Mikayla Hays Booked in Bemidji on Felony Charge
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Mikayla Hays was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 1, 2026.
The booking record lists one felony charge against Hays. The listed offense is domestic assault by strangulation.
The allegation appears under case number 2026014231. The record assigns the matter to District Court.
No court date was included in the booking information provided. The bail or fine field showed $0.00.
A zero entry does not explain whether release conditions were set. Court records may provide later updates.
Charge Listed as a Felony
The jail record cites Minnesota Statute 609.2247, subdivision 2. That section addresses domestic assault by strangulation.
Minnesota law defines strangulation as intentionally blocking normal breathing or blood circulation. The definition includes pressure applied to the throat or neck.
It also includes blocking another person’s nose or mouth. The statute applies when the alleged victim is a family or household member.
Under subdivision 2, the offense is classified as a felony. A conviction may carry up to three years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000. Both penalties may apply unless another law provides a greater penalty.
Those figures are maximum penalties under the statute. They do not show what may happen in this case.
Where to Find Updates
Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate locator for updated custody information. The county warns that online jail information may change.
The Minnesota Court Records Online system offers access to many public district court records. Some documents may not appear immediately.
A district court may later address release terms, legal counsel, pleas, and hearing dates. None of those details appeared in the provided record.
The booking entry lists Hays as 5 feet, 6 inches tall. It lists her weight as 230 pounds.
The record also lists blonde hair and blue eyes. These details are included as identifying booking information.
Case Status
A booking record is not proof of guilt. It only shows that a person entered custody.
Hays is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Charges may be changed, dismissed, or resolved through later proceedings.
Readers should rely on updated court records for the latest case status. The jail website should not replace official court documents.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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