Percy Leonard French Jr., 31, is charged in Mahnomen County District Court.<\/p>\n
The case stems from an alleged confrontation on September 24, 2026.<\/p>\n
Man Suffered Cut To Hand<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, Cody Alan St. Clair Sr. was found outside Riverland Apartments.<\/p>\n
He had a makeshift tourniquet on his arm and blood coming from his hand.<\/p>\n
St. Clair told law enforcement he had fought with French and Jordan Lee French.<\/p>\n
He alleged Percy French threatened to stab him during the confrontation.<\/p>\n
St. Clair said French swung at him several times with an object.<\/p>\n
He said the first two attempts were blocked.<\/p>\n
The complaint alleges another strike cut St. Clair’s hand.<\/p>\n
Surveillance Video Reviewed<\/h2>\n
Investigators later reviewed surveillance footage from the area.<\/p>\n
The complaint says the video showed French riding toward St. Clair before a fight began.<\/p>\n
At one point, St. Clair appeared to back away.<\/p>\n
French was then allegedly seen lunging toward him several times with his arm extended.<\/p>\n
French and Jordan French were later seen leaving the area on bicycles.<\/p>\n
French Taken Into Custody<\/h2>\n
Law enforcement later located both men riding bicycles in Mahnomen.<\/p>\n
Jordan French stopped when officers ordered the men to halt.<\/p>\n
The complaint alleges Percy French continued into a nearby residence.<\/p>\n
He later came outside and was taken into custody.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported finding a knife near the residence.<\/p>\n
A later search also recovered items and clothing with apparent bloodstains, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Four Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
French is charged with felony second-degree assault<\/a> involving a dangerous weapon and substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n That charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison or a $20,000 fine.<\/p>\n He also faces felony threats of violence<\/a>.<\/p>\n The maximum penalty on that count is five years imprisonment or a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n Two misdemeanor counts were also filed.<\/p>\n They allege obstruction of the legal process and fleeing a peace officer on foot.<\/p>\n The charges are allegations. French is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I\u2019m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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