{"id":60824,"date":"2026-10-25T08:50:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T13:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=60824"},"modified":"2026-10-25T08:50:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T13:50:37","slug":"bemidji-doc-lists-gerald-browneagles-offense-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-doc-lists-gerald-browneagles-offense-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji DOC Lists Gerald Browneagle&#8217;s Offense History"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji DOC Lists Gerald Browneagle&#8217;s Offense History<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEMIDJI<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Gerald Joseph Browneagle, 49, appears in the Minnesota Department of Corrections public registrant database.<\/p>\n<p>The state profile lists a registered address in the 600 block of Fourth Street Northwest in Bemidji.<\/p>\n<p>The location is in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n<p>The DOC gives January 27, 2026, as Browneagle&#8217;s release date.<\/p>\n<p>The information concerns his past offenses and public registration. It does not announce a new arrest.<\/p>\n<h2>DOC Describes Past Sexual Offenses<\/h2>\n<p>According to the DOC, Browneagle has a history of sexual contact involving a girl he knew.<\/p>\n<p>The state also identifies a teenage girl and an adult woman whom he did not know.<\/p>\n<p>The agency says the reported contact included sexual touching and penetration.<\/p>\n<p>Its summary also describes the use of force and a weapon to gain compliance.<\/p>\n<p>The public description does not say which conduct involved each individual.<\/p>\n<p>It does not identify the victims or give dates for the reported events.<\/p>\n<p>Those details cannot be determined from the short registry summary.<\/p>\n<h2>First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The profile cites <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.342<\/a>, covering first-degree criminal sexual conduct.<\/p>\n<p>The law addresses several circumstances involving unlawful sexual contact or penetration.<\/p>\n<p>Some provisions involve force, weapons, threats, or victims under specified ages.<\/p>\n<p>However, the listing does not identify a specific subdivision linked to Browneagle&#8217;s offense history.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not provide court case numbers, a complete conviction breakdown, or sentencing documents.<\/p>\n<p>The published summary should not be treated as a complete court record.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60825\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60825\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Browneagle-Gerald-Joseph.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60825\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Browneagle-Gerald-Joseph.jpg\" alt=\"Gerald Joseph Browneagle\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Browneagle-Gerald-Joseph.jpg 480w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Browneagle-Gerald-Joseph-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-60825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gerald Joseph Browneagle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Release Date and Supervision<\/h2>\n<p>The public record lists Browneagle as assigned to the DOC&#8217;s Intensive Supervised Release program.<\/p>\n<p>It identifies the ISR North Bemidji East team as his supervision contact.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/doc\/community-supervision\/isr-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">state program<\/a> uses increased supervision and regular contact with assigned staff.<\/p>\n<p>Monitoring and other requirements depend on an individual&#8217;s approved release conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The listing does not explain all restrictions applicable to Browneagle.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify his individual community notification risk level.<\/p>\n<p>No level should be assumed solely from his appearance in the public database.<\/p>\n<h2>How Minnesota Community Notification Works<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law allows public notification about certain people who must register following qualifying offenses.<\/p>\n<p>Local law enforcement determines which details may be disclosed in each case.<\/p>\n<p>The DOC then publishes authorized information through its <a href=\"https:\/\/coms.doc.state.mn.us\/PublicRegistrantSearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public registrant search<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Its <a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/doc\/community-supervision\/community-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">community notification guidance<\/a> explains how the process works.<\/p>\n<p>The department&#8217;s disclaimer states registrants are not wanted unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied entry contains no notice of a new criminal charge or arrest warrant.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Check Official Updates<\/h2>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/coms.doc.state.mn.us\/PublicRegistrantSearch\/Details?City=&amp;County=&amp;CountyDesc=&amp;Firstname=&amp;Group=10&amp;LastName=&amp;OID=175879&amp;Zip=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Browneagle&#8217;s DOC profile<\/a> using identifier 175879.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beltramicountymn.gov\/our-government\/buildings-and-locations\/law-enforcement-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bemidji Police Department<\/a> is listed as the responsible local law enforcement agency.<\/p>\n<p>Residents can reach the agency at <a href=\"tel:+12183339111\">218-333-9111<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Questions about community notification can be directed to the DOC at 651-361-7340 or 866-396-9953.<\/p>\n<p>Residents may also email <a href=\"mailto:notification.doc@state.mn.us\">notification.doc@state.mn.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Registry addresses and supervision information can change. Readers should consult the latest official profile.<\/p>\n<p>This public listing does not establish any recent criminal activity involving Browneagle.<\/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. 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