Anna Yenta Faye Erickson, 21, is charged with aiding and abetting first-degree burglary. The charge stems from an incident reported on June 19, 2026.<\/p>\n
Wrench Attack Reported Inside Home<\/h2>\n
Court records say Erickson rode with Frank Haben to a home in Pennington County. Prosecutors allege Erickson knew Haben had hidden a wrench inside his shirt sleeve.<\/p>\n
Authorities say Haben entered the home while two people were watching television. He allegedly struck one man in the face with the wrench.<\/p>\n
A second man came from another room after hearing calls for help. The complaint says Haben also struck that man with the wrench.<\/p>\n
The two men then restrained Haben and forced him outside. Officers arrived and arrested him at the scene.<\/p>\n Erickson told investigators that she traveled with Haben to confront someone at the home. She also admitted knowing about the hidden wrench, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Investigators say Erickson returned the wrench to Haben\u2019s vehicle after the assault. She later retrieved it from the vehicle for officers.<\/p>\n The wrench was taken as evidence. Erickson was arrested and brought to the Pennington County Law Enforcement Center.<\/p>\n A woman inside the home said Erickson pulled at her during the disturbance. She said Erickson was trying to move her outside.<\/p>\n Erickson later said she wanted to remove the woman from the fighting. She also claimed an assault had happened the previous night.<\/p>\n The woman denied that claim during a follow-up interview. She said the man accused by Erickson had never harmed her.<\/p>\n Haben said he went to the home because he feared the woman was being abused. He said he brought the wrench because a gun might be inside.<\/p>\n According to the complaint, Haben admitted to starting the fight. He said he swung the wrench after becoming upset inside the residence.<\/p>\n Erickson faces up to 20 years in prison and a $35,000 fine. Both penalties could apply if she is convicted.<\/p>\n The charge cites Minnesota\u2019s\u00a0first-degree burglary law<\/a> and\u00a0aiding-and-abetting law<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under court file 57-CR-26-443. Case information may be available through\u00a0Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n A criminal complaint contains allegations. Erickson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Mugshot](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/EricksonAnna.jpg\")
Wrench Recovered as Evidence<\/h2>\n
Suspect Admitted to Starting Fight<\/h2>\n