BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – A Shevlin man faces a gross misdemeanor charge after allegedly resisting arrest during a confrontation with police.
Kody Robert McKenna, 22, of Shevlin, is accused of obstructing law enforcement during an October 28, 2026, incident.
According to a Beltrami County criminal complaint, five officers were needed to restrain McKenna and place him in handcuffs.
Police Respond to Report of Out-of-Control Man
Bemidji police responded to a residence in Beltrami County following a report of a man acting out of control.
At the scene, officers spoke with an individual who identified McKenna as the person involved.
During the investigation, officers confirmed McKenna had an active arrest warrant from Polk County.
Officers announced their presence and attempted to enter the residence.
According to the complaint, McKenna repeatedly manipulated the interior door lock to prevent officers from entering.
Suspect Allegedly Attempts to Barricade Himself
Eventually, an officer forced the door open and entered the residence.
Investigators allege McKenna attempted to barricade himself inside the home.
When an officer tried to take hold of him, McKenna allegedly resisted and attempted to flee upstairs.
The officer drew a Taser, prompting McKenna to stop moving.
However, the complaint states McKenna continued refusing verbal commands.
Officers informed him that he was under arrest because of the outstanding Polk County warrant.
The complaint does not report that the Taser was discharged.
Five Officers Needed to Apply Handcuffs
Additional officers arrived and attempted to take McKenna into custody.
According to court documents, McKenna again pulled away from officers attempting to arrest him.
Police brought him to the ground after he reportedly continued resisting.
Even while on the ground, McKenna allegedly refused to cooperate with officers.
Investigators reported that five officers were ultimately needed to gain control of McKenna and secure him in handcuffs.
Officers then used a WRAP restraint system to help place McKenna inside a squad vehicle.
He was transported to the Beltrami County Jail.
Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed
Following the incident, prosecutors charged McKenna with obstructing legal process by interfering with a peace officer.
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).
Prosecutors allege McKenna intentionally resisted officers while they were performing their official duties.
The gross misdemeanor carries a maximum possible sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
Additional information about the law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Case Filed in Beltrami County Court
The criminal complaint was filed in Beltrami County District Court under case number 04-CR-26-2726.
The complaint includes an order of detention.
Court documents also reference previous convictions involving McKenna, including earlier obstruction-related offenses.
Those convictions are separate from the current allegation.
The supplied complaint does not establish the outcome of the new charge.
Public case information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
McKenna is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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