Bemidji Man Faces Felony Assault Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces a felony assault charge following an alleged August 4 attack.

Jeremy Jay Thompson is charged with felony fifth-degree assault in Beltrami County District Court.

Prosecutors allege Thompson assaulted C.E., who had been staying at his residence for several days.

The felony level is based on prior qualifying assault convictions listed in the criminal complaint.

911 Calls Lead to Investigation

According to the complaint, dispatch received a 911 call from C.E. around 10:39 p.m.

C.E. initially requested an ambulance and said law enforcement was not needed.

Another call followed, and dispatch became concerned that an assault may have occurred.

C.E. later told dispatch that Thompson had assaulted and bitten her.

Deputies arrived and found Thompson outside the residence.

Authorities reported signs that Thompson had been drinking.

Inside, C.E. was found lying on a bed with blood on her face.

Emergency medical workers also reported swelling on the back of her head.

C.E. told investigators Thompson grabbed her from behind and forced her to the floor.

She alleged Thompson repeatedly struck her head against the floor.

Several days later, C.E. reported additional bruising and bumps on her head.

She also reported a bite-related cut and soreness following the incident.

C.E. further alleged Thompson kicked her and put pressure around her neck.

The complaint says C.E. sought hospital treatment after the encounter.

Thompson denied attacking C.E. and said she fell in the kitchen.

He acknowledged that both had been drinking alcohol, according to the complaint.

Thompson said he dragged C.E. into the bedroom and placed her on the bed.

He told investigators blood on his hands and clothing came from helping her.

The complaint lists three qualifying assault convictions within the previous three years.

Two gross misdemeanor fifth-degree assault convictions were entered in April 2026.

Another misdemeanor fifth-degree assault conviction was entered in December 2023.

Those convictions are cited as the basis for charging the new allegation as a felony.

The complaint lists a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The case is filed under Beltrami County court file number 04-CR-26-1867.

The charge and supporting claims are allegations and do not establish guilt.

Thompson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.