Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have arrested Joseph Allen Porter Jr., age 45, following a high-risk police chase and multiple domestic-related offenses, all culminating in a dramatic incident on March 22, 2025.
Porter is accused of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, resulting in substantial bodily harm, and violating domestic abuse no-contact orders—twice—with a history of previous convictions. He also faces a misdemeanor domestic assault charge for allegedly instilling fear of immediate bodily harm.
Charges Include:
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609.487.4(c) – Fleeing Peace Officer in Motor Vehicle – Substantial Bodily Harm
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629.75.2(c) – Violating No Contact Order within 10 years of a previous conviction
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609.2242.1(1) – Misdemeanor Domestic Assault – Threat of Immediate Harm
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629.75.2(d)(1) – Repeat No Contact Order Violation (two or more prior convictions)
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News
Did you know?
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Substantial bodily harm from fleeing law enforcement can elevate charges to a felony.
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Violating no-contact orders within 10 years of past convictions increases legal penalties significantly.
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Repeat domestic assault offenders can face enhanced sentencing, including extended jail time and supervised probation.