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Detroit Lakes Man Charged in Pipe Assault<\/h2>\n

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.<\/strong> \u2014 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2014 A local man faces several charges after a dispute over a missing chainsaw.<\/p>\n

Micah Scott Ailie, 43, was charged Tuesday in Becker County District Court.<\/p>\n

He faces felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. He also faces misdemeanor domestic assault and property damage charges.<\/p>\n

The felony charge carries up to seven years in prison. It also carries a possible $14,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Dispute Began Over Missing Chainsaw<\/h2>\n

The criminal complaint was filed on July 1. It says the incident happened on June 29 in Becker County.<\/p>\n

The victim went to Ailie\u2019s County Highway 6 residence. He wanted to discuss a chainsaw that was not returned.<\/p>\n

Investigators say the discussion became heated. Ailie allegedly grabbed a 10-foot aluminum pipe during the argument.<\/p>\n

He then pushed the pipe into the victim\u2019s chest with both hands, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The impact forced the victim backward. The two men then struggled over the pipe.<\/p>\n

The victim eventually gained control of it. He placed the pipe inside a nearby barn.<\/p>\n

\"Micah
Micah Scott Ailie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Phone Allegedly Damaged With Scythe<\/h2>\n

The victim returned from the barn and searched for his phone. It had fallen during the struggle.<\/p>\n

He reportedly found Ailie standing near the phone with a scythe.<\/p>\n

Ailie allegedly used the scythe to damage the phone. The victim feared another attack, the complaint states.<\/p>\n

However, investigators said Ailie did not directly threaten him with the scythe.<\/p>\n

A responding officer saw a dark line across the victim\u2019s shirt. Redness was also visible on his chest.<\/p>\n

The phone showed heavy damage, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Arrest Made the Following Day<\/h2>\n

Authorities did not find Ailie that day. They located him on June 30 at a Detroit Lakes residence.<\/p>\n

Ailie was found in the basement and arrested. A search allegedly uncovered a burned glass pipe.<\/p>\n

Ailie reportedly admitted owning the pipe. He also admitted using methamphetamine on the incident date.<\/p>\n

During questioning, Ailie said the victim blocked his path while he searched for the chainsaw.<\/p>\n

He said he used the aluminum pipe to move the victim. He denied striking him with it.<\/p>\n

Ailie also admitted to throwing the phone. He said it fell after the victim pushed him.<\/p>\n

Ailie remains in custody under a detention order. Further court proceedings are pending.<\/p>\n

Case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

State law on second-degree assault appears in Minnesota Statute 609.222<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charges are allegations. Ailie is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

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