Beltrami County ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A Blackduck man is facing harassment and assault charges after police say he threatened a Dollar General employee on a bike trail.
According to court documents filed in Beltrami County District Court, 21-year-old Logan Andrew Marthaler has been charged with gross misdemeanor harassment and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. The charges stem from an incident on August 19, 2025.
Deputies were alerted after the store manager of the Blackduck Dollar General reported that one of her employees, identified as T.K., had been harassed after work. The employee said he was riding home on a bike trail when Marthaler jumped out of the bushes and blocked his path. T.K. reported that Marthaler raised his fists and threatened to beat him if he spoke to police or management about past issues. The confrontation reportedly lasted several minutes, preventing T.K. from leaving the area. He later told deputies he was afraid to return to work because of the threats.
Records show Marthaler had previously been served with a trespass notice from the Dollar General on August 18, 2025, after prior confrontations with store staff. Deputies spoke with Marthaler, who admitted stepping in front of T.K.’s bicycle and exchanging words, though he denied waiting to ambush him. He claimed the dispute was related to rumors involving his younger brother’s workplace.
Court filings note that T.K. expressed fear for his safety and reported ongoing harassment tied to his job at the store. Prosecutors charged Marthaler with harassment for conduct that caused or was expected to cause substantial emotional distress, and with assault for intentionally placing T.K. in fear of bodily harm.
If convicted, Marthaler faces up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine on the harassment charge, along with additional penalties for assault. The case remains active in Beltrami County District Court.
For more information on Minnesota’s harassment and stalking laws, readers can review the Minnesota Statutes on Harassment.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
