Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jacob Jeffrey Handeland, age 20, was arrested on February 16, 2025, by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Moorhead Police Department on multiple charges.
Charges filed:
Cass County Sheriff’s Office:
-
Probation Violation (x2)
Moorhead Police Department:
-
1st Degree Burglary – Occupied Dwelling
-
4th Degree Damage to Property – $1 to $500
Authorities allege that Handeland violated the terms of his probation and broke into an occupied residence. He is also charged with causing property damage during the incident.
Handeland remains in custody awaiting further court proceedings.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
-
1st Degree Burglary of an occupied dwelling is a felony that can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in Minnesota.
-
Probation violations often result in additional jail time or revocation of parole.
-
4th Degree Damage to Property is a misdemeanor but adds to the seriousness of a burglary case.