Bena Man Charged in Alleged Assault on Mother
BENA (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Lee King Jr. faces felony domestic assault and property damage charges in Cass County.
The charges stem from an alleged April 10 incident at a home in Bena. The claims appear in a criminal complaint filed in Cass County District Court.
King, 19, is charged with felony domestic assault. He also faces one misdemeanor count of fourth-degree property damage.
Complaint Describes Alleged Assault
According to the complaint, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance around 8:35 p.m. King’s mother spoke with deputies at the home.
She alleged King had been drinking before entering the kitchen. The complaint says she confronted him about his behavior.
King then allegedly struck her several times in the head with his fists. She reportedly grabbed a small wooden shelf for protection.
The complaint alleges King took the shelf and struck her with it. He also allegedly threw and broke a television.
Injuries and Property Damage Reported
Deputies reported seeing redness on the woman’s cheek and a bump on her head. They also noted bruising and a scratch.
Broken pieces of the wooden shelf were found inside the home. Deputies searched nearby but did not locate King that night.
The property damage charge involves a television valued at less than $500. The complaint says King lacked permission to damage it.
Prior Convictions Cited
Prosecutors say two earlier convictions raise the current assault charge to a felony. Both convictions were entered in September 2025.
The complaint lists one third-degree assault conviction and one domestic assault conviction. Prosecutors cite Minnesota’s repeat-offense domestic assault law.
A felony conviction under the cited law carries up to five years in prison. It also allows a fine of up to $10,000.
The misdemeanor property damage count carries up to 90 days in jail. A fine of up to $1,000 may also apply.
Readers can review the cited laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. The property damage law is also available online.
Public case information may be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online. The court file number is 11-CR-26-789.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office handled the initial response.
King is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.
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