{"id":41962,"date":"2026-08-07T14:35:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T19:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=41962"},"modified":"2026-08-04T06:00:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:00:54","slug":"bemidji-booking-lists-public-nuisance-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-booking-lists-public-nuisance-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Booking Lists Public Nuisance Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji Booking Lists Public Nuisance Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bemidji<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Jeannette Ellis was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record lists one public nuisance charge under case number 2026012407.<\/p>\n<p>The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.74, clause two.<\/p>\n<p>Jail records classify the listed charge as a petty misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The allegation concerns interference with a public road or public waterway.<\/p>\n<p>The record also includes conduct that could obstruct those areas or make them dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>However, the booking entry does not describe the reported incident.<\/p>\n<p>It does not identify the road, waterway, or location involved.<\/p>\n<p>The record also does not explain how Ellis allegedly created the nuisance.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking and Court Information<\/h2>\n<p>Ellis was listed at five feet, three inches tall and 98 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>The record lists red hair and black eyes.<\/p>\n<p>The reported bail or fine amount was $0.00 when the record was provided.<\/p>\n<p>No court date appeared in the available booking information.<\/p>\n<p>District Court was listed as the court branch handling the case.<\/p>\n<p>A zero-dollar amount does not confirm that a person can leave custody immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Release may depend on court orders, other holds, or administrative conditions.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EllisJeannette.png\" alt=\"Jeannette Ellis booking photo\" \/><figcaption>Jeannette Ellis booking photo. Courtesy of the Beltrami County Jail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Minnesota Public Nuisance Law<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.74<\/a> addresses acts that intentionally maintain a public nuisance.<\/p>\n<p>Clause two covers interference with public highways, roads, or waters.<\/p>\n<p>It also covers conduct that obstructs those places or makes travel unsafe.<\/p>\n<p>The official statute classifies public nuisance as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>However, the jail record labels Ellis&#8217;s listed charge as a petty misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>Court documents may explain the final classification and legal basis.<\/p>\n<h2>Case Information May Change<\/h2>\n<p>The booking record provides only a limited summary of the allegation.<\/p>\n<p>A citation, complaint, or court filing may include additional facts.<\/p>\n<p>Those documents may identify the location and describe the reported conduct.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> provides access to many public district court records.<\/p>\n<p>Some documents may not appear online or may require courthouse access.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beltramicountymn.gov\/services\/public-safety-law-enforcement\/adult-corrections-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beltrami County Adult Correction Center<\/a> is located in Bemidji.<\/p>\n<p>Its official county page provides contact and facility information.<\/p>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Ellis is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Charges may be changed, reduced, or dismissed as the case moves forward.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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