Buffalo, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Buffalo woman faces charges after an alleged knife threat and a struggle with police.
Lisa Louise Aho, 44, of Buffalo, is charged with four counts in Wright County court. The charges follow a reported domestic dispute on January 16, 2026.
What the police say happened
According to the criminal complaint, officers were sent to a home on West Farm Lane at about 10:12 a.m. A caller told dispatch his wife had a steak knife. He also said she threatened to kill him.
Police say the home looked chaotic when they arrived. Chairs were knocked over. A lamp was on its side. Glass from a broken wall clock was spread across the floor.
The caller told officers Aho was yelling and throwing items. He also said she was slashing at household items with the knife, according to the complaint.
Arrest and alleged assault
Police say Aho admitted she argued with her husband. She told officers she jabbed a 12-inch serrated steak knife into the kitchen counter. The complaint says police recovered the knife from the center island.
Officers told Aho she was under arrest, court records say. Police allege she became combative and tried to push past them. They also say she refused commands.
A struggle followed inside the home, according to the complaint. Police allege Aho struck an officer near the left eye. Officers also claim she kicked and tried to hit them.
Police say Aho continued fighting after she was handcuffed. Paramedics later used soft restraints on her legs, the complaint says. Police allege she then tried to kick a detective in the head.
Charges and court
- Second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon: Minn. Stat. § 609.222.1
- Felony threats of violence: Minn. Stat. § 609.713.1
- Fourth-degree assault of a peace officer (gross misdemeanor): Minn. Stat. § 609.2231.1(b)
- Domestic assault (misdemeanor): Minn. Stat. § 609.2242.1(1)
Bail was set at $20,000, according to court records. Judge Catherine McPherson set the amount. Records show the case was filed on January 23, 2026. The alleged offense date is January 16, 2026.
The charges are allegations. Aho is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Resources
You can read the statutes linked above through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Domestic violence help is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.