{"id":10133,"date":"2026-01-15T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=10133"},"modified":"2026-01-14T05:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:40:12","slug":"thief-river-falls-subway-worker-punched-police-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-subway-worker-punched-police-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls: Subway Worker Punched, Police Say"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Police responded to a reported assault at a Subway restaurant in Thief River Falls. The call was reported at 8:19 p.m. on Jan. 3, according to a citation.<\/p>\n

Michael Caden Lansford, 23, of Land O\u2019Lakes, Florida, has been cited for fifth-degree assault. Police say he punched an employee during a dispute over a sandwich.<\/p>\n

What the report says<\/h2>\n

According to the citation, Lansford became angry about how his sandwich was made. Police say he then punched the employee.<\/p>\n

The report summary did not list the employee\u2019s name. It did not describe any injuries. It also did not say if anyone was taken to a hospital.<\/p>\n

The summary did not state whether anyone else was involved. It also did not list whether an arrest happened at the scene.<\/p>\n

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Where it happened<\/h2>\n

The citation lists the location as Subway in Thief River Falls. Subway lists a local restaurant at 201 W. Third Street<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charge listed<\/h2>\n

Fifth-degree assault is defined in Minnesota law. The statute includes intentionally inflicting, or trying to inflict, bodily harm. It also includes causing fear of immediate harm.<\/p>\n

The definition is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.224<\/a>. The statute lists the offense as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

A citation is not a conviction. A charge is an allegation until the court process ends.<\/p>\n

Court records and resources<\/h2>\n

Minnesota trial court case summaries may appear on the state\u2019s online system, MCRO<\/a>. The Minnesota Judicial Branch also explains ways to access case records<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anyone who needs help after a crime can reach support services. Minnesota\u2019s Department of Public Safety lists the 24-hour Crime Victim Support Line<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The state says the hotline is 866-385-2699. Text support is also listed by the state.<\/p>\n

Workplace violence can affect service workers, including restaurant staff. OSHA has guidance on workplace violence risks and prevention steps. That information is posted here: OSHA workplace violence overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Minnesota also shares prevention resources through MNOSHA\u2019s Workplace Safety and Health Consultation. The state resource page is here: MNOSHA workplace violence prevention<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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