{"id":41608,"date":"2026-08-04T17:19:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T22:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=41608"},"modified":"2026-08-02T06:48:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T11:48:58","slug":"mikayla-hays-booked-in-bemidji-on-felony-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/mikayla-hays-booked-in-bemidji-on-felony-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Mikayla Hays Booked in Bemidji on Felony Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mikayla Hays Booked in Bemidji on Felony Charge<\/h2>\n

Bemidji<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Mikayla Hays was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists one felony charge against Hays. The listed offense is domestic assault by strangulation.<\/p>\n

The allegation appears under case number 2026014231. The record assigns the matter to District Court.<\/p>\n

No court date was included in the booking information provided. The bail or fine field showed $0.00.<\/p>\n

A zero entry does not explain whether release conditions were set. Court records may provide later updates.<\/p>\n

Charge Listed as a Felony<\/h2>\n

The jail record cites Minnesota Statute 609.2247, subdivision 2<\/a>. That section addresses domestic assault by strangulation.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law defines strangulation as intentionally blocking normal breathing or blood circulation. The definition includes pressure applied to the throat or neck.<\/p>\n

It also includes blocking another person\u2019s nose or mouth. The statute applies when the alleged victim is a family or household member.<\/p>\n

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Mikayla Hays booking photo. Source: Beltrami County Jail.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Under subdivision 2, the offense is classified as a felony. A conviction may carry up to three years in prison.<\/p>\n

The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000. Both penalties may apply unless another law provides a greater penalty.<\/p>\n

Those figures are maximum penalties under the statute. They do not show what may happen in this case.<\/p>\n

Where to Find Updates<\/h2>\n

Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate locator<\/a> for updated custody information. The county warns that online jail information may change.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Court Records Online system<\/a> offers access to many public district court records. Some documents may not appear immediately.<\/p>\n

A district court may later address release terms, legal counsel, pleas, and hearing dates. None of those details appeared in the provided record.<\/p>\n

The booking entry lists Hays as 5 feet, 6 inches tall. It lists her weight as 230 pounds.<\/p>\n

The record also lists blonde hair and blue eyes. These details are included as identifying booking information.<\/p>\n

Case Status<\/h2>\n

A booking record is not proof of guilt. It only shows that a person entered custody.<\/p>\n

Hays is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Charges may be changed, dismissed, or resolved through later proceedings.<\/p>\n

Readers should rely on updated court records for the latest case status. The jail website should not replace official court documents.<\/p>\n

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

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