{"id":58877,"date":"2026-10-20T05:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T10:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=58877"},"modified":"2026-10-18T05:53:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T10:53:58","slug":"beltrami-county-blake-wagner-faces-two-felony-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/beltrami-county-blake-wagner-faces-two-felony-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Beltrami County: Blake Wagner Faces Two Felony Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Beltrami County: Blake Wagner Faces Two Felony Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2013 Blake Wagner faces two felony assault charges, according to Beltrami County Jail records.<\/p>\n<p>The charges involve alleged deadly force against a protected public official or employee and assault with a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n<p>Jail records list Wagner&#8217;s custody date as October 17, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Both felony charges appear under case number 26016885 and are assigned to District Court.<\/p>\n<h2>First-Degree Assault Charge Involves Deadly Force<\/h2>\n<p>Wagner&#8217;s most serious listed charge is first-degree assault involving the alleged use or attempted use of deadly force.<\/p>\n<p>The charge falls under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.221, subdivision 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This law protects peace officers, prosecutors, judges, and correctional employees performing their official duties.<\/p>\n<p>It covers assaults involving deadly force or attempts to use deadly force against those protected individuals.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction under this provision carries a prison sentence of up to 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law also provides for a fine of up to $30,000.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied jail record does not identify the alleged victim or describe the reported use of force.<\/p>\n<h2>Second Felony Charge Involves Dangerous Weapon<\/h2>\n<p>Wagner also faces a second-degree assault charge involving a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n<p>This charge falls under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.222, subdivision 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Under this law, assaulting another person with a dangerous weapon is a felony offense.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction can result in up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $14,000.<\/p>\n<p>The jail listing does not identify the alleged weapon or explain how it was reportedly used.<\/p>\n<h2>Blake Wagner Booking Photo<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58878\" style=\"width: 205px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagnerBlake1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58878\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagnerBlake1.png\" alt=\"Blake Wagner\" width=\"205\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blake Wagner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Beltrami County Jail and Court Details<\/h2>\n<p>Beltrami County Jail records show Wagner entered custody on October 17, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>However, that figure does not confirm Wagner&#8217;s release eligibility or current custody status.<\/p>\n<p>Both felony charges are listed under case number 26016885.<\/p>\n<p>The record identifies District Court as the court branch handling the case.<\/p>\n<p>No scheduled hearing date appears in the supplied information.<\/p>\n<p>The available records also do not provide an incident location or describe any reported injuries.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens Next in the Case?<\/h2>\n<p>Additional court filings may explain the circumstances behind the two assault allegations.<\/p>\n<p>Those records may also identify the alleged weapon, incident location, and upcoming court appearances.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can search public case information through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The charges remain allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Wagner is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will continue reviewing public records for updates about the case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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