Man arrested for allegedly assaulting father near Cass Lake

TEN LAKE TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his father and causing significant facial injuries at his home near Cass Lake. According to Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs, at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, dispatch received a report of a domestic assault at 16000 Roosevelt Road SE, northwest of Cass Lake. Upon arrival, deputies located a 71-year-old man with facial injuries consistent with an assault, the release said. "The suspect was identified as the victim’s 35-year-old son who was reported to be under the influence of alcohol and fled into a wooded area behind the residence prior to deputies arriving on scene," the release said. "A search of the area immediately commenced, and the victim was transported to an area hospital by private vehicle." Additional law enforcement resources arrived on scene and assisted with the search, including a plane equipped with thermal imagery and drones.

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