{"id":72464,"date":"2026-11-09T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72464"},"modified":"2026-11-08T18:01:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T00:01:37","slug":"cass-lake-man-charged-after-alleged-assault-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cass-lake-man-charged-after-alleged-assault-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Cass Lake Man Charged After Alleged Assault Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Cass Lake man faces a gross misdemeanor harassment charge following an alleged assault and threatening text messages.<\/p>\n

Investigators say the victim reported being struck in the head before receiving repeated messages threatening further violence.<\/p>\n

James Kevin Leecy, 20, of Cass Lake, is charged with harassment involving reasonable fear of substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n

Police Investigate Reported Assault<\/h3>\n

According to the criminal complaint, Bemidji police interviewed a man around 3:30 a.m. on May 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

The man reported an alleged assault that occurred between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on May 6.<\/p>\n

The confrontation reportedly happened along Birchmont Drive in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

The complainant told investigators that Leecy struck him in the head because he was being loud.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the man managed to run away following the confrontation.<\/p>\n

Leecy reportedly left the area in a pickup truck.<\/p>\n

Victim Reports Head and Facial Injuries<\/h3>\n

The complainant told police that his head and cheeks hurt following the alleged assault.<\/p>\n

Investigators also received a video showing the man’s face.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the recording showed redness and apparent injuries to his lips, nose, and cheeks.<\/p>\n

The man explained that he and Leecy attended the same class.<\/p>\n

He reportedly feared attending class the following day because of the confrontation.<\/p>\n

Threatening Messages Allegedly Sent After Assault<\/h3>\n

According to investigators, Leecy allegedly began sending threatening messages following the reported assault.<\/p>\n

Police reviewed messages provided by the complainant.<\/p>\n

Several messages reportedly challenged the man to another confrontation during their next training session.<\/p>\n

One message allegedly stated, “Just you watch Il knock you out.”<\/p>\n

Another reportedly threatened to hurt him again.<\/p>\n

Investigators documented additional messages that allegedly encouraged the complainant to fight Leecy.<\/p>\n

The repeated messages reportedly increased the man’s fear about attending training.<\/p>\n

Additional Messages Reported<\/h3>\n

On May 7, the complainant contacted police again concerning additional communications.<\/p>\n

He told investigators that he had requested the return of belongings left inside the pickup.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Leecy responded with another message referencing the complainant’s attendance at training.<\/p>\n

Investigators included the communications in their report supporting the harassment charge.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Harassment Charge Filed<\/h3>\n

Leecy faces one gross misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 609.749, subdivision 2(b)(1)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charge alleges conduct intended to intimidate or harass another person, causing reasonable fear of substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n

A conviction could carry a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Although the complaint describes an alleged physical assault, the filing lists only one harassment charge.<\/p>\n

The complaint also references a previous DWI conviction in Cass County.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Beltrami County District Court under number 04-CR-26-2482.<\/p>\n

The charge remains an allegation. Leecy 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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