Naytahwaush Man Faces 2 Felonies After Home Damage

NAYTAHWAUSH, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Mahnomen man faces two felony charges and a domestic assault charge following a disturbance at a Naytahwaush residence.

According to court documents, the man allegedly returned to his former girlfriend’s home after police ordered him to stay away.

Investigators say the confrontation resulted in damaged windows, a broken door, and extensive damage to the residence.

Isaiah Nicholas Goodwin, 29, of Mahnomen, is charged with attempted first-degree burglary, first-degree property damage, and gross misdemeanor domestic assault.

Police Respond to First Disturbance

According to the criminal complaint, White Earth police responded to a disturbance around 11 p.m. on October 9, 2026.

Officers arrived at a residence in Naytahwaush following a trespassing complaint.

Inside, officers encountered Goodwin and his former girlfriend, who lived at the property.

The woman requested that Goodwin leave the residence.

Investigators reported that Goodwin appeared intoxicated, with slurred speech, poor balance, and an odor of alcohol.

Goodwin reportedly claimed he had been invited to the residence.

Officers supervised him while he gathered his belongings before leaving.

Man Served With Trespass Notice

Before Goodwin departed, officers formally served him with trespass paperwork.

According to court documents, Goodwin was informed that returning to the property could result in his arrest.

Goodwin allegedly tore the notice in half and threw it toward an officer.

He also reportedly made threatening statements toward officers before leaving the property.

Police Called Back After Midnight

At approximately 12:46 a.m. on October 10, police received another call involving the same residence.

A witness reportedly observed Goodwin attempting to enter the home through a window.

When officers returned, they found Goodwin on the porch.

According to the complaint, Goodwin initially refused commands to stop approaching an officer.

The officer displayed a Taser but did not activate it.

Goodwin then complied and was arrested.

Windows and Door Allegedly Damaged

The homeowner told investigators that Goodwin returned despite being ordered to stay away.

She alleged that he damaged the home’s exterior while refusing to leave.

According to the complaint, Goodwin kicked out sections of trailer skirting and damaged multiple windows.

He also allegedly kicked and broke the front door.

The woman reported that Goodwin disconnected her Wi-Fi to prevent her security camera from operating.

Officers documented damaged skirting, broken window screens, and a security camera lying on the sidewalk.

Prosecutors allege the property damage exceeded $1,000.

Breath Test Reportedly Shows .161

Following his arrest, Goodwin was transported to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office.

According to court documents, a preliminary breath test produced a reported alcohol concentration of 0.161.

Goodwin reportedly expressed disbelief when informed of the result.

He was later transported to the Tri-County Jail in Crookston.

Three Criminal Charges Filed

Goodwin faces three charges in Mahnomen County District Court.

Count 1: Felony attempted first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling under Minnesota Statute 609.582 and 609.17.

The attempted burglary charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $17,500 fine, or both.

Count 2: Felony first-degree damage to property under Minnesota Statute 609.595.

That charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.

Count 3: Gross misdemeanor domestic assault involving an alleged subsequent violation under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.

That charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.

The case is filed under Mahnomen County District Court number 44-CR-26-624.

All charges remain allegations. Goodwin is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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