Detroit Lakes: Man Faces Felony Domestic Assault

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man is facing four felony charges in an ongoing domestic violence case, according to court documents.

The defendant is Richard Lee Washington, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Court records say an adult woman reported recent abuse to the Detroit Lakes Police Department on January 8.

Allegations

In the report, the woman said she had been hurt in three recent incidents. She told police her arm was cut with a knife. She also reported being struck in the knee with a hammer.

The woman also reported being stomped on with feet. She said she was hit with a cane as well. The report described a pattern of ongoing violence.

Arrest and charges

Court documents say Washington was arrested on January 10. The arrest followed the January 8 report, according to the filing.

Prosecutors have charged Washington with four felonies. The charges include three counts of domestic assault. He is also charged with felony possession of cocaine.

Court documents allege he had cocaine at the time of the arrest. The filing does not describe the full amount in the summary provided.

Case status

The case remains active in the Minnesota court. Charging documents are allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent in court.

Readers can follow public court records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Use the state’s case search page here: Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).

For background on Minnesota’s domestic abuse laws and protections, the state provides information here: Minnesota Statute 518B.01 (Order for Protection).

Anyone seeking help can also find resources at Day One Services or the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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