Mahnomen Woman Charged After Star Mart Incident
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes woman is facing one felony charge and two misdemeanor charges after an incident near Star Mart in Mahnomen.
According to a Mahnomen County District Court complaint, Chantel Marie King was charged in court file 44-CR-26-301. The charges stem from an alleged incident on or about May 26, 2026.
King is charged with felony threats of violence. She is also charged with fifth-degree assault and disorderly conduct. Those two charges are misdemeanors.
The felony count carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. It also carries a possible $10,000 fine. More details on Minnesota’s threats law are available from the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Complaint Details Star Mart Response
The complaint says deputies responded to Star Mart in Mahnomen. Casino security guards had detained an intoxicated woman at the scene.
King was identified as the woman who was detained. The complaint says she had been seen passed out earlier that evening.
Security staff reported that King later went into a family restroom with a male. The complaint says surveillance then showed the pair leaving the casino.
Outside the casino, security reported seeing the male with his hand down King’s pants. The complaint says King was passed out at the time.
Security staff asked King whether she wanted to press charges. The complaint says she said no. Both people were then told to leave the property.
Chantel Marie King
Assault Allegation Involving a Security Guard
A short time later, King was found passed out in the grass near Star Mart. An ambulance was called due to welfare concerns.
The complaint says King became aggressive toward the ambulance crew. Security staff reported that King then struck Kyle Klein in the face.
Deputies reported seeing a mark on Klein’s face. The complaint says surveillance video showed King walking with Klein before hitting him.
Fifth-degree assault in Minnesota includes intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm. The statute can be viewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Hospital Disturbance Alleged
King was taken to Mahnomen County Hospital for medical clearance. The complaint says she kicked inside the squad vehicle during transport.
Once inside the hospital, King allegedly swore at staff and caused a disturbance. The complaint says she also made threats toward a deputy.
The disorderly conduct charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.72. That law covers certain abusive, noisy, or offensive conduct. The full statute is posted by the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
All charges are accusations. King is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.