{"id":45512,"date":"2026-08-29T14:57:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T19:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45512"},"modified":"2026-08-26T13:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T18:54:39","slug":"bemidji-rachel-downer-booked-on-trespass-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-rachel-downer-booked-on-trespass-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Rachel Downer Booked on Trespass Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Bemidji (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Rachel Downer was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 25, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record lists a misdemeanor trespass charge against Downer.<\/p>\n<p>The charge alleges she refused to leave another person&#8217;s premises after being directed to leave.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record lists case number 24-026415.<\/p>\n<p>The matter is listed for District Court.<\/p>\n<p>The charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<h2>Trespass Charge Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.605, subdivision 1(b)(3).<\/p>\n<p>That provision covers certain cases involving trespass on another person&#8217;s premises.<\/p>\n<p>The law applies when someone allegedly refuses a lawful demand to leave.<\/p>\n<p>The statute also requires that the person lack a valid claim of right.<\/p>\n<p>The offense is classified as a misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.605<\/a> for the full language.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DownerRachel.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 450px; width: 237px; height: 240px;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DownerRachel.png\" alt=\"Rachel Downer inmate image\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Rachel Downer<\/em><\/div>\n<p>The supplied booking information does not identify the property involved.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not explain what allegedly happened before the request to leave.<\/p>\n<p>No additional criminal charge appears in the information provided for this report.<\/p>\n<p>This story does not add details that are unsupported by the jail record.<\/p>\n<h2>Booked at Beltrami County Jail<\/h2>\n<p>The Beltrami County Jail is located at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW in Bemidji.<\/p>\n<p>The county maintains an online inmate search for current booking information.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beltrami County Inmate Search<\/a> for jail information.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record lists Downer&#8217;s bail or fine amount as $0.<\/p>\n<p>That entry alone does not explain whether she qualifies for release.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not list a court date.<\/p>\n<h2>Case Status May Change<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking is not a court finding that someone committed a crime.<\/p>\n<p>Downer is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>The charge could be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Future filings may provide more details about the alleged trespass.<\/p>\n<p>Those filings may also include hearing dates and other court orders.<\/p>\n<p>Public case resources are available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mncourts.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The court record should be checked for the latest case status.<\/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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