Cass Lake Man Charged After Trespass Call
Cass Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing new charges after a reported trespass incident in Cass County.
Anthony Tyrone Casey, 25, has been charged in Cass County District Court. The charges include gross misdemeanor trespass and misdemeanor obstruction of legal process.
The case was filed under court file number 11-CR-26-779. The complaint lists the offense date as June 4, 2026.
Complaint Details
According to the criminal complaint, law enforcement responded at about 2:01 a.m. to 6057 162nd Street NW in Cass Lake.
A caller reported that Casey was refusing to leave the property. The complaint states he had been told he was not welcome.
The complaint also alleges that Casey started brush on fire in the yard. A person at the scene was seen putting out a small fire.
Authorities said Casey was described as wearing all black clothing and a face mask. Officers did not find him during the first response.
Second Call To Property
The complaint states the caller contacted authorities again at about 3:35 a.m.
The caller reported that Casey had returned to the property. Officers then went back to the home.
Authorities said Casey was seen in the driveway. Officers told him they needed to speak with him.
The complaint alleges Casey walked away and ignored commands. He then went behind the home toward Waboose Trail.
Officers caught up to Casey and placed him under arrest.
Charges And Prior Cases
Casey is charged with returning to property within one year after being told not to return. That charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.605, the charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.
Casey is also charged with obstructing legal process. That charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.50.
The obstruction charge carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
The complaint states Casey has several recent trespass convictions. Those include Cass County cases from February and June 2026.
Court records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A criminal complaint is not a conviction. Casey is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.