Bemidji, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing criminal charges after a reported knife threat at a residence early Dec. 8.
Amira Erin Rossbach, of Bemidji, is charged in connection with the incident. Court documents describe a confrontation that led to a 911 response around 1:00 a.m.
What court documents allege
According to court documents, deputies responded to a Bemidji home at about 1:00 a.m. on Dec. 8. The records say a female victim reported Rossbach grabbed a knife.
The documents say Rossbach stated she wanted to stab people. The victim told investigators she went into a bedroom to get away.
Court records allege Rossbach then stabbed the bedroom door several times. The victim reported Rossbach was trying to get into the room.
Charges filed
Rossbach was arrested and is now charged with one felony count of terroristic threats. She is also charged with one misdemeanor count of assault.
Minnesota’s terroristic threats law is posted here: Minnesota Statute 609.713.
Minnesota’s assault laws are listed here: Minnesota Statute 609.224.
What happens next
Criminal complaints are allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent in court. The case is expected to move through hearings in Beltrami County.
Public case information is often available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch: mncourts.gov.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
