BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 22-year-old rural Park Rapids man has been sentenced following a violent home invasion in Becker County.
Roy Lee Branson Doss was sentenced for felony first-degree burglary after an incident involving three young men.
According to court records, the home invasion included an assault in which brass knuckles were used.
A separate felony charge of first-degree assault was dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
Three Men Involved in Home Invasion
The incident occurred November 22, 2025, at a residence off State Highway 87 in Becker County.
According to court records, Doss was one of three young men involved in the home invasion.
The group entered the residence, where a young male was assaulted.
Investigators reported that brass knuckles were used during the attack.
Court documents also identified Doss as the owner of the vehicle used during the crime.
The incident resulted in felony charges against Doss, including first-degree burglary and first-degree assault.
Felony Assault Charge Dismissed in Plea Deal
As the criminal case proceeded, Doss reached a plea agreement.
Under that agreement, the felony first-degree assault charge was dismissed.
Doss was sentenced on the remaining felony first-degree burglary offense.
First-degree burglary is a serious felony under Minnesota law.
The case was handled in Becker County District Court.
Judge Orders Jail Time and Suspended Prison Sentence
On September 30, District Judge Michelle Lawson sentenced Doss to 21 months in state prison at St. Cloud.
However, the prison sentence was stayed for five years.
Instead, Doss was ordered to serve 364 days in the Becker County Jail.
The court credited him with 237 days already served.
That leaves 127 days of the jail sentence before accounting for any additional credits or applicable release provisions.
Doss was also ordered to pay a $50 fine and $160 in court fees.
Five Years of Supervised Probation
In addition to jail time, Doss was placed on supervised probation for five years.
The court imposed several conditions aimed at rehabilitation and preventing future criminal behavior.
Doss must abstain from alcohol and illegal drug use while complying with probation requirements.
He must also complete a comprehensive assessment and cognitive skills training.
The court ordered him to follow all treatment recommendations, including any required aftercare.
Failure to comply with probation conditions could result in further court action, including possible execution of the stayed prison sentence.
Case Concludes With Burglary Sentence
The sentencing resolves Doss’s first-degree burglary case through the plea agreement.
His five-year probation period will remain an important part of the court’s sentence.
Information about Minnesota’s first-degree burglary statute is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Additional court information can be accessed through Minnesota Court Records Online.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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