Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities are searching for Waaban Michelle Jones, a 43-year-old woman declared a wanted fugitive as of January 9, 2025. Jones, whose MNDOC Offender ID is 257218, is wanted in connection with crimes against the administration of justice tied to court case Beltrami – 04-CR-23-1650.
Jones was sentenced on July 14, 2023, and was most recently released from custody on September 26, 2024. However, she has since failed to comply with her release conditions and is now evading law enforcement. Her supervising agent, Breanna Norenberg, is working closely with local authorities to locate and apprehend her.
Law enforcement officials are urging the public to provide any information regarding Jones’ whereabouts to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. Community involvement is vital in helping resolve this case and ensuring public safety.
This case underscores the continued vigilance of law enforcement to hold offenders accountable and maintain the integrity of Minnesota’s justice system.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me