Casselton (trfnews.i234.me) — A Casselton, North Dakota, man faces new criminal charges.
Court documents describe threats and an alleged assault against a woman.
The report says the incident was reported on Dec. 5.
What court documents allege
Authorities identified the suspect as Austin Joseph Trautmann, of Casselton.
A deputy responded after a call for help, according to court records.
The woman told investigators she was assaulted inside a home.
The woman said she hid in a bathroom during the incident.
She reported the door was kicked in, according to the complaint.
She also reported that Trautmann squeezed her arm.
She said he threw her to the ground.
The deputy noted broken items inside the home, court records say.
The woman also reported threats to kill her.
She said he claimed he could return and kill her.
Charges filed
Trautmann is charged with felony terrorizing tied to domestic violence.
He is also charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.
The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.
What happens next
A judge will set future hearings in the case.
Prosecutors may review evidence and witness statements.
Defense attorneys may challenge the claims in court.
Court dates and charge counts can change over time.
Trautmann is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Anyone in immediate danger should call 911.
People seeking help can also contact local victim services.
Helpful public links
You can look up public case information through the North Dakota Courts Public Access.
You can also read North Dakota laws through the North Dakota Century Code.
Support resources are available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
