Prosecutors charged Bellanger with felony threats of violence.<\/p>\n
He also faces misdemeanor domestic assault and fifth-degree assault charges.<\/p>\n
The alleged incident happened on August 18, 2026, in Norman County.<\/p>\n
The felony charge carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n
Fight Reported in Twin Valley<\/h2>\n
Law enforcement responded around 12:40 a.m. after receiving a report of a fight in progress.<\/p>\n
The incident happened at a residence in Twin Valley, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
A woman identified as C.B. told investigators that Bellanger had been living with her.<\/p>\n
She said Bellanger had agreed to move out of the residence.<\/p>\n
Bellanger returned that night to collect his belongings, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
C.B. alleged that Bellanger removed an air conditioner from a window.<\/p>\n
She said he then climbed through the open window and entered the residence.<\/p>\n The complaint says Bellanger kicked a chair toward C.B. during the confrontation.<\/p>\n He allegedly pushed her twice, once with one hand and again with both hands.<\/p>\n Bellanger then left the area for about ten minutes, according to prosecutors.<\/p>\n The complaint says he later returned and displayed a kitchen knife.<\/p>\n Bellanger allegedly made motions toward the tires of a vehicle with the knife.<\/p>\n C.B. also reported that Bellanger made a stabbing motion toward her.<\/p>\n She told investigators the action caused her to fear being harmed.<\/p>\n Another woman, identified as T.H., also described the confrontation to investigators.<\/p>\n T.H. said she saw Bellanger making stabbing motions toward a vehicle tire.<\/p>\n She also alleged that Bellanger grabbed her hand.<\/p>\n The complaint says he bent her hand backward and caused pain.<\/p>\n That allegation forms the basis of the fifth-degree assault charge.<\/p>\n Bellanger told authorities he had consumed alcohol, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n He also reportedly described his behavior as “just tripping.”<\/p>\n The felony threats charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n The domestic assault count falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a>.<\/p>\n The fifth-degree assault count cites Minnesota Statute 609.224<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each misdemeanor charge carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n The case is State of Minnesota v. Randy Lee Bellanger Jr.<\/p>\n The court file number is 54-CR-26-249 in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint contains allegations and does not establish Bellanger’s guilt.<\/p>\n Bellanger is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Randy](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BELLANGER-RANDY-LEE-JR.jpg\")
Knife Threat Alleged<\/h2>\n
Second Woman Reports Assault<\/h2>\n
Three Charges Filed<\/h2>\n