Bemidji DOC Lists Gerald Browneagle’s Offense History

BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Gerald Joseph Browneagle, 49, appears in the Minnesota Department of Corrections public registrant database.

The state profile lists a registered address in the 600 block of Fourth Street Northwest in Bemidji.

The location is in Beltrami County.

The DOC gives January 27, 2026, as Browneagle’s release date.

The information concerns his past offenses and public registration. It does not announce a new arrest.

DOC Describes Past Sexual Offenses

According to the DOC, Browneagle has a history of sexual contact involving a girl he knew.

The state also identifies a teenage girl and an adult woman whom he did not know.

The agency says the reported contact included sexual touching and penetration.

Its summary also describes the use of force and a weapon to gain compliance.

The public description does not say which conduct involved each individual.

It does not identify the victims or give dates for the reported events.

Those details cannot be determined from the short registry summary.

First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Listed

The profile cites Minnesota Statute 609.342, covering first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

The law addresses several circumstances involving unlawful sexual contact or penetration.

Some provisions involve force, weapons, threats, or victims under specified ages.

However, the listing does not identify a specific subdivision linked to Browneagle’s offense history.

It also does not provide court case numbers, a complete conviction breakdown, or sentencing documents.

The published summary should not be treated as a complete court record.

Release Date and Supervision

The public record lists Browneagle as assigned to the DOC’s Intensive Supervised Release program.

It identifies the ISR North Bemidji East team as his supervision contact.

The state program uses increased supervision and regular contact with assigned staff.

Monitoring and other requirements depend on an individual’s approved release conditions.

The listing does not explain all restrictions applicable to Browneagle.

It also does not identify his individual community notification risk level.

No level should be assumed solely from his appearance in the public database.

How Minnesota Community Notification Works

Minnesota law allows public notification about certain people who must register following qualifying offenses.

Local law enforcement determines which details may be disclosed in each case.

The DOC then publishes authorized information through its public registrant search.

Its community notification guidance explains how the process works.

The department’s disclaimer states registrants are not wanted unless otherwise noted.

The supplied entry contains no notice of a new criminal charge or arrest warrant.

Where to Check Official Updates

Readers can review Browneagle’s DOC profile using identifier 175879.

The Bemidji Police Department is listed as the responsible local law enforcement agency.

Residents can reach the agency at 218-333-9111.

Questions about community notification can be directed to the DOC at 651-361-7340 or 866-396-9953.

Residents may also email notification.doc@state.mn.us.

Registry addresses and supervision information can change. Readers should consult the latest official profile.

This public listing does not establish any recent criminal activity involving Browneagle.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.