Warroad Man Charged In Bat Threat Case
Warroad (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man is facing one felony charge and two misdemeanor charges after an alleged baseball bat threat at a home.
Christopher Lee Larsen, 29, of Warroad, is charged in Roseau County District Court. The case is filed under court file number 68-CR-26-298.
The charges stem from an incident reported on May 23, 2026, in Warroad. Court documents say police were called to a home on Hallberg Street Southwest.
The complaint says a male was outside a trailer with a baseball bat. The caller reported the suspect was Larsen.
Charges Filed In Roseau County
Larsen is charged with felony threats of violence. That charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
He is also charged with fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle. That charge is a misdemeanor under Minnesota law.
A third charge alleges fourth-degree criminal damage to property. That charge is also a misdemeanor under Minnesota statute.
Christopher Lee Larsen
Complaint Details Alleged Threats
According to the complaint, Larsen had been texting Anderson about a mutual female friend.
The complaint alleges Larsen later arrived at Anderson’s home. He allegedly struck the siding of the home and called for Anderson to come outside.
Authorities said security video showed Larsen standing outside the home. The complaint says he was wearing a red sweatshirt and holding a baseball bat.
Anderson also showed police photos and messages allegedly sent by Larsen. One message allegedly indicated Larsen would burn the house down.
Another message allegedly said Larsen would return that night and kill Anderson over the woman, according to the complaint.
Search Led To Wooded Area
Law enforcement searched for Larsen after he left the area. His residence was checked, but he was not found there.
The complaint says a deputy later saw a person walking on County Road 5. The person wore a dark sweatshirt, a ski mask, and blue gloves.
When contact was attempted, the person allegedly ran through the yards to avoid officers.
Larsen was later found in a wooded area, according to court documents. He allegedly admitted to being at Anderson’s home.
The complaint says Larsen told officers he had the bat for protection.
Authorities said they found a black ski mask, two blue rubber gloves, and a wooden baseball bat nearby.
The allegations are contained in a criminal complaint. Larsen is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
More information on Minnesota district court cases can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.