Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing two felony assault charges after an alleged knife incident at People’s Church.
Jared Lee Jones is charged in Beltrami County District Court with second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon.
He is also charged with felony fifth-degree assault involving prior convictions.
The case is filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District under court file 04-CR-26-828.
Knife Report At People’s Church
According to the complaint, law enforcement responded April 9, 2026, at about 4:15 p.m.
The call involved a report of a person with a knife in Bemidji.
The complaint says the person was actively trying to stab someone.
Authorities arrived at People’s Church and spoke with two people, identified as S.B. and B.S.
S.B. reported that he had been stabbed, according to court documents.
He showed authorities a cut on the pinky knuckle of his right hand.
Authorities also reported seeing blood spatter near B.S.
Jared Lee Jones
Complaint Details Alleged Assault
S.B. told authorities he and Jones had been arguing.
The complaint says the argument led to Jones allegedly trying to stab S.B.
S.B. described the weapon as a black knife.
B.S. also spoke with law enforcement, according to court records.
B.S. reported that Jones pulled out a black fold-out knife.
B.S. said Jones attempted to stab the victim several times.
The complaint says Jones fled on foot when police sirens were heard.
Knife Found Near Dumpster
Law enforcement located Jones shortly after the report.
When asked about the knife, Jones allegedly said he discarded it nearby.
The complaint says Jones described the knife as a green switchblade.
He allegedly said it was near a dumpster in a nearby alley.
Authorities later found a knife with a green handle and black blade.
The complaint says the knife had fresh blood on it.
Felony Charges Filed
Jones is charged with second-degree assault under Minnesota Statute 609.222.
That felony charge carries a maximum sentence of seven years.
It also carries a possible $14,000 fine, or both.
The second count is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.224.
That felony count carries up to five years in prison.
It also carries a possible $10,000 fine, or both.
The complaint lists prior assault and no-contact-order convictions.
The charges are only accusations at this stage.
Jones is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
More case information may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.