Emerejirdo Duane Carmona is charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n
The charge stems from an August 3, 2026, incident in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege Carmona entered a residence and pointed a pistol at two people.<\/p>\n
Two People Report Handgun Threat<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, deputies responded around 1:54 a.m. to a report involving a weapon.<\/p>\n
Two residents, identified as S.T. and N.T., spoke with authorities after they arrived.<\/p>\n
Both said Carmona entered their residence while carrying a handgun.<\/p>\n
S.T. told investigators Carmona chambered a round and pointed the firearm directly at her.<\/p>\n
She said Carmona demanded information about the location of his nephews.<\/p>\n
N.T. reported that Carmona entered her bedroom and pulled down a curtain.<\/p>\n
She alleged Carmona pointed the firearm at her several times while yelling.<\/p>\n
Both residents told investigators they feared Carmona might shoot them.<\/p>\n N.T. told deputies Carmona threw the firearm under a couch when law enforcement arrived.<\/p>\n She also reported that a juvenile later retrieved the handgun and left the residence.<\/p>\n Authorities observed two juveniles walking toward another nearby residence after the incident.<\/p>\n Investigators later searched that location with permission from an adult resident.<\/p>\n A handgun was found inside, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Authorities said the gun matched the description provided by the two witnesses.<\/p>\n The juvenile involved in the investigation is not being identified because of age.<\/p>\n Carmona denied possessing a firearm during the incident, according to court records.<\/p>\n However, he admitted going to the residence to confront another person.<\/p>\n Investigators arrested Carmona after reviewing the witness statements and recovering the handgun.<\/p>\n He now faces one felony count of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.<\/p>\n It also lists a possible fine of up to $14,000.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s second-degree assault statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Beltrami County court file number 04-CR-26-1789.<\/p>\n The charge and supporting statements are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Carmona is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Emerejirdo](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CarmonaEmerejirdo.png\")
Handgun Later Recovered<\/h2>\n
Carmona Denies Having Firearm<\/h2>\n