Thief River Falls Man Cited in Domestic Assault Case

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Alejandro Marin Rangel, 25, was arrested following an alleged domestic assault in Thief River Falls.

Police received the call at 10:31 a.m. on September 26.

The incident was reported in the 200 block of Markley Avenue South.

Rangel was cited for domestic assault, according to the police report.

Police Called Over Woman’s Phone

The incident began when police received a request to assist a woman.

She was reportedly trying to recover her phone from a man.

Officers responded to the Markley Avenue South location.

During the investigation, police learned of an alleged assault involving the woman.

Rangel is accused of assaulting her, according to the report.

The information provided does not describe the alleged physical contact.

It also does not state whether the woman reported any injuries.

Police arrested Rangel following the investigation.

The report states he was cited for domestic assault.

No additional charges were listed in the information provided.

The report also does not provide information about bail or a court date.

Additional details could become available through court records if a criminal case is filed.

Minnesota law addresses domestic assault under Statute 609.2242.

The law covers certain alleged acts involving family or household members.

It can include intentionally causing fear of immediate bodily harm or death.

It can also cover intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Public court information may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A citation or arrest does not establish guilt.

Rangel is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.

Charges may also be amended, dismissed, or otherwise changed as a case proceeds.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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