Prosecutors allege Thunder possessed firearms and ammunition despite prior convictions that barred him from having those items.<\/p>\n
The charge covers alleged conduct from July 31 through August 6, 2025. The case is filed as 04-CR-26-1107.<\/p>\n
Thunder is charged with firearm possession after a crime-of-violence conviction. The complaint lists a maximum sentence of 15 years.<\/p>\n
It also lists a $30,000 fine and a five-year minimum sentence.<\/p>\n
Searches Target Bemidji Property<\/h2>\n
Court records say investigators searched a Windy Hill Lane property on July 31, 2025.<\/p>\n
The warrant authorized searches for firearms, gun parts, holsters, magazines, and ammunition.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported finding a handgun holster in the kitchen. They also found mail bearing Thunder\u2019s name inside a bedroom.<\/p>\n
The complaint says investigators later reviewed recorded jail calls between Thunder and Nicole Kramer.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors claim the calls included coded discussions about a silver or gray item.<\/p>\n
Investigators believed those discussions concerned a firearm. They also reviewed a video call recorded inside the Windy Hill Lane home.<\/p>\n
During that call, investigators reported seeing a black and gray rifle in a corner.<\/p>\n
That discovery helped support a second search warrant.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nDevin Donald James Thunder<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n During the August 6 search, investigators reported finding a silver and black Ruger 9mm handgun.<\/p>\n The handgun was inside a red holster.<\/p>\n Investigators also searched a white shed near the home.<\/p>\n They reported finding a shotgun, a rifle, a revolver, a pistol lower, and several types of ammunition.<\/p>\n Some items were wrapped in black garbage bags. Others were inside a black drawstring bag, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Kramer told investigators that she and Thunder lived at the Windy Hill Lane property.<\/p>\n She also said Thunder was on federal probation for a gun-related offense.<\/p>\n Thunder denied knowing about the firearms. He also denied involvement with the items recovered during the search.<\/p>\n Investigators later determined the Ruger handgun had been reported stolen.<\/p>\n They also learned the Savage rifle had been reported stolen.<\/p>\n The current complaint charges Thunder with unlawful firearm and ammunition possession.<\/p>\n It does not charge him with stealing those firearms.<\/p>\n Prosecutors say Thunder cannot legally possess firearms because of earlier crime-of-violence convictions.<\/p>\n The complaint cites convictions for threats of violence and felony drug possession.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota\u2019s firearm restriction law<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Local court information is available from Beltrami County Court Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thunder has not been convicted of the new charge.<\/p>\n A criminal complaint contains allegations that must be proven in court.<\/p>\nHandgun, Rifles and Ammunition Recovered<\/h2>\n
Prior Convictions Cited<\/h2>\n