Lengby Assault Case Brings 3 Charges for Waubun Man

Lengby (trfnews.i234.me) — A Waubun man faces three charges after an alleged assault at a Mahnomen County home.

Tyson James Keezer, 31, is charged in Mahnomen County District Court.

The charges include felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.

He also faces misdemeanor domestic assault and fourth-degree property damage charges.

The case stems from a July 6, 2026, incident near Lengby.

Deputies Respond To Reported Assault

Deputies responded around 6:38 p.m. to a reported assault at a rural residence.

Celeste Dale Guinn told investigators that Keezer had been staying at her home.

Keezer was staying there with his girlfriend, Misty Lee Murray, who is Guinn’s daughter.

According to the complaint, an argument began over Keezer wanting to use Guinn’s truck.

Guinn alleged Keezer struck her in the head with a lamp during the argument.

A deputy reported seeing a damaged lamp on the living room floor.

The complaint says Guinn had a cut about one inch long on her head.

Blood was also visible on her head, face, and shirt, according to court records.

Guinn told investigators she left the house after the first alleged blow.

She alleged Keezer then struck her again with a metal pole outside.

Prosecutors say Keezer fled the property while still carrying the pole.

The complaint also alleges Keezer damaged a door before leaving the residence.

Guinn said the damage prevented the door from locking properly.

Law enforcement reported finding damage to the door and its locking area.

Deputies were unable to conduct a full search for Keezer that evening.

The complaint cites severe weather and active tornado warnings as limiting the search.

Prosecutors later requested an arrest warrant because of the felony charge and Guinn’s safety concerns.

Keezer faces one felony count of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.

That charge carries up to seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine.

The domestic assault count carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

The property damage charge carries the same maximum jail term and fine.

The criminal complaint identifies the alleged weapons as a lamp and a metal bar or pole.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.222 for second-degree assault.

Minnesota’s domestic assault law is also available online.

The property damage statute is available through the Minnesota Revisor.

The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.

Keezer is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.