The complaint lists felony domestic assault, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, and underage alcohol consumption.<\/p>\n
The allegations appear in a complaint filed in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n
Bellanger is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
Authorities Respond to Disturbance<\/h2>\n
Authorities were called around 8:48 p.m. to a Naytahwaush residence.<\/p>\n
A caller reported Bellanger was dragging and striking his girlfriend inside the home.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Bellanger later admitted grabbing the woman\u2019s arms.<\/p>\n
He allegedly said he pulled her toward the residence.<\/p>\n
Bellanger reportedly said he acted after she argued with people outside.<\/p>\n
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Joshua Dean Bellanger<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nWitness Video Reviewed<\/h2>\n
An officer reviewed a witness video recorded during the disturbance.<\/p>\n
The video allegedly showed Bellanger grab the woman by both arms.<\/p>\n
It then showed him push her toward the residence, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The woman began moving away before Bellanger allegedly shoved her in the back.<\/p>\n
The woman first denied that anything physical happened.<\/p>\n
She later said Bellanger shoved her, but she did not feel threatened.<\/p>\n
The complaint also says alcohol was involved during the gathering.<\/p>\n
Additional Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Authorities said Bellanger continued yelling while officers investigated the report.<\/p>\n
Several neighbors reportedly came outside because of the noise.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Bellanger took a preliminary breath test.<\/p>\n
The reported result was 0.061.<\/p>\n
Bellanger was under 21 when the incident occurred.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors charged Bellanger under Minnesota\u2019s domestic assault law<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charge alleges prior qualifying domestic violence-related cases within ten years.<\/p>\n The complaint cites three earlier court matters supporting the enhanced felony charge.<\/p>\n If convicted, the felony charge carries up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n The disorderly conduct charge<\/a> carries up to 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible fine of up to $1,000.<\/p>\n The underage consumption charge<\/a> has the same maximum misdemeanor penalty.<\/p>\n Public case information may be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n