Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Kinyaa Josephine Luka faces a felony fourth-degree assault charge in Clay County District Court.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Luka intentionally spat on a Moorhead police officer during a medical response.<\/p>\n The alleged incident happened on May 7, 2026, near Main Avenue North in Moorhead.<\/p>\n The felony charge carries up to three years in prison.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible fine of up to $6,000.<\/p>\n Moorhead police were dispatched after receiving a report of a woman walking in traffic.<\/p>\n Officers responded near 315 Main Avenue North, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n Authorities found a woman lying in the roadway when they arrived.<\/p>\n Officers removed her from the road and identified her as Kinyaa Josephine Luka.<\/p>\n The complaint says Luka was breathing and her eyes were moving rapidly.<\/p>\n However, she allegedly refused to speak with officers at the scene.<\/p>\n Authorities requested an ambulance so Luka could receive medical evaluation at a hospital.<\/p>\n The complaint says Luka became resistant while being placed inside the ambulance.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege she began attempting to spit toward officers and medical personnel.<\/p>\n During the encounter, Luka allegedly spat into the face of a Moorhead police officer.<\/p>\n The complaint does not describe any additional physical injuries from the incident.<\/p>\n No other criminal counts are listed in the complaint provided to TRF News.<\/p>\n Luka is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a>.<\/p>\n The statute covers fourth-degree assaults involving peace officers performing official duties.<\/p>\n State law makes intentionally transferring bodily fluids onto a peace officer a felony.<\/p>\n A conviction can result in up to three years of imprisonment.<\/p>\n The maximum fine under the cited statute is $6,000.<\/p>\n The case is filed as State of Minnesota v. Kinyaa Josephine Luka.<\/p>\n The court file number is 14-CR-26-2552 in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.<\/p>\n Public case information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish Luka’s guilt.<\/p>\n Luka is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\nPolice Called to Person in Traffic<\/h2>\n
Spitting Alleged During Ambulance Response<\/h2>\n
Felony Assault Charge Filed<\/h2>\n