The incident happened October 8, 2026, near Norton Avenue Northwest and 22nd Street Northwest in Bemidji.<\/p>\n
According to a Beltrami County criminal complaint, White was walking while holding a black rifle.<\/p>\n
Officers later recovered a .22-caliber semiautomatic rifle and several rounds of ammunition.<\/p>\n
Officer Spots Woman Carrying Rifle<\/h2>\n
At approximately 6:11 p.m., a Bemidji police officer was patrolling Norton Avenue Northwest.<\/p>\n
The officer reportedly noticed a woman walking briskly along the sidewalk while carrying what appeared to be a rifle.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, the firearm had no visible orange markings indicating it was a replica.<\/p>\n
The officer attempted to contact the woman and check whether she could legally carry the weapon.<\/p>\n
White reportedly continued walking east along 22nd Street Northwest.<\/p>\n
The officer activated emergency lights and repeatedly ordered her to stop.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, White continued walking despite those commands.<\/p>\n
Police Intercept Woman on 22nd Street<\/h2>\n
A second Bemidji police officer arrived and positioned a patrol vehicle farther east along White’s path.<\/p>\n
The officer exited the squad car and waited as White approached.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the officer drew a handgun before moving toward White.<\/p>\n
The officer then took control of the rifle she was carrying.<\/p>\n
Police reported that White allowed the officer to take the weapon without resistance.<\/p>\n
She was then handcuffed and searched.<\/p>\n
The complaint states she remained physically cooperative during that part of the encounter.<\/p>\n
Rifle and Ammunition Recovered<\/h2>\n
Investigators identified the firearm as a Derya .22-caliber semiautomatic rifle.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, its detachable magazine contained one round of ammunition.<\/p>\n
However, officers found no ammunition inside the rifle’s chamber.<\/p>\n
Police also reported finding four additional .22-caliber rounds in White’s hand during the search.<\/p>\n
After receiving a Miranda warning, White reportedly acknowledged that she did not have a permit to carry.<\/p>\n
Dispatch confirmed she lacked a valid permit, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Records also indicated that White had recently been denied a permit.<\/p>\n
Police Locate Vehicle at Bemidji Skate Park<\/h2>\n
Investigators later located White’s black Chevrolet at the Bemidji Skate Park.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, officers observed a cardboard rifle box inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The box was visible between the rear seats.<\/p>\n
Police arranged for the vehicle to be towed to the Bemidji city impound lot.<\/p>\n
At the impound lot, an officer reported seeing a box of .22-caliber ammunition on the driver’s floor.<\/p>\n
The supplied complaint does not identify additional charges involving the ammunition found inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Gross Misdemeanor Firearm Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
White faces one gross misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 624.7181, subdivision 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n The law generally restricts carrying rifles, shotguns, and certain other weapons in public places.<\/p>\n State law also provides exceptions for qualifying activities, lawful transport, and certain permit holders.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege White unlawfully carried a rifle on a public sidewalk.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n White was arrested and transported to the Beltrami County Jail following the October 8 encounter.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Beltrami County Court File No. 04-CR-26-2504.<\/p>\n The complaint includes an order of detention and identifies Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The supplied document does not identify an upcoming hearing date or final court outcome.<\/p>\n Readers can search public court records through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n White is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nBeltrami County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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