Bemidji: Fire Crews Respond on Lake Bemidji Shore

Bemidji: Fire Crews Respond on Lake Bemidji Shore

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Bemidji fire crews responded to a reported fire near Lake Bemidji Tuesday night. Video received around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, showed emergency response activity by the waterfront. The reported location was near Paul Bunyan Park, close to the Paul Bunyan and Babe statues. Officials have not released confirmed… Continue reading Bemidji: Fire Crews Respond on Lake Bemidji Shore

Bemidji Teacher on Leave After Graphic Class Story

Bemidji Teacher on Leave After Graphic Class Story

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji High School English teacher is on paid leave. The district is weighing possible termination. Bemidji Area Schools placed teacher Gina Bernard on a two-week paid leave. The action followed complaints about a story used in class. The story reportedly contained graphic sexual language. What happened in class Bernard… Continue reading Bemidji Teacher on Leave After Graphic Class Story

Bemidji: Level 3 Offender Moves to 4th St. NW

Tyler Michael Gabrelcik

Bemidji, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Bemidji Police say a Level 3 predatory offender has moved to a new address. Police say 32-year-old Tyler Michael Gabrelcik reported a new residence in Bemidji. The location is in the 600 block of 4th Street NW. Police say the move date was January 30. What the notice means Police say… Continue reading Bemidji: Level 3 Offender Moves to 4th St. NW

Breezy Point: Brainerd Man Charged Over Truck Sale

Breezy Point: Brainerd Man Charged Over Truck Sale

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man is facing a felony theft charge. Prosecutors say he sold a pickup, then kept it. Donald Joel Aleman Sr, 64, is charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle. The charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.52. What investigators say happened According to the complaint, the case began on September… Continue reading Breezy Point: Brainerd Man Charged Over Truck Sale

Bemidji Man Charged After Infant Tests Positive for THC

Bemidji Man Charged After Infant Tests Positive for THC

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man faces four gross misdemeanor counts of endangering a child. Prosecutors say an infant was lethargic and tested positive for marijuana. The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court on January 28, 2026. Court records name the defendant as Phillip Duwayne Jones Sr., 44, of Bemidji. He is charged… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Infant Tests Positive for THC

Bemidji Man Charged After Home Break-In, Assault

Bemidji Man Charged After Home Break-In, Assault

Bemidji, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces burglary and assault charges after a reported home break-in on Jan. 24. Court documents say Cody D. Friebohle entered a residence and attacked a man inside. The victim said Friebohle punched his head and face. Police noted and photographed injuries, the filing says. The suspect left before… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Home Break-In, Assault

Bemidji Man Charged in Elder Money Exploitation

Bemidji Man Charged in Elder Money Exploitation

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Daniel Lee Bliss, 64, of Bemidji, faces two felony charges. Charges Prosecutors charged Bliss with two counts of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Felony: Alleged breach of fiduciary duty by failing to provide care, under Minnesota Statute 609.2335. Felony: Alleged use or taking of a vulnerable adult’s property for… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in Elder Money Exploitation

Bemidji Woman Charged After Glass Assault Report

Bemidji Woman Charged After Glass Assault Report

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman faces new charges after a reported assault involving broken glass. What police allege Jessica Lynn McLean, 44, of Bemidji, is charged in Beltrami County court. The charges include a felony third-degree assault count and a misdemeanor obstruction count. According to the criminal complaint, officers were sent to… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged After Glass Assault Report

Bemidji Driver Charged After Chase Into Red Lake

Bemidji Driver Charged After Chase Into Red Lake

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Alacio R. Turney of Bemidji is facing new criminal charges after a chase on January 20. What court records allege According to court documents, officers tried to stop Turney during a traffic stop in Bemidji. Investigators say he took off instead of pulling over. The pursuit went north on Minnesota… Continue reading Bemidji Driver Charged After Chase Into Red Lake

Bemidji Teen Charged After Stairwell Assault

Bemidji Teen Charged After Stairwell Assault

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Bemidji man faces new assault charges. A criminal complaint describes a stairwell fight. Charges Blayze Bradley Cloud, 19, of Bemidji, is charged with felony domestic assault. The charge is listed under Minn. Stat. 609.2242.4. Cloud is also charged with fifth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. That charge is listed under Minn. Stat.… Continue reading Bemidji Teen Charged After Stairwell Assault