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BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A Shevlin man faces a gross misdemeanor charge after allegedly resisting arrest during a confrontation with police.<\/p>\n

Kody Robert McKenna, 22, of Shevlin, is accused of obstructing law enforcement during an October 28, 2026, incident.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to a Beltrami County criminal complaint, five officers were needed to restrain McKenna and place him in handcuffs.<\/p>\n

Police Respond to Report of Out-of-Control Man<\/h2>\n

Bemidji police responded to a residence in Beltrami County following a report of a man acting out of control.<\/p>\n

At the scene, officers spoke with an individual who identified McKenna as the person involved.<\/p>\n

During the investigation, officers confirmed McKenna had an active arrest warrant from Polk County.<\/p>\n

Officers announced their presence and attempted to enter the residence.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, McKenna repeatedly manipulated the interior door lock to prevent officers from entering.<\/p>\n

Suspect Allegedly Attempts to Barricade Himself<\/h2>\n

Eventually, an officer forced the door open and entered the residence.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege McKenna attempted to barricade himself inside the home.<\/p>\n

When an officer tried to take hold of him, McKenna allegedly resisted and attempted to flee upstairs.<\/p>\n

The officer drew a Taser, prompting McKenna to stop moving.<\/p>\n

However, the complaint states McKenna continued refusing verbal commands.<\/p>\n

Officers informed him that he was under arrest because of the outstanding Polk County warrant.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not report that the Taser was discharged.<\/p>\n

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Kody Robert McKenna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Five Officers Needed to Apply Handcuffs<\/h2>\n

Additional officers arrived and attempted to take McKenna into custody.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, McKenna again pulled away from officers attempting to arrest him.<\/p>\n

Police brought him to the ground after he reportedly continued resisting.<\/p>\n

Even while on the ground, McKenna allegedly refused to cooperate with officers.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported that five officers were ultimately needed to gain control of McKenna and secure him in handcuffs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Officers then used a WRAP restraint system to help place McKenna inside a squad vehicle.<\/p>\n

He was transported to the Beltrami County Jail.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Following the incident, prosecutors charged McKenna with obstructing legal process by interfering with a peace officer.<\/p>\n

The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege McKenna intentionally resisted officers while they were performing their official duties.<\/p>\n

The gross misdemeanor carries a maximum possible sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Additional information about the law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

The criminal complaint was filed in Beltrami County District Court under case number 04-CR-26-2726.<\/p>\n

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

Court documents also reference previous convictions involving McKenna, including earlier obstruction-related offenses.<\/p>\n

Those convictions are separate from the current allegation.<\/p>\n

The supplied complaint does not establish the outcome of the new charge.<\/p>\n

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

McKenna 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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