The charge comes from an alleged July 3, 2026, incident at a Bemidji residence.<\/p>\n
Brown is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n
The statute covers intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm on a family or household member.<\/p>\n
The complaint lists a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n
The complaint identifies the offense level as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n
Complaint Describes Alleged Assault<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, police received a report on July 23 about an earlier domestic assault.<\/p>\n
A guardian told investigators Brown had lived at the residence and was moving out.<\/p>\n
The alleged victim told investigators Brown had physically abused her since February.<\/p>\n
She alleged Brown struck her in the face with a closed fist on July 3.<\/p>\n
She told investigators she lost consciousness after the strike.<\/p>\n
She also reported waking with bruises on her back.<\/p>\n
She believed Brown kicked her while she was unconscious, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Investigators reviewed photos that allegedly showed injuries to her eye, lip, and back.<\/p>\n
The complaint says one photo showed apparent burst blood vessels in her right eye.<\/p>\n
Other photos allegedly showed a bloody lip, bruised eyes, and bruises on her back.<\/p>\n
The alleged victim attributed those injuries to Brown, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Brown Allegedly Admitted Hitting Victim<\/h2>\n
The complaint says investigators later spoke with Brown.<\/p>\n
Brown allegedly admitted striking the woman with a closed fist around July 4.<\/p>\n
He said the incident happened at the Ash Avenue residence, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Brown allegedly said he was upset after gaming equipment was thrown.<\/p>\n
He said the equipment was not broken, but he struck her afterward, the complaint states.<\/p>\n
The charged offense date remains listed as July 3, 2026.<\/p>\n
Case Filed In Beltrami County<\/h2>\n
The case was filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file 04-CR-26-1853.<\/p>\n
The complaint was issued as a summons.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege Brown intentionally inflicted or attempted to inflict bodily harm on a household member.<\/p>\n
The charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n
Brown is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
Minnesota’s domestic assault statute is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public court records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Beltrami County court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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