Dean Phillip Lamke is accused of attacking a man on a bridge near Oak Court in Crookston.<\/p>\n
According to a Polk County criminal complaint, the alleged assault occurred August 17, 2026.<\/p>\n
The injured man later received hospital treatment for multiple rib fractures.<\/p>\n
Victim Reports Being Attacked While Walking to Work<\/h2>\n
The investigation gained new attention on August 23 when a driver approached a Crookston police officer.<\/p>\n
The driver, identified as M.C., reported taking his brother to the hospital.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, his brother had been assaulted several days earlier.<\/p>\n
The injured man, identified as A.C., told police he was walking to work when the incident happened.<\/p>\n
He said he was heading toward Captain Crooks, where he worked.<\/p>\n
A.C. alleged that another man suddenly struck him near a bridge close to Oak Court.<\/p>\n
He identified the alleged attacker as Dean Phillip Lamke.<\/p>\n
Police Review Earlier Assault Report<\/h2>\n
Investigators learned that the incident had already been reported on August 17.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the original report was made around 5:20 a.m.<\/p>\n
Officers reviewed records from that earlier police response.<\/p>\n
The records showed that an Oak Court housing coordinator had identified Lamke as the alleged attacker.<\/p>\n
Investigators also reviewed security footage from Oak Court.<\/p>\n
The video reportedly showed Lamke and A.C. near the property around the time of the confrontation.<\/p>\n
Security Video Shows Confrontation Near Bridge<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, officers reviewed footage recorded during the early morning hours.<\/p>\n
The recording reportedly showed Lamke and A.C. meeting on the bridge around 5:34 a.m.<\/p>\n
Investigators described the footage as showing the assault taking place.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not provide a detailed description of every action captured on camera.<\/p>\n
The video became part of the evidence supporting the felony allegation.<\/p>\n
Hospital Records Confirm Multiple Broken Ribs<\/h2>\n
Investigators also obtained medical records documenting A.C.’s injuries.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, A.C. visited a Crookston emergency room on August 23.<\/p>\n
The medical records identified multiple fractures involving ribs on the left side of his body.<\/p>\n
The report also noted that he did not have a collapsed lung.<\/p>\n
Investigators believe the injuries resulted from the August 17 confrontation.<\/p>\n
A.C. reportedly told police he expected to miss four to eight weeks of work.<\/p>\n
The injuries form the basis of the substantial bodily harm allegation.<\/p>\n
Previous Assault Convictions Listed<\/h2>\n
The complaint also outlines several previous convictions involving Lamke.<\/p>\n
According to court records, Lamke was convicted of fifth-degree assault on June 25, 2025.<\/p>\n
The complaint also lists a harassment conviction from November 2022.<\/p>\n
Another previous conviction involved felony fourth-degree assault in July 2019.<\/p>\n
Investigators additionally identified a felony criminal damage to property conviction from December 2020.<\/p>\n
These earlier convictions are separate from the new felony assault charge.<\/p>\n
Felony Third-Degree Assault Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors charged Lamke with third-degree assault involving substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.223, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n
Under Minnesota law, substantial bodily harm includes certain injuries causing significant impairment or fractures.<\/p>\n
The complaint alleges Lamke intentionally assaulted A.C. and caused substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n
A conviction could carry up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n
Those penalties represent statutory maximums, not a sentence imposed in this case.<\/p>\n
Readers can review Minnesota’s third-degree assault statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal case is filed in Polk County District Court within Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The court file number is 60-CR-26-1436.<\/p>\n The prosecutor’s file number is F-26-179.<\/p>\n The complaint lists August 23 as the offense date, while the alleged assault is described as occurring August 17.<\/p>\n The supplied complaint was issued with a warrant but does not establish its current status.<\/p>\n No final court outcome or sentencing information was included in the provided record.<\/p>\n Additional case details may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The felony charge remains an allegation. Lamke is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nPolk County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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