Vergas Man Faces 4 Charges After Home Disturbance

Vergas (trfnews.i234.me) — A Vergas man faces four charges after an alleged domestic disturbance in Otter Tail County.

Tyler Douglas Riewer, 33, is charged with two counts of first-degree burglary.

He also faces domestic assault and fourth-degree property damage charges.

The allegations stem from an incident reported on July 29, 2026.

Residents Report Attempted Entry

Deputies responded around 7:53 p.m. to a reported domestic disturbance, according to the criminal complaint.

Two relatives told investigators that Riewer arrived at an Otter Tail County residence.

The complaint alleges Riewer screamed and tried entering through sliding glass doors.

One resident became afraid and contacted another relative for help.

Prosecutors allege Riewer ripped a screen door from its hinges while trying to enter.

He later entered through a side door, according to the complaint.

The resident repeatedly told Riewer to leave, but he allegedly remained inside.

Another relative arrived at the property while Riewer was still there.

The complaint alleges Riewer went outside and confronted that person.

Riewer allegedly removed his shirt and appeared ready to fight.

Prosecutors say he then hit and kicked the relative outside the residence.

The relative reportedly tried to calm Riewer while the other resident left the property.

Riewer then allegedly drove through the yard before leaving.

Deputies later observed tire tracks across the yard, according to court records.

They also reported seeing a damaged screen door with a bent metal frame.

Deputies later contacted Riewer at his residence.

Riewer acknowledged visiting the other residence but said nothing happened there.

He denied ripping the screen door from its hinges.

Riewer said he entered through a door where a key had been left.

When asked about permission to enter, Riewer said he had not asked.

He also denied screaming at the resident, according to the complaint.

Riewer was arrested and taken to the Otter Tail County Detention Facility.

During transport, he reportedly said the screen door was the only damaged property.

Riewer faces two felony counts of first-degree burglary.

Each burglary charge carries up to 20 years in prison and a $35,000 fine.

The domestic assault count is a gross misdemeanor.

The complaint cites a previous domestic assault conviction from July 31, 2024.

Riewer also faces one misdemeanor count of fourth-degree property damage.

The state’s domestic assault law is also available online.

More information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.

Riewer is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.