{"id":72364,"date":"2026-11-09T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72364"},"modified":"2026-11-08T04:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T10:20:28","slug":"ogema-woman-charged-with-assaulting-police-officers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/ogema-woman-charged-with-assaulting-police-officers\/","title":{"rendered":"Ogema Woman Charged With Assaulting Police Officers"},"content":{"rendered":"

OGEMA, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 An Ogema woman faces felony and gross misdemeanor assault charges after allegedly kicking two White Earth police officers during an arrest.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, one officer suffered bruising and an abrasion after her arm became pinned against a squad vehicle door.<\/p>\n

Erica Nicole Brown, 40, of Ogema, is charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault in Becker County District Court.<\/p>\n

Police Respond to Disturbance at Ogema Home<\/h3>\n

According to the criminal complaint, White Earth police responded to a disturbance at an Ogema residence around 7 p.m. on October 22, 2026.<\/p>\n

When officers arrived, a man at the residence requested that Brown be removed from the property.<\/p>\n

An officer spoke with Brown and instructed her to leave.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and difficulty maintaining her balance.<\/p>\n

Brown allegedly refused to leave despite receiving multiple warnings.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported that she remained on the property and attempted to hide behind a vehicle.<\/p>\n

Woman Allegedly Resists Arrest<\/h3>\n

After Brown continued refusing to leave, officers placed her under arrest for trespassing.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Brown resisted when officers attempted to place her in handcuffs.<\/p>\n

She allegedly pulled her hands underneath her body to prevent officers from securing them.<\/p>\n

A second officer assisted as Brown continued struggling during the arrest.<\/p>\n

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Erica Nicole Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two Officers Allegedly Kicked During Arrest<\/h3>\n

The confrontation allegedly continued as officers attempted to place Brown inside a squad vehicle.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Brown repeatedly kicked one officer in the legs.<\/p>\n

She then allegedly used her foot to strike another officer’s forearm.<\/p>\n

The complaint states Brown pinned the officer’s arm against the squad vehicle door with her foot.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege Brown refused to move her foot despite the officer attempting to free her arm.<\/p>\n

The officer reportedly suffered bruising and an abrasion to her forearm.<\/p>\n

Brown Taken to Becker County Jail<\/h3>\n

Following the confrontation, Brown received medical clearance before being transported to the Becker County Jail.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not provide additional details about her medical evaluation.<\/p>\n

Felony and Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed<\/h3>\n

Brown faces two criminal charges under Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Count 1:<\/strong> Felony fourth-degree assault of a peace officer causing demonstrable bodily harm.<\/p>\n

This charge carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison, a $6,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Count 2:<\/strong> Gross misdemeanor fourth-degree assault involving physical assault of a peace officer.<\/p>\n

That charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Becker County District Court under number 03-CR-26-2075.<\/p>\n

Although Brown was reportedly arrested for trespassing, the complaint lists only the two assault charges.<\/p>\n

All charges remain allegations. Brown is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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