{"id":43200,"date":"2026-08-15T08:25:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T13:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=43200"},"modified":"2026-08-12T07:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:29:37","slug":"bemidji-marcus-staples-booked-on-theft-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-marcus-staples-booked-on-theft-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Marcus Staples Booked on Theft Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji: Marcus Staples Booked on Theft Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEMIDJI<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Marcus Staples was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 11, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Booking records list one misdemeanor theft charge against Staples.<\/p>\n<p>The charge alleges the taking, use, or transfer of movable property without the owner&#8217;s consent.<\/p>\n<p>The allegation is filed under case number 2026012892 in District Court.<\/p>\n<p>Staples has not been convicted based on the booking information provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Misdemeanor Theft Charge Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The jail record identifies the charge under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).<\/p>\n<p>That section covers certain theft allegations involving movable property.<\/p>\n<p>The statute addresses taking property without the owner&#8217;s consent and with criminal intent.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota theft statute<\/a> online.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information does not identify the property involved in the allegation.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not state the property&#8217;s value or where the alleged incident happened.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Replace MUGSHOT_IMAGE_URL with the actual image URL --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; width: 154px; max-width: 500px; height: 156px; margin: 0px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/StaplesMarcus.png\" alt=\"Marcus Staples mugshot\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Marcus Staples \u2014 Beltrami County Jail<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>No details about a victim or reporting party were included in the information provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking and Court Information<\/h2>\n<p>The record lists Staples&#8217; bail or fine amount as $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>No court date was shown in the jail information provided.<\/p>\n<p>The court branch is listed as District Court.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court filings may later provide more details about the allegation.<\/p>\n<p>Those records could include the alleged circumstances, property involved, and future hearing dates.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beltrami County Inmate Search<\/a> provides public custody information.<\/p>\n<p>Beltrami County warns that a jail booking does not establish guilt or a criminal conviction.<\/p>\n<p>Booking information can also change as cases move through the court system.<\/p>\n<p>Readers should rely on court records for final case outcomes and updated legal information.<\/p>\n<p>The charge against Staples remains an allegation unless proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>Staples is presumed innocent unless and until he is found guilty.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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