{"id":34454,"date":"2026-06-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=34454"},"modified":"2026-06-21T18:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T23:33:32","slug":"bemidji-man-charged-in-three-home-burglaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-man-charged-in-three-home-burglaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Man Charged in Three Home Burglaries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bemidji Man Charged in Three Home Burglaries<\/h2>\n

BEMIDJI, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Douglas Scott Schmidt faces four felony charges in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n

The complaint charges Schmidt with three counts of second-degree burglary. He also faces one count of fleeing police in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

The charges stem from reported thefts near Nature Road and Pete Lane. The alleged crimes occurred between May 30 and June 9, 2026.<\/p>\n

The court case number is 04-CR-26-1338.<\/p>\n

Appliances and Mower Reported Stolen<\/h2>\n

A caretaker reported a riding mower missing from a Pete Lane property on June 3. The home was unoccupied after the owner\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

The caretaker also reported repeated ATV activity near the two properties. Deputies found ATV tracks in tall grass near the area.<\/p>\n

Four days later, the caretaker reported a burglary at the Pete Lane home. A washer, dryer, freezer, and other property were missing.<\/p>\n

The complaint says someone likely entered through a rear door. The latch did not fully close, and a nearby shelf had moved.<\/p>\n

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Douglas Scott Schmidt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ATV Abandoned After Attempted Stop<\/h2>\n

Later that day, authorities saw Schmidt driving an ATV with a trailer on Nature Road. The complaint says he refused to stop.<\/p>\n

The ATV and trailer were later found near Highway 2 and Stacy Ann Drive. Deputies searched nearby woods but found nobody.<\/p>\n

Authorities then went to Schmidt\u2019s home on Nature Road. They saw appliances and other items matching the property reported stolen.<\/p>\n

A judge approved a search warrant for the home and nearby buildings. Deputies executed the warrant early on June 8.<\/p>\n

The search recovered appliances, tools, trunks, slides, dishware, and other property. Investigators linked the items to several reported burglaries.<\/p>\n

Deputies used an agency trailer to move the property. The complaint says the amount of recovered property required extra space.<\/p>\n

Four Felony Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Each burglary count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. Each count also allows a fine of $20,000.<\/p>\n

The fleeing charge carries up to three years and one day. It also allows a fine of $5,000.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the relevant Minnesota burglary statute<\/a> and fleeing statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Case information may also appear through the Minnesota Court Records Online system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Schmidt is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The complaint contains allegations, not findings of guilt.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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