{"id":57909,"date":"2026-10-09T15:01:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T20:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=57909"},"modified":"2026-10-09T06:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T11:21:24","slug":"bemidji-jail-lists-donald-staples-on-fighting-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-jail-lists-donald-staples-on-fighting-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Jail Lists Donald Staples on Fighting Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji Jail Lists Donald Staples on Fighting Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEMIDJI (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Donald Staples appears in Beltrami County Jail records with a custody date of October 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail entry lists a misdemeanor disorderly conduct allegation involving brawling or fighting.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information also displays a &#8220;Hold&#8221; notice beside Staples&#8217; name.<\/p>\n<p>The available record does not explain the circumstances behind the alleged offense or the listed hold.<\/p>\n<h2>Details of Donald Staples&#8217; Jail Booking<\/h2>\n<p>The Beltrami County Jail record identifies case number 26019114.<\/p>\n<p>The listed offense is &#8220;Disorderly Conduct &#8211; Brawling or Fighting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(1).<\/p>\n<p>Jail officials classify the charge as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not identify where the alleged incident occurred.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not explain whether other people were involved or whether anyone was injured.<\/p>\n<p>No additional details about the reported confrontation appear in the supplied booking information.<\/p>\n<p>The listing identifies District Court as the court branch handling the case.<\/p>\n<p>However, no scheduled court appearance is provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Custody Status and Bail Information<\/h2>\n<p>Staples&#8217; custody date is listed as October 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>That amount does not establish whether Staples qualifies for release.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;Hold&#8221; notation also does not identify the agency or legal reason behind the hold.<\/p>\n<p>Further information would be needed to determine any release conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The record describes Staples as 6 feet tall and weighing 190 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>His listed eye color is black, while the hair color field is blank.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CENTERED BELTRAMI COUNTY JAIL BOOKING PHOTOGRAPH --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px auto; max-width: 450px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/StaplesDonald.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; width: 198px; max-width: 400px; height: 201px; margin: 0px auto; border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/StaplesDonald.png\" alt=\"Donald Staples Beltrami County Jail booking photograph\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>Donald Staples \u2014 Booking photograph from the Beltrami County inmate information system.<\/figure>\n<h2>What Minnesota Law Says About Disorderly Conduct<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.72<\/a> defines several forms of disorderly conduct.<\/p>\n<p>Subdivision 1(1) specifically addresses brawling or fighting.<\/p>\n<p>The law applies to certain conduct in both public and private places.<\/p>\n<p>It requires circumstances involving conduct that someone knows, or reasonably should know, could disturb others or provoke violence.<\/p>\n<p>Violations under this provision are generally classified as misdemeanors.<\/p>\n<p>However, a charge alone does not establish that a person broke the law.<\/p>\n<p>The specific facts of each case must be considered through the legal process.<\/p>\n<p>The jail entry does not provide evidence or witness statements concerning Staples&#8217; allegation.<\/p>\n<h2>Beltrami County Jail and Court Records<\/h2>\n<p>The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center is located at 626 Minnesota Avenue Northwest in Bemidji, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>The facility houses people awaiting court proceedings and others placed in county custody.<\/p>\n<p>Residents can search available records through the <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official Beltrami County inmate information system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional facility details are available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beltramicountymn.gov\/services\/public-safety-law-enforcement\/adult-corrections-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The facility&#8217;s general information telephone number is 218-333-4189.<\/p>\n<p>Public court information may also be available through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The state court system provides access to many public case records and court documents.<\/p>\n<p>However, some pending criminal cases may not appear in searches using only a person&#8217;s name.<\/p>\n<p>The provided jail record does not confirm a conviction, sentence, or final court decision.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not establish Staples&#8217; current custody status beyond the reported booking information.<\/p>\n<p>Any further developments should be confirmed through official court documents or updated jail records.<\/p>\n<p>Staples is presumed innocent of the allegation unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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