Mahnomen Man Faces Rape, Strangulation Charges

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Mahnomen man faces four felony charges and one gross misdemeanor following allegations of a prolonged domestic assault and sexual violence.

Devin Rain Anderson, 25, of Mahnomen, is accused of repeatedly assaulting a woman, strangling her with an electrical extension cord, and sexually assaulting her.

According to an amended criminal complaint filed in Mahnomen County District Court, the alleged violence continued over approximately 24 hours.

Woman Reports Assault and Strangulation

On July 5, 2026, at approximately 5:54 a.m., White Earth Tribal Police responded to a reported domestic assault in Mahnomen.

Officers found the woman outside a residence.

She told investigators that Anderson, whom she had been dating, repeatedly struck her face, hands, and body.

According to court documents, Anderson allegedly wrapped an extension cord around her neck, causing her to lose consciousness.

Officers observed bruising around the woman’s neck consistent with her account.

Investigators searched the residence but initially could not locate Anderson.

Police later found and arrested him.

Woman Later Reports Sexual Assault

On July 6, authorities received additional information concerning alleged sexual assaults during the same incident.

According to the complaint, the woman disclosed the allegations after speaking with an advocate from DOVE, a domestic violence support organization.

She reported that Anderson repeatedly sexually assaulted her despite her objections.

The woman also alleged that Anderson forced her to consume vodka and threatened further violence if she refused.

She described being physically restrained, repeatedly struck, and prevented from leaving his supervision.

Complaint Describes Threats and Injuries

During subsequent interviews, the woman told investigators that Anderson threatened to kill her.

She also reported that he interfered with her attempts to contact 911.

According to court documents, Anderson allegedly threw her phone across the room and threatened her while holding knives.

During a July 7 follow-up visit, investigators observed blood spots inside the residence and a bloody handprint on a wall.

Documentation from a sexual assault forensic examination described multiple bruised and swollen areas.

The medical documentation also recorded the woman’s account of repeated assaults.

Four Felonies and One Gross Misdemeanor

Prosecutors filed five counts against Anderson:

Count 1: Domestic assault by strangulation – Felony.
Count 2: Second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon – Felony.
Count 3: Domestic assault, subsequent violation – Gross misdemeanor.
Count 4: First-degree criminal sexual conduct involving fear of great bodily harm – Felony.
Count 5: First-degree criminal sexual conduct involving force and personal injury – Felony.

The strangulation charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2247.

That offense carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

The second-degree assault charge carries a maximum of seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine.

Each first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge carries a maximum possible sentence of 30 years in prison, a $40,000 fine, or both, under Minnesota Statute 609.342.