Bemidji: Jordan Witzzek Booked on Arson Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Jordan Witzzek was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on June 21, 2026.

The booking record lists two misdemeanor charges under case number 26-010981.

One count alleges fifth-degree arson involving real or personal property.

The second count alleges fourth-degree intentional damage to property.

Fifth-Degree Arson Allegation

The first charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.5632.

The law covers intentionally setting fire to real or personal property of value.

Readers can review the fifth-degree arson statute through Minnesota’s official website.

The supplied record does not identify the property involved.

It also does not describe the alleged fire or report any estimated damage.

No injuries were listed in the information provided.

The second charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.595, subdivision 3.

That section covers intentional property damage under circumstances not covered by more serious levels.

The law classifies fourth-degree property damage as a misdemeanor.

The jail record does not state whether both charges involve the same property.

Those details may appear later in a criminal complaint.

The case is assigned to the District Court.

No court date appears in the supplied booking information.

The bail or fine field shows $0.00.

That entry does not explain Witzzek’s custody status or release conditions.

No height, weight, hair color, or eye color was provided.

Readers can find detention-center information through the Beltrami County website.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

Witzzek is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Charges can be changed, reduced, or dismissed as a case proceeds.

TRF News will update this report when verified court information becomes available.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.