{"id":44836,"date":"2026-08-25T18:19:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T23:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44836"},"modified":"2026-08-20T06:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:12:45","slug":"bemidji-lacey-benais-booked-on-two-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-lacey-benais-booked-on-two-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Lacey Benais Booked on Two Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bemidji: Lacey Benais Booked on Two Charges<\/h2>\n

BEMIDJI<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Lacey Benais was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 19, 2026.<\/p>\n

Jail records list two gross misdemeanor charges against Benais.<\/p>\n

The charges involve domestic assault and alleged neglect of a child.<\/p>\n

Both charges are listed under Beltrami County District Court case number 2026015454.<\/p>\n

Domestic Assault Charge Listed<\/h2>\n

The first charge is domestic assault involving a subsequent violation.<\/p>\n

The jail record cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 2.<\/p>\n

That provision covers certain repeat domestic assault cases under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

The statute applies when a qualifying prior offense occurred within the required period.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not provide details about the alleged assault.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify another person involved in the case.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n

\"LaceyLacey Benais booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Child Neglect Charge<\/h2>\n

Benais also faces a charge listed as neglect or endangerment of a child.<\/p>\n

The booking record describes the allegation as child neglect.<\/p>\n

That charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.378, subdivision 1(a).<\/p>\n

Minnesota law addresses neglect by a parent, guardian, or caretaker under that section.<\/p>\n

The jail roster does not provide facts describing the alleged neglect.<\/p>\n

No information about any child was included in the booking details provided.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.378<\/a> for the full legal language.<\/p>\n

Court Information Pending<\/h2>\n

The jail record lists both charges as gross misdemeanors.<\/p>\n

The listed bail or fine amount was $0.00 when the record was provided.<\/p>\n

A zero-dollar listing does not explain Benais’ release or detention status.<\/p>\n

No court date was listed in the information provided.<\/p>\n

The court branch was identified as District Court.<\/p>\n

More information may become available through later court filings.<\/p>\n

The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center<\/a> provides official jail information.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n

Benais is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.<\/p>\n

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

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

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