{"id":44848,"date":"2026-08-25T06:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T11:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44848"},"modified":"2026-08-20T06:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:22:58","slug":"bemidji-joshua-johnson-faces-no-contact-order-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-joshua-johnson-faces-no-contact-order-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Joshua Johnson Faces No-Contact Order Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji: Joshua Johnson Faces No-Contact Order Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEMIDJI<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Joshua Johnson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record lists two alleged violations of a domestic abuse no-contact order against Johnson.<\/p>\n<p>Both charges appear under District Court case number 2026013397.<\/p>\n<p>One count is listed as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The second count is listed as a felony.<\/p>\n<h2>Gross Misdemeanor Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The first charge cites Minnesota Statute 629.75, subdivision 2(c).<\/p>\n<p>The jail record describes it as violating a domestic abuse no-contact order.<\/p>\n<p>The listed charge says the alleged violation followed a previous qualifying conviction within ten years.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law classifies that type of violation as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>A domestic abuse no-contact order is commonly called a DANCO.<\/p>\n<p>It is a court order issued in certain criminal or juvenile proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>The order can restrict contact with a protected person.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record does not describe the alleged contact in this case.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify the protected person.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JohnsonJoshua.png\" alt=\"Joshua Johnson booking photo\" \/><em>Joshua Johnson booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/629.75\">Minnesota Statute 629.75<\/a> for the full law.<\/p>\n<h2>Felony Charge Also Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The second count cites Minnesota Statute 629.75, subdivision 2(d)(1).<\/p>\n<p>The jail record classifies this allegation as a felony.<\/p>\n<p>That provision addresses certain repeat violations involving qualifying prior offenses.<\/p>\n<p>The felony count applies when two or more qualifying prior offenses fall within the statute&#8217;s ten-year period.<\/p>\n<p>The limited jail information does not describe how Johnson allegedly violated the order.<\/p>\n<p>It does not state where the alleged violation occurred.<\/p>\n<p>No details about witnesses or evidence appear in the booking information provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Court Information<\/h2>\n<p>Johnson&#8217;s custody date is listed as August 19.<\/p>\n<p>The record shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>That figure alone does not explain Johnson&#8217;s current custody or release conditions.<\/p>\n<p>No court date appeared in the booking information provided to TRF News.<\/p>\n<p>The court branch is listed as District Court.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can check the <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\">Beltrami County Inmate Locator<\/a> for updated booking information.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/help-topics\/domestic-abuse-and-harassment\">Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a> also provides information about domestic abuse court orders.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Are Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt or a criminal conviction.<\/p>\n<p>The listed charges remain allegations unless proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court records may provide more details about the allegations and future hearing dates.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will report significant updates when verified public information becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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