{"id":58667,"date":"2026-10-17T14:31:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T19:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=58667"},"modified":"2026-10-17T09:05:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T14:05:41","slug":"beltrami-county-austin-lussier-jailed-on-two-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/beltrami-county-austin-lussier-jailed-on-two-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Beltrami County: Austin Lussier Jailed on Two Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Beltrami County: Austin Lussier Jailed on Two Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2013 Austin Lussier was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on October 16, 2026, according to jail records.<\/p>\n<p>The jail roster lists two allegations involving threats of violence and property damage.<\/p>\n<p>The more serious allegation is a felony-level threats of violence offense. The second allegation involves fourth-degree damage to property.<\/p>\n<p>Both entries appear under case number 26016810, according to the booking information.<\/p>\n<h2>Details of the Charges<\/h2>\n<p>The threats of violence allegation is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.713.1.<\/p>\n<p>The charge description includes reckless disregard for the risk of causing fear or serious public disruption.<\/p>\n<p>Under Minnesota law, this felony offense can carry a maximum prison sentence of five years.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction can also result in a fine of up to $10,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n<p>The second allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.595.3, which addresses fourth-degree intentional damage to property.<\/p>\n<p>The jail roster classifies that offense as a gross misdemeanor. However, the cited statute describes fourth-degree property damage as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The difference between the jail classification and statutory language has not been resolved in the available records.<\/p>\n<h2>Beltrami County Jail Booking Photo<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58668\" style=\"width: 209px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LussierAustin.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58668\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LussierAustin.png\" alt=\"Austin Lussier\" width=\"209\" height=\"215\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Austin Lussier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Custody and Court Information<\/h2>\n<p>The jail record identifies October 16, 2026, as Lussier&#8217;s custody date.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information also lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>That entry does not necessarily mean Lussier was released without bail or that bail was denied.<\/p>\n<p>Both allegations are assigned to District Court, according to the jail roster.<\/p>\n<p>No specific court appearance date appears in the information provided.<\/p>\n<p>The record also does not identify the location of the alleged incident.<\/p>\n<p>Details about the reported threats, damaged property, and possible victims were not included.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have not provided an incident narrative in the available booking information.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Find Official Case Updates<\/h2>\n<p>Additional case information may become available through Minnesota&#8217;s public court records system.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> to search for available court filings.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota threats of violence statute<\/a> explains the felony provision listed in the booking.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota property damage statute<\/a> provides more information about the second allegation.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can also access the <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\/frmHandle.aspx?NameID=220010001930676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beltrami County inmate image record<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The available records do not establish whether Lussier has entered a plea or whether formal charges have been filed in court.<\/p>\n<p>Criminal allegations are not proof of guilt. Lussier is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Further updates will depend on verified court filings and official records.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Austin Lussier was booked into Beltrami County Jail on October 16, 2026, on felony threats of violence and property damage allegations. 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