Polk County: Man Charged After July 4 Assault

Polk County Man Charged After July 4 Assault

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing multiple felony charges after a reported July 4 incident in Polk County involving a vehicle, alcohol, and an alleged domestic assault.

Man Faces Four Criminal Charges

Madison David McArdle, 41, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, has been charged in Polk County District Court.

The charges include second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, felony child endangerment, criminal vehicular operation causing bodily harm, and third-degree DWI.

The charges stem from an incident reported on July 4, 2026, in Polk County.

Court documents state McArdle allegedly assaulted J.H. using a moving vehicle during a domestic dispute.

Alleged Assault Involved Vehicle

According to the criminal complaint, J.H. reported that she, McArdle, and their four-year-old daughter had attended a barbecue in Grand Forks.

The complaint states that an argument began while they were returning home.

After arriving at the residence, J.H. told McArdle he needed to leave.

She attempted to remove their child from the vehicle.

The complaint alleges McArdle put the vehicle into reverse while the door was open.

J.H. reported she was knocked down and struck by the vehicle door.

She also reported being partially run over.

The complaint states J.H. suffered injuries including abrasions, bruising, and pain.

Child Endangerment Charge Filed

Prosecutors also allege McArdle endangered the couple’s young child during the incident.

The complaint states the child was present during the reported confrontation.

Officials allege the situation created a risk of substantial harm to the child.

DWI Investigation

Authorities later located McArdle driving a silver Toyota Scion near East Grand Forks.

During the traffic stop, officers reported signs of alcohol use.

The complaint states that McArdle admitted drinking alcohol before driving.

A preliminary breath test reportedly showed a blood alcohol concentration of .231.

A later breath test reportedly showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.24.

Minnesota law considers a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .16 or higher to have an aggravating factor for DWI purposes.

McArdle was arrested and transported to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center.

Previous DWI Conviction Listed

Court records state McArdle previously had a North Dakota conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in 2014.

The current charges remain allegations, and McArdle is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.