Bemidji: Clarence Patterson Booked on Assault Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Clarence Patterson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 22, 2026.

Public jail records list one misdemeanor domestic assault charge against Patterson.

The case is listed under number 26015685.

The charge is scheduled through District Court, according to the booking information.

The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.

Domestic Assault Charge

Patterson is accused of violating Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).

The provision covers intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm upon another person.

The statute applies when the alleged victim is a family or household member.

The jail record classifies Patterson’s listed offense as a misdemeanor.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242 for the complete law.

Clarence Patterson booking photo — Beltrami County Jail

The booking information does not describe the alleged incident.

It also does not identify the alleged victim.

No details about injuries appear in the public information provided.

Patterson’s custody date is listed as August 22.

The booking record lists him at 5 feet, 7 inches tall.

His listed weight is 156 pounds.

The record lists black hair and brown eyes.

No court date appears in the booking information provided.

The case is listed for District Court.

Readers can visit the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center for official jail information.

The correctional facility is located in Bemidji.

Custody information may change after hearings, transfers, or releases.

A jail booking does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.

The domestic assault charge against Patterson remains an allegation unless proven in court.

Future court filings may provide more information about the reported incident.

They may also provide hearing dates and other public case information.

Readers can search available cases through Minnesota Court Records Online.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.