Wesley Robert Warren, Violent Assault, Minnesota 2020

Ponsford Man Convicted of Violent Assault on White Earth Indian Reservation

A federal jury in Minnesota has convicted a Ponsford man of violent assault on the White Earth Indian Reservation, announced Acting U.S. Attorney W. Anders Folk.

According to the evidence presented at trial, during the early morning hours of June 3, 2020, Wesley Robert Warren, 22, and another man got into an argument with the victim. The argument escalated into a physical altercation and Warren and the other man knocked out the victim. Once the fight was over and the victim was laying face down on the ground, Warren continued the assault by picking up a 42-pound cinderblock and dropping it on the back of the victim’s head.

The victim was hospitalized for several weeks due to brain trauma and was later transferred to a long-term care facility. This heinous act has left a lasting impact on the victim and the community.

Warren faces up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000 and up to three years of supervised release on each count of conviction. At sentencing, a federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing date has yet to be scheduled.

This case was the result of an investigation conducted by the Becker County Sheriff’s Office, the White Earth Police Department, and the FBI Headwaters Safe Trails Task Force.

This case was tried by Assistant U.S. Attorney Deidre Y. Aanstad and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Caleb J. Dogeagle.

The White Earth Indian Reservation is a community that has been plagued by violence and crime. It is imperative that those responsible for such heinous acts are held accountable.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates on any developments.

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