MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Elena Elizabeth Fladeland faces a felony fifth-degree assault charge in Clay County District Court.<\/p>\n The charge follows an alleged hallway confrontation at a Moorhead apartment building on December 17, 2025.<\/p>\n A criminal complaint says a neighbor reported hearing yelling and screaming from an apartment below hers.<\/p>\n The neighbor told police she stomped on her floor in an effort to stop the noise.<\/p>\n The complaint says Fladeland then came to the neighbor’s door.<\/p>\n The two began talking in the hallway, according to the filing.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Fladeland pulled the woman’s hair and punched her during the encounter.<\/p>\n The neighbor could not remember where the punch landed, the complaint states.<\/p>\n A person described as Fladeland’s caretaker reportedly stepped in and stopped the confrontation.<\/p>\n Another building resident was passing through the area at that time.<\/p>\n That witness reportedly saw the caretaker standing between Fladeland and the neighbor.<\/p>\n The witness also heard the caretaker tell Fladeland she could not put her hands on people.<\/p>\n The apartment manager later confirmed Fladeland lived in the apartment identified during the investigation.<\/p>\n The manager also confirmed Fladeland had a caretaker, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n The filing does not allege the passing witness saw the reported hair pulling or punch.<\/p>\n Instead, the witness reportedly observed the scene after the alleged physical contact.<\/p>\n Prosecutors charged Fladeland under Minnesota Statute 609.224<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint says the felony level is based on prior qualifying convictions within three years.<\/p>\n The filing cites two prior North Dakota felony convictions while supporting the enhanced charge.<\/p>\n One was an aggravated assault conviction from November 2023.<\/p>\n The complaint also cites a felony terrorizing conviction.<\/p>\n Under Minnesota law, the charged offense carries a maximum five-year prison term.<\/p>\n The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000, or both.<\/p>\n Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Fladeland is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\nNeighbor Reports Hallway Confrontation<\/h2>\n
Apartment Manager Confirmed Resident<\/h2>\n
Prior Convictions Cited in Felony Charge<\/h2>\n