{"id":44236,"date":"2026-08-20T06:58:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44236"},"modified":"2026-08-15T21:58:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T02:58:54","slug":"bemidji-woman-faces-3-charges-after-home-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-woman-faces-3-charges-after-home-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Woman Faces 3 Charges After Home Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h2>Bemidji Woman Faces 3 Charges After Home Damage<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bemidji<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Bemidji woman faces three charges following an alleged late-night incident at a Beltrami County residence.<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Lynn Redeagle, 39, is charged with felony first-degree property damage.<\/p>\n<p>She also faces gross misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault.<\/p>\n<p>The charges stem from an incident reported shortly before midnight on July 26, 2026.<\/p>\n<h2>Window Allegedly Broken At Residence<\/h2>\n<p>Beltrami County deputies responded after a caller reported someone trying to enter a home through a window.<\/p>\n<p>The caller identified the person as Redeagle, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors say Redeagle arrived at the residence in a red Dodge Caravan.<\/p>\n<p>She allegedly broke a window and attempted to damage vehicles at the property.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators were told Redeagle left before law enforcement arrived.<\/p>\n<p>Officers examining the residence reported additional damage inside the home.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint says Redeagle allegedly reached through the broken window and knocked over a hutch.<\/p>\n<p>She was also accused of nearly breaking through the home&#8217;s front door.<\/p>\n<p>The felony property damage charge alleges the damage reduced the property&#8217;s value by more than $1,000.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 500px; width: 116px; height: 118px;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RedeagleJessica.png\" alt=\"Jessica Lynn Redeagle mugshot\" \/><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Jessica Lynn Redeagle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Infant Found Inside Van<\/h2>\n<p>Law enforcement later spotted a red Dodge van traveling on Mission Road.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint describes the vehicle as traveling at a high rate of speed.<\/p>\n<p>An officer stopped the van and identified Redeagle as the driver.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors say Redeagle initially failed to follow commands during the stop.<\/p>\n<p>Officers eventually detained her while confirming the circumstances at the residence.<\/p>\n<p>An infant child was found inside the vehicle with Redeagle.<\/p>\n<p>No other occupants were inside, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n<p>The child endangerment count alleges Redeagle placed the infant in a situation likely to cause substantial harm.<\/p>\n<h2>Redeagle Allegedly Admits Breaking Window<\/h2>\n<p>Redeagle was taken to the Beltrami County Jail following her arrest.<\/p>\n<p>After being advised of her rights, she allegedly spoke with investigators.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint says Redeagle admitted going to the residence intending to scare the caller.<\/p>\n<p>She also allegedly admitted punching out a window at the home.<\/p>\n<p>Redeagle faces up to five years in prison on the felony property damage charge.<\/p>\n<p>That charge also carries a possible $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.595<\/a> regarding property damage.<\/p>\n<p>Child endangerment law appears under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.378<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mncourts.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>Redeagle is presumed innocent unless proven 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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