Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 2, 2025, law enforcement authorities in Minnesota arrested 38-year-old Anthony Lee Libby Sr. The arrest includes multiple charges:
- Domestic Assault (Gross Misdemeanor – Subsequent Violation): This charge pertains to committing domestic assault after a prior conviction, as defined under Minnesota Statute § 609.2242.2.
- Assault in the Second Degree with a Dangerous Weapon: Involves assaulting another individual using a dangerous weapon, in violation of Minnesota Statute § 609.222.1.
- Driving While Impaired (DWI) – Operating Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance: Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, contrary to Minnesota Statute § 169A.20.1(2).
- Driving After License Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety: Operating a vehicle after the cancellation of a driver’s license deemed inimical to public safety, in violation of Minnesota Statute § 171.24.5.
Legal Context
Under Minnesota law, these offenses carry significant legal implications:
- Domestic Assault (Gross Misdemeanor – Subsequent Violation): A gross misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $3,000.
- Assault in the Second Degree with a Dangerous Weapon: Classified as a felony, this charge can result in imprisonment for up to seven years and/or a fine up to $14,000.
- Driving While Impaired (DWI) – Operating Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance: This offense is considered a misdemeanor, with penalties including jail time, fines, and license revocation.
- Driving After License Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety: A gross misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $3,000.
Booking and Detention Details
Libby was booked into the county detention facility on January 2, 2025. As of the latest available information, no estimated release date has been provided, indicating that he remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.
Prior Arrests
Records indicate that Libby has a history of similar offenses. He was previously charged in Becker County, Minnesota, on December 23, 2013, for undisclosed offenses.
Additionally, he was involved in a case in 2012 related to motor vehicle theft, where a second charge was dismissed per a plea agreement.
Next Steps
Libby is scheduled to appear before the district court, where formal charges will be presented. Legal representation and further court dates will be determined as the judicial process advances.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me