{"id":46747,"date":"2026-09-07T17:25:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T22:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=46747"},"modified":"2026-09-04T06:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:00:20","slug":"bemidji-man-charged-in-alleged-knife-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-man-charged-in-alleged-knife-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Man Charged in Alleged Knife Attack"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji Man Charged in Alleged Knife Attack<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ten Lakes Township (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Richard James Littlewolf faces three felony charges after an alleged knife attack in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors charged Littlewolf with second-degree assault using a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n<p>He also faces second-degree riot and threats of violence charges.<\/p>\n<p>The alleged incident happened on August 9, 2026, in Ten Lakes Township.<\/p>\n<h2>Assault Reported on Porcupine Road<\/h2>\n<p>Authorities responded around 9:50 p.m. to an assault and attempted break-in report.<\/p>\n<p>The call came from a residence on Porcupine Road Southeast.<\/p>\n<p>A witness reported that Littlewolf had stabbed a man identified as J.O.<\/p>\n<p>The witness also alleged Littlewolf tried to force his way into the residence.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators reported seeing suspected blood near the entrance.<\/p>\n<p>J.O. had a bleeding cut on the top of his right hand.<\/p>\n<p>J.O. told authorities that a vehicle had passed him before turning around.<\/p>\n<p>Several people were reportedly inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Anissa Sequoya Kinchen allegedly approached J.O. and questioned him about another person.<\/p>\n<p>The vehicle later stopped near the residence where J.O. was headed.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: inline-block;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LittlewolfRichard.png\" alt=\"Richard James Littlewolf mugshot\" \/><figcaption>Richard James Littlewolf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Knife and Metal Knuckles Alleged<\/h2>\n<p>J.O. said Littlewolf confronted him and threatened to kill him.<\/p>\n<p>He reported that Littlewolf had metal knuckles with spikes.<\/p>\n<p>Littlewolf allegedly chased J.O. onto the porch of the residence.<\/p>\n<p>J.O. said his back was against a wall during the confrontation.<\/p>\n<p>He alleged Littlewolf tried several times to punch him with the metal knuckles.<\/p>\n<p>Littlewolf then allegedly pulled out a black folding knife.<\/p>\n<p>J.O. said Littlewolf thrust the knife toward his chest.<\/p>\n<p>J.O. raised his hand to block the knife, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n<p>The knife allegedly cut or stabbed his hand.<\/p>\n<h2>Threat Allegedly Made Before Suspects Left<\/h2>\n<p>J.O. said Littlewolf then reached toward a black bag and mentioned a gun.<\/p>\n<p>Another passenger urged Littlewolf to leave, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n<p>That passenger was a minor and is not identified by TRF News.<\/p>\n<p>As the group left, Littlewolf allegedly threatened to return and kill J.O.<\/p>\n<p>Kinchen also allegedly warned J.O. to watch his back.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint does not list charges against Kinchen in this case.<\/p>\n<h2>Littlewolf Arrested the Next Day<\/h2>\n<p>Authorities searched the area that night but did not locate Littlewolf.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators found the suspect vehicle the next day on Roosevelt Road Southeast.<\/p>\n<p>Littlewolf was reportedly riding in the vehicle before later taking the driver&#8217;s seat.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement stopped the vehicle near Popple Drive Southeast.<\/p>\n<p>Littlewolf was arrested during the traffic stop.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators reported seeing an axe and a black folding knife inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n<h2>Three Felony Charges Filed<\/h2>\n<p>Second-degree assault is charged under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.222<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That charge carries up to seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine.<\/p>\n<p>The riot charge falls under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.71<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The threats charge cites <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Each of those charges carries up to five years and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n<p>The court file number is 04-CR-26-1878.<\/p>\n<p>Public court information is available through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint contains allegations and does not establish Littlewolf&#8217;s guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Littlewolf 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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