The charges include felony assault of a peace officer, domestic assault, and interference with an emergency call.<\/p>\n
According to a criminal complaint, the incident occurred September 5, 2026, at a residence near Bagley.<\/p>\n
Investigators allege Ross assaulted family members, resisted deputies, and later spit on a deputy at the county jail.<\/p>\n
The case was filed in Clearwater County District Court under number 15-CR-26-317.<\/p>\n
Deputies Respond to Family Disturbance<\/h2>\n
Authorities responded around 4:01 p.m. after a woman reported a disturbance involving her adult son.<\/p>\n
The woman told dispatchers she was afraid of her son’s behavior.<\/p>\n
When a deputy arrived, Ross was reportedly standing on a deck and shouting at the officer.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Ross approached the deputy, ignored commands, and allegedly reached toward the deputy’s firearm.<\/p>\n
The deputy used a Taser to gain control of Ross and place him in handcuffs.<\/p>\n
Investigators allege Ross continued resisting while being escorted to a patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n
The complaint states Ross kicked a deputy during the struggle.<\/p>\n
Family Members Describe Alleged Assault<\/h2>\n
Investigators interviewed Ross’s mother and stepfather following the confrontation.<\/p>\n
Both reported that Ross had been drinking and became increasingly aggressive.<\/p>\n
They alleged Ross pushed his stepfather and grabbed his mother by the arm.<\/p>\n
His mother also reported that Ross grabbed and threw her phone when she attempted to call 911.<\/p>\n
Both family members declined medical assistance, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The allegations led to two misdemeanor domestic assault counts and one gross misdemeanor emergency-call interference count.<\/p>\n
Additional Allegations at Hospital and Jail<\/h2>\n
Deputies transported Ross to an emergency room for medical clearance before booking.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Ross became agitated and knocked equipment away from a nurse.<\/p>\n
He was later transported to the Clearwater County Jail.<\/p>\n
Investigators allege Ross refused commands at the jail entrance and spit on a deputy.<\/p>\n
That allegation forms the basis of the felony fourth-degree assault charge.<\/p>\n
Five Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
The complaint lists one felony, two gross misdemeanors, and two misdemeanors.<\/p>\n
The felony involves allegedly transferring bodily fluids onto a peace officer.<\/p>\n
Under Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a>, that offense carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison.<\/p>\n The maximum fine for the felony is $6,000.<\/p>\n The other allegations involve physically assaulting a deputy, preventing an emergency call, and assaulting two household members.<\/p>\n Readers can review the domestic assault law<\/a> and emergency-call interference law<\/a>.<\/p>\n These are allegations, and the listed penalties do not represent sentences imposed against Ross.<\/p>\n The complaint lists prosecutor file number 090801 and investigative control number 26000421.<\/p>\n The document includes an order of detention.<\/p>\n No final ruling or sentencing information was included in the supplied complaint.<\/p>\n Ross is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n Readers can check the Clearwater County District Court website<\/a> for court information.<\/p>\n Public case records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional court 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>\nClearwater County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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