Devils Lake, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fort Totten woman is facing felony charges. Police say the case started as a domestic call.
The charges name Taniesha Rainbow, of Fort Totten. Court records list two felonies. They also list two misdemeanors.
What the police say happened
Police say they responded to an apartment on February 18, 2026. The call came in around 3:52 p.m.
A man told officers his girlfriend had assaulted him, the complaint says. Officers said they heard a woman screaming inside.
The man opened the door and pointed officers to a back bedroom. Officers reported a large broken mirror in the hallway.
Police found Rainbow in a closet, the complaint says. Officers said she refused commands to come out or stand.
Police said they tried to handcuff her. They said she fought and resisted during the arrest attempt.
An officer reported Rainbow kicked him in the face. Police said the kick caused a small nosebleed.
Officers said they eventually restrained Rainbow. They removed her from the apartment.
Victim’s report
Police said the man told them Rainbow arrived intoxicated. He said she was not welcome there.
He said Rainbow refused to leave. He said she scratched him during the fight, police reported.
Officers noted scratches on his arm and cheek, the complaint says. Police said the scratches were still bleeding.
Charges and jail booking
Prosecutors charged Rainbow with felony assault on a peace officer. She also faces a felony charge for preventing arrest.
Rainbow is also charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. A misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge was also filed.
Police said Rainbow was medically cleared. She was then taken to the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center in Devils Lake.
What’s next
Criminal charges are accusations. Rainbow is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.