Cass Lake: Brenton Headbird-Wenell Booked on Robbery

Cass Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — Brenton Headbird-Wenell, 29, was booked early Thursday on a first-degree aggravated robbery charge.

The booking record lists Headbird-Wenell as a Cass Lake resident.

His booking date is September 17, 2026.

The listed booking time is 12:36 a.m.

The record identifies the matter as an adult arrest.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.245, subdivision 1.

First-Degree Aggravated Robbery Charge

Minnesota law defines several circumstances that can support a first-degree aggravated robbery charge.

One involves committing robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon.

The law also covers an object used to make a victim believe it is dangerous.

Another part of the statute applies when bodily harm is inflicted during a robbery.

The booking information does not state which part is alleged in Headbird-Wenell’s case.

It also does not describe the events that led to his arrest.

No weapon, injury, victim, or property details were included in the supplied booking entry.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.245 for the complete law.

First-degree aggravated robbery is a felony under Minnesota law.

The statute allows a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

It also allows a fine of up to $35,000, or both penalties.

Those are statutory maximums and do not represent a sentence in this case.

The actual outcome depends on the facts, court rulings, and any final disposition.

The booking record provided does not list a court date.

It also does not provide a case number or current bail amount.

Additional public case information may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Booking information can change after hearings, releases, or other court action.

A criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.

Headbird-Wenell is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

TRF News will continue reviewing public records for additional information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.