Bemidji Jail Lists Joshua Cestnik on Two Counts

BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Joshua Cestnik appears in a Beltrami County Jail record dated October 24, 2026.

The record lists a disorderly conduct count and a separate public nuisance count.

Both entries appear under jail case number 2026020244.

District Court is listed, but the record provides no hearing date.

Neither entry includes a detailed account of the alleged events.

Disorderly Conduct Count Under City Code

The first count cites Bemidji City Code section 18-31(a)(3).

The jail describes the allegation as disorderly conduct involving offensive or obscene language or noisy behavior.

It classifies this entry as a misdemeanor.

Bemidji’s official City Code page links to the municipal ordinances.

The city’s disorderly conduct rules concern behavior that may disrupt public peace.

The supplied jail record does not describe specific words, actions, or a location.

It also does not identify any witnesses or explain what prompted the allegation.

Public Nuisance Count Also Listed

The second count cites Minnesota Statute 609.74, clause (2).

The statute addresses intentionally obstructing or making public roads, rights-of-way, or public waters dangerous for passage.

The law defines public nuisance under this section as a misdemeanor.

However, the jail marks the count as “PM” in its severity field.

The provided listing does not explain this difference in classification.

No specific road, waterway, or public passage is identified in the record.

The listing does not describe damage, injuries, or any reported disruption.

Custody Information and Court Status

The listed custody date is Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The jail’s bail or fine field shows $0.00.

That figure alone does not explain whether release was authorized or what conditions might apply.

The supplied record does not list an arresting officer or an arrest location.

It also provides no plea, scheduled hearing, conviction, or sentence.

The October 24 custody entry does not confirm Cestnik’s current custody status.

How to Check Official Updates

Beltrami County provides jail information through its Adult Corrections Center website.

Readers can search available public court records through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Some pending cases may not appear in searches using a person’s name.

A jail case number may also differ from an official court file number.

New court filings could provide details about the allegations or future proceedings.

The charges are allegations, not findings of guilt.

Cestnik is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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