Shiloh Sheridan Williams is accused of pointing what appeared to be a handgun at a man riding his bicycle.<\/p>\n
According to a Beltrami County criminal complaint, the incident occurred September 18, 2026, near Wood Avenue Southeast.<\/p>\n
Police later recovered a BB pistol and .22-caliber ammunition during a search of a nearby property.<\/p>\n
Williams faces two felony charges and one gross misdemeanor charge.<\/p>\n
Cyclist Reports Being Threatened With Gun<\/h2>\n
Bemidji police responded to a reported firearm threat around 9:17 p.m. on September 18.<\/p>\n
Officers met with the alleged victim at the Candlewood Suites hotel.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the man said he was riding his bicycle home near Wood Avenue Southeast.<\/p>\n
As he entered an alley, he noticed another man riding a bicycle in a nearby parking lot.<\/p>\n
The alleged victim claimed the man suddenly pulled out what appeared to be a pistol.<\/p>\n
He reportedly held the weapon sideways and pointed it directly toward the cyclist.<\/p>\n
The cyclist said he feared for his life and fell from his bicycle.<\/p>\n
He suffered scraped and bloody knuckles during the fall.<\/p>\n
Police observed blood on his hands and dirt on his jacket, consistent with his description.<\/p>\n
Police Search for Suspect Near Wood Avenue<\/h2>\n
The alleged victim described the suspect as a thin man wearing a red flat-brimmed hat and dark clothing.<\/p>\n
However, he acknowledged the parking lot was dark and could not provide a detailed description of the weapon.<\/p>\n
The cyclist also told police he believed the confrontation involved complaints he had made about a nearby residence.<\/p>\n
Investigators went to a property on Wood Avenue Southeast to contact possible witnesses or suspects.<\/p>\n
Officers initially received no response when knocking at the front entrance.<\/p>\n
Another officer approached a garage and noticed a light inside.<\/p>\n
The light reportedly went off shortly afterward.<\/p>\n
Officers Locate Williams Inside Garage<\/h2>\n
Police eventually contacted a man inside the garage who was identified as Shiloh Sheridan Williams.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Williams wore a red or maroon flat-brimmed hat and a dark sports jersey.<\/p>\n
Williams reportedly told investigators he had spent most of the day inside the garage.<\/p>\n
He also claimed he had taken a ride with his father earlier that day.<\/p>\n
However, his father’s account reportedly differed from Williams’ statements.<\/p>\n
Williams’ father told officers he had arrived at the garage approximately one hour earlier.<\/p>\n
He also denied taking the reported ride with Williams.<\/p>\n
Williams told police another man associated with the residence owned a BB gun.<\/p>\n
Cyclist Identifies Suspect<\/h2>\n
While officers spoke with Williams, another officer returned with the alleged victim.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the cyclist again described the suspect’s distinctive red hat.<\/p>\n
Police positioned Williams where the cyclist could see him and illuminated the area.<\/p>\n
The alleged victim then identified Williams as the man who pointed the weapon at him.<\/p>\n
Officers arrested Williams and obtained a search warrant for the house and garage.<\/p>\n
BB Gun and Ammunition Found During Search<\/h2>\n
Investigators searched the property after receiving judicial authorization.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, police discovered a BB pistol beneath a mattress inside the garage.<\/p>\n
They also found .22-caliber ammunition in the same room.<\/p>\n
Investigators determined that Williams had been staying in that area.<\/p>\n
Williams reportedly acknowledged knowing the ammunition was present.<\/p>\n
He also allegedly acknowledged being prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition because of previous felony convictions.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not establish that the BB pistol was a conventional firearm.<\/p>\n
The prosecution’s firearm-possession allegation is separate from the BB gun and threats allegations.<\/p>\n
Previous Felony Convictions Cited<\/h2>\n
The complaint identifies several previous felony controlled substance convictions involving Williams.<\/p>\n
Those include fifth-degree drug possession convictions from 2015, 2017, and 2022.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege those convictions prohibit Williams from possessing firearms or ammunition under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n
The complaint also lists previous impaired driving and misdemeanor convictions.<\/p>\n
These earlier convictions are distinct from the charges arising from the September incident.<\/p>\n
Three Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors filed the following charges against Williams in Beltrami County District Court:<\/p>\n
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- Count 1:<\/strong> Felony firearm possession by a person convicted of a crime of violence. Maximum penalty: 15 years in prison, a $30,000 fine, or both. The complaint also lists a five-year mandatory minimum.<\/li>\n
- Count 2:<\/strong> Felony threats of violence involving the threatening display of a replica firearm or BB gun. Maximum penalty: one year and one day in prison, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/li>\n
- Count 3:<\/strong> Gross misdemeanor carrying a BB gun in a public place. Maximum penalty: 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These are potential statutory penalties, not sentences imposed against Williams.<\/p>\n
Readers can review Minnesota’s firearm possession restrictions<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Additional information is available under Minnesota’s threats of violence law<\/a> and BB gun restrictions<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Beltrami County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
The criminal case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 04-CR-26-2298.<\/p>\n
The prosecutor’s file number is 0040093528.<\/p>\n
The supplied complaint includes an order of detention but does not establish Williams’ current custody status.<\/p>\n
It also does not identify a final court outcome.<\/p>\n
Additional case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The charges remain allegations. Williams is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
- Count 2:<\/strong> Felony threats of violence involving the threatening display of a replica firearm or BB gun. Maximum penalty: one year and one day in prison, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/li>\n
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