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BEMIDJI, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A Bemidji man faces criminal charges following a neighborhood confrontation that reportedly ended with him being struck by a baseball bat.<\/p>\n

Kevin Gene Langford, 36, of Bemidji, is charged with 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, the confrontation involved several individuals and resulted in injuries to two men.<\/p>\n

Confrontation Begins at Bemidji Residence<\/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 another resident, Keith Nathan Carmona, had sparked a disagreement.<\/p>\n

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

Kevin Langford was also present during the encounter.<\/p>\n

An argument reportedly broke out before Langford and the other man left the residence.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported that Carmona followed them outside, where a physical confrontation occurred.<\/p>\n

Baseball Bat Allegedly Used During Fight<\/h2>\n

According to witnesses, the confrontation initially ended and the individuals returned toward their residences.<\/p>\n

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

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

The complaint alleges that one swing struck Kevin Langford in his right forearm.<\/p>\n

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

Another man involved in the confrontation reportedly suffered scratches on his chest.<\/p>\n

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

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Kevin Gene Langford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Langford Reports Possible Firearm<\/h2>\n

During the investigation, Langford also reported seeing Carmona’s son holding what appeared to be a firearm.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not state that the reported firearm was discharged or used to injure anyone.<\/p>\n

Deputies arrested those involved and transported them to the Beltrami County Jail.<\/p>\n

Conflicting Accounts of Confrontation<\/h2>\n

Carmona provided investigators with a different account of the incident.<\/p>\n

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

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

He described the encounter as mostly pushing and shoving.<\/p>\n

Carmona also claimed he did not know how Langford suffered his arm injury.<\/p>\n

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

Riot and Disorderly Conduct Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Despite being identified as an injured party, Langford also faces criminal charges arising from the confrontation.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors charged him with third-degree riot under Minnesota Statute 609.71, subdivision 3.<\/p>\n

The charge alleges participation in a disturbance involving three or more people and unlawful force or threats.<\/p>\n

The gross misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Langford also faces a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge.<\/p>\n

That charge carries a maximum possible sentence of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Langford is not charged with using the baseball bat in the supplied complaint.<\/p>\n

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

The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court under number 04-CR-26-2596.<\/p>\n

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

The supplied documents do not establish the current outcome of the case.<\/p>\n

Additional information about the charges is available through Minnesota’s riot statute<\/a> and disorderly conduct statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public case information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Langford 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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