Jeremy Jay Thompson is charged with felony fifth-degree assault in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege Thompson assaulted C.E., who had been staying at his residence for several days.<\/p>\n
The felony level is based on prior qualifying assault convictions listed in the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
911 Calls Lead to Investigation<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, dispatch received a 911 call from C.E. around 10:39 p.m.<\/p>\n
C.E. initially requested an ambulance and said law enforcement was not needed.<\/p>\n
Another call followed, and dispatch became concerned that an assault may have occurred.<\/p>\n
C.E. later told dispatch that Thompson had assaulted and bitten her.<\/p>\n
Deputies arrived and found Thompson outside the residence.<\/p>\n
Authorities reported signs that Thompson had been drinking.<\/p>\n
Inside, C.E. was found lying on a bed with blood on her face.<\/p>\n Emergency medical workers also reported swelling on the back of her head.<\/p>\n C.E. told investigators Thompson grabbed her from behind and forced her to the floor.<\/p>\n She alleged Thompson repeatedly struck her head against the floor.<\/p>\n Several days later, C.E. reported additional bruising and bumps on her head.<\/p>\n She also reported a bite-related cut and soreness following the incident.<\/p>\n C.E. further alleged Thompson kicked her and put pressure around her neck.<\/p>\n The complaint says C.E. sought hospital treatment after the encounter.<\/p>\n Thompson denied attacking C.E. and said she fell in the kitchen.<\/p>\n He acknowledged that both had been drinking alcohol, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Thompson said he dragged C.E. into the bedroom and placed her on the bed.<\/p>\n He told investigators blood on his hands and clothing came from helping her.<\/p>\n The complaint lists three qualifying assault convictions within the previous three years.<\/p>\n Two gross misdemeanor fifth-degree assault convictions were entered in April 2026.<\/p>\n Another misdemeanor fifth-degree assault conviction was entered in December 2023.<\/p>\n Those convictions are cited as the basis for charging the new allegation as a felony.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s fifth-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-26-1867.<\/p>\n The charge and supporting claims are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Thompson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Jeremy](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ThompsonJeremy1.png\")
Woman Describes Alleged Attack<\/h2>\n
Thompson Gives Different Account<\/h2>\n
Prior Convictions Elevate Charge<\/h2>\n