Walker Woman Charged in Holiday Domestic Assault
Walker (trfnews.i234.me) — A Walker woman faces a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge in Cass County court.
Danielle Shirley Isham is accused of hitting and scratching her brother during a holiday gathering on December 26, 2025.
Complaint Describes Holiday Dispute
The criminal complaint says deputies responded around 6:52 p.m. to a home on Onigum Road.
The alleged victim said an argument began over the condition of the home. He said Isham started hitting him during the dispute.
He also reported scratches to his chest and back. He said the injuries occurred while he tried to keep Isham away.
According to the complaint, Isham left the home after the first confrontation. The alleged victim then called his father for help.
The complaint says Isham later returned with several other people. It alleges another fight then began inside the home.
The alleged victim identified Isham and Brandon White among the group. He said the group assaulted him and knocked over furniture.
He told investigators that he eventually fought them off. The group then left the property, according to the complaint.
Injuries Documented
Investigators reported seeing several scratches on the alleged victim’s chest and back. Those injuries were photographed during the investigation.
The complaint says Isham later spoke with investigators by phone. She confirmed being at the home during the dispute.
Isham said the situation became heated. She claimed her brother started the fight, according to the complaint.
Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed
Prosecutors charged Isham under Minnesota’s domestic assault law.
The charge is a gross misdemeanor because prosecutors cited a prior qualifying conviction. The complaint lists a 2017 fifth-degree assault conviction.
A gross misdemeanor conviction may bring up to 364 days in jail. It may also carry a fine up to $3,000.
The case was filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The court file number is 11-CR-26-627.
Public case information may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
The charge is only an allegation. Isham is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
