Bena: Benjamin Nevitt Faces Two Felony Charges
Bena (trfnews.i234.me) — Benjamin Walter Nevitt, 26, of Bena, was arrested on September 11, 2026.
The booking record lists the arrest time as 9:17 p.m.
Nevitt faces two felony-level charges under Minnesota law.
One charge involves felony domestic assault.
The second alleges threats of violence with reckless disregard of the risk of causing terror.
The booking information identifies both matters as adult arrests.
Felony Domestic Assault Charge
The domestic assault charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 4.
This section provides felony penalties for certain repeat domestic assault offenses.
The law applies when qualifying prior domestic violence-related convictions meet statutory requirements.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242 online.
A conviction under subdivision 4 can bring up to five years in prison.
Benjamin Walter Nevitt
The maximum fine can reach $10,000.
The booking information does not identify any prior cases connected to the felony designation.
It also does not describe the alleged domestic assault incident.
Threats Charge Also Listed
Nevitt also faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.
The booking describes the allegation as terroristic threats involving reckless disregard.
The current statute is titled Threats of Violence.
The law covers direct or indirect threats to commit a crime of violence.
It also covers reckless disregard of the risk of causing terror or serious public disruption.
A conviction can carry up to five years imprisonment.
The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.
Few Details Released
The supplied booking record does not describe what allegedly happened before Nevitt’s arrest.
It does not identify an alleged victim or protected family member.
The record also does not describe the alleged threat.
No police officer names are included in this report.
The booking information identifies Nevitt as a resident of Bena, Minnesota.
No court date, bail amount, or release date was included.
Charges Remain Allegations
An arrest does not establish guilt in a criminal case.
Both charges against Benjamin Walter Nevitt remain allegations during the court process.
Nevitt is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Readers can search public records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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