Prosecutors allege Fox attacked a man with a potato peeler near Lower Rice Lake on August 20, 2026.<\/p>\n
The man, identified as C.M., suffered a large cut to his upper arm.<\/p>\n
The charge carries up to seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n
Man Reports Attack Near Water Spout<\/h2>\n
Deputies received an assault report around 6:22 p.m., according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
C.M. said he had been getting water from a spout near Lower Rice Lake.<\/p>\n
He said a woman approached and asked what family he belonged to.<\/p>\n
The woman then allegedly told him the water was not his.<\/p>\n
C.M. said he agreed and indicated he had not known that.<\/p>\n
He told investigators the woman then demanded that he put the water back.<\/p>\n
C.M. said he noticed a knife-like object hidden behind the woman’s body.<\/p>\n
Stabbing Motion Alleged<\/h2>\n
The complaint says the woman then made a stabbing motion toward C.M.’s stomach.<\/p>\n
C.M. said he avoided the alleged stab and pushed the woman’s hand away.<\/p>\n
He alleged the woman then slashed the outside of his upper arm.<\/p>\n
Investigators later observed and photographed a large cut on his arm.<\/p>\n C.M. said he ran around his pickup several times while trying to get away.<\/p>\n He told authorities the woman continued chasing him while holding the object.<\/p>\n C.M. eventually entered his truck and drove away.<\/p>\n He described the object as either a knife or potato peeler.<\/p>\n Deputies later contacted Valerie Louise Fox at a nearby Auginaush Road residence.<\/p>\n Fox matched the description provided by C.M., according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Authorities later brought C.M. back to the area for an identification.<\/p>\n C.M. identified Fox as the woman who allegedly attacked him.<\/p>\n He also identified her vehicle and the residence connected to the incident.<\/p>\n Authorities obtained a search warrant for the property, vehicles and nearby buildings.<\/p>\n During the search, investigators found a potato peeler inside Fox’s vehicle.<\/p>\n The item was on the front passenger floorboard, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Investigators also reported seeing what appeared to be blood drops near the peeler.<\/p>\n The vehicle was towed and the potato peeler was collected as evidence.<\/p>\n Fox was arrested and taken to the Clearwater County Jail.<\/p>\n Fox is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.222<\/a>.<\/p>\n The statute covers assault committed with a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n The maximum sentence is seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine.<\/p>\n The case is State of Minnesota v. Valerie Louise Fox.<\/p>\n The court file number is 15-CR-26-301 in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish Fox’s guilt.<\/p>\n Fox is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Valerie](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FOX-VALERIE.jpg\")
Fox Identified by Alleged Victim<\/h2>\n
Potato Peeler Found in Vehicle<\/h2>\n
Felony Assault Charge Filed<\/h2>\n