Minnesota: Joseph Ross Faces Six Assault-Related Charges

Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Ross was booked into custody on September 5, 2026.

Booking records list Ross as a 51-year-old man.

The record shows six charges connected with the arrest.

They include two domestic assault allegations and two charges involving a peace officer.

Ross also faces allegations involving a 911 call and obstruction of the legal process.

Domestic Assault Charges Listed

Ross faces two misdemeanor domestic assault allegations under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.

One charge alleges intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm.

The second alleges an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.

Minnesota law applies these domestic assault provisions to family or household members.

The booking record does not identify the other person involved.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242 for the domestic assault law.

Joseph Ross — inmate image

Another charge alleges Ross interfered with or disrupted an emergency telephone call.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.78, subdivision 2(1).

That section covers intentionally interfering with an emergency call or preventing another person from making one.

The statute classifies that offense as a gross misdemeanor.

Ross also faces a charge of interfering with a peace officer performing official duties.

That allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.50.

The full laws are available through the 911 communications statute and obstruction statute.

Two additional counts allege fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer.

One charge alleges Ross physically assaulted a peace officer.

Minnesota law classifies that conduct as a gross misdemeanor when statutory requirements are met.

Another charge alleges intentionally throwing or transferring bodily fluids or feces onto an officer.

That alleged conduct is classified as a felony under Minnesota law.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2231 for details.

The booking information lists the arrest time as 5:34 p.m. on September 5.

The record does not provide a full account of the alleged incident.

No police officers are named in this report.

A jail booking does not establish that Ross committed any crime.

All listed charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Ross is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Future court records may provide more details about the allegations and hearing dates.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.