{"id":51885,"date":"2026-09-19T18:03:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T23:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=51885"},"modified":"2026-09-14T08:03:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:03:48","slug":"backus-loren-rice-faces-felony-firearm-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/backus-loren-rice-faces-felony-firearm-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Backus: Loren Rice Faces Felony Firearm Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Backus: Loren Rice Faces Felony Firearm Charge<\/h2>\n

Backus (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Loren Leroy Rice, 63, of Backus, was arrested September 11, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists the arrest time as 5:17 p.m.<\/p>\n

Rice faces one felony firearm and ammunition possession charge.<\/p>\n

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 624.713, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n

The booking description references a previous crime-of-violence conviction or juvenile adjudication.<\/p>\n

The record identifies the matter as an adult arrest.<\/p>\n

Felony Firearm Charge<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Statute 624.713<\/a> identifies people prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.<\/p>\n

Subdivision 1(2) applies after certain convictions involving crimes of violence.<\/p>\n

The law also applies to some qualifying juvenile adjudications.<\/p>\n

A violation involving a person covered by clause two is a felony.<\/p>\n

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\"Loren<\/p>\n

Loren Leroy Rice<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A conviction can bring up to 15 years in prison.<\/p>\n

The maximum fine can reach $30,000.<\/p>\n

The statute also provides procedures for restoring firearm rights in certain cases.<\/p>\n

The booking information does not identify Rice’s alleged prior qualifying offense.<\/p>\n

It also does not describe the firearm or ammunition allegedly involved.<\/p>\n

Details of Arrest Limited<\/h2>\n

The supplied record does not describe the events that led to Rice’s arrest.<\/p>\n

It does not state where the alleged possession occurred.<\/p>\n

The record also does not explain how the firearm or ammunition was allegedly discovered.<\/p>\n

No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n

The booking information identifies Rice as a resident of Backus, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Information about the community is available through the City of Backus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charge Remains an Allegation<\/h2>\n

An arrest does not establish guilt in a criminal case.<\/p>\n

The firearm possession charge against Loren Leroy Rice remains an allegation.<\/p>\n

Rice is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Future court filings may provide more details about the case.<\/p>\n

Readers can search Minnesota court records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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