BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Cass Lake woman faces a felony assault charge after allegedly injuring a correctional officer at the Beltrami County Jail.
Alexis Breann Decker, 30, of Cass Lake, is charged with fourth-degree assault against a correctional employee causing demonstrable bodily harm.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court, the alleged incident occurred October 24, 2026.
Probation Warrant Leads to Arrest
The investigation began October 23 when a Crow Wing County probation agent contacted the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office.
The agent reported that Decker was extremely upset about a possible probation violation warrant.
According to court documents, Decker had reportedly made statements suggesting she would resist being returned to jail.
The following day, a Bemidji police officer spotted Decker’s vehicle while patrolling near Lucky Dogs.
The officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested Decker on a probation-related warrant.
During transportation to jail, Decker reportedly made additional statements expressing distress about being incarcerated.
Jail Staff Restrain Woman During Booking
After arriving at the Beltrami County Jail, Decker was placed into custody for processing.
According to the complaint, correctional staff had to restrain Decker and place her in a cell to complete the booking process.
The complaint does not provide additional details about the restraint procedures used by staff.
Correctional Officer Reports Eyelid Injury
Later on October 24, Bemidji police received a report of an alleged assault involving Decker and a correctional officer.
An officer responded to the Beltrami County Jail to investigate the incident.
The correctional employee told investigators that Decker scratched his eyelid while he was attempting to restrain her.
According to the complaint, the scratch caused discomfort to the employee.
The responding officer reported personally observing a scratch on the correctional employee.
Authorities documented the injury as evidence supporting the felony assault allegation.
Felony Fourth-Degree Assault Charge Filed
Prosecutors charged Decker with fourth-degree assault against a correctional employee under Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 3(1).
The statute applies when a protected employee suffers demonstrable bodily harm during an assault while performing official duties.
The charge is classified as a felony and carries a maximum possible sentence of two years in prison, a $4,000 fine, or both.
Case Filed in Beltrami County Court
The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 04-CR-26-2682.
The criminal complaint lists an order of detention.
The allegations have not been proven in court. Decker is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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