John Bigbear Sr. Booked on Felony Domestic Assault Charge

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – John Lawrence Bigbear Sr., 47, was listed in a recent Becker County Jail booking involving a felony domestic assault allegation.

According to the supplied jail record, Bigbear was booked on October 20, 2026. The listed offense references Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 4.

Felony Domestic Assault Allegation

The Becker County Jail booking identifies one offense associated with Bigbear: felony domestic assault.

The allegation is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 4.

Under Minnesota law, this provision addresses qualifying domestic assault offenses committed within 10 years of the first of two or more previous qualifying domestic violence-related convictions or adjudications of delinquency.

The supplied booking does not identify the earlier offenses allegedly supporting the felony classification.

Potential Penalties Under Minnesota Law

A felony domestic assault conviction under Section 609.2242, subdivision 4, can carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

These are statutory maximum penalties, not a sentence imposed in Bigbear’s case.

The available jail record does not explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault or identify whether authorities allege bodily harm or conduct intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm.

John Bigbear Sr. Booking Photograph

Becker County Jail Booking Information

The jail roster identifies Bigbear as 47 years old.

His booking date is listed as October 20, 2026.

The supplied entry includes one felony domestic assault allegation.

No estimated release date, bail amount, or additional charges were provided.

Details of Alleged Incident Not Provided

The available booking information does not specify where or when the alleged domestic assault occurred.

It also does not describe the events leading to Bigbear’s arrest.

No police narrative, information about reported injuries, or details concerning the alleged victim were included.

The booking summary does not independently establish the prior qualifying offenses referenced by the felony statute.

Court Proceedings and Case Status

The supplied jail record does not include a verified District Court file number, hearing date, or final disposition.

Readers can search publicly available case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A jail booking reflects an allegation and does not establish criminal guilt.

Bigbear is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.