 5’8”, 230 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes, remains in custody with no bail set. He is currently awaiting a court appearance in District Court, though a specific date has not yet been disclosed.
This arrest adds to growing concerns about property crimes in the Bemidji area, the county seat of Beltrami County.
Did you know?
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Minnesota law classifies theft of property valued under $1,000 but over $500 as a gross misdemeanor, which can lead to up to one year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine.
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Beltrami County’s population, including Bemidji, was over 46,000 as of the 2020 census.
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Staples has a previous record in Beltrami County, as shown in past bookings.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News