Court records identify Sabiniano, 63, as the defendant in case 57-CR-26-664.<\/p>\n
The charges stem from an alleged family dispute on September 19, 2026.<\/p>\n
Argument Reported During Drive Home<\/h2>\n
The complaint says Sabiniano was traveling home from Grand Forks with two sisters.<\/p>\n
One sister is identified in the complaint as Amelia Rosa Sedra.<\/p>\n
The other sister is identified only as “X” in court records.<\/p>\n
The group was driving on Center Street near the Pennington and Polk County line.<\/p>\n
The complaint says an argument began inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Sabiniano allegedly told X to get out of the pickup.<\/p>\n
The vehicle stopped, and X prepared to leave.<\/p>\n
Sedra reportedly objected to leaving X along the road.<\/p>\n
X returned to the vehicle, and the group continued toward Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n
Assault And Threat Alleged<\/h2>\n
The argument continued as Sabiniano drove, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
X told investigators that Sabiniano became angrier during the dispute.<\/p>\n
She alleged he punched her left arm twice with a closed fist.<\/p>\n
Sedra then grabbed Sabiniano’s arm and told him to stop, the complaint states.<\/p>\n
X also alleged Sabiniano said he should shoot her.<\/p>\n
She told investigators the statement shocked and angered her.<\/p>\n
The complaint says X believed Sabiniano owned a firearm.<\/p>\n
She said she had never personally seen the firearm.<\/p>\n
The group continued driving to Thief River Falls after the alleged threat.<\/p>\n
X said she remained quiet for the rest of the trip.<\/p>\n
Sabiniano Turns Himself In<\/h2>\n
Authorities were later told Sabiniano came to the Law Enforcement Center.<\/p>\n
The complaint says he went there to turn himself in for assaulting his sister.<\/p>\n
X also went to the center and spoke with investigators.<\/p>\n
She told authorities she wanted charges pursued.<\/p>\n
Sabiniano was asked whether he threatened to shoot X.<\/p>\n
He said he was unsure but acknowledged he could have made the statement.<\/p>\n
Authorities arrested Sabiniano and took him to the Pennington County Jail.<\/p>\n
Charges Filed In Pennington County<\/h2>\n
Sabiniano faces one felony count involving alleged threats of violence.<\/p>\n
The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n A conviction can carry up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n Sabiniano also faces one misdemeanor domestic assault count.<\/p>\n That charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a>.<\/p>\n Readers can search case 57-CR-26-664 through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Court filings contain allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Sabiniano is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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