Naytahwaush Man Faces 2 Felony Assault Charges

Naytahwaush (trfnews.i234.me) — A Naytahwaush man faces two felony assault charges involving his 14-year-old son.

Lyman Ray Weaver is charged with felony domestic assault and felony third-degree assault.

The charges stem from an October 12, 2025, incident in Mahnomen County.

Prosecutors allege Weaver punched the teenager in the face, causing significant dental and facial injuries.

Teen Taken To Hospital

Law enforcement responded to an assault report at a Naytahwaush residence.

The teenage victim had already been taken by ambulance to Mahnomen Health Center.

Investigators learned the boy had walked to his brother’s home with three friends.

The group was listening to music when Weaver came from a bedroom, according to the complaint.

Witnesses told investigators that Weaver appeared intoxicated and began confronting the group.

The teenager said Weaver pushed him during the dispute.

Witnesses also reported Weaver removed a BB gun from the teenager’s hands.

The complaint says Weaver then pushed the teenager backward.

The teenager reportedly grabbed a stool in an effort to protect himself.

Prosecutors allege Weaver then punched his son in the face.

An officer later observed significant injuries to the teenager’s mouth.

One upper front tooth had been pushed backward toward the roof of his mouth.

Investigators also reported fresh blood around the teenager’s gums.

Another tooth may also have been damaged, according to the complaint.

The teenager had a swollen upper lip and small cuts inside his mouth.

He also reported pain near his nose, gums, and left thumb.

Each charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

Each charge also carries a possible fine of up to $10,000.

The felony domestic assault count is based partly on prior qualifying assault convictions.

The complaint cites assault convictions from 2016 and 2018.

Prosecutors requested a warrant because Weaver was not arrested on the incident date.

The case is filed as Mahnomen County court file 44-CR-25-788.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242 regarding domestic assault.

Third-degree assault law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.223.

Additional court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.

Weaver is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.