The incident occurred July 4, 2026, in Mahnomen, according to a criminal complaint filed in Mahnomen County District Court.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported that both teenagers were treated for alcohol and multiple drug toxicities.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege Sargent failed to provide proper supervision, resulting in substantial harm to her 17-year-old son’s health.<\/p>\n
Deputies Respond to Early Morning Emergency<\/h2>\n
Law enforcement responded to a suspicious activity report around 2:57 a.m. on July 4.<\/p>\n
The call brought deputies to the 800 block of Southeast Main Street in Mahnomen.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, officers encountered two teenagers who appeared to be severely impaired.<\/p>\n
One teenager, age 16, was reportedly yelling and approaching an officer with clenched fists.<\/p>\n
He later held onto a fence to maintain his balance.<\/p>\n
The second teenager, age 17, was lying on the ground and experiencing convulsions.<\/p>\n
Deputies reported that the older teenager could not speak and showed little response to light.<\/p>\n
Both Teenagers Taken for Medical Treatment<\/h2>\n
Officers initially planned to transport the younger teenager to the sheriff’s office.<\/p>\n
However, his condition worsened, and he was taken to Mahnomen Health Center.<\/p>\n
The complaint states that a preliminary breath test involving the 16-year-old showed 0.30.<\/p>\n
A later hospital alcohol test reportedly recorded a blood alcohol concentration of 0.387.<\/p>\n
Emergency medical workers also transported the 17-year-old teenager to the hospital.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, both teenagers received treatment for alcohol, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and MDMA toxicity.<\/p>\n
The older teenager reportedly experienced serious agitation and heart-related complications.<\/p>\n
Medical staff used sedation as part of his emergency treatment, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Investigators Question Parental Supervision<\/h2>\n
Deputies reported that neither teenager’s parent was initially available at the hospital when medical decisions were needed.<\/p>\n
The complaint identifies Maisie Ann Sargent as the mother of the 17-year-old.<\/p>\n
Investigators stated that Sargent did not appear at the hospital during the events described.<\/p>\n
The complaint also says authorities did not receive contact from Sargent about the incident.<\/p>\n
However, the supplied document does not establish whether she knew about the emergency when it occurred.<\/p>\n
The 17-year-old reportedly told investigators he was no longer living with his mother.<\/p>\n
He said he had been staying with another person in Mahnomen.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not fully explain that living arrangement or identify who had agreed to supervise him.<\/p>\n
Felony Child Neglect Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors charged Sargent with one felony count of child neglect resulting in substantial harm.<\/p>\n
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.378, subdivision 1(a)(1)<\/a>.<\/p>\n The law addresses the willful failure to provide necessary care or supervision when a caretaker can reasonably provide it.<\/p>\n When that failure causes substantial harm, the offense can be prosecuted as a felony.<\/p>\n The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The prosecution must prove the required elements of the charge.<\/p>\n The teenagers’ medical conditions alone do not establish that Sargent committed neglect.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Mahnomen County Court File No. 44-CR-26-463.<\/p>\n The complaint includes a summons and identifies Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The supplied document does not list a scheduled court hearing or final case outcome.<\/p>\n Readers can search public court information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The felony charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Sargent is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nMahnomen County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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