Cass Lake, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges. The case involves an alleged mallet attack on Christmas Day.
Joaquin D. Cruz of Cass Lake is charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon. He is also charged with misdemeanor domestic assault.
What court documents say happened
According to court documents, deputies responded to a Cass Lake home on Christmas Day afternoon.
The male victim told deputies that Cruz struck him with a mallet. The victim said he was hit four times.
The victim told deputies he fell to the ground after the blows.
A deputy reported seeing two cuts on the victim’s head. The victim was taken to a hospital in Bemidji for treatment.
The victim’s current condition was not listed in the summary provided.
Charges filed
Prosecutors charged Cruz with assault with a dangerous weapon. Court documents describe the weapon as a mallet.
He also faces a domestic assault charge. Court filings did not list more details in the summary provided.
The case remains in the court process. Future hearings and conditions may be set by the court.
How to look up the case and laws
Minnesota court calendars and access options are listed by the state judiciary. See the Minnesota Judicial Branch case records page.
Minnesota’s assault law involving a dangerous weapon is outlined in Minn. Stat. 609.222.
Minnesota’s domestic assault law is outlined in Minn. Stat. 609.2242.
All charges are accusations. A defendant is presumed innocent in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
It was hamer time 🤣
He El Kabong’d him..
His prison name will be M.C.
Is that Derrick Harper Jr. ?
I never heard of that guy
Could not afford a gun.. he had no choice