Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Bethany Johnson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 25, 2026.
The jail record lists two charges against Johnson under case number 26-015948.
The most serious charge is a felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime involving an alleged sale.
A second charge alleges misdemeanor theft involving movable property without consent.
Both matters are listed for District Court.
The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.
Felony Drug Charge Listed
The first charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 1.
The law covers the unlawful sale of a mixture containing a Schedule IV controlled substance.
The jail record classifies Johnson’s listed drug charge as a felony.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.025 for the full law.
Bethany Johnson
The supplied jail record does not identify the controlled substance allegedly involved.
It also does not list an alleged quantity or value.
No details about the circumstances of the alleged sale appear in the booking information.
Misdemeanor Theft Charge
Johnson also faces a misdemeanor theft charge under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).
The provision covers taking or using another person’s movable property without consent.
The law also addresses transferring, concealing, or keeping such property under listed circumstances.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.52 for additional details.
The booking record does not identify the property allegedly involved.
It also does not provide an alleged value for the property.
Booked at Beltrami County Jail
The Beltrami County Jail is located at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW in Bemidji.
The supplied record lists Johnson’s bail or fine amount as $0.
That entry alone does not explain Johnson’s release eligibility.
No court date appears in the provided booking information.
Current jail information can be checked through the Beltrami County inmate search.
Charges Remain Allegations
A jail booking does not mean a person has been convicted.
Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.
The charges may be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.
Future court records may provide more details about the allegations.
Public court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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