{"id":72467,"date":"2026-11-09T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72467"},"modified":"2026-11-08T18:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T00:06:05","slug":"mahnomen-bagley-man-faces-felony-registration-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/mahnomen-bagley-man-faces-felony-registration-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahnomen: Bagley Man Faces Felony Registration Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

MAHNOMEN, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Bagley man faces a felony charge after allegedly failing to comply with Minnesota’s predatory offender registration requirements.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, investigators discovered the man had been staying in Mahnomen despite reporting that he was homeless in Bagley.<\/p>\n

James Thorpe Beaulieu, 59, is charged with knowingly violating predatory offender registration requirements.<\/p>\n

The complaint also cites two previous convictions for failing to register.<\/p>\n

Deputy Encounters Man at Mahnomen Residence<\/h3>\n

According to the criminal complaint, a Mahnomen County deputy was serving civil process on September 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

The deputy encountered Beaulieu at a residence along Southeast Main Street in Mahnomen.<\/p>\n

During their conversation, the deputy asked Beaulieu where he was living.<\/p>\n

Beaulieu reportedly stated that he was homeless in Bagley.<\/p>\n

The deputy then questioned whether Beaulieu was completing his required weekly in-person registration check-ins.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Beaulieu responded that he had been calling instead.<\/p>\n

The deputy explained that telephone calls did not satisfy the required in-person reporting procedures.<\/p>\n

Man Reportedly Stayed at Residence for Weeks<\/h3>\n

The deputy recognized Beaulieu from previous visits to the same Mahnomen property.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the deputy had observed Beaulieu there at least three times during the previous 30 days.<\/p>\n

When questioned further, Beaulieu reportedly admitted staying at the residence for several weeks or approximately one month.<\/p>\n

Investigators cited this information in support of the alleged registration violation.<\/p>\n

Registration Form Signed in April<\/h3>\n

The complaint states Beaulieu completed an address verification form on April 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

On that form, Beaulieu reported that he was homeless in Bagley beginning that day.<\/p>\n

He also acknowledged his responsibility to report changes in his primary address.<\/p>\n

According to investigators, the form explained that address changes generally require notification at least five days before moving.<\/p>\n

When advance notice is unavailable, the person must report the change immediately, as required by law.<\/p>\n

Two Previous Registration Convictions<\/h3>\n

Court documents state Beaulieu’s original registration requirement followed a conviction dated November 20, 1995.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not identify the underlying offense associated with that conviction.<\/p>\n

Investigators also documented previous convictions for violating predatory offender registration requirements.<\/p>\n

Those convictions were listed under Becker County case 03-CR-16-2666 and Clearwater County case 15-CR-21-114.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Beaulieu must continue registering as a predatory offender until January 24, 2043.<\/p>\n

Felony Charge Carries Potential Prison Sentence<\/h3>\n

Beaulieu faces one felony count under Minnesota Statute 243.166<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charge alleges that he knowingly failed to fulfill required predatory offender registration obligations.<\/p>\n

Because of his previous registration convictions, prosecutors cite an enhanced sentencing provision.<\/p>\n

That provision generally requires two to five years in prison upon conviction, although statutory sentencing departures are possible.<\/p>\n

The offense also carries a potential fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists September 25, 2026, as the offense date, while its narrative describes a September 5 encounter.<\/p>\n

The filing does not explain the difference.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Mahnomen County District Court under number 44-CR-26-630.<\/p>\n

The charge remains an allegation. Beaulieu is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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