Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Samuel Joseph White Sr. of Bemidji is facing a felony financial transaction card fraud charge in Beltrami County District Court.
The charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 609.821. Court records list the case number as 04-CR-25-3440.
According to the criminal complaint, the case began after a vehicle was reported entered on June 16, 2025. The victim, identified as K.M., told police several items were missing.
The missing items included a wallet, identification, an Affinity debit card, a Social Security card, work identification, Adderall, and AirPods.
Card Reportedly Used At Several Stores
The complaint says K.M. later reported that the debit card had been used at several Bemidji businesses. Those locations included Tobacco & Vapes, Dunham’s Sports, Kohl’s, and Orton’s Bemidji Cenex.
Investigators reviewed receipts and store video from several locations. The complaint says purchases were made on June 16, 2025.
One purchase was reported at Dunham’s Sports for $158.99. Another purchase was reported at Kohl’s for $237.00. A third purchase was reported at Orton’s Bemidji Cenex for $70.94.
The complaint says investigators also reviewed a pending Tobacco & Vapes purchase for $245.45. Video was not obtained from that location, according to the complaint.
Investigators said video and receipts confirmed White used K.M.’s card at Dunham’s Sports, Kohl’s, and Orton’s Bemidji Cenex.
The confirmed purchases totaled $466.93, according to the complaint.
Felony Charge Filed In Beltrami County
White is charged with financial transaction card fraud, use without consent. The complaint alleges he used the card without the cardholder’s consent.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
The court complaint also lists prior Minnesota convictions in White’s criminal history.
A criminal complaint is not a conviction. White is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
More information about Minnesota law can be found through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. Public case information may also be searched through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Pray he finds sobriety
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