Backus: Loren Rice Faces Felony Firearm Charge

Backus (trfnews.i234.me) — Loren Leroy Rice, 63, of Backus, was arrested September 11, 2026.

The booking record lists the arrest time as 5:17 p.m.

Rice faces one felony firearm and ammunition possession charge.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 624.713, subdivision 1(2).

The booking description references a previous crime-of-violence conviction or juvenile adjudication.

The record identifies the matter as an adult arrest.

Felony Firearm Charge

Minnesota Statute 624.713 identifies people prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

Subdivision 1(2) applies after certain convictions involving crimes of violence.

The law also applies to some qualifying juvenile adjudications.

A violation involving a person covered by clause two is a felony.

Loren Leroy Rice

A conviction can bring up to 15 years in prison.

The maximum fine can reach $30,000.

The statute also provides procedures for restoring firearm rights in certain cases.

The booking information does not identify Rice’s alleged prior qualifying offense.

It also does not describe the firearm or ammunition allegedly involved.

The supplied record does not describe the events that led to Rice’s arrest.

It does not state where the alleged possession occurred.

The record also does not explain how the firearm or ammunition was allegedly discovered.

No police officer names are included in this report.

The booking information identifies Rice as a resident of Backus, Minnesota.

Information about the community is available through the City of Backus.

An arrest does not establish guilt in a criminal case.

The firearm possession charge against Loren Leroy Rice remains an allegation.

Rice is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Future court filings may provide more details about the case.

Readers can search Minnesota court records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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