Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced In Assault Case
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Crystal Lynette Belland, 40, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for misdemeanor domestic assault.
A felony charge of third-degree assault was dismissed under a plea agreement.
According to court records, the case began on May 31, 2025. Detroit Lakes police responded to a domestic assault call at a residence on Highway 34.
A woman at the home told police she had been beaten by Belland. She said the two had argued before the assault.
The woman said Belland asked her to leave the residence. She then began gathering her belongings.
At that point, Belland attacked her, according to the criminal complaint.
Injury Reported After Assault
Police said the woman had marks that matched a fight. Those injuries included a bloody nose.
Belland was first cited for misdemeanor domestic assault. That charge was later dismissed.
Prosecutors then filed a felony third-degree assault charge. That came after the woman contacted police again on June 2, 2025.
She gave police medical records from Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes.
The records showed the woman suffered a broken nose, according to the complaint.
Sentence And Probation Ordered
On May 5, District Judge Gretchen Thilmoney sentenced Belland to 90 days in jail.
All but three days were stayed for two years. Belland received credit for the three days already served.
She was also fined $300. Court fines added another $160.
Belland was ordered not to drink alcohol or use drugs. She must complete a full assessment.
She must also follow all recommendations from that assessment. Those terms include aftercare.
The sentence also requires cognitive skill training. Belland must follow cognitive behavioral programming as directed.
She must receive a mental health evaluation. She must attend all scheduled mental health appointments.
Belland must follow all recommendations from her mental health provider.
The court also ordered her to complete a domestic abuse batterer’s intervention program. She must follow all aftercare terms.
Belland was placed on supervised probation for two years.
The case was handled through Becker County District Court. The police response involved the Detroit Lakes Police Department.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
