East Grand Forks Man Charged in Stalking Case

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks man faces a felony stalking charge. The case involves alleged incidents with family members.

Cory Will Hanson, 35, is charged in Polk County District Court with pattern of stalking conduct. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of obstructing the legal process.

The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. It also carries a possible $20,000 fine.

Complaint Details Repeated Contact

According to the criminal complaint, the alleged conduct happened between June 14 and July 15, 2026.

Prosecutors allege Hanson repeatedly contacted or approached two family members despite warnings and court restrictions.

The complaint says Hanson had been barred from two East Grand Forks homes. One belonged to his father, and the other belonged to his mother.

Authorities also allege Hanson violated a domestic violence no-contact order. That order protected his father and another person.

The order reportedly required Hanson to remain at least 300 feet from his father’s home.

False Emergency Calls Alleged

The complaint says emergency crews responded to two reported medical emergencies on July 16.

First responders found no medical emergency at either location, according to court records.

Investigators identified Hanson as the caller connected to one report. He allegedly said another person had told him help was needed.

Officers warned Hanson not to visit his mother’s home. He reportedly said he understood that warning.

Cory Will Hanson

Later that night, officers found Hanson near the home, according to the complaint.

Hanson allegedly told officers he was conducting a private investigation.

Arrest Led to Second Charge

Police then told Hanson he was under arrest. The complaint says he walked away and resisted officers.

Officers eventually placed him in handcuffs. He was transported to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center.

The obstruction charge carries up to 90 days in jail. It also carries a possible $1,000 fine.

The complaint describes several earlier contacts involving alleged trespassing, unwanted visits, and vehicles parked near family homes.

Family members told investigators that the behavior affected their sleep. They also said they felt they were being stalked.

Hanson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Case information may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch court records system.

Minnesota’s stalking law is available through the Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.