Bemidji: Paul Langford Faces Assault, Damage Charges

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Paul Langford was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on September 6, 2026.

Jail records list two misdemeanor charges against Langford in Beltrami County District Court.

The charges involve domestic assault and fourth-degree damage to property.

The public booking record lists bail or fine amount at $0.

Domestic Assault Charge

Langford faces a domestic assault charge under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).

The charge alleges he intentionally inflicted or attempted to inflict bodily harm on another person.

Minnesota law applies this offense when the alleged victim is a family or household member.

The cited provision classifies the offense as a misdemeanor.

The jail record does not describe the events leading to the alleged assault.

It also does not identify another person connected with the case.

No information about possible injuries appears in the booking details provided.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242 for the complete domestic assault law.

Paul Langford — Beltrami County Jail inmate image

Property Damage Charge

Langford also faces a fourth-degree damage to property charge.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.595, subdivision 3.

Minnesota law covers intentional damage to another person’s physical property without consent.

Fourth-degree property damage applies when the conduct falls outside the more serious circumstances listed elsewhere.

The cited fourth-degree offense is classified as a misdemeanor.

The jail record does not identify the property allegedly damaged.

It also does not provide an estimated value for any reported damage.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.595 for the state’s property damage law.

Beltrami County Booking Details

Booking records list Langford at six feet tall and 249 pounds.

The roster lists brown hair and blue eyes.

His custody date is September 6, 2026.

The case number for both charges is 26014446.

No court date was listed in the information provided.

The case is listed in District Court.

No police officers are named in this report.

The public jail record provides only limited information about the allegations.

Additional details may become available through future court filings.

Charges Remain Allegations

A jail booking does not establish that a person committed a crime.

The charges against Langford remain allegations unless proven in court.

Langford is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the legal process.

Future records may include hearing dates, release conditions, or other case information.

Custody information can also change as the case moves through court.

Readers can visit the Beltrami County inmate website for updated custody information.

They can also visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch for court resources.

TRF News will continue reviewing public records for developments in the case.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.