Glyndon Shots-Fired Case Brings Two Charges

Glyndon (trfnews.i234.me) — Ryan Montana Rahr faces two charges following a shots-fired investigation near Glyndon.

A Clay County District Court complaint lists one gross misdemeanor and one misdemeanor charge.

The case is filed as 14-CR-26-2341 in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.

Shots Reported Near Glyndon

Authorities responded near 120th Street South around 8:51 p.m.

A caller reported hearing several gunshots and seeing a vehicle traveling around nearby gravel roads.

The caller first reported two shots, according to the complaint.

About five additional shots were later heard from another nearby road.

Authorities located a pickup truck that was the only vehicle seen in the area.

The truck later stopped at a Glyndon address.

Ryan Montana Rahr exited from the rear passenger side, according to the filing.

Michael Slette was identified as the driver.

Logan Tucker was identified as another passenger.

The men allegedly told investigators that uncased firearms were inside the pickup.

Rahr Describes Shooting

The complaint says Rahr showed signs of alcohol use while speaking with investigators.

Rahr allegedly said he had consumed a couple of beers.

He told investigators the group stopped along the road to shoot at a jackrabbit.

Rahr allegedly said everyone took turns using a .22-caliber rifle.

He said the rifle did not belong to him.

Rahr also allegedly said he had two pistols inside the truck.

Authorities found two pistols under the seat where Rahr had been sitting.

One was a .22-caliber revolver with six unused cartridges.

The second was an automatic pistol with ammunition in its magazine.

Guns, Ammunition and Alcohol Found

Slette allegedly admitted using the .22 rifle and claimed ownership of several long guns.

Tucker also allegedly admitted shooting at the jackrabbit.

Authorities reported finding several types of loose ammunition inside the vehicle.

Spent .22-caliber casings were also found, according to the complaint.

The filing says the casings appeared consistent with shots fired from inside the pickup.

Investigators also reported finding several open alcoholic beverage containers.

They included Twisted Tea cans, a Michelob Ultra can, and a partially empty liqueur bottle.

Two Charges Filed

Rahr faces a gross misdemeanor firearm charge under Minnesota Statute 624.7181.

The complaint lists a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.

It also lists a possible fine of up to $3,000.

Rahr also faces an open-bottle charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.35.

That misdemeanor carries up to 90 days in jail.

It also carries a possible fine of up to $1,000.

The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.

Rahr is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Readers can search public cases through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.