Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have issued an urgent fugitive alert for Curtis Jay French, a convicted assault offender who is now on the run.
French, born on May 14, 1986, was sentenced on October 15, 2012, for assault-related charges in Beltrami County (Case No. 04-CR-11-771). He was last released from custody on August 20, 2024, but has since violated his release terms and was declared a fugitive as of February 26, 2025.
Law enforcement warns that French may be dangerous. Authorities urge the public NOT to approach him but to report any sightings to local law enforcement immediately.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact authorities or his supervising agent, Michael Amble.
Officials are continuing their search for French and are asking the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Further updates will follow as more details become available.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News