A Longville man made his first court appearance yesterday on charges relating to an apparent shooting earlier this week in Federal Dam.
Twenty-five-year-old Robert Johnson, Jr, also known as “Bumpy,” is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, drive-by shooting, as well as interfering with a police officer.
According to the court documents, the victim, identified as “MLG,” was approached by Johnson at a home in the Sugar Point Drive area.
MLG told responding Cass County officers that Johnson appeared agitated when he exited a vehicle and was holding what appeared to be a short assault-style rifle.
Johnson reportedly pointed the rifle at MLG’s chest, and shot one round into the ground two feet away from him, after a verbal exchange.
Robert Johnson, 25, Longville. Photo courtesy of Cass County Jail.
Upon law enforcement’s arrival, Johnson fled through MLG’s back window and ran to the woods.
Leech Lake Tribal Police Officers located a spent shell casing in the area described by MLG.
A search warrant was executed at a nearby residence, with the suspect vehicle described by MLG in the driveway.
Johnson was reportedly hiding beside a refrigerator as officers were clearing the residence and refused to comply with orders to show his hands.
A deputy had to physically pull Johnson from his hiding place.
A gun, matching the description of the small assault-style rifle described, was also found in the search.
Multiple firearm-related items were also found in the search of the suspect vehicle, including an additional 9mm round.
Johnson’s next hearing is Monday, with unconditional bail set at $75,000.
