CASS LAKE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji woman faces a gross misdemeanor assault charge following a violent confrontation at a Cass Lake bar.
The victim reported being punched at least 10 times and suffering a fractured nose and concussion.
Alayzha Ranae Skinaway, 21, of Bemidji, is charged with fifth-degree assault following the July 10, 2026, incident.
The alleged attack occurred at Log Jammers in Cass Lake, according to a criminal complaint filed in Cass County District Court.
Deputies Respond to Late-Night Bar Fight
According to court documents, Cass County deputies responded to Log Jammers at approximately 10:58 p.m.
Bar employees had contacted authorities after reporting that a woman was attacked during a disturbance at the establishment.
When deputies arrived, they found the victim crying with blood on her face and clothing.
The victim identified Skinaway and other individuals as those involved in the alleged attack.
Emergency medical personnel transported the injured woman by ambulance to Sanford in Bemidji.
Victim Reports Being Punched at Least 10 Times
During a follow-up interview, the victim provided investigators with additional details about the confrontation.
She reported that two men had started fighting shortly before Skinaway allegedly attacked her.
According to the complaint, Skinaway punched the victim in the face and forced her to the ground.
The victim reported being struck in the face at least 10 times during the incident.
She also told investigators that she suffered a fractured nose and a concussion.
The complaint does not include independent medical findings confirming those reported injuries.
Cellphone Video Allegedly Captures Attack
Investigators obtained cellphone video footage of the confrontation.
According to court documents, the recording showed Skinaway positioned on top of the victim while striking her on the ground.
The video became part of the evidence described in the criminal complaint.
The complaint does not identify the other individuals allegedly involved in the disturbance.
Previous Conviction Increases Charge Severity
Court records cited in the complaint show Skinaway had a previous domestic assault conviction dated June 5, 2025.
That conviction was recorded in Beltrami County court file 04-CR-25-127.
Under Minnesota law, a qualifying prior domestic violence-related conviction can increase the severity of a subsequent assault charge.
Prosecutors charged Skinaway with gross misdemeanor fifth-degree assault under Minnesota Statute 609.224, subdivision 2(b).
The charge carries a maximum possible sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
Cass County Court Case
The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 11-CR-26-1431.
The criminal complaint lists a summons for Skinaway.
The current allegations have not been proven in court. Skinaway is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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