Richard Lynn Albaugh is accused of threatening his wife with a loaded rifle inside their Warren home.<\/p>\n
According to a criminal complaint filed in Marshall County District Court, the incident occurred December 24, 2025.<\/p>\n
The confrontation prompted a law enforcement response, negotiations, and an eventual surrender.<\/p>\n
911 Call Brings Deputies to Warren Home<\/h2>\n
The investigation began when Marshall County dispatch received a 911 call from Casey Laswell.<\/p>\n
Laswell reported that Brenda Albaugh had contacted him about her husband’s concerning statements.<\/p>\n
Deputies responded to the residence around 3:50 p.m. and arrived approximately four minutes later.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, Brenda Albaugh answered the door and confirmed her husband was inside.<\/p>\n
She told deputies that Richard Albaugh was sitting on a couch near the entrance with a rifle.<\/p>\n
The rifle’s barrel was reportedly positioned beneath his chin.<\/p>\n
Authorities immediately moved Brenda Albaugh away from the residence and requested additional assistance.<\/p>\n
Armed Man Initially Refuses to Leave Home<\/h2>\n
Deputies contacted Richard Albaugh by telephone and encouraged him to put down the weapon.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Albaugh initially refused to leave the residence.<\/p>\n
He reportedly told deputies he was experiencing serious financial difficulties.<\/p>\n
Authorities continued speaking with him while maintaining positions outside the home.<\/p>\n
After several minutes, the telephone connection ended.<\/p>\n
Deputies called Albaugh again and continued efforts to persuade him to surrender peacefully.<\/p>\n
Man Walks Outside Carrying Loaded Rifle<\/h2>\n
Albaugh eventually exited through the home’s north entrance while holding a long gun.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, he walked toward deputies despite repeated commands to drop the weapon.<\/p>\n
Officers moved to safer positions while continuing to issue commands.<\/p>\n
The confrontation ended when Albaugh surrendered without further violence.<\/p>\n
Deputies recovered a loaded semiautomatic rifle from his possession.<\/p>\n
Court documents state the firearm had a round in the chamber.<\/p>\n
No injuries from gunfire were reported in the supplied complaint.<\/p>\n
Albaugh Transported for Medical Evaluation<\/h2>\n
After the surrender, deputies escorted Albaugh to an ambulance for medical evaluation.<\/p>\n
He was transported to North Valley Health Center in Warren.<\/p>\n
The complaint describes another concerning incident during transport involving a seat belt.<\/p>\n
Deputies intervened and escorted Albaugh into the medical facility.<\/p>\n
According to court records, Albaugh made statements about wanting to harm himself.<\/p>\n
Hospital staff also reportedly told deputies that Albaugh described a plan involving his wife and himself.<\/p>\n
He was later transported to Sanford in Fargo for additional medical care.<\/p>\n
Wife Reports Earlier Threat With Rifle<\/h2>\n
On December 25, investigators contacted Brenda Albaugh to provide information about her husband’s transfer to Fargo.<\/p>\n
During that conversation, she disclosed additional details about the events before deputies arrived.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Brenda said her husband had pointed the rifle directly at her head.<\/p>\n
She alleged he threatened her and ordered her not to contact police.<\/p>\n
Brenda told investigators that the threat explained why she contacted Casey Laswell instead of calling law enforcement herself.<\/p>\n
Her statements became part of the evidence supporting the felony assault allegation.<\/p>\n
Felony Second-Degree Assault Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors charged Richard Lynn Albaugh with second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.222, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege Albaugh threatened Brenda Albaugh by pointing a loaded firearm at her head.<\/p>\n
A conviction could carry up to seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n
These penalties represent the maximum punishment allowed by statute, not a sentence imposed by the court.<\/p>\n
More information about the charge is available through Minnesota’s second-degree assault statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed in Marshall County District Court within Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The court file number is 45-CR-25-457.<\/p>\n The prosecutor’s file number is CA8377.<\/p>\n The supplied complaint identifies a warrant but does not establish the current warrant status or final case outcome.<\/p>\n Additional court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information about local public safety services is available through the Marshall County official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The felony assault allegation has not been proven in court.<\/p>\n Albaugh is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nMarshall County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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