{"id":33032,"date":"2026-06-15T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=33032"},"modified":"2026-06-14T12:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T17:33:28","slug":"east-grand-forks-woman-charged-in-officer-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/east-grand-forks-woman-charged-in-officer-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"East Grand Forks Woman Charged In Officer Assault"},"content":{"rendered":"

East Grand Forks Woman Charged In Officer Assault<\/h2>\n

East Grand Forks<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Olivia Jan Hammer is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint, Hammer is charged with fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer. The case is filed in Minnesota\u2019s 9th Judicial District under court file number 60-CR-26-645.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the alleged incident happened on April 10, 2025, in East Grand Forks. Police were called to a residence on 22nd Street Northwest at about 9:32 p.m.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the call involved a woman who had reportedly made self-harm threats. The complaint says she also had superficial cuts on her arms.<\/p>\n

Complaint Details: The Police Response<\/h2>\n

When officers arrived, Hammer was on a couch inside the home. A knife was reported to be behind the couch, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Authorities said Hammer rolled onto her stomach and reached behind the couch. An officer then grabbed her arm and placed her in handcuffs.<\/p>\n

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Olivia Jan Hammer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The knife was later found behind the couch, according to court documents. Emergency medical staff then arrived at the scene.<\/p>\n

The complaint says EMS told Hammer she needed to be taken to a hospital. Hammer refused transport, according to the filing.<\/p>\n

When an officer tried to help Hammer off the couch, she allegedly kicked the officer in the chest.<\/p>\n

Charge Is A Gross Misdemeanor<\/h2>\n

Hammer was later taken by ambulance to Altru, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail. It also carries a possible $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The complaint also lists prior and pending cases involving Hammer. Those entries include a prior fourth-degree assault conviction and a pending assault-related case.<\/p>\n

A criminal charge is only an accusation. Hammer is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

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