DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Amanda Lynne Meyer, 38, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for misdemeanor domestic assault. A felony charge of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon was dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
According to court records, on October 23, 2024, Detroit Lakes police responded to a domestic incident on Minnesota Avenue. Meyer was accused of biting her husband on the chest, leaving visible injuries, and threatening him with a hatchet during an altercation. The victim managed to disarm her before any further harm occurred.
On February 25, 2025, District Judge Michael Fritz issued a stay of adjudication, meaning the charge will be dismissed upon successful completion of probation. Meyer was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with 88 days stayed for two years, and received credit for two days served. She was also fined $400 and placed on supervised probation for two years. Conditions include abstaining from alcohol and non-prescribed drugs, completing cognitive skills training, and undergoing a comprehensive assessment with any recommended aftercare.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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In Minnesota, a stay of adjudication allows a defendant to avoid a conviction if they comply with probation terms.
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Domestic assault involving a dangerous weapon can be charged as a felony, carrying more severe penalties.
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Resources are available for individuals experiencing domestic violence, including the Minnesota Day One Crisis Line at 1-866-223-1111.