Beltrami County, MN – Terry Hower, 5’3″ tall and weighing 176 pounds, was arrested on February 24, 2025, and booked into Beltrami County Jail on charges related to disorderly conduct and indecent exposure in the presence of a minor.
According to court records, Hower is facing the following charges:
- Minnesota Statute 609.72.1(3) – Disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor (M), involving offensive, abusive, boisterous, noisy, or obscene behavior in a public or private place.
- Minnesota Statute 617.23.2(1) – Indecent exposure/lewdness in the presence of a minor under 16, a gross misdemeanor (GM). This charge is considered more severe than a standard indecent exposure charge due to the presence of a minor.
Legal Consequences of the Charges
- Misdemeanor disorderly conduct can result in up to 90 days in jail and fines of up to $1,000.
- Gross misdemeanor indecent exposure involving a minor carries harsher penalties, including up to one year in jail, fines up to $3,000, and possible registration as a sex offender depending on the circumstances.
- Convictions for indecent exposure involving a minor can have long-term consequences, including restrictions on proximity to schools, daycares, or other areas where children are present.
Current Case Status
Hower remains in custody without bail ($0.00) at Beltrami County Jail, and his court date in District Court is pending. Additional details about the incident, potential sentencing, and court proceedings will be released as the case develops.
Minnesota law enforcement urges the public to report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior involving minors to protect community safety.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me