Bemidji Man Held on Felony Drug Charge

Bemidji Man Held on Felony Drug Charge

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Rueben Taylor was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on July 22, 2026, according to jail records. Taylor is being held in connection with a felony drug charge that has been filed in Beltrami County District Court.

Jail records show Taylor is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs about 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The booking record listed no bail amount. A court date had not been scheduled when the jail information was released.

Felony Drug Charge Filed

Taylor is charged under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(a)(1). The charge alleges fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia with residual amounts of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance. The charge does not involve cannabis or hemp.

The offense is listed as a felony. Court records available with the booking information do not describe the circumstances that led to the arrest. Additional details may become available as the criminal case moves through the court process.

Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Rueben Taylor booking photo provided by the Beltrami County Jail.

District Court Case

The case has been assigned the number 2026013474 in Beltrami County District Court. No future hearing date was listed in the available jail records.

Residents can review Minnesota criminal statutes through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Court records may also become available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Investigation Continues

The booking information reflects the allegations filed at the time of Taylor’s arrest. Prosecutors may update charges as the case proceeds. Future court hearings will determine how the case moves through the legal system.

TRF News will continue to monitor the case and report additional information when court documents become available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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