Brainerd, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Dusten Wayne Wendorff, 30, of Brainerd, has been charged.
He faces one count of felony domestic assault, court records show.
The case was filed on February 5, 2026, in Crow Wing County District Court.
Authorities say the incident happened early that same morning in Brainerd.
What deputies say happened
According to the criminal complaint, deputies were sent to a home around 2:00 a.m.
A woman told dispatch that a man took her phone and keys.
She also reported that a door was kicked in.
Deputies arrived and spoke with the woman, the complaint says.
She appeared upset and scared, according to the report.
The woman said she and Wendorff had dated for about two years.
She said they lived together at the home.
The complaint says an argument started inside the residence.
The woman said she went into a bathroom to get some space.
She reported Wendorff forced his way in, the complaint says.
The report describes a struggle during that moment.
The complaint says a wall was damaged during the dispute.
Later, the woman said she tried to call a mental health crisis line.
She said Wendorff then took her phone and car keys, the complaint states.
The complaint says he left the home for a short time.
The woman said she locked the front door after he left.
She then heard him return, the complaint says.
Investigators say Wendorff kicked the locked door until it broke open.
The woman called 911 after he left again, the complaint states.
She told deputies she feared for her safety and her child’s safety.
Prior record noted in the complaint
The complaint says Wendorff has prior domestic violence-related convictions.
It lists a domestic assault conviction from 2023.
It also lists domestic abuse no-contact order violations from 2022 and 2023.
Prosecutors say those priors support the felony-level charge.
Court status
Wendorff was located and arrested after the report, authorities said.
A judge signed an order to hold him in custody, court records show.
The order was signed by Judge David Hermerding, according to filings.
Alleged offense date: February 5, 2026.
Date filed in court: February 5, 2026.
Public records and resources
You can read the Minnesota domestic assault statute here: Minn. Stat. 609.2242.
Minnesota court case searches are available here: MCRO Case Search.
Crow Wing County court location details are posted here: Crow Wing County District Court.
If you need help or support, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org.
Charges are allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.