Devils Lake: Felony DV Charge After Assault

Devils Lake: Felony DV Charge After Assault
Devils Lake: Felony DV Charge After Assault

Devils Lake, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) β€” A Devils Lake man is facing a felony charge after a reported domestic assault. Court records say the woman suffered serious injuries.

Charles Goodsoldier Jr., of Devils Lake, is charged with felony domestic violence involving serious injury. The case stems from a call on December 28.

Call to an apartment

According to court records, officers responded to a Devils Lake apartment for a domestic report. Goodsoldier was detained at the scene.

Records say officers reported blood throughout the apartment. The report did not identify the victim by name.

Charles Goodsoldier Jr.
Charles Goodsoldier Jr.

Woman later treated at the hospital

Court records say the woman later arrived at the emergency room on her own. Records describe multiple injuries.

Records say her nose was shattered and would require surgery. Records also describe a skull fracture and a broken finger.

Records say medical staff were concerned about injuries to both wrists. Records also describe stitches for cuts on her forehead.

Charge filed

Goodsoldier was arrested and booked after the report, according to court records. He is now facing the felony domestic violence charge.

Criminal charges are allegations. A complaint is not a conviction. A defendant is presumed innocent in court.

Resources and public information

North Dakota court records can be searched here: North Dakota Courts case search.

Victim support and services are available through the state here: North Dakota victim services.

Help is also available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org.

This story will be updated if more details are released in court filings.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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