Vergas (trfnews.i234.me) — A Vergas, Minnesota, man is facing a felony charge and two gross misdemeanor counts in a domestic case.
Alvin Ervin Hersch of Vergas has been charged with felony threats of violence.
He also faces gross misdemeanor domestic assault charges.
The domestic assault counts include harm and fear, according to court records.
What court records allege
According to court records, the report was made on Jan. 5, 2026.
A probation officer flagged the case in a report, the records say.
The report alleges Hersch punched the female victim.
The report also alleges he pushed her to the ground twice.
The records did not list the victim’s name.
The records did not list the location in the summary provided.
Prior conviction noted
Court records say Hersch has a prior domestic assault conviction.
That history can affect charge levels in some cases.
The court will decide what evidence can be used later.
Charges and next steps
Threats of violence are listed under Minnesota law at Minn. Stat. 609.713.
Domestic assault is listed under Minn. Stat. 609.2242.
The case remains pending in court.
Future hearings will be scheduled by a judge.
Release conditions, if any, are also set by the court.
Criminal charges are accusations and are not proof of guilt.
Hersch is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
How to follow the case
Minnesota district court case information is available online.
Search by name using Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).
The state also explains public access on its Access Case Records page.
Vergas is in Otter Tail County in west-central Minnesota.
City details are listed on the Otter Tail County Vergas page.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.