Kurtis Lee Goossen, 47, of Bemidji, is charged with third-degree burglary in Beltrami County District Court. The charge is based on an alleged incident that happened on July 5, 2026.<\/p>\n
Burglary Investigation Begins<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, authorities investigated a reported burglary at a building located on 116 4th Street NW in Bemidji.<\/p>\n
The business owner reported that someone had broken into the building. The owner also reported significant damage inside the property.<\/p>\n
Investigators reviewed surveillance video from the building. The video allegedly showed a person inside the building damaging property and eating food.<\/p>\n
Authorities said the person appeared to enter through the roof area. The suspected entry route involved climbing across several buildings.<\/p>\n
Several rooftop appliances were also reported damaged during the incident.<\/p>\n
Suspect Identified<\/h2>\n
Court records state that officers later located a man matching the surveillance footage description outside the building.<\/p>\n
The man was identified as Kurtis Lee Goossen. Court documents state that Goossen told authorities he wanted to turn himself in.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Goossen said he was \u201cchasing love\u201d and admitted to climbing buildings and damaging property.<\/p>\n
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Kurtis Lee Goossen booking photo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nDamage Estimate<\/h2>\n
The property owner estimated the damage caused by the incident was around $10,000.<\/p>\n
Goossen is charged with third-degree burglary under Minnesota Statute 609.582.3(a).<\/p>\n
The charge alleges that he entered a building without consent with the intent to commit a crime or that a crime occurred while inside the building.<\/p>\n
A conviction for the felony charge could carry a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.<\/p>\n
Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
The case remains pending in Beltrami County District Court. A criminal charge is an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
More court information can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n