Roseau, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Roseau County prosecutors have filed a gross misdemeanor charge against Amiya Michelle Thomas, 21, of Roseau.
Court papers say Thomas interfered with a 911 call during a dispute on January 1, 2026.
The call happened around 4:08 p.m., according to the complaint.
What court papers allege
Police were sent to an apartment on 2nd Avenue NW in Roseau.
The report said two people were arguing inside the unit.
The complaint says two women were still arguing when officers arrived.
The victim is listed as D.W. in the court filing.
D.W. told police she was hit in the face with a towel.
She said the towel wrapped around her head and caused pain.
D.W. said she went into another room and called 911.
She said Thomas forced her way through the door.
D.W. said Thomas grabbed at her to get the phone.
The complaint says Thomas got the phone and hung up.
Thomas spoke with police at the scene, the complaint says.
She told police she had been calling D.W. names.
She said she did it to make D.W. angry, the filing says.
Thomas also admitted to hitting D.W. with a towel, the complaint says.
She also admitted to trying to take the phone during the 911 call.
Court papers say the two had a past sexual relationship.
The complaint says the relationship had ended before the dispute.
Charge and possible penalty
Thomas is charged with interference with an emergency call.
The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.78.
Court papers list the offense as a gross misdemeanor.
The complaint lists a maximum of 364 days in jail.
The complaint also lists a maximum $3,000 fine.
The case is filed in Roseau County District Court.
The court is part of Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
Court file number: 68-CR-26-36.
Prosecutor file number: 26-3890.
What happened next
Police did not arrest Thomas at the apartment, the filing says.
The complaint says that the choice was made to protect her infant child.
The child was present during the incident, according to the filing.
Court papers say Thomas left and was picked up by her mother.
The complaint also warns about missing court dates.
It cites Minnesota Statute 609.49 on failure to appear.
A criminal complaint is not a conviction.
A defendant is presumed innocent in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
