{"id":49652,"date":"2026-09-07T16:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T21:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=49652"},"modified":"2026-09-07T16:03:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T21:03:00","slug":"cass-lake-person-faces-assault-obstruction-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cass-lake-person-faces-assault-obstruction-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Cass Lake Person Faces Assault, Obstruction Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Cass Lake Person Faces Assault, Obstruction Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cass Lake<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Devaughn Lee Rushman, 21, was arrested on September 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record lists Rushman as a resident of Cass Lake, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>Rushman faces three charges under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations include obstruction, fifth-degree assault, and disorderly conduct.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest was recorded at 12:04 a.m.<\/p>\n<h2>Obstruction Charge Listed<\/h2>\n<p>Rushman faces an obstruction charge under Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>The law covers intentionally obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a peace officer performing official duties.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record does not describe the conduct that led to this charge.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not provide details about what officers were doing at the time.<\/p>\n<p>No police officers are named in this report.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.50<\/a> for the full obstruction law.<\/p>\n<h2>Fifth-Degree Assault Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>A second charge alleges fifth-degree assault under Minnesota Statute 609.224, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>The charge involves intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm on another person.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law classifies the cited offense as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information does not identify the other person involved.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 500px; width: 99px; height: 130px; margin: 0px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rushman-Devaughn-Lee.png\" alt=\"Devaughn Lee Rushman mugshot\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Devaughn Lee Rushman \u2014 inmate photo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The booking information does not describe any reported injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.224<\/a> for the assault law.<\/p>\n<h2>Disorderly Conduct Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Rushman also faces a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge.<\/p>\n<p>The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(1).<\/p>\n<p>The cited section covers brawling or fighting under specified circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>The public record does not provide details about the alleged fight.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not state where the incident occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.72<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h2>Case Details Remain Limited<\/h2>\n<p>The booking information identifies Cass Lake as Rushman&#8217;s listed city.<\/p>\n<p>It does not establish that the alleged offenses occurred in Cass Lake.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not provide bail, court dates, or release conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Those details may become available through later court filings.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mncourts.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a> for public court resources.<\/p>\n<p>An arrest does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The charges against Rushman remain allegations unless proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>Rushman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the legal process.<\/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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