BEMIDJI, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji man faces felony assault charges after allegedly attacking another man with a baseball bat during a confrontation.
Keith Nathan Carmona, 39, of Bemidji, is charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, third-degree riot, and disorderly conduct.
The charges stem from an October 16, 2026, incident along Little Norway Avenue in Beltrami County.
According to a criminal complaint, Carmona allegedly swung a baseball bat several times during an argument involving multiple people.
Argument Leads to Physical Confrontation
Beltrami County deputies responded to a reported assault at a residence along Little Norway Avenue.
Investigators learned that an earlier allegation involving Carmona had led to a confrontation between several individuals.
According to the complaint, one man went to Carmona’s residence to confront him about the allegation.
Another individual was also present when the confrontation began.
An argument reportedly broke out inside the residence before the visitors left.
Investigators alleged Carmona followed the group outside, where a physical confrontation occurred.
Man Allegedly Struck With Baseball Bat
According to witnesses, the fight initially stopped and the individuals returned toward their homes.
However, Carmona allegedly obtained a baseball bat and began swinging it toward two men.
One witness told investigators Carmona swung the bat approximately four or five times.
The complaint alleges that one of those swings struck a man in his right forearm.
Investigators observed a visible bump and indentation on the injured man’s arm.
Another individual reportedly had scratches on his chest following the confrontation.
Witnesses described the baseball bat as black and blue, with one also recalling white coloring.
Police Discover Bat During Home Search
Investigators obtained a search warrant for Carmona’s residence following the reported assault.
During the search, deputies reportedly discovered an Easton aluminum baseball bat near a couch.
The bat was described as blue, black, and white.
Those colors matched the description provided by witnesses.
Investigators also located a firearm inside a gun safe in a bedroom.
According to the complaint, Carmona’s partner claimed ownership of that firearm.
The supplied complaint does not include a firearm-related charge against Carmona in this case.
Carmona Disputes Assault Allegations
Following his arrest, Carmona provided investigators with a statement about the confrontation.
He claimed the other individuals entered his residence unexpectedly and began arguing with him.
Carmona said he pushed them outside, where a confrontation followed.
He described the encounter as mostly pushing and shoving rather than a physical assault.
Carmona acknowledged that he may have scratched one man and damaged his shirt.
However, he denied knowing how the other man suffered an arm injury.
When questioned about the baseball bat, Carmona reportedly offered several explanations about where it might have gone.
He maintained that he had not used a bat to assault anyone.
Three Criminal Charges Filed
Prosecutors charged Carmona with felony second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon.
That offense carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both.
Carmona also faces a gross misdemeanor third-degree riot charge and a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge.
The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court under number 04-CR-26-2595.
The complaint includes an order of detention.
Information about Minnesota’s assault laws is available through Minnesota Statute 609.222.
Additional details about the charges were also reported by MN Crime.
The current outcome of the criminal case has not been independently confirmed.
Carmona is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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