Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 23, 2025, authorities in Becker County arrested 36-year-old Christopher Lee Peake on two counts of domestic assault by strangulation and one count of second-degree burglary.
According to Minnesota Statute 609.2247, domestic assault by strangulation involves assaulting a family or household member by intentionally impeding normal breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth. This offense is classified as a felony, punishable by up to three years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
Second-degree burglary, as defined under Minnesota Statute 609.582.2(a)(1), occurs when an individual enters a building without consent and with intent to commit a crime, or enters without consent and commits a crime while in the building, specifically when the building is a dwelling. This felony offense carries a potential penalty of up to ten years in prison, a fine of up to $20,000, or both.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me