The county jail roster lists two charges against Norton.<\/p>\n
One charge involves allegedly fleeing a peace officer without using a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n
The second charge alleges obstruction or interference with a peace officer.<\/p>\n
Both counts appear under case number 2026017777.<\/p>\n
Fleeing Charge Listed<\/h2>\n
The first count cites Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 6.<\/p>\n
The law covers attempts to evade an officer by running, hiding, or other non-vehicle means.<\/p>\n
The conduct must involve an alleged effort to avoid arrest, detention, or investigation.<\/p>\n
The statute can also apply to efforts to conceal or destroy potential evidence.<\/p>\n
Current Minnesota law describes this offense as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n
The supplied jail roster displays \u201cPM\u201d in its severity field for this count.<\/p>\n
That listing differs from the misdemeanor level stated in the published statute.<\/p>\n
Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n The second count cites Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n That law covers intentionally obstructing, resisting, or interfering with an officer performing official duties.<\/p>\n The jail roster marks this count as a felony.<\/p>\n Minnesota law sets different penalties depending on the circumstances of the alleged conduct.<\/p>\n The felony level can apply when certain serious risk or harm conditions are alleged.<\/p>\n The supplied booking record does not explain which enhancement allegedly applies.<\/p>\n The full statute is available from the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n The roster lists Norton as five feet, five inches tall.<\/p>\n His listed weight is 150 pounds.<\/p>\n The record lists black hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.<\/p>\n No court date appears in the information provided.<\/p>\n The court branch is listed as District Court.<\/p>\n The roster does not describe the events that led to Norton’s arrest.<\/p>\n It also does not identify where the alleged offenses happened.<\/p>\n No injuries or other incident details appear in the supplied entry.<\/p>\n Additional facts could appear in a criminal complaint or future court filing.<\/p>\n Those records may explain the felony designation on the obstruction count.<\/p>\n They could also provide hearing dates and additional allegations.<\/p>\n A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Norton is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n Charges can also be amended or dismissed as a case proceeds.<\/p>\n Readers can view custody information through the Beltrami County Inmate Locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n Facility information is available through the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/a>Joseph Norton \u2014 Beltrami County Jail inmate image<\/em><\/div>\nObstruction Count Also Listed<\/h2>\n
Beltrami County Jail Booking<\/h2>\n
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