Ponsford, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A felony assault charge against Calvin Basswood of Ponsford has been dismissed.
The case involved an alleged bat attack in rural Detroit Lakes last October.
Prosecutors had accused Basswood of assaulting a man with a bat.
The victim has not been publicly named in the information shared with TRF News.
Details about the dismissal remain limited.
Case Background
Reports placed the incident outside Detroit Lakes in Becker County.
Investigators said a man was struck with a bat during a fight.
Authorities later filed a felony assault charge against Basswood.
The felony count is now dismissed, ending the active charge.
Basswood has not been convicted of this allegation.
Witness Statement Mentioned
Basswood told TRF News the case turned after a woman spoke up.
He said she stated what happened at the scene.
He said she told investigators that she swung the bat.
He said she did so as the victim attacked Basswood with a knife.
Basswood said the woman also reported an earlier assault by the same man.
The woman has not been publicly identified in the information provided.
The victim also has not been publicly identified in the information provided.
The woman’s account was described by Basswood.
It is not clear what evidence led to the dismissal.
It is not clear if other charges are being reviewed.
What Dismissal Means
A dismissal closes the current court file for that charge.
Some dismissals are final, and some allow a new filing later.
Only the court record will show what happens next.
Where to Find Public Records
People can review many Minnesota district court records online.
State statutes also define assault under Minnesota law.
External Links
Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).
Minnesota Judicial Branch: Access case records.
Minnesota State Law Library: Court records guide.
Minnesota law: Definition of assault (Minn. Stat. 609.02).
Becker County Sheriff’s Office.
This is a developing story.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.