Cass Lake, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman faces three charges after a late February dispute.
Shaelynn Kay Fisher, 26, is charged in Cass County District Court. Court documents allege domestic assault and assault.
The complaint lists Court File No. 11-CR-26-307. Prosecutors list File No. 0110021452.
What investigators allege
Court records say deputies were called around 9:26 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2026. The call came from a home on Northwood Loop NW.
A caller said Fisher and her mother were fighting. A deputy arrived and found Fisher being restrained.
The complaint says metal knuckles were on the floor nearby. The deputy wrote Fisher claimed they were hers.
A man listed as IGY said Fisher argued with him. He said she stomped on his face.
Fisher’s mother, listed as JCF, said IGY fell to the ground. She said Fisher ran over and kicked him.
JCF said she tried to stop Fisher. She said Fisher then punched her.
JCF told investigators she was unsure if knuckles were used. That detail is still unclear.
What Fisher told investigators
Court records say Fisher denied hitting IGY. The complaint says she later admitted to pushing and kicking him.
Charges and possible penalties
- Count 1: Domestic assault, subsequent violation, a gross misdemeanor.
- Count 2: Fifth-degree assault, a misdemeanor.
- Count 3: Dangerous weapon charge for metal knuckles, a misdemeanor.
Count 1 cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242. Count 2 cites Minnesota Statute 609.224.
Count 3 cites Minnesota Statute 609.66. The complaint lists up to 364 days in jail for Count 1.
Counts 2 and 3 each list up to 90 days in jail. Fines are listed up to $3,000 and $1,000.
Charges are allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent in court.
Prior conviction noted
The complaint cites a 2021 domestic assault conviction. It lists Court File 04-CR-21-1290.
How to follow the case
You can search public case records on Minnesota Court Records Online. You can also find court details at Cass County District Court.
Information about the responding agency is posted by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
If you need help
If you are in danger, call 911. Minnesota Day One offers a 24/7 crisis line at dayoneservices.org.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline also offers 24/7 support.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.