Bemidji: Daniel Libby Faces Sexual Conduct Charge
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Daniel Libby was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on September 11, 2026.
The jail lists one criminal sexual conduct charge against Libby under case number 23026052.
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.3451, subdivision 1a(1).
The description alleges fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct involving nonconsensual sexual contact.
The jail record marks the charge as felony-level.
The court branch is listed as District Court.
The jail page lists $0.00 in the bail or fine field.
Fifth-Degree Sexual Conduct Charge
Minnesota Statute 609.3451 defines fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Subdivision 1a(1) applies to alleged nonconsensual sexual contact.
The cited subdivision generally carries gross misdemeanor penalties under state law.
However, the same statute includes felony penalties for some repeat violations.
Daniel Libby
The supplied jail record does not explain why Libby’s charge is marked felony-level.
It also does not list any prior conviction used for an enhanced charge.
TRF News is reporting the jail classification without stating the reason for that classification.
Few Details Released
The public booking information does not describe the alleged incident.
It does not state when or where the alleged conduct occurred.
The record does not identify a complainant or provide further details about the allegation.
No police officer names are included in this report.
The booking information lists Libby at 6 feet 1 inch tall.
His weight is listed as 240 pounds.
The record lists brown hair and brown eyes.
Those details come from the public jail record.
Held at Beltrami County Jail
The Beltrami County Adult Correction Center is located in Bemidji.
Beltrami County lists the jail at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW.
The county provides information through its official corrections website.
The jail record shows September 11, 2026, as Libby’s custody date.
No court date is shown in the information supplied to TRF News.
Public jail information can change as hearings and court orders occur.
Charge Remains an Allegation
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
The listed charge against Daniel Libby remains an allegation during the court process.
Libby is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Additional information may become available through later court filings or updated jail records.
Readers can search public records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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