{"id":42052,"date":"2026-08-07T08:19:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=42052"},"modified":"2026-08-05T05:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:58:30","slug":"bemidji-damian-smith-booked-on-three-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-damian-smith-booked-on-three-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Damian Smith Booked on Three Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bemidji: Damian Smith Booked on Three Charges<\/h2>\n

Bemidji<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Damian Smith was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists three charges under one District Court case. The listed case number is 26-003399.<\/p>\n

Felony Assault Charge Listed<\/h2>\n

Smith faces one felony count of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.222, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

That law covers an alleged assault involving a dangerous weapon. The booking details do not identify the weapon.<\/p>\n

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

Harassment Allegation<\/h2>\n

The record also lists a gross misdemeanor harassment charge. It cites Minnesota Statute 609.749, subdivision 2(b)(2).<\/p>\n

The listed allegation involves fear that a family or household member could suffer substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n

The available record does not identify the alleged victim. It also provides no details about the reported conduct.<\/p>\n

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Damian Smith booking photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The full harassment statute is available from the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

First-Degree Burglary Charge<\/h2>\n

Smith also faces a felony first-degree burglary charge. The record cites Minnesota Statute 609.582, subdivision 1(b).<\/p>\n

The listed charge involves alleged burglary while possessing a dangerous weapon or explosive.<\/p>\n

No incident address was included in the supplied booking information. The record also lists no property damage or injuries.<\/p>\n

Readers can view the burglary statute through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Custody and Court Information<\/h2>\n

The booking record lists Smith at five feet, 11 inches tall. The listed weight is 265 pounds.<\/p>\n

The record lists brown hair and brown eyes. The bail or fine field shows $0.00.<\/p>\n

No court date appears in the supplied information. All three charges are assigned to District Court.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not include a criminal complaint. It also does not explain what led to the arrest.<\/p>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt. Smith is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Public jail information is available through the Beltrami County inmate locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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