Thief River Falls ( trfnews.i234.me ) – Police in Thief River Falls responded to a reported assault on August 12 at 8:50 p.m.
According to the report, authorities were told a man was injured and bleeding. Officers arrived at a residence along Cottonwood Avenue, where they arrested 40-year-old Antonio Bernard Wesley of Thief River Falls.
Wesley has been cited for domestic assault. Police allege he assaulted a woman at the residence. The specific block of Cottonwood Avenue where the incident occurred was not included in the information provided to the media.
It was not immediately clear whether the woman sustained injuries during the assault. The report also did not state whether Wesley received medical attention for his injury.
Wesley was booked following the incident. His case will move forward in Pennington County Court.
Domestic assault charges are taken seriously under Minnesota law. Convictions can result in jail time, fines, and restrictions on firearm possession. According to the Minnesota Judicial Branch, courts often impose no-contact orders and other protections to safeguard victims.
Pennington County authorities encourage victims of domestic violence to contact law enforcement and seek help from support organizations. Immediate assistance is available through local resources and statewide hotlines.
No additional details have been released at this time.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
