Prosecutors charged Anderson with felony domestic assault by strangulation and felony second-degree assault.<\/p>\n
He also faces a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge.<\/p>\n
The allegations come from a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n
Woman Reported Assault and Strangulation<\/h2>\n
The complaint says authorities were called to a Mahnomen residence early July 5, 2026.<\/p>\n
The victim reported that Anderson had assaulted her several times during the previous day.<\/p>\n
She said Anderson struck her face, hands, and body, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The victim also alleged Anderson wrapped an electrical extension cord around her neck.<\/p>\n
She reported losing consciousness during the alleged strangulation.<\/p>\n
Authorities said they observed bruising around her neck that appeared consistent with her account.<\/p>\n
The complaint says officers searched the residence but did not initially find Anderson.<\/p>\n
They also reported damaged property and an open bathroom window inside the home.<\/p>\n
Anderson Later Arrested<\/h2>\n
Duane Edward Sayers told investigators he heard the disturbance but did not witness the alleged assault.<\/p>\n
Sayers said he told Anderson to stop during the disturbance, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Authorities issued a bulletin seeking Anderson after he was not found at the residence.<\/p>\n Another officer later located Anderson and placed him under arrest.<\/p>\n The complaint says Anderson declined to provide a statement after his arrest.<\/p>\n It also states a preliminary breath test produced a reading of 0.215.<\/p>\n Count One charges Anderson with felony domestic assault by strangulation.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum sentence of three years and a possible $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n Count Two charges second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege the extension cord was used as an improvised weapon during the strangulation.<\/p>\n That felony carries a maximum sentence of seven years and a possible $14,000 fine.<\/p>\n Count Three alleges gross misdemeanor domestic assault involving a prior qualified domestic violence-related offense.<\/p>\n The complaint also cites Anderson’s 2023 conviction for interference with a 911 call.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s domestic strangulation statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n The second-degree assault statute<\/a> is also available online.<\/p>\n Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Anderson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Devin](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ANDERSON-DEVIN-RAIN.jpg\")
Three Charges Filed<\/h2>\n