Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 16, 2025, Eldon Travis Loud, a 37-year-old male, was taken into custody in Beltrami County, Minnesota. He faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.378.1(a)(1) for neglect of a child likely to cause substantial harm to physical or emotional health.
Statutory Details
Minnesota Statute 609.378.1(a)(1) defines child neglect as when a parent, legal guardian, or caretaker willfully deprives a child of necessary food, clothing, shelter, health care, or supervision appropriate to the child’s age. This applies when the responsible party is reasonably able to provide these necessities, and the deprivation harms or is likely to substantially harm the child’s physical, mental, or emotional health. Conviction under this statute can result in imprisonment for up to 364 days, a fine of up to $3,000, or both.
Custody Information
At the time of arrest, Eldon Loud was described as an American Indian male, 37 years old, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was booked into the Beltrami County Jail with no bail amount set. As of now, no court date has been scheduled.
Legal Proceedings
The case is assigned to the District Court in Beltrami County. Specific court dates and further details regarding the proceedings are pending. For more information on court processes and schedules, refer to the Beltrami County District Court’s official webpage.
Public Records Access
For those seeking additional information on this case or other public records, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office provides resources and guidelines on accessing such information. This includes arrest records, criminal records, and other public documents.
Conclusion
This incident underscores the legal responsibilities of guardians and caretakers in Minnesota to provide essential care and supervision to children. Failure to meet these obligations can lead to significant legal consequences under state law.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me