Henning Man Faces Felony Threats, Assault Charges

Henning (trfnews.i234.me) — A Henning man faces three charges after an alleged domestic assault in Otter Tail County.

Matthew James Samuelson is charged with felony threats of violence and two gross misdemeanor domestic assault counts.

The charges stem from an alleged incident on July 14, 2026.

The alleged victim is identified in court records only as T.K.

Woman Reports Alleged Assault

According to the complaint, authorities received an assault report around 5:25 p.m.

T.K. told investigators that Samuelson was her boyfriend.

She alleged an argument began after Samuelson looked through her phone.

The dispute involved an older message concerning another man, according to the complaint.

T.K. alleged Samuelson then grabbed her by the hair and throat.

She said Samuelson slammed her head against a furnace inside the residence.

The complaint says Samuelson then allegedly threw T.K. over dining room chairs.

T.K. also alleged Samuelson threatened to kill her if she did not leave.

Her cellphone was not working because it had been smashed, court records state.

Authorities later met with T.K. at another residence.

She reported feeling injuries on the back and top of her head.

The complaint says an investigator could feel bumps through her hair.

T.K. also told authorities Samuelson had come to her location after the alleged assault.

The complaint says Samuelson had not been located when the charges were prepared.

Prosecutors therefore requested a warrant for his arrest.

Samuelson faces one felony count of threats of violence.

That charge carries up to five years in prison and a possible $10,000 fine.

Samuelson also faces two gross misdemeanor domestic assault charges.

Each carries up to one year in jail and a possible $3,000 fine.

The complaint cites a qualified domestic violence-related conviction from 2022.

That prior conviction is relevant to the level of the new domestic assault charges.

More information is available through Minnesota’s domestic assault statute.

Public case information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The case is filed under Otter Tail County court file number 56-CR-26-1884.

The charges and supporting statements are allegations and do not establish guilt.

Samuelson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.