{"id":49405,"date":"2026-09-10T17:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T22:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=49405"},"modified":"2026-09-07T09:37:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:37:40","slug":"bemidji-kemmer-faces-3-first-degree-sex-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-kemmer-faces-3-first-degree-sex-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji: Kemmer Faces 3 First-Degree Sex Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bemidji: Kemmer Faces 3 First-Degree Sex Charges<\/h2>\n

BEMIDJI, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Jerrold Ryan Kemmer faces three felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges.<\/p>\n

Kemmer, 46, was charged in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n

The case is filed as 04-CR-26-2126.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges sexual abuse involving a minor over several years.<\/p>\n

The alleged conduct spans from July 2019 through July 2025.<\/p>\n

Three First-Degree Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Count One concerns alleged sexual contact when the minor was younger than 13.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Kemmer was more than 36 months older than the child.<\/p>\n

That count covers alleged conduct between July 2019 and September 2021.<\/p>\n

Count Two alleges sexual contact while the child was younger than 14.<\/p>\n

That charge covers alleged conduct from September 2021 through July 2024.<\/p>\n

Count Three involves alleged contact with a child younger than 16.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors also allege Kemmer had a significant relationship with the child.<\/p>\n

No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n

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\"Jerrold<\/p>\n

Jerrold Ryan Kemmer | Minnesota DOC public registrant image<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Investigation Began After Disclosures<\/h2>\n

The complaint says the investigation began after family members reported statements made by two minors.<\/p>\n

Investigators later arranged forensic interviews at a child advocacy center.<\/p>\n

The three filed charges concern alleged conduct involving one minor identified only as Victim 1.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the child described repeated sexual contact over several years.<\/p>\n

The child also alleged Kemmer tried to make the conduct appear normal.<\/p>\n

Investigators say some alleged incidents occurred at Kemmer’s Bemidji residence.<\/p>\n

The complaint also alleges incidents occurred at other Bemidji locations.<\/p>\n

Specific identifying information about the minors has been withheld.<\/p>\n

Potential Penalties Are Severe<\/h2>\n

All three counts cite Minnesota Statute 609.342<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each first-degree criminal sexual conduct count is a felony.<\/p>\n

A conviction can carry up to 30 years in prison.<\/p>\n

A fine of up to $40,000 is also possible.<\/p>\n

The statute generally presumes a 144-month executed sentence, subject to applicable sentencing rules.<\/p>\n

Those penalties are not sentences against Kemmer.<\/p>\n

Case Remains Pending<\/h2>\n

The complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n

Kemmer is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.<\/p>\n

He was reported in custody at the Beltrami County Jail after charges were filed.<\/p>\n

Current custody information is available through the Beltrami County inmate locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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