Bemidji Woman Charged in Taser Riot Case

BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Alayzha Ranae Skinaway faces a felony second-degree riot charge in Beltrami County.

Prosecutors allege a Taser was used during a violent dispute involving several people.

The criminal complaint says the disturbance happened near Little Norway Avenue Southeast in Bemidji.

Property Dispute Allegedly Turned Violent

According to the complaint, Jorgie Jaylene Boswell went to the property to retrieve belongings from an ex-boyfriend.

Boswell was accompanied by her sister, Skinaway, and Curtis Wayne Silcox.

Brian Dale Preston reportedly drove the group to the residence.

The filing says an argument developed over a PlayStation or Xbox game system.

One person at the residence maintained the game system belonged to him.

Boswell reportedly claimed the system was hers.

The complaint says Boswell was asked to leave the property but refused.

Prosecutors allege Skinaway then produced a Taser during the confrontation.

She allegedly used it on two people at the residence.

Witness statements and video reportedly showed a larger physical fight outside the residence.

The complaint describes a Taser, baseball bat, poles, rocks, fists, and feet being used.

Authorities reported visible injuries on one person after the confrontation.

The injuries included scratches, a welt, and a bruise, according to the filing.

Curtis Silcox told authorities someone had been using a baseball bat.

He reportedly said he took the bat and threw it into nearby woods.

Authorities later recovered the baseball bat and secured the Taser.

Skinaway faces one count of second-degree riot while armed with a dangerous weapon.

Prosecutors filed the charge under Minnesota Statute 609.71.

The offense carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

It also carries a possible $10,000 fine, or both.

The complaint contains a notable date difference.

The criminal count lists July 12, 2026, as the offense date.

However, the probable cause section describes the 911 calls as occurring June 12, 2026.

The filing does not explain that one-month difference.

Readers can search public court information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.

Skinaway is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.