Bagley Woman Charged After Itasca State Park Assault
Bagley (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bagley woman faces two assault charges following an alleged confrontation at Itasca State Park.
Charlotte Autumn Carr, 19, is charged in Clearwater County District Court.
Carr faces felony third-degree assault and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault.
The charges stem from an incident reported on May 15, 2026.
Confrontation Reported On Park Trail
Law enforcement responded to Itasca State Park following a report of an assault.
A woman met with investigators at the park’s visitor center, according to the criminal complaint.
The woman said she and her boyfriend had been walking along a trail near Wilderness Drive.
They were heading toward the park’s fire tower when another group approached them.
The complaint says Charlotte Carr was among the people in that group.
The woman told investigators she already knew Carr.
She also reported that Carr had allegedly threatened her before the park encounter.
According to the complaint, those earlier alleged threats had been reported to law enforcement.
Woman Reports Being Hit Several Times
The woman alleged Carr recognized her as the two groups approached each other.
Prosecutors say Carr first threw items toward the woman.
The complaint then alleges Carr struck the woman several times.
Investigators reported seeing a mark on the woman’s nose after the encounter.
The woman also complained of head pain, according to court records.
Her boyfriend supported her account when speaking with investigators.
He said he separated Carr and the woman during the confrontation.
The complaint does not identify the alleged victim by name.
Medical Visit Cited In Felony Charge
The woman later sought medical treatment following the reported assault.
Her healthcare provider evaluated the symptoms described after the incident.
The complaint says those symptoms were consistent with a likely concussion caused by head trauma.
Prosecutors later charged Carr with third-degree assault for allegedly causing substantial bodily harm.
That felony carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
The fifth-degree assault charge carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Readers can review Minnesota’s third-degree assault law.
The fifth-degree assault statute is also available online.
Information about the park is available from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.
Carr is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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