Anton Delano Bailey is accused of pushing his girlfriend during an argument, causing her to strike her head against a bed.<\/p>\n
According to a Becker County criminal complaint, the woman suffered a head injury that required medical treatment.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred June 15, 2026, at the Quality Inn in Detroit Lakes.<\/p>\n
Hotel Guest Reports Yelling and Crying<\/h2>\n
Detroit Lakes police responded to the Quality Inn on June 15 after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, a hotel guest heard prolonged yelling coming from a neighboring room.<\/p>\n
The guest reported hearing a woman crying during the confrontation.<\/p>\n
At one point, the woman reportedly asked to call her mother.<\/p>\n
The reporting party left briefly before returning and contacting authorities.<\/p>\n
Officers arrived and attempted to contact the occupants of Room 14.<\/p>\n
However, nobody answered despite repeated knocking.<\/p>\n
Police Find Blood and Damage Inside Hotel Room<\/h2>\n
Investigators contacted hotel employees and obtained a master key to enter the room.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, officers found the room empty.<\/p>\n
However, they discovered clothing, luggage, and a purse belonging to the woman who rented the room.<\/p>\n
Officers also noticed bedsheets on the floor with what appeared to be a large amount of blood.<\/p>\n
A towel rack was found near the bloodstained bedding.<\/p>\n
In the bathroom, police observed suspected blood on the wall and inside the bathtub.<\/p>\n
Investigators also documented damage where the towel rack had been removed.<\/p>\n
Near the entrance, officers found a damaged desk and a broken hotel telephone.<\/p>\n
What appeared to be dried blood was also discovered on the back of the room’s door.<\/p>\n
Police began searching for the woman and Bailey after examining the scene.<\/p>\n
Investigators Locate Woman Two Days Later<\/h2>\n
On June 17, investigators contacted the woman to discuss what happened inside the hotel room.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, she confirmed that Bailey was her boyfriend.<\/p>\n
She told police they had been staying at the Quality Inn during the previous weekend.<\/p>\n
When asked about the blood, she described a physical confrontation with Bailey.<\/p>\n
She alleged Bailey pushed her during an argument.<\/p>\n
The woman reportedly struck the back of her head against the bed’s wooden headboard.<\/p>\n
She told investigators the impact caused a large cut on the back of her head.<\/p>\n
She also reported suffering a broken fingernail during the incident.<\/p>\n
Woman Says Head Injury Required Hospital Treatment<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, the woman said she was frightened during the confrontation.<\/p>\n
She also claimed Bailey became concerned that police would be called because they had been arguing.<\/p>\n
The woman told investigators her head continued bleeding after the incident.<\/p>\n
She allegedly requested medical attention, but Bailey would not take her to the hospital.<\/p>\n
Eventually, Bailey reportedly dropped her off at the Quality Inn.<\/p>\n
The woman then drove herself to a hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
According to her statement, emergency room staff closed the wound using medical glue.<\/p>\n
The supplied complaint does not include a separate medical report or detailed hospital records.<\/p>\n
Previous Domestic Violence Convictions Cited<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors cited Bailey’s previous criminal history when filing the new charges.<\/p>\n
The complaint identifies a domestic assault conviction from May 9, 2025.<\/p>\n
It also lists a conviction for violating an order for protection from May 5, 2025.<\/p>\n
Additionally, prosecutors cite a fifth-degree assault conviction dated June 16, 2026.<\/p>\n
These prior convictions are relevant to the felony domestic assault allegation.<\/p>\n
Under Minnesota law, certain repeat domestic violence-related offenses can result in increased criminal penalties.<\/p>\n
Two Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors filed two charges against Bailey in Becker County District Court.<\/p>\n
Count I: Felony Domestic Assault<\/strong><\/p>\n The charge alleges Bailey intentionally caused or attempted to cause bodily harm to a household member.<\/p>\n Prosecutors also cite previous qualifying domestic violence-related convictions.<\/p>\n A conviction could carry up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n Count III: Gross Misdemeanor Fifth-Degree Assault<\/strong><\/p>\n The second listed charge alleges assault within three years of a previous qualifying conviction.<\/p>\n A conviction could carry up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n These penalties represent statutory maximums, not sentences imposed by the court.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s domestic assault law<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional information is available through Minnesota’s fifth-degree assault statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal case is filed in Becker County District Court within Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.<\/p>\n The court file number is 03-CR-26-1750.<\/p>\n The prosecutor’s file number is 0030033538.<\/p>\n The supplied complaint lists Counts I and III but does not explain the absence of Count II.<\/p>\n The complaint was issued as a summons.<\/p>\n No final court outcome or sentencing information was included in the supplied document.<\/p>\n Additional case details may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges remain allegations. Bailey is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nBecker County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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