THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 53-year-old Jeffrey Alan Brouse of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, is facing a felony charge of threats of violence and misdemeanor assault, according to court documents. The incident occurred at the Schooner Bar in Thief River on December 3rd. An employee had just opened the bar at noon when Jeffrey Alan Brouse walked in and allegedly began assaulting the employee.
Jeffrey Alan Brouse reportedly told the employee that the assault was due to a fight between their relatives the night before at a wedding reception. Jeffrey Alan Brouse allegedly threatened the bar employee, saying, “I’m going to break your nose, dislocate your jaw, break your wrist, and break your arm. You’re going to pay for all those medical bills.” The victim ended up writing Jeffrey Alan Brouse a check to avoid further violence.
The entire incident was captured on surveillance video, according to court documents.