East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man is facing a felony charge after a vandalism report at an East Grand Forks campground.
Curtis Wayne Kakaygeesick, 38, is charged in Polk County District Court with first-degree criminal damage to property.
The charge follows damage reported on May 7 at the Red River State Recreation Area.
The court file lists the case as 60-CR-26-613.
Vehicles Reported Damaged
According to the criminal complaint, S.V. and K.V. woke up and found damage to two vehicles.
The complaint says their 2022 Subaru Ascent had scratches on the passenger side.
It also had a large scratch on the front passenger window.
The rear passenger tire was also punctured and flat.
Their 2024 GMC Sierra also had a long scratch.
The scratch ran from the rear box area to the front passenger door.
Police said repair estimates later totaled more than $7,300.
The complaint says the Sierra damage was estimated at $3,641.10.
The Subaru Ascent damage was estimated at $3,708.60.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.595, the charge carries a maximum sentence of five years.
It also carries a possible $10,000 fine, or both.
Knife Found Near Campsite
A second camper, identified as J.T., also reported damage to his pickup.
He told police his Dodge Ram had a broken mirror and two flat tires.
He later reported cuts in the tire sidewalls.
He also reported windshield damage and scratches on the cab.
J.T. told police he found a knife near his campsite.
The complaint says the knife had “Sharp Spot” engraved on the blade.
Police later found a matching leather knife sheath in a black Jeep Liberty.
Suspect Located At Motel
Investigators said a black Jeep Liberty was linked to Kakaygeesick.
The complaint says the vehicle was later found at the East Grand Inn Motel.
Kakaygeesick allegedly admitted to being at the campground during the afternoon and early morning hours.
He also allegedly told police he was drunk and “pretty messed up” that night.
He did not admit to damaging the vehicles, according to the complaint.
However, police said he offered to pay restitution.
A witness later identified Kakaygeesick as the man seen at the campground.
Court records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The complaint also references prior convictions listed on Minnesota and North Dakota court websites.
A criminal complaint is only an accusation.
Kakaygeesick is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
