{"id":72461,"date":"2026-11-09T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72461"},"modified":"2026-11-08T17:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T23:54:57","slug":"pequot-lakes-gunfire-man-faces-4-felony-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/pequot-lakes-gunfire-man-faces-4-felony-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Pequot Lakes Gunfire: Man Faces 4 Felony Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

PEQUOT LAKES, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Grand Forks man faces four felony charges after allegedly firing a rifle and threatening three teenagers near Pequot Lakes.<\/p>\n

Investigators say the confrontation began when the teenagers were riding a side-by-side vehicle and repeatedly honking its horn.<\/p>\n

James Allen Rivet, 42, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is charged with three counts of second-degree assault and one count of threats of violence.<\/p>\n

Police Investigate Reported Gun Threats<\/h3>\n

According to the criminal complaint, Pequot Lakes police received a report of a threatening incident around 6:07 p.m. on October 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

The alleged confrontation occurred earlier that day at a property along County Road 168 in Crow Wing County.<\/p>\n

An officer met with three juvenile complainants at the Pequot Lakes Fire Department.<\/p>\n

One teenager reported that Rivet was staying in a detached garage on the property.<\/p>\n

She said she and two friends were riding around in a side-by-side vehicle while honking its horn.<\/p>\n

Man Allegedly Confronts Teenagers With Rifle<\/h3>\n

According to the complaint, Rivet came outside the garage holding what appeared to be a rifle.<\/p>\n

He allegedly told the teenagers to stop honking their horn.<\/p>\n

During the confrontation, one teenager asked Rivet whether he intended to shoot her.<\/p>\n

Rivet allegedly responded that he would shoot her and the vehicle’s tire.<\/p>\n

The teenager reported being frightened and drove away to notify her grandmother.<\/p>\n

She told investigators Rivet held the rifle up but did not point it directly at the teenagers.<\/p>\n

The other two teenagers provided similar accounts, according to police.<\/p>\n

All three described the firearm as a brown-and-black rifle.<\/p>\n

Property Owner Reports Gunshots<\/h3>\n

Investigators also interviewed the property owner, who had not personally witnessed the confrontation.<\/p>\n

She said the teenagers approached her visibly upset after the incident.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the property owner reported that Rivet had fired two gunshots to get their attention.<\/p>\n

She contacted Rivet and questioned his actions.<\/p>\n

Rivet reportedly explained that he was upset about the teenagers repeatedly honking near his garage.<\/p>\n

Rivet Admits Firing Rifle, Denies Threatening Teens<\/h3>\n

Police subsequently contacted Rivet at the detached garage.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Rivet admitted firing a rifle but disputed the teenagers’ account of his threats.<\/p>\n

He reportedly stated that the teenagers continued honking despite being told to stop.<\/p>\n

Rivet told investigators he fired three rounds into nearby woods, away from the teenagers.<\/p>\n

He denied threatening to shoot the teenagers.<\/p>\n

However, Rivet admitted threatening to shoot the side-by-side’s tire if necessary.<\/p>\n

He described the firearm as an AK-style rifle with brown-and-black coloring.<\/p>\n

Police later located the firearm inside the residence where Rivet was staying.<\/p>\n

Four Felony Charges Filed<\/h3>\n

Rivet faces four felony charges in Crow Wing County District Court.<\/p>\n

Counts 1, 2, and 3:<\/strong> Second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon under Minnesota Statute 609.222<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each count involves a separate juvenile complainant.<\/p>\n

Each charge carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Count 4:<\/strong> Felony threats of violence under Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Rivet was arrested following the investigation.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not report that anyone was struck by gunfire or physically injured.<\/p>\n

The case is filed under Crow Wing County District Court number 18-CR-26-3718.<\/p>\n

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

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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