Cass Lake Man Booked on Protection Order Charge

CASS LAKE (trfnews.i234.me) — Justin Michael Smith, 36, was booked into the Cass County Jail on Tuesday.

The booking occurred at 5:46 p.m. on June 23, 2026. Smith is listed as a Cass Lake resident.

The official jail register lists one misdemeanor allegation. It identifies the charge as violating an order for protection.

Charge Listed in Jail Record

The listed charge falls under Minnesota Statute 518B.01, subdivision 14(b). That section covers alleged violations of court-issued protection orders.

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The jail entry classifies the case as an adult arrest. It does not provide a detailed account of the alleged incident.

An order for protection is issued by a court in domestic abuse cases. It may set limits on contact or conduct.

An alleged violation can lead to arrest and a separate criminal case. The exact order terms were not included in the jail listing.

The roster did not list a court date, bond amount, or attorney information. Those details may appear in later court records.

The Cass County jail register showed Smith in custody when the report was published.

Jail rosters can change after court hearings, bail decisions, transfers, or release orders. The public record may be updated without notice.

The Cass County Detention Center provides information about jail operations and inmate services.

A jail booking does not prove guilt. Smith is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

No conviction was reported in the jail entry. Court records may provide later updates about hearings or case status.

This report is based on public booking information. It does not include claims beyond the official jail listing.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.