Bemidji: Felony No-Contact Charge, Foot Chase Alleged

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman faces a felony charge after a reported no-contact-order violation.

Court records also list two misdemeanor counts.

Laurie Eileen Bedeau, 47, of Bemidji, is charged with felony violation of a no contact order.

The complaint cites Minn. Stat. 629.75.

Prosecutors allege the felony level applies due to prior convictions.

Bedeau also faces misdemeanor charges for fleeing a peace officer by other means and obstructing legal process.

What happened

According to court documents, the incident happened on Feb. 14, 2026, in Beltrami County.

Police in Bemidji responded to a report of a possible order violation.

Investigators say Bedeau was under a valid no-contact order at the time.

The complaint alleges she violated that order.

Authorities also say she has two or more prior related convictions.

They say those were within the last ten years.

Court papers say Bedeau then tried to get away from officers.

The complaint describes flight by means other than a motor vehicle.

That typically means leaving on foot.

The report also alleges obstruction during the encounter.

Prosecutors say she interfered with officers doing lawful duties.

The charging document lists these counts:

Felony: Violate No Contact Order, repeat within ten years (629.75.2(d)(1)).
Misdemeanor: Fleeing a peace officer, other than a motor vehicle (609.487.6).
Misdemeanor: Obstruct legal process (609.50.1(1)).

The case is pending in Beltrami County District Court.

Charging decisions can change as cases move forward.

A criminal complaint is not proof of guilt.

Bedeau is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.