Brainerd Bar Fight Leads to Five Charges

Brainerd (trfnews.i234.me) — A Baxter man faces five charges following an alleged fight at a Brainerd bar.

Jared Joseph Shaw, 39, is charged in Crow Wing County District Court.

Three of the charges are felonies, according to the criminal complaint.

The case stems from an incident at CC’s Bar on September 6, 2026.

Police Called to Brainerd Bar

Police were dispatched shortly before 1 a.m. for a reported fight behind the bar.

Authorities found one man shirtless and bleeding from his forehead, court records state.

Witnesses told police Shaw had also punched his girlfriend.

Officers then entered the bar and found damaged items and broken liquor bottles.

The complaint says Shaw and his girlfriend were getting up from the floor.

Police reported seeing swelling and a cut above the woman’s eye.

The woman allegedly said Shaw had punched her twice.

She also told investigators Shaw slammed her to the ground.

Another man told police he had been playing pool with Shaw before the fight.

He said Shaw suddenly punched him in the head.

The man reported Shaw punched him again and then tried to tackle him.

The girlfriend reportedly tried to step between the two men during the confrontation.

Emergency medical workers later examined the woman.

The complaint says they suspected a concussion and a possible fractured bone near her eye.

Police say Shaw resisted while officers attempted to remove him from the bar.

The complaint alleges he pulled away and tried to kick officers.

Police eventually used pepper spray before placing Shaw inside a squad vehicle.

Authorities say he remained aggressive during transport to the Crow Wing County Jail.

The complaint alleges Shaw later threatened to kill an officer while at the jail.

Shaw faces felony third-degree assault under Minnesota Statute 609.223.

He also faces felony domestic assault and felony threats of violence.

Each felony count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

Each also carries a possible fine of up to $10,000.

Shaw also faces gross misdemeanor obstruction and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault.

The complaint lists several prior domestic violence-related convictions.

Those convictions are cited as part of the felony domestic assault charge.

Criminal charges are allegations. Shaw is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

More information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.