{"id":27916,"date":"2026-05-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=27916"},"modified":"2026-05-03T09:17:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T14:17:18","slug":"bemidji-woman-charged-in-knife-assault-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-woman-charged-in-knife-assault-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Woman Charged In Knife Assault Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

BEMIDJI, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Angel Rose Susunkewa, 23, of Bemidji, is facing three charges in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n

The charges stem from an April 20, 2026, assault report in Bemidji.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint, Susunkewa is charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Prosecutors allege the weapon was a knife.<\/p>\n

She is also charged with fourth-degree assault of a peace officer. A third count alleges obstruction of legal process.<\/p>\n

Felony Charge Filed In Beltrami County<\/h2>\n

The felony assault charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. It also carries a possible $20,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The officer assault charge is a gross misdemeanor. It carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n

The obstruction charge is a misdemeanor. It carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n

More information on Minnesota assault laws is available through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Angel<\/p>\n

Angel Rose Susunkewa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Stabbing Report On 1st Street East<\/h2>\n

The complaint says dispatch received a report around 2:32 a.m.<\/p>\n

The report involved a possible assault at 1116 1st Street East, Apartment C.<\/p>\n

A caller inside the home reported active fighting. The caller also reported a male trying to climb out a window.<\/p>\n

Law enforcement responded and found Susunkewa and a male in the roadway west of the home.<\/p>\n

Both were detained as officers checked the scene.<\/p>\n

While Susunkewa was being detained, she allegedly screamed and kicked at an officer.<\/p>\n

The complaint says she then swung her fist and hit an officer\u2019s arm.<\/p>\n

Victim Found Inside Apartment<\/h2>\n

While officers were detaining people outside, a resident reported a stabbing victim inside.<\/p>\n

Officers entered the apartment and found a victim seated at a table.<\/p>\n

The victim was holding a shirt against an apparent stab wound to the abdomen.<\/p>\n

A resident said the stabbing may have involved a switchblade or kitchen knife.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Susunkewa later made an unprompted statement while being secured at the jail.<\/p>\n

She allegedly said she pulled the knife on the girl. She also allegedly said the incident was her fault.<\/p>\n

Beltrami County District Court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Susunkewa has been charged by complaint. A charge is only an accusation.<\/p>\n

She is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

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