{"id":37029,"date":"2026-07-10T10:53:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=37029"},"modified":"2026-07-08T13:42:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T18:42:03","slug":"beltrami-county-danny-chang-faces-two-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/beltrami-county-danny-chang-faces-two-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Beltrami County: Danny Chang Faces Two Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beltrami County: Danny Chang Faces Two Charges<\/h2>\n
BELTRAMI COUNTY<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Danny Chang was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on July 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail roster lists two charges under case number 26010588.<\/p>\n

One charge alleges malicious punishment of a child, causing less than substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n

The second charge alleges fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n

The drug count excludes cannabis and hemp under the listed charge language.<\/p>\n

Charges Listed in Court Case<\/h2>\n

The child punishment charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The controlled substance charge is listed as a felony.<\/p>\n

The roster cites Minnesota Statute 609.377, subdivision 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That statute is listed for the child punishment allegation.<\/p>\n

The drug charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Booking Information<\/h2>\n

The booking record lists Chang as 5 feet, 5 inches tall.<\/p>\n

His listed weight is 200 pounds.<\/p>\n

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

The bail or fine field shows $0.00.<\/p>\n

That amount does not explain Chang\u2019s custody status or any release conditions.<\/p>\n

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

The case is listed for District Court review.<\/p>\n


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Danny Chang booking image. Source: Beltrami County Jail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Limited Details Released<\/h2>\n

The jail roster does not include a criminal complaint or probable cause statement.<\/p>\n

It does not describe the events behind either charge.<\/p>\n

The record also does not identify the investigating agency.<\/p>\n

No officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n

Court documents may later provide more information about the allegations.<\/p>\n

Those records may also list hearing dates, attorneys, and release conditions.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the cited laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n

Public case information may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Court records can change as a case moves forward.<\/p>\n

The latest official filings should provide the most current case status.<\/p>\n

Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n

A criminal charge is an accusation and does not prove guilt.<\/p>\n

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

He will have an opportunity to answer the allegations.<\/p>\n

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

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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