{"id":71524,"date":"2026-11-06T14:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T20:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=71524"},"modified":"2026-11-03T06:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:19:43","slug":"bemidji-jail-books-joshua-cestnik-on-public-nuisance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-jail-books-joshua-cestnik-on-public-nuisance\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Jail Books Joshua Cestnik on Public Nuisance"},"content":{"rendered":"

BEMIDJI, MN<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 Joshua Cestnik was listed in Beltrami County Jail custody records dated Thursday, October 29, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail record lists a misdemeanor public nuisance allegation involving conduct that may annoy, injure, or endanger public safety.<\/p>\n

The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.74(1).<\/p>\n

The supplied information does not describe the circumstances that led to Cestnik’s arrest or detention.<\/p>\n

Public Nuisance Allegation Listed<\/h2>\n

According to the supplied Beltrami County Jail record, Cestnik has one listed allegation.<\/p>\n

The charge is described as “Public Nuisance-Annoy\/Injure\/Endanger Safety.”<\/p>\n

The allegation is associated with District Court case number 26020527.<\/p>\n

The jail entry identifies the offense with the classification “PM.”<\/p>\n

Minnesota law classifies the listed public nuisance offense as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The record does not identify the specific behavior authorities allege occurred.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide the location or time of the alleged incident.<\/p>\n

What Minnesota Public Nuisance Law Says<\/h2>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 609.74<\/a>, intentionally maintaining certain harmful or disruptive conditions can constitute a public nuisance.<\/p>\n

Subdivision (1) addresses conditions that unreasonably annoy, injure, or endanger a considerable number of people.<\/p>\n

The law covers public health, safety, comfort, and other protected public interests.<\/p>\n

It may apply when a person intentionally maintains or permits a condition prohibited by the statute.<\/p>\n

However, the supplied record does not explain which condition is alleged in Cestnik’s case.<\/p>\n

The booking information also does not identify any reported injuries or property damage.<\/p>\n

Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law<\/h2>\n

A public nuisance violation under this statute is classified as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

A misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law also allows a fine of up to $1,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n

Actual penalties depend on the court’s findings and applicable law.<\/p>\n

The booking allegation does not establish that Cestnik committed a public nuisance offense.<\/p>\n

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Joshua Cestnik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beltrami County Jail Custody Details<\/h2>\n

Cestnik’s custody date is listed as October 29, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail record lists his height as 5 feet 9 inches and weight as 155 pounds.<\/p>\n

Brown hair and hazel eyes are also noted.<\/p>\n

The bail or fine field displays $0.00.<\/p>\n

That amount does not necessarily mean Cestnik was eligible for release without bail.<\/p>\n

No scheduled court hearing appears in the supplied information.<\/p>\n

Court Records and Case Status<\/h2>\n

Beltrami County Jail is located at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW in Bemidji, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Readers can visit the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center<\/a> for official facility information.<\/p>\n

Public court records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The supplied record does not establish whether a formal criminal complaint has been filed.<\/p>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt or a conviction.<\/p>\n

Cestnik is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Further details surrounding the allegation were not included in the supplied booking information.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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