Brainerd Man Booked on Third-Degree Assault Charge
Brainerd (trfnews.i234.me) — Adam James Wange, 41, was arrested on September 6, 2026.
The booking record lists Wange as a resident of Brainerd, Minnesota.
Wange faces one third-degree assault charge under Minnesota law.
The charge alleges that another person suffered substantial bodily harm.
The arrest was recorded at 12:37 a.m.
Third-Degree Assault Allegation
The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.223, subdivision 1.
That law applies when an assault allegedly causes substantial bodily harm to another person.
The booking information does not describe how the alleged assault occurred.
It also does not identify the other person involved in the case.
No specific injuries are described in the public booking information provided.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.223 for the complete law.
Adam James Wange — inmate photo
Serious Charge Under Minnesota Law
Third-degree assault involving substantial bodily harm is treated as a serious criminal offense in Minnesota.
The charge carries stronger possible penalties than many lower-level assault offenses.
However, a booking entry does not provide the evidence supporting the charge.
Those details may later appear in a criminal complaint or other court documents.
The booking record does not provide information about witnesses or other evidence.
No police officers are named in this report.
Case Information Remains Limited
The public record identifies Brainerd as Wange’s listed city.
That information does not establish that the alleged offense happened in Brainerd.
The record also does not state where the alleged incident occurred.
The booking details do not list bail, a court date, or release conditions.
Those details can change as the case moves through court.
Readers can use Minnesota Court Records Online to search available public case records.
Additional filings may provide more information about the allegations.
An arrest does not establish that a person committed a crime.
The charge against Wange remains an allegation unless proven in court.
Wange is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the legal process.
northwestmnnow.com will continue reviewing public records for updates in the case.
I’m Daniel Mercer reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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