{"id":45865,"date":"2026-09-01T18:09:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T23:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45865"},"modified":"2026-08-29T07:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T12:21:53","slug":"bemidji-man-listed-tier-1-after-2017-conviction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-man-listed-tier-1-after-2017-conviction\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Man Listed Tier 1 After 2017 Conviction"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji Man Listed Tier 1 After 2017 Conviction<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEMIDJI (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Gary Lee Cobenais is listed as a Tier 1 offender in registration information provided to TRF News.<\/p>\n<p>Cobenais, 52, is listed as a resident of Bemidji, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record shows a last verification date of July 24, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>It also lists a conviction dated July 24, 2017.<\/p>\n<h2>2017 Conviction Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The listed offense involves electronic communication relating to sexual conduct with a child.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record identifies the offense under Minnesota Statute 609.352, subdivision 2a(2).<\/p>\n<p>The statute addresses certain electronic communications involving sexual conduct and children.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review Minnesota laws through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The information provided does not describe the facts behind Cobenais&#8217; conviction.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not include sentencing details or related court documents.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News is reporting the offense information as listed in the supplied registration record.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/COBENAIS-GARY-LEE.png\" alt=\"Gary Lee Cobenais mugshot\" \/><small>Gary Lee Cobenais<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Tier 1 Registration<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied information classifies Cobenais as a Tier 1 offender.<\/p>\n<p>Registration requirements can depend on the conviction and laws governing each individual case.<\/p>\n<p>Verification rules may also vary depending on a person&#8217;s registration status.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can find registration information through the <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/divisions\/bca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Official sources should be used when checking current registration information.<\/p>\n<p>The latest verification date shown in the supplied record is July 24, 2026.<\/p>\n<h2>Physical Description<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied record lists Cobenais as 6 feet, 1 inch tall.<\/p>\n<p>His listed weight is 175 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>His hair is listed as brown. His eyes are also listed as brown.<\/p>\n<p>The record gives his date of birth as March 9, 1974.<\/p>\n<p>No aliases were included in the information supplied for this report.<\/p>\n<p>The registration information lists a residential location in Bemidji.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News is not publishing the full street address in this article.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can find local government information through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ci.bemidji.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Bemidji<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Current Information<\/h2>\n<p>Registration information can change after verification, court action, or other official updates.<\/p>\n<p>The information in this story reflects the record provided to TRF News.<\/p>\n<p>Readers should rely on current official records when checking registration status.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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