BRAINERD, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 30-year-old Brainerd man faces felony assault charges following an alleged knife threat against his mother.
Chase Allen Ladouceur, 30, of Brainerd, is charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.
He also faces a misdemeanor domestic assault charge.
The charges stem from an incident reported on November 5, 2026, at a Crow Wing County residence.
Deputies Called for Welfare Check
According to the criminal complaint, Crow Wing County deputies received a welfare check request around 3:36 p.m. November 5.
The caller expressed concern about his mother’s safety because of his brother’s behavior.
Earlier that morning, the caller had spoken with his mother by telephone.
She reportedly told him Ladouceur was walking around with a knife.
During a later telephone call, Ladouceur allegedly answered the phone, became angry, and ended the conversation.
The caller then contacted law enforcement to request a welfare check.
Mother Reports Alleged Knife Threat
On November 6, investigators received additional information from Ladouceur’s mother.
According to the complaint, she described an incident inside her bedroom the previous day.
She alleged Ladouceur approached her while holding a butcher knife.
The woman reported that he pointed the knife toward her and made a jabbing motion.
She told investigators she feared he would stab her.
The complaint also describes earlier alleged physical confrontations between the two.
No physical injury from the November 5 knife incident was described in the supplied complaint.
Order for Protection Granted
On November 6, the woman’s other son reported taking her to the courthouse.
They had requested an order for protection, according to court documents.
Investigators later confirmed that an emergency order for protection had been granted.
Deputies also reviewed the woman’s written statement describing the alleged knife incident.
After speaking with the family, authorities determined there was probable cause for an arrest.
Deputies went to the residence and arrested Ladouceur.
Felony Assault Charge Filed
Prosecutors charged Ladouceur under Minnesota Statute 609.222.
Second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon is a felony.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both.
The domestic assault charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.
That misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Crow Wing County Court Proceedings
The case is filed under number 18-CR-26-4156 in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
Readers can search the case through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The criminal complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court.
Ladouceur is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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