{"id":44101,"date":"2026-08-18T08:14:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44101"},"modified":"2026-08-15T13:53:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T18:53:24","slug":"bemidji-woman-charged-in-taser-riot-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-woman-charged-in-taser-riot-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Woman Charged in Taser Riot Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji Woman Charged in Taser Riot Case<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEMIDJI, Minn. (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Alayzha Ranae Skinaway faces a felony second-degree riot charge in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors allege a Taser was used during a violent dispute involving several people.<\/p>\n<p>The criminal complaint says the disturbance happened near Little Norway Avenue Southeast in Bemidji.<\/p>\n<h2>Property Dispute Allegedly Turned Violent<\/h2>\n<p>According to the complaint, Jorgie Jaylene Boswell went to the property to retrieve belongings from an ex-boyfriend.<\/p>\n<p>Boswell was accompanied by her sister, Skinaway, and Curtis Wayne Silcox.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Dale Preston reportedly drove the group to the residence.<\/p>\n<p>The filing says an argument developed over a PlayStation or Xbox game system.<\/p>\n<p>One person at the residence maintained the game system belonged to him.<\/p>\n<p>Boswell reportedly claimed the system was hers.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint says Boswell was asked to leave the property but refused.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors allege Skinaway then produced a Taser during the confrontation.<\/p>\n<p>She allegedly used it on two people at the residence.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SkinawayAlayzha.png\" alt=\"Alayzha Ranae Skinaway mugshot\" \/><figcaption>Alayzha Ranae Skinaway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Several Weapons Alleged During Fight<\/h2>\n<p>Witness statements and video reportedly showed a larger physical fight outside the residence.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint describes a Taser, baseball bat, poles, rocks, fists, and feet being used.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities reported visible injuries on one person after the confrontation.<\/p>\n<p>The injuries included scratches, a welt, and a bruise, according to the filing.<\/p>\n<p>Curtis Silcox told authorities someone had been using a baseball bat.<\/p>\n<p>He reportedly said he took the bat and threw it into nearby woods.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities later recovered the baseball bat and secured the Taser.<\/p>\n<h2>Felony Riot Charge Filed<\/h2>\n<p>Skinaway faces one count of second-degree riot while armed with a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors filed the charge under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.71<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The offense carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>It also carries a possible $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint contains a notable date difference.<\/p>\n<p>The criminal count lists July 12, 2026, as the offense date.<\/p>\n<p>However, the probable cause section describes the 911 calls as occurring June 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The filing does not explain that one-month difference.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can search public court information through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Skinaway is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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