{"id":45209,"date":"2026-08-27T16:25:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T21:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45209"},"modified":"2026-08-24T05:47:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T10:47:18","slug":"bemidji-virgil-roy-booked-on-felony-threat-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-virgil-roy-booked-on-felony-threat-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Virgil Roy Booked on Felony Threat Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji: Virgil Roy Booked on Felony Threat Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bemidji<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Virgil Roy was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record lists one felony threats of violence charge against Roy.<\/p>\n<p>The case is listed under court case number 2026015795.<\/p>\n<p>District Court is listed as the court branch handling the charge.<\/p>\n<p>No court date appeared in the booking information provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Felony Threats of Violence Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n<p>The charge description states threats of violence with reckless disregard of risk.<\/p>\n<p>The statute addresses threats involving crimes of violence and the risk of causing terror.<\/p>\n<p>It can apply when a threat is made directly or indirectly.<\/p>\n<p>The law also covers conduct involving reckless disregard of the risk of causing terror.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RoyVirgil.png\" alt=\"Beltrami County Jail booking image for Virgil Roy\" \/><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Virgil Roy booking image. Source: Beltrami County Jail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The jail record does not provide details about the events behind the allegation.<\/p>\n<p>It does not identify an alleged victim or describe the reported threat.<\/p>\n<p>The record also does not state where the alleged incident occurred.<\/p>\n<h2>Beltrami County Jail Booking<\/h2>\n<p>Roy was listed at six feet, two inches tall and 220 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record lists black hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n<p>The bail or fine field showed $0.00 in the information provided.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not list a scheduled court date.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court information may become available as the case moves forward.<\/p>\n<p>Updated custody information can be checked through the <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beltrami County Inmate Locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Beltrami County Jail is located in Bemidji.<\/p>\n<p>Booking information can change after a person enters custody.<\/p>\n<h2>Charge Remains an Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking does not mean a person has been convicted of a crime.<\/p>\n<p>The felony charge against Roy remains an allegation during the court process.<\/p>\n<p>Roy is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Court dates, custody status, and charging information may change as proceedings continue.<\/p>\n<p>Readers should use official court records for future case updates.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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