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BEMIDJI, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A Bemidji man faces felony assault charges after allegedly attacking another man with a baseball bat during a confrontation.<\/p>\n

Keith Nathan Carmona, 39, of Bemidji, is charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, third-degree riot, and disorderly conduct.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The charges stem from an October 16, 2026, incident along Little Norway Avenue in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint, Carmona allegedly swung a baseball bat several times during an argument involving multiple people.<\/p>\n

Argument Leads to Physical Confrontation<\/h2>\n

Beltrami County deputies responded to a reported assault at a residence along Little Norway Avenue.<\/p>\n

Investigators learned that an earlier allegation involving Carmona had led to a confrontation between several individuals.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, one man went to Carmona’s residence to confront him about the allegation.<\/p>\n

Another individual was also present when the confrontation began.<\/p>\n

An argument reportedly broke out inside the residence before the visitors left.<\/p>\n

Investigators alleged Carmona followed the group outside, where a physical confrontation occurred.<\/p>\n

Man Allegedly Struck With Baseball Bat<\/h2>\n

According to witnesses, the fight initially stopped and the individuals returned toward their homes.<\/p>\n

However, Carmona allegedly obtained a baseball bat and began swinging it toward two men.<\/p>\n

One witness told investigators Carmona swung the bat approximately four or five times.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges that one of those swings struck a man in his right forearm.<\/p>\n

Investigators observed a visible bump and indentation on the injured man’s arm.<\/p>\n

Another individual reportedly had scratches on his chest following the confrontation.<\/p>\n

Witnesses described the baseball bat as black and blue, with one also recalling white coloring.<\/p>\n

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Keith Nathan Carmona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Police Discover Bat During Home Search<\/h2>\n

Investigators obtained a search warrant for Carmona’s residence following the reported assault.<\/p>\n

During the search, deputies reportedly discovered an Easton aluminum baseball bat near a couch.<\/p>\n

The bat was described as blue, black, and white.<\/p>\n

Those colors matched the description provided by witnesses.<\/p>\n

Investigators also located a firearm inside a gun safe in a bedroom.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Carmona’s partner claimed ownership of that firearm.<\/p>\n

The supplied complaint does not include a firearm-related charge against Carmona in this case.<\/p>\n

Carmona Disputes Assault Allegations<\/h2>\n

Following his arrest, Carmona provided investigators with a statement about the confrontation.<\/p>\n

He claimed the other individuals entered his residence unexpectedly and began arguing with him.<\/p>\n

Carmona said he pushed them outside, where a confrontation followed.<\/p>\n

He described the encounter as mostly pushing and shoving rather than a physical assault.<\/p>\n

Carmona acknowledged that he may have scratched one man and damaged his shirt.<\/p>\n

However, he denied knowing how the other man suffered an arm injury.<\/p>\n

When questioned about the baseball bat, Carmona reportedly offered several explanations about where it might have gone.<\/p>\n

He maintained that he had not used a bat to assault anyone.<\/p>\n

Three Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Carmona with felony second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n

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

Carmona also faces a gross misdemeanor third-degree riot charge and a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge.<\/p>\n

The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court under number 04-CR-26-2595.<\/p>\n

The complaint includes an order of detention.<\/p>\n

Information about Minnesota’s assault laws is available through Minnesota Statute 609.222<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional details about the charges were also reported by MN Crime<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The current outcome of the criminal case has not been independently confirmed.<\/p>\n

Carmona is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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