MAHNOMEN, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bagley man faces a felony charge after allegedly failing to comply with Minnesota’s predatory offender registration requirements.
According to court documents, investigators discovered the man had been staying in Mahnomen despite reporting that he was homeless in Bagley.
James Thorpe Beaulieu, 59, is charged with knowingly violating predatory offender registration requirements.
The complaint also cites two previous convictions for failing to register.
Deputy Encounters Man at Mahnomen Residence
According to the criminal complaint, a Mahnomen County deputy was serving civil process on September 5, 2026.
The deputy encountered Beaulieu at a residence along Southeast Main Street in Mahnomen.
During their conversation, the deputy asked Beaulieu where he was living.
Beaulieu reportedly stated that he was homeless in Bagley.
The deputy then questioned whether Beaulieu was completing his required weekly in-person registration check-ins.
According to the complaint, Beaulieu responded that he had been calling instead.
The deputy explained that telephone calls did not satisfy the required in-person reporting procedures.
Man Reportedly Stayed at Residence for Weeks
The deputy recognized Beaulieu from previous visits to the same Mahnomen property.
According to court documents, the deputy had observed Beaulieu there at least three times during the previous 30 days.
When questioned further, Beaulieu reportedly admitted staying at the residence for several weeks or approximately one month.
Investigators cited this information in support of the alleged registration violation.
Registration Form Signed in April
The complaint states Beaulieu completed an address verification form on April 7, 2026.
On that form, Beaulieu reported that he was homeless in Bagley beginning that day.
He also acknowledged his responsibility to report changes in his primary address.
According to investigators, the form explained that address changes generally require notification at least five days before moving.
When advance notice is unavailable, the person must report the change immediately, as required by law.
Two Previous Registration Convictions
Court documents state Beaulieu’s original registration requirement followed a conviction dated November 20, 1995.
The complaint does not identify the underlying offense associated with that conviction.
Investigators also documented previous convictions for violating predatory offender registration requirements.
Those convictions were listed under Becker County case 03-CR-16-2666 and Clearwater County case 15-CR-21-114.
According to the complaint, Beaulieu must continue registering as a predatory offender until January 24, 2043.
Felony Charge Carries Potential Prison Sentence
Beaulieu faces one felony count under Minnesota Statute 243.166.
The charge alleges that he knowingly failed to fulfill required predatory offender registration obligations.
Because of his previous registration convictions, prosecutors cite an enhanced sentencing provision.
That provision generally requires two to five years in prison upon conviction, although statutory sentencing departures are possible.
The offense also carries a potential fine of up to $10,000.
The complaint lists September 25, 2026, as the offense date, while its narrative describes a September 5 encounter.
The filing does not explain the difference.
The case is filed in Mahnomen County District Court under number 44-CR-26-630.
The charge remains an allegation. Beaulieu is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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