MAHNOMEN COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Mahnomen man faces a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge following an alleged altercation with his girlfriend.
According to court documents, the incident occurred inside a vehicle while the couple’s young son was seated in the back.
Jonah Andrew Sargent, 23, of Mahnomen, was arrested following the October 18, 2026, incident.
Prosecutors allege Sargent struck his girlfriend in the face during an argument.
Deputies Respond to Domestic Disturbance
According to the criminal complaint, Mahnomen County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance around 4:34 p.m.
The incident was reported at a residence along 219th Street in Mahnomen County.
The initial report described a verbal dispute, with the caller expressing concern about the situation becoming physical.
When deputies arrived, they spoke with a woman who identified Sargent as her boyfriend.
She told investigators the couple had been arguing inside their vehicle.
According to the complaint, the argument escalated when Sargent allegedly struck her in the face.
Woman Says Assault Happened in Front of Child
The woman reported that Sargent used a closed fist and the back of his fist to strike her left cheek.
Both adults were reportedly seated in the front of the vehicle, facing each other during the confrontation.
Their young son was seated in the back of the vehicle when the alleged assault occurred.
Deputies asked the woman whether she was afraid of Sargent during the confrontation.
She reportedly stated that she was not afraid of him.
However, she expressed concern about similar incidents continuing in front of their child.
The complaint does not describe any specific injuries or medical treatment.
Argument Reportedly Started Over Spilled Coffee
Deputies also questioned Sargent about what happened.
According to court documents, Sargent explained that the couple had been preparing to leave for grocery shopping.
He reportedly stated that the argument began after he spilled coffee on the passenger-side floor of the vehicle.
When deputies questioned him about the alleged physical confrontation, Sargent did not provide a clear denial.
Instead, he reportedly responded by referring to what his girlfriend had told investigators.
When questioned again about whether he struck her, Sargent reportedly began mumbling.
Sargent Arrested Following Investigation
After speaking with both individuals, deputies informed Sargent that he was under arrest for domestic assault.
He was handcuffed and transported to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the complaint, investigators subsequently reviewed Sargent’s criminal history.
That review identified a previous domestic assault conviction.
The complaint does not provide the date or additional details of that conviction.
Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault Charge
Sargent faces one count of gross misdemeanor domestic assault involving an alleged subsequent violation.
Prosecutors allege the offense occurred within ten years of a qualifying domestic violence-related conviction.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 2, the offense carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The case is filed in Mahnomen County District Court under court file number 44-CR-26-635.
The criminal complaint includes an order of detention.
All allegations remain unproven. Sargent is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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