East Grand Forks Woman Faces 7 Charges After Altercation

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 69-year-old East Grand Forks woman faces seven criminal charges following an alleged confrontation at an apartment complex.

Becky Jane Devlin is accused of threatening and assaulting two people before kicking a police officer during her detention.

According to a Polk County criminal complaint, the incident happened April 20, 2026.

Prosecutors filed two felony threats of violence charges and five gross misdemeanor assault charges.

Police Respond to Apartment Complex Disturbance

East Grand Forks police received a disturbance call around 4:57 p.m. on April 20.

A woman identified as A.C. reported that Devlin had assaulted her and others.

The caller told dispatch she was running through an apartment parking lot while Devlin chased her.

According to court documents, police had responded to an earlier disturbance involving Devlin and property management staff.

That earlier confrontation reportedly involved an apartment rental agreement.

Witness Reports Being Punched and Kicked

Investigators interviewed a second alleged victim, identified as K.P.

He reported that an argument began over a sweatshirt.

According to the complaint, Devlin grabbed the clothing before falling backward onto the floor.

After getting up, she allegedly charged toward K.P. and punched him several times in the chest.

K.P. reported that Devlin also kicked his chest while he attempted to retreat down the stairs.

He told police she threatened him and continued chasing him and A.C.

Woman Says She Feared for Her Safety

A.C. told investigators she witnessed the confrontation and feared Devlin would attack her.

According to the complaint, Devlin swung her fists toward A.C. and made threatening statements.

A.C. reported being chased through the apartment building and across the parking lot.

She also recorded portions of the confrontation on her phone.

Police Review Video of Alleged Assault

Investigators received the cellphone video on April 21.

According to court documents, the recording showed Devlin punching and kicking K.P.

It also reportedly captured Devlin chasing both individuals while making threatening statements.

Police described the footage as supporting several allegations made by the witnesses.

Officer Allegedly Kicked During Arrest

When police arrived, officers reportedly observed Devlin approaching A.C. with clenched fists.

An officer instructed Devlin to stop and place her hands behind her back.

According to the complaint, Devlin initially complied before pulling away during handcuffing.

She allegedly kicked the officer in the upper leg and groin, causing pain.

The officer then used a leg sweep to bring Devlin to the ground.

Medical personnel responded to evaluate Devlin and transported her to an emergency room.

Police reviewing the video reported that her leg appeared to have been injured during the detention.

Seven Charges Filed in Polk County

Prosecutors filed two felony threats of violence counts involving A.C. and K.P.

Each felony carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.

Devlin also faces one gross misdemeanor fourth-degree assault charge involving a peace officer.

Four additional gross misdemeanor fifth-degree assault counts involve the two other alleged victims.

Each gross misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.

The complaint also cites a previous North Dakota conviction for violating a no-contact order.

Readers can review Minnesota’s threats of violence law and fourth-degree assault law.

Polk County Court Proceedings

The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court number 60-CR-26-1348.

The prosecutor’s file number is F-26-171.

The complaint was issued as a summons and does not establish a final court outcome.

Additional information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The new charges remain allegations. Devlin is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.