{"id":45173,"date":"2026-08-27T10:55:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45173"},"modified":"2026-08-23T07:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T12:41:04","slug":"bemidji-zachary-staples-faces-felony-assault-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-zachary-staples-faces-felony-assault-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Zachary Staples Faces Felony Assault Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bemidji: Zachary Staples Faces Felony Assault Charge<\/h2>\n

Bemidji<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Zachary Staples was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 22, 2026.<\/p>\n

Public jail records list two charges under case number 26015742.<\/p>\n

The most serious charge is felony fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer.<\/p>\n

A second charge alleges misdemeanor disorderly conduct.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.<\/p>\n

Felony Fourth-Degree Assault Charge<\/h2>\n

Staples faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 1(c)(2).<\/p>\n

The law covers intentionally throwing or transferring bodily fluids or feces at or onto a peace officer.<\/p>\n

The statute classifies that conduct as a felony.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law allows up to three years in prison for a conviction under this provision.<\/p>\n

A fine of up to $6,000 may also apply.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a> for the complete law.<\/p>\n


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\n<\/a>Zachary Staples booking photo \u2014 Beltrami County Jail<\/em><\/div>\n

The booking record does not describe the substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n

It also does not explain the events that led to the charge.<\/p>\n

No police officers are identified in this report.<\/p>\n

Disorderly Conduct Charge<\/h2>\n

Staples also faces a misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(3).<\/p>\n

The law covers certain offensive, obscene, abusive, boisterous, or noisy conduct.<\/p>\n

The conduct must reasonably tend to alarm, anger, or disturb others.<\/p>\n

The jail record does not describe the alleged disorderly behavior.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.72<\/a> for additional information.<\/p>\n

Beltrami County Jail Booking<\/h2>\n

Staples’ custody date is listed as August 22.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists him at 5 feet, 10 inches tall.<\/p>\n

His listed weight is 165 pounds.<\/p>\n

The record lists black hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n

No court date appears in the booking information provided.<\/p>\n

Both charges are listed for District Court.<\/p>\n

Readers can visit the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center<\/a> for official jail information.<\/p>\n

Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.<\/p>\n

The charges against Staples remain allegations unless admitted or proven in court.<\/p>\n

Future court filings may provide more information about the reported incident.<\/p>\n

Readers can search Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> for available public case information.<\/p>\n

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

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

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