Bemidji School Fight Leads to Weapon Charge

Bemidji School Fight Leads to Weapon Charge

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A fight at Bemidji High School led to charges against Demario Rico Gayden, court records show. A criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County says the case began on March 24, 2026. The complaint alleges Gayden assaulted a staff member during a fight involving several students. It also alleges he had a… Continue reading Bemidji School Fight Leads to Weapon Charge

Bemidji Man Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge

Bemidji Man Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge

BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a traffic stop early on March 21, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County. Brandon Lee Kurtz, 39, of Bemidji, is charged with operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more within two hours of driving.… Continue reading Bemidji Man Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge

Bemidji Woman Charged After DWI Refusal Chase

Bemidji Woman Charged After DWI Refusal Chase

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji traffic stop turned into a short chase and arrest on April 1, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. Authorities say Amanda Jean Schulz, 36, now faces three charges. Those charges include DWI test refusal, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, and obstructing legal… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged After DWI Refusal Chase

Bemidji Woman Charged After Trespass Arrest

Bemidji Woman Charged After Trespass Arrest

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji woman is facing two charges after officers responded to a report of a person refusing to leave a property in Beltrami County. According to a criminal complaint, 43-year-old Randi Renee Burris was charged in Beltrami County District Court with gross misdemeanor trespass and misdemeanor obstruction of legal process. What the complaint… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged After Trespass Arrest

Bemidji Man Faces Check Forgery Charge

Bemidji Man Faces Check Forgery Charge

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Faribault man is now facing a felony check forgery charge in Beltrami County after a reported incident at Menards in Bemidji. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Matthew Christopher Dale Kurtenbach, 44, was charged with check forgery. The charge alleges he offered or possessed a forged… Continue reading Bemidji Man Faces Check Forgery Charge

Bemidji Woman Charged After Crash With Child

Bemidji Woman Charged After Crash With Child

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a crash involving a young child, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County. Crash and charge Court records identify the defendant as Karin Lynn Fairbanks, 59, of Bemidji. The charge stems from a March 23, 2026, crash in… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged After Crash With Child

Bemidji Woman Charged in Felony Drug DWI Case

Bemidji Woman Charged in Felony Drug DWI Case

BELTRAMI COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing a felony drunk driving charge after a traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Crystal Leah Cloud, 41, was charged with first-degree DWI. The complaint says the case involves Schedule I or II drugs or their metabolites, excluding… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged in Felony Drug DWI Case

Bemidji Teen Charged After School Knife Arrest

Bemidji Teen Charged After School Knife Arrest

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji-area teen is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a fight at Bemidji High School, according to a criminal complaint. Demario Rico Gayden, 18, of Puposky, is charged in Beltrami County District Court. He faces one felony count of possessing a dangerous weapon on school property. He also faces one misdemeanor… Continue reading Bemidji Teen Charged After School Knife Arrest

Bemidji Man Charged After Assault, 911 Interference

Bemidji Man Charged After Assault, 911 Interference

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing two charges after a reported domestic assault in Beltrami County. The case was filed in the Minnesota District Court. Charges Filed In Beltrami County According to a criminal complaint, 36-year-old Lief Randolph Lussier is charged with interfering with a 911 call and misdemeanor domestic assault. The complaint… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Assault, 911 Interference

Bemidji Man Charged With Four Felony Sex Counts

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces four felony charges in Beltrami County. Prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a juvenile relative in January. The allegations appear in a criminal complaint filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court. The complaint names Alexander Michael Efta, 18, of Bemidji. Court records show he is charged with two counts… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged With Four Felony Sex Counts