Bemidji: Zachary Staples Faces Felony Assault Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Zachary Staples was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 22, 2026.

Public jail records list two charges under case number 26015742.

The most serious charge is felony fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer.

A second charge alleges misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

The booking record lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

Felony Fourth-Degree Assault Charge

Staples faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 1(c)(2).

The law covers intentionally throwing or transferring bodily fluids or feces at or onto a peace officer.

The statute classifies that conduct as a felony.

Minnesota law allows up to three years in prison for a conviction under this provision.

A fine of up to $6,000 may also apply.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2231 for the complete law.

Zachary Staples booking photo — Beltrami County Jail

The booking record does not describe the substance allegedly involved.

It also does not explain the events that led to the charge.

No police officers are identified in this report.

Staples also faces a misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(3).

The law covers certain offensive, obscene, abusive, boisterous, or noisy conduct.

The conduct must reasonably tend to alarm, anger, or disturb others.

The jail record does not describe the alleged disorderly behavior.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.72 for additional information.

Staples’ custody date is listed as August 22.

The booking record lists him at 5 feet, 10 inches tall.

His listed weight is 165 pounds.

The record lists black hair and brown eyes.

No court date appears in the booking information provided.

Both charges are listed for District Court.

Readers can visit the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center for official jail information.

A jail booking does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.

The charges against Staples remain allegations unless admitted or proven in court.

Future court filings may provide more information about the reported incident.

Readers can search Minnesota Court Records Online for available public case information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.