Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Felony Domestic Assault Suspect Released on Just $300 Bail!
🚨 Shocking details emerge as a Becker County man accused of domestic assault and making threats with a firearm walks free on a minimal bail!
Jordan Samuel McArthur, 33, of rural Ogema, has been charged in Becker County District Court with:
- Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
- Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Terrifying Allegations:
📅 Date of Incident: January 11, 2025
📍 Location: Becker County, MN
👮♂️ Response: Law enforcement arrived after reports of a domestic altercation and suicide threats involving a firearm.
🚨 Court documents reveal shocking details:
- McArthur allegedly grabbed a woman by the neck and strangled her for 15-20 seconds, leaving red marks and causing difficulty breathing.
- During the altercation, he punched a hole in a bathroom door.
- Officers found that McArthur had removed a handgun from a safe, but it was unloaded at the time of their arrival.
Bail & Court Conditions:
💰 Bail Set at:
- $40,000 bond with no conditions
- $3,000 bond with conditions
- $300 bail option with standard conditions
🚨 Despite the violent allegations, McArthur posted the minimum $300 bail and was RELEASED the same day!
⚖️ Court-ordered conditions include:
- No contact with the victim, except text messages about their children.
- Prohibited from entering the victim’s residence.
- A Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order was issued.
Upcoming Court Date:
📅 Next appearance: April 14, 2025
👨⚖️ Judge: Gretchen Thilmony
Public Outrage Over Bail Amount
Many are questioning why someone facing felony strangulation charges and firearm-related threats was allowed to walk free for just $300. Should stricter bail conditions apply in cases like this?
📢 What do you think? Should violent domestic assault suspects be released on such low bail? Let us know in the comments!
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News