BEMIDJI, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji man faces criminal charges following a neighborhood confrontation that reportedly ended with him being struck by a baseball bat.
Kevin Gene Langford, 36, of Bemidji, is charged with 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, the confrontation involved several individuals and resulted in injuries to two men.
Confrontation Begins at Bemidji Residence
Beltrami County deputies responded to a reported assault at a residence along Little Norway Avenue.
Investigators learned that an earlier allegation involving another resident, Keith Nathan Carmona, had sparked a disagreement.
According to the complaint, one man went to Carmona’s residence to confront him about the allegation.
Kevin Langford was also present during the encounter.
An argument reportedly broke out before Langford and the other man left the residence.
Investigators reported that Carmona followed them outside, where a physical confrontation occurred.
Baseball Bat Allegedly Used During Fight
According to witnesses, the confrontation initially ended and the individuals returned toward their residences.
However, Carmona allegedly grabbed a baseball bat and began swinging it toward the men.
One witness reported that Carmona swung the bat approximately four or five times.
The complaint alleges that one swing struck Kevin Langford in his right forearm.
Investigators observed a visible bump and indentation on Langford’s arm.
Another man involved in the confrontation reportedly suffered scratches on his chest.
Witnesses described the bat as black and blue, with Langford also recalling white coloring.
Langford Reports Possible Firearm
During the investigation, Langford also reported seeing Carmona’s son holding what appeared to be a firearm.
The complaint does not state that the reported firearm was discharged or used to injure anyone.
Deputies arrested those involved and transported them to the Beltrami County Jail.
Conflicting Accounts of Confrontation
Carmona provided investigators with a different account of the incident.
He claimed the other individuals entered his residence unexpectedly and started arguing with him.
Carmona said he pushed them outside, where the confrontation continued.
He described the encounter as mostly pushing and shoving.
Carmona also claimed he did not know how Langford suffered his arm injury.
When questioned about the baseball bat, Carmona reportedly gave several explanations about where it might have gone.
Riot and Disorderly Conduct Charges Filed
Despite being identified as an injured party, Langford also faces criminal charges arising from the confrontation.
Prosecutors charged him with third-degree riot under Minnesota Statute 609.71, subdivision 3.
The charge alleges participation in a disturbance involving three or more people and unlawful force or threats.
The gross misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Langford also faces a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge.
That charge carries a maximum possible sentence of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Langford is not charged with using the baseball bat in the supplied complaint.
Case Filed in Beltrami County Court
The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court under number 04-CR-26-2596.
The criminal complaint includes an order of detention.
The supplied documents do not establish the current outcome of the case.
Additional information about the charges is available through Minnesota’s riot statute and disorderly conduct statute.
Public case information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Langford is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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