The reported assault happened July 3 at 915 Falls Avenue.<\/p>\n
Alyssa Amberose Otto, 46, of Thief River Falls, was cited for fifth-degree assault.<\/p>\n
Woman Reported Hair-Pulling Assault<\/h2>\n
According to the citation, Otto allegedly grabbed another woman by her hair.<\/p>\n
The citation states that Otto pulled out a chunk of the woman\u2019s hair.<\/p>\n
The alleged force caused the woman to fall onto the ground.<\/p>\n
The woman suffered a scrape near her ribs during the reported incident.<\/p>\n
The available report did not describe any other injuries.<\/p>\n
It also did not state whether medical treatment was needed.<\/p>\n
Citation Followed Investigation<\/h2>\n
The citation was issued after authorities investigated the July 3 incident.<\/p>\n
No further details about the circumstances were included in the available report.<\/p>\n
The report did not explain what happened before the alleged assault.<\/p>\n
It also did not identify the relationship between Otto and the other woman.<\/p>\n
Fifth-degree assault is covered under Minnesota Statute 609.224<\/a>.<\/p>\n The law covers acts intended to cause fear or bodily harm.<\/p>\n The specific penalties can depend on the facts and a person\u2019s previous record.<\/p>\n A citation is an allegation and does not prove guilt.<\/p>\n Otto is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.<\/p>\n Future hearings and public case information may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some court records may not be immediately available online.<\/p>\n Residents can find local government information on the City of Thief River Falls website<\/a>.<\/p>\n TRF News will provide updates if more public information becomes available.<\/p>\nCitation Is Not a Conviction<\/h2>\n
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