Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Tony Lee Jacobson, 53, of Bemidji, is facing two charges in Beltrami County District Court.
The charges stem from an April 11, 2026, warrant arrest in Beltrami County.
Court records list the case as 04-CR-26-834.
Jacobson is charged with obstructing legal process.
He is also charged with fleeing a peace officer on foot.
The obstruction charge is a gross misdemeanor.
It carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.
It also carries a possible $3,000 fine.
The fleeing charge is a misdemeanor.
It carries up to 90 days in jail.
It also carries a possible $1,000 fine.
Deputy Was Searching For Jacobson
According to the complaint, a deputy was near Jallen Road around 1:00 a.m.
The deputy was searching for Jacobson at the time.
Court records say Jacobson had a supervised release warrant from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
The complaint says Jacobson was found in a nearby driveway.
The deputy then told Jacobson he was under arrest on the warrant.
Complaint Says Jacobson Ran
After being told he was under arrest, Jacobson allegedly ran behind a building.
The complaint says he was later caught by law enforcement.
Authorities allege Jacobson then pulled away from the deputy.
He also allegedly tried to break the deputy’s grip.
The complaint says Jacobson pushed against a nearby vehicle with his legs.
Authorities say that the action prevented the deputy from pinning him to the vehicle.
Prosecutors allege the obstruction involved force.
Charges Remain Allegations
The charges are allegations at this stage.
Jacobson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The case was filed as an order of detention in Beltrami County District Court.
More information about Minnesota court cases is available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Minnesota law on obstructing legal process is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.50.
Minnesota law on fleeing a peace officer is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.487.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.