According to a criminal complaint, the alleged assault occurred on May 14, 2026.<\/p>\n
The complaint identifies Belgarde, 48, as one of two people accused of attacking a man near an apartment.<\/p>\n
The charge involves fifth-degree assault within three years of a previous qualifying domestic violence-related conviction.<\/p>\n
The case was filed in Mahnomen County District Court under file number 44-CR-26-513.<\/p>\n
Deputies Respond to Reported Fight<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, authorities received a report of a possible fight around 8:35 p.m.<\/p>\n
The reported incident occurred near 2235 College Road in Mahnomen County.<\/p>\n
When a deputy arrived, a man was lying face down near the south side of a garage.<\/p>\n
The man reported being beaten and requested an ambulance.<\/p>\n
He identified Jerry Lawrence Belgarde and Elizabeth Ann Lafriniere-Bush as the people allegedly responsible.<\/p>\n
Investigators also spoke with a juvenile witness who described seeing the alleged assault.<\/p>\n
The witness reported seeing the man thrown onto his back and repeatedly punched.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the witness also reported seeing a woman kick the man while he was on the ground.<\/p>\n
Victim Describes Alleged Attack<\/h2>\n
The injured man was later interviewed at Mahnomen Health Center.<\/p>\n
He told investigators he had visited Belgarde and Lafriniere-Bush before the reported assault.<\/p>\n
The man said an argument or disagreement developed after he made a comment.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Belgarde allegedly brought him outside near the apartment and attacked him.<\/p>\n
The man also alleged Lafriniere-Bush kicked him in the ribs during the confrontation.<\/p>\n
Investigators attempted to contact Belgarde and Lafriniere-Bush at their apartment but were unsuccessful.<\/p>\n
The supplied complaint does not provide a medical diagnosis or describe the full extent of the man’s injuries.<\/p>\n
Previous Conviction Cited in Complaint<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors cited a previous conviction involving Belgarde as part of the gross misdemeanor charge.<\/p>\n
The complaint identifies an earlier conviction for violating an order for protection.<\/p>\n
That matter is listed under court file number 44-CR-25-153.<\/p>\n
The complaint also states an arrest warrant was active in the earlier case.<\/p>\n
According to the document, the warrant concerned a missed probation violation hearing scheduled for December 8, 2025.<\/p>\n
The current status of that earlier warrant was not established by the supplied complaint.<\/p>\n
Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law<\/h2>\n
Belgarde’s new charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.224, subdivision 2(b)<\/a>.<\/p>\n The law increases certain fifth-degree assault offenses to gross misdemeanors when qualifying prior convictions exist.<\/p>\n A conviction can carry up to 364 days in jail and a fine of $3,000.<\/p>\n These are maximum penalties, not a sentence imposed against Belgarde in this case.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint contains allegations that must be addressed through the legal process.<\/p>\n Belgarde is presumed innocent of the new charge unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n The case is assigned to Mahnomen County District Court in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The complaint lists prosecutor file number 0440029881 and investigative control number 26000250.<\/p>\n No hearing date, plea, or final ruling was included in the supplied document.<\/p>\n Readers can visit the Mahnomen County District Court website<\/a> for court information.<\/p>\n Public records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional records would be needed to confirm the current case status or final outcome.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\nMahnomen County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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