{"id":35762,"date":"2026-07-03T11:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=35762"},"modified":"2026-06-30T06:10:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:10:51","slug":"bemidji-jail-booking-richard-johnson-faces-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-jail-booking-richard-johnson-faces-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Jail Booking: Richard Johnson Faces Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bemidji Jail Booking: Richard Johnson Faces Charge<\/h2>\n

Beltrami County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Richard Johnson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on June 29, 2026.<\/p>\n

Jail records list one pending misdemeanor domestic assault charge against Johnson.<\/p>\n

The case was filed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

The charge alleges an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.<\/p>\n

The allegation involves a family or household member.<\/p>\n

Booking and Case Information<\/h2>\n

The booking record lists case number 26-010022.<\/p>\n

It identifies the matter as a misdemeanor in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n

No court date appeared in the information provided.<\/p>\n

The listed bail or fine amount was $0 at the time of booking.<\/p>\n

Johnson was listed as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and 250 pounds.<\/p>\n

The record listed black hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n

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Richard Johnson’s booking photo from the Beltrami County Jail record.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Charge Remains Pending<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not prove guilt.<\/p>\n

Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

The charge remains pending in district court.<\/p>\n

Court records may later show hearing dates, conditions, or other case updates.<\/p>\n

The provided record does not include a narrative of the alleged event.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify an alleged victim.<\/p>\n

Those details may appear in a criminal complaint or a later court filing.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not list a scheduled release date.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law defines misdemeanor domestic assault in several ways.<\/p>\n

One includes acts intended to create fear of immediate harm or death.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a> for the full legal wording.<\/p>\n

Current custody information is available through the Beltrami County inmate search<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The county warns that jail information can change.<\/p>\n

Case information may also be available through the Beltrami County District Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Happens Next<\/h2>\n

The court may set a hearing after reviewing the complaint and custody status.<\/p>\n

Future filings could provide more details about the allegations and court process.<\/p>\n

Any release terms could also appear in later court or jail records.<\/p>\n

TRF News will update this report when verified court information becomes available.<\/p>\n

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

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