{"id":35522,"date":"2026-07-01T05:09:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=35522"},"modified":"2026-06-28T10:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T15:00:17","slug":"cass-lake-man-charged-after-windows-smashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cass-lake-man-charged-after-windows-smashed\/","title":{"rendered":"Cass Lake Man Charged After Windows Smashed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cass Lake Man Charged After Windows Smashed<\/h2>\n

CASS LAKE, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Cass Lake man faces a felony charge after several properties were damaged.<\/p>\n

William Lewis Jones Jr. is charged with first-degree criminal damage to property. The case was filed in Cass County District Court.<\/p>\n

The charge remains an allegation. Jones is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Reports of Damage Across Cass Lake<\/h2>\n

Authorities responded around 10:08 p.m. on June 9, 2026. A caller reported a shirtless man carrying a bat.<\/p>\n

The caller said the man was walking through Cass Lake and smashing vehicle windows. Officers found an orange Jeep with a broken windshield.<\/p>\n

They later found a white Dodge Durango with a damaged passenger-side windshield. Investigators photographed both vehicles.<\/p>\n

Court documents identify Jones as the person officers encountered. They said he carried a bat and a wooden object.<\/p>\n

Officers reported seeing Jones approach the Big Tap bar. They said he then smashed a front window.<\/p>\n

The impact also damaged a light behind the window. The complaint says Jones entered the bar and locked the door.<\/p>\n

\"WilliamWilliam Lewis Jones Jr. mugshot<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arrest and Additional Damage<\/h2>\n

Deputies forced the door open after Jones allegedly tried to hold it closed. The complaint says he moved toward an officer.<\/p>\n

Jones was reportedly holding a piece of wood. Officers then used a Taser and took him into custody.<\/p>\n

Damage at the bar was initially estimated at over $1,000. The complaint also lists damage to the bar\u2019s sign.<\/p>\n

The next day, investigators received another damage report. A glass entrance door at Cass Lake Alliance Church was shattered.<\/p>\n

The church is located on Second Street Northeast. Photos showed that one entrance door was completely broken.<\/p>\n

Felony Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors allege the combined damage reduced property values by more than $1,000. That amount supports the felony charge.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 609.595<\/a>, the charge carries a possible five-year prison term.<\/p>\n

The maximum fine is $10,000. Case information may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Future hearings will determine how the case proceeds. No conviction has been entered.<\/p>\n

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

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