Detroit Lakes Hotel Assault Leads to Felony Charge

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 22-year-old Mahnomen man faces felony domestic assault allegations following a reported fight inside a Detroit Lakes hotel.

Anton Delano Bailey is accused of pushing his girlfriend during an argument, causing her to strike her head against a bed.

According to a Becker County criminal complaint, the woman suffered a head injury that required medical treatment.

The incident occurred June 15, 2026, at the Quality Inn in Detroit Lakes.

Hotel Guest Reports Yelling and Crying

Detroit Lakes police responded to the Quality Inn on June 15 after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance.

According to court documents, a hotel guest heard prolonged yelling coming from a neighboring room.

The guest reported hearing a woman crying during the confrontation.

At one point, the woman reportedly asked to call her mother.

The reporting party left briefly before returning and contacting authorities.

Officers arrived and attempted to contact the occupants of Room 14.

However, nobody answered despite repeated knocking.

Police Find Blood and Damage Inside Hotel Room

Investigators contacted hotel employees and obtained a master key to enter the room.

According to the complaint, officers found the room empty.

However, they discovered clothing, luggage, and a purse belonging to the woman who rented the room.

Officers also noticed bedsheets on the floor with what appeared to be a large amount of blood.

A towel rack was found near the bloodstained bedding.

In the bathroom, police observed suspected blood on the wall and inside the bathtub.

Investigators also documented damage where the towel rack had been removed.

Near the entrance, officers found a damaged desk and a broken hotel telephone.

What appeared to be dried blood was also discovered on the back of the room’s door.

Police began searching for the woman and Bailey after examining the scene.

Investigators Locate Woman Two Days Later

On June 17, investigators contacted the woman to discuss what happened inside the hotel room.

According to court documents, she confirmed that Bailey was her boyfriend.

She told police they had been staying at the Quality Inn during the previous weekend.

When asked about the blood, she described a physical confrontation with Bailey.

She alleged Bailey pushed her during an argument.

The woman reportedly struck the back of her head against the bed’s wooden headboard.

She told investigators the impact caused a large cut on the back of her head.

She also reported suffering a broken fingernail during the incident.

Woman Says Head Injury Required Hospital Treatment

According to the complaint, the woman said she was frightened during the confrontation.

She also claimed Bailey became concerned that police would be called because they had been arguing.

The woman told investigators her head continued bleeding after the incident.

She allegedly requested medical attention, but Bailey would not take her to the hospital.

Eventually, Bailey reportedly dropped her off at the Quality Inn.

The woman then drove herself to a hospital for treatment.

According to her statement, emergency room staff closed the wound using medical glue.

The supplied complaint does not include a separate medical report or detailed hospital records.

Previous Domestic Violence Convictions Cited

Prosecutors cited Bailey’s previous criminal history when filing the new charges.

The complaint identifies a domestic assault conviction from May 9, 2025.

It also lists a conviction for violating an order for protection from May 5, 2025.

Additionally, prosecutors cite a fifth-degree assault conviction dated June 16, 2026.

These prior convictions are relevant to the felony domestic assault allegation.

Under Minnesota law, certain repeat domestic violence-related offenses can result in increased criminal penalties.

Two Criminal Charges Filed

Prosecutors filed two charges against Bailey in Becker County District Court.

Count I: Felony Domestic Assault

The charge alleges Bailey intentionally caused or attempted to cause bodily harm to a household member.

Prosecutors also cite previous qualifying domestic violence-related convictions.

A conviction could carry up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.

Count III: Gross Misdemeanor Fifth-Degree Assault

The second listed charge alleges assault within three years of a previous qualifying conviction.

A conviction could carry up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.

These penalties represent statutory maximums, not sentences imposed by the court.

Readers can review Minnesota’s domestic assault law.

Additional information is available through Minnesota’s fifth-degree assault statute.

Becker County Court Proceedings

The criminal case is filed in Becker County District Court within Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.

The court file number is 03-CR-26-1750.

The prosecutor’s file number is 0030033538.

The supplied complaint lists Counts I and III but does not explain the absence of Count II.

The complaint was issued as a summons.

No final court outcome or sentencing information was included in the supplied document.

Additional case details may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charges remain allegations. Bailey is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.