Park River, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cavalier, North Dakota man faces a felony charge after a reported domestic assault.
Austin R. Thompson of Cavalier has been charged with felony domestic violence assault in Walsh County District Court.
What court records say
Court documents say officers were sent to a Park River residence on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2025.
The call involved Thompson and three other adults at the home.
Witnesses told investigators Thompson had been drinking.
The filing says Thompson allegedly punched and choked people during the dispute.
The public record describes more than one victim.
Their names were not listed in the summary.
Court records do not include every detail of an investigation.
More information may come out as the case moves forward.
Thompson was arrested after the reported incident, according to the filing.
He was later charged with a felony offense.
What happens next
A charge is not a conviction.
Thompson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Prosecutors must prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The state may rely on witness statements and other evidence.
The defense may challenge the evidence and the claims.
A judge can set future court dates and conditions.
The case can include hearings, motions, and a possible trial.
Court dates and updates may be posted in public court records.
You can search the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry at publicsearch.ndcourts.gov.
The court system also explains public access at ndcourts.gov/public-access.
Help and safety resources
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Hotline and local resource information is available at hhs.nd.gov/domestic-violence.
North Dakota advocacy center information is available at nddsvc.org/find-help.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at thehotline.org.
Protection order guidance is available at ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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