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MOORHEAD, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A Moorhead man faces two theft charges after allegedly taking a friend’s electric bicycle following an argument.<\/p>\n

Kenneth Lee Bachmeier, 18, of Moorhead, is accused of taking an electric bicycle valued at $738.57 without permission.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The alleged theft occurred August 5, 2026, following a disagreement at a Moorhead residence.<\/p>\n

According to a Clay County criminal complaint, Bachmeier later crashed the bicycle while traveling home.<\/p>\n

Argument Between Friends Leads to Theft Allegation<\/h2>\n

According to court documents, Bachmeier was visiting a residence in Moorhead during the early morning hours of August 5.<\/p>\n

At approximately 1 a.m., Bachmeier reportedly got into an argument with a friend.<\/p>\n

Following the disagreement, the friend told Bachmeier to leave the residence.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege Bachmeier took his friend’s electric bicycle when he left.<\/p>\n

The complaint states he did not have permission to take the bicycle.<\/p>\n

Electric Bicycle Destroyed in Collision<\/h2>\n

After leaving the residence, Bachmeier allegedly rode the electric bicycle toward his home.<\/p>\n

While traveling, he was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the crash destroyed the electric bicycle.<\/p>\n

The bicycle reportedly cost $738.57.<\/p>\n

The criminal complaint does not identify the other vehicle or its driver.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide the exact crash location or describe whether anyone suffered injuries.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not include further details explaining how the collision occurred.<\/p>\n

Police Investigate Reported Bicycle Theft<\/h2>\n

The Moorhead Police Department investigated the incident following the reported theft.<\/p>\n

Investigators reviewed reports describing the argument, the missing bicycle, and the subsequent collision.<\/p>\n

The information was submitted to prosecutors for consideration of criminal charges.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the bicycle’s value exceeded $500 but was less than $1,000.<\/p>\n

That value placed the alleged theft within Minnesota’s gross misdemeanor penalty range.<\/p>\n

Two Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors filed two counts of theft against Bachmeier in Clay County District Court.<\/p>\n

The first count alleges he intentionally took movable property without the owner’s consent.<\/p>\n

It also alleges he intended to permanently deprive the owner of the bicycle.<\/p>\n

The second count alleges theft involving temporary control of property with indifference to the owner’s rights.<\/p>\n

Both counts arise from the same August 5 incident.<\/p>\n

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

The charges fall under Minnesota Statute 609.52<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Case Filed in Clay County Court<\/h2>\n

The criminal complaint was filed in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District under court number 14-CR-26-3622.<\/p>\n

The complaint was issued with a summons rather than an order of detention.<\/p>\n

The supplied court documents do not identify a scheduled hearing or establish the case’s current outcome.<\/p>\n

Additional court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bachmeier 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

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