Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Nathan Peter Brown, 39, of White Earth, is facing felony charges in Becker County District Court.
Court records show Brown is charged with felony fourth-degree assault. He is also charged with felony violation of a restraining order. Those two charges are tied to alleged events on Nov. 21.
Brown also faces a separate felony count for violating a restraining order. That count is tied to an alleged event on Jan. 5.
The criminal complaints were not available online when this story was published. That means the public file does not show the full allegations. It also does not list any alleged victims.
Case timeline
A register of actions is listed in the online court file. It shows the dates tied to each charge. It also lists major court steps.
Court records show Brown was released on Jan. 6. The file lists “released without bail” under standard conditions. Those conditions include no alcohol use. They also include no drug use without a prescription.
What the charges mean
A felony is the most serious level of criminal charge in Minnesota. A conviction can lead to prison time. It can also lead to fines.
Minnesota law includes fourth-degree assault in Minn. Stat. 609.2231. Minnesota law also addresses restraining orders in Minn. Stat. 609.748.
The online file does not show which facts prosecutors plan to prove. Brown is presumed innocent. The state must prove each charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
Next court hearing
The register shows a court appearance was set for Feb. 2. The hearing was listed before District Judge Michelle Lawson. Court dates can change.
How to follow the case
The public can search Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) by name. Some case documents are not posted online.
People with questions can also contact the Becker County District Court in Detroit Lakes.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.