OGEMA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – An Ogema woman faces felony and gross misdemeanor assault charges after allegedly kicking two White Earth police officers during an arrest.
According to court documents, one officer suffered bruising and an abrasion after her arm became pinned against a squad vehicle door.
Erica Nicole Brown, 40, of Ogema, is charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault in Becker County District Court.
Police Respond to Disturbance at Ogema Home
According to the criminal complaint, White Earth police responded to a disturbance at an Ogema residence around 7 p.m. on October 22, 2026.
When officers arrived, a man at the residence requested that Brown be removed from the property.
An officer spoke with Brown and instructed her to leave.
According to the complaint, officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and difficulty maintaining her balance.
Brown allegedly refused to leave despite receiving multiple warnings.
Investigators reported that she remained on the property and attempted to hide behind a vehicle.
Woman Allegedly Resists Arrest
After Brown continued refusing to leave, officers placed her under arrest for trespassing.
According to court documents, Brown resisted when officers attempted to place her in handcuffs.
She allegedly pulled her hands underneath her body to prevent officers from securing them.
A second officer assisted as Brown continued struggling during the arrest.
Two Officers Allegedly Kicked During Arrest
The confrontation allegedly continued as officers attempted to place Brown inside a squad vehicle.
According to the complaint, Brown repeatedly kicked one officer in the legs.
She then allegedly used her foot to strike another officer’s forearm.
The complaint states Brown pinned the officer’s arm against the squad vehicle door with her foot.
Investigators allege Brown refused to move her foot despite the officer attempting to free her arm.
The officer reportedly suffered bruising and an abrasion to her forearm.
Brown Taken to Becker County Jail
Following the confrontation, Brown received medical clearance before being transported to the Becker County Jail.
The complaint does not provide additional details about her medical evaluation.
Felony and Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed
Brown faces two criminal charges under Minnesota Statute 609.2231.
Count 1: Felony fourth-degree assault of a peace officer causing demonstrable bodily harm.
This charge carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison, a $6,000 fine, or both.
Count 2: Gross misdemeanor fourth-degree assault involving physical assault of a peace officer.
That charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The case is filed in Becker County District Court under number 03-CR-26-2075.
Although Brown was reportedly arrested for trespassing, the complaint lists only the two assault charges.
All charges remain allegations. Brown is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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