Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed charges in Beltrami County District Court after a reported domestic incident involving a grandparent and a child in Bemidji, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
The complaint names Nell Christine Rearick, born June 26, 1959, of Bemidji, Minnesota, as the defendant.
Charges Filed
Rearick is charged with two gross misdemeanor counts, court records say.
Those counts are child endangerment and contributing to the need for child protection or services.
She also faces one misdemeanor count of domestic assault, according to the complaint.
What Court Records Say Happened
Court records say authorities responded on Dec. 9, 2025, to a residence on 1st Street East in Bemidji.
The report involved an alleged domestic assault between a grandparent and a granddaughter, records say.
According to the complaint, Rearick was crying when law enforcement arrived.
Records say she told authorities she was sorry and did not mean to do it.
The complaint says Rearick reported her granddaughter, identified as S.O., had a therapy appointment.
Records say S.O. did not want to attend, and the situation escalated.
The complaint alleges Rearick slapped S.O. across the face.
It also alleges Rearick grabbed S.O. by the hair and threw her to the kitchen floor.
Court records say S.O. reported pain and fear.
The complaint also says S.O. told authorities she had lived at the home for several years.
Living Conditions Described in Complaint
Court records describe strong odors of urine and feces inside the home.
The complaint also describes animal waste in multiple areas.
Records say cats were present in the residence.
The filing alleges black mold was seen on ceilings and walls.
The complaint also describes stains in the home and on a bed.
Based on the reported conditions, the complaint includes the child endangerment allegation.
Child Placed With Social Services
Court records say Rearick was arrested.
The complaint states she later admitted the home conditions had gotten worse.
Records say S.O. was placed on a 72-hour hold with social services.
For information about Minnesota laws, readers can visit the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
For court resources, see the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
That is so sad praying for the grandkids that they have a safe place to go