Prosecutors allege Schultz-Lind punched and strangled her sister during an August 18, 2026, family dispute.<\/p>\n
She faces felony domestic assault by strangulation and misdemeanor domestic assault.<\/p>\n
Deputies Respond to Family Disturbance<\/h2>\n
Deputies responded to a Red Lake Falls residence after receiving a report of a family disturbance.<\/p>\n
Authorities heard yelling inside the home when they arrived, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
Heather Rayne Schultz was inside with her daughters, Kyah Marie Schultz-Lind and Chloe Ione Schultz-Lind.<\/p>\n
Investigators described Kyah Schultz-Lind as upset and speaking loudly during the initial contact.<\/p>\n
Deputies separated the family members while trying to determine what had happened.<\/p>\n
Heather Schultz told investigators that Kyah Schultz-Lind had assaulted Chloe earlier outside the residence.<\/p>\n
Argument Allegedly Turns Physical<\/h2>\n
The complaint says tensions had been building throughout the day.<\/p>\n
Family members reported several arguments involving Kyah Schultz-Lind before the alleged assault.<\/p>\n
Later, Heather Schultz followed both sisters outside near a neighboring trailer.<\/p>\n
She then allegedly saw Kyah Schultz-Lind swing at Chloe Schultz-Lind.<\/p>\n
Heather Schultz said Kyah struck Chloe on the left side of her head.<\/p>\n
The blow was allegedly delivered with a closed fist.<\/p>\n Prosecutors say Kyah then wrapped an arm around Chloe’s neck and squeezed.<\/p>\n A family member contacted law enforcement while the alleged assault was happening.<\/p>\n Investigators separately asked Chloe Schultz-Lind whether her sister had assaulted her.<\/p>\n The complaint says Chloe indicated that the assault had occurred.<\/p>\n Kyah Schultz-Lind was then detained while deputies continued the investigation.<\/p>\n She was later arrested and transported to a correctional facility.<\/p>\n During transport, investigators discussed the allegations with Schultz-Lind.<\/p>\n The complaint says she responded that the allegations only meant she had won the fight.<\/p>\n Prosecutors cite that statement as part of the probable-cause case.<\/p>\n The felony charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.2247<\/a>.<\/p>\n The law covers strangulation against a family or household member.<\/p>\n The felony carries up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n The second count cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a>.<\/p>\n That misdemeanor charge carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n The case is State of Minnesota v. Kyah Marie Schultz-Lind.<\/p>\n The court file number is 63-CR-26-144.<\/p>\n Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish Schultz-Lind’s guilt.<\/p>\n Schultz-Lind is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Kyah](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCHULTZ-LIND-KYAH-MARIE-2.jpg\")
Sister Confirms Alleged Assault<\/h2>\n
Two Domestic Assault Charges Filed<\/h2>\n