Count 1Domestic Assault - within 10 years of the first of 2 or more previousAssault
Count 2Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous WeaponAssault
This case involves a law enforcement encounter.
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Probable Cause
On January 31, 2026, law enforcement responded to a delayed report of a domestic assault. Victim [NAME REDACTED] on December 24, 2025, her boyfriend, who is the father of her unborn child, [NAME REDACTED]. She identified her boyfriend as WILLIAM RICHARD, [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter "Defendant". Victim [NAME REDACTED] in a physical altercation with Defendant in the basement of a home in Moorhead, Clay County, MN. Defendant pushed her causing her to trip over items and fall onto the ground. She sustained scratches on her back and buttocks as a result of falling.
Defendant then produced a knife and held it against her face. Officer Wakefield spoke to Defendant on the phone and Defendant confirmed Victim's statement. He admitted to pushing Victim down and holding a knife up to her face. Defendant has three prior convictions for domestic assault, but only two within the timeline for enhancement: 03-CR-14-2407, convicted in 2017; and 03-CR-22-702, convicted in 2022. DV Court Matter. DANCO being requested. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49., intentional failure to appear for duly scheduled court appearances may result in additional criminal charges, and in addition to any arrest warrant that may otherwise be issued by the Court.
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