Michael Loiland Booked on Felony Assault in Pennington

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Jon Loiland, 40, appears in a recent Pennington County Jail booking involving two domestic assault allegations, including a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation.

According to the supplied jail record, Loiland is also listed under a misdemeanor domestic assault allegation involving an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.

Both offenses are listed under Minnesota’s domestic assault laws.

Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation Listed

The most serious charge listed in Loiland’s jail booking is felony domestic assault by strangulation.

The allegation references Minnesota Statute 609.2247, subdivision 2.

Under Minnesota law, domestic assault by strangulation involves assaulting a family or household member by intentionally interfering with breathing or blood circulation.

The statute includes conduct involving pressure applied to the throat or neck or blocking another person’s nose or mouth.

A conviction under this provision carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both, unless a greater penalty applies.

However, the supplied booking record does not explain the circumstances supporting the allegation.

Misdemeanor Domestic Assault Also Listed

Loiland’s jail record includes a separate misdemeanor domestic assault allegation.

The entry references Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(1).

This provision addresses conduct intended to cause a family or household member to fear immediate bodily harm or death.

The booking identifies the offense as a misdemeanor.

The available record does not explain whether the two allegations arose from the same incident.

Pennington County Jail Booking Information

According to the supplied Pennington County Jail entry, Loiland is 40 years old.

The booking lists the inmate type as PCSO.

Physical identification information provided in the record includes a height of six feet, two inches and a weight of approximately 200 pounds.

The jail also lists blue eyes and sandy-colored hair.

No confirmed booking date, bail amount, or release information was included in the supplied record.

Details of Alleged Incident Not Provided

The available jail information does not identify when or where the alleged domestic assault occurred.

It also does not describe the events leading to Loiland’s custody.

No police narrative, witness statements, or medical information were provided.

The record does not identify the alleged victim or specify whether injuries were reported.

Further information would require an official criminal complaint or law enforcement report.

Court Proceedings and Case Status

The supplied jail entry does not include a criminal court file number or scheduled hearing date.

It also does not establish whether prosecutors have filed a separate criminal complaint.

Readers can search public court information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The allegations listed in a jail booking do not establish criminal guilt.

Loiland is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.