Bemidji: Richard Tumberg Faces Domestic Assault Charges

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Tumberg was taken into custody on September 8, 2026.

Booking information lists two domestic assault charges against Tumberg.

One charge is listed as a felony.

The second charge is listed as a misdemeanor involving alleged bodily harm.

Tumberg is listed as a 20-year-old male in the booking information.

Felony Domestic Assault Charge

The felony count cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 4.

Minnesota law provides enhanced felony penalties under certain domestic assault circumstances.

The felony provision can apply when qualifying prior domestic violence-related offenses meet statutory requirements.

The booking information does not provide details about any earlier cases.

Richard Tumberg booking photo

The booking information does not explain the events that led to the felony allegation.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Tumberg also faces a misdemeanor domestic assault charge under subdivision 1(2).

That provision covers intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm.

The alleged conduct must involve a family or household member under Minnesota law.

The booking information does not identify the other person involved.

It also does not describe any alleged injuries.

No location or detailed account of the incident was included in the information provided.

Subdivision 4 allows a sentence of up to five years after a conviction.

The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.

Those amounts are maximum penalties under the statute.

They do not represent a sentence for Tumberg.

Any punishment would depend on the court process and case outcome.

An arrest or booking does not establish guilt.

Tumberg is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The information provided does not include a plea or final court decision.

Charges can also change as prosecutors and courts review a case.

Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.