Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 8, 2025, law enforcement in Polk County arrested Charles Richard Schoen, born July 19, 1979. The arrest was made on charges of violating a domestic abuse protection order, as defined under Minnesota Statute 518B.01.
Minnesota Statute 518B.01, known as the Domestic Abuse Act, provides legal protection for victims of domestic abuse, including the issuance of orders for protection (OFPs). Violating an OFP is considered a serious offense and can result in arrest and prosecution.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of Schoen’s alleged violation have not been disclosed. Violations of protection orders are subject to legal penalties, which may include fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity and nature of the violation.
Individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The case will proceed through the legal system, where evidence will be presented, and a determination of guilt or innocence will be made.
For more information on Minnesota’s Domestic Abuse Act and the legal implications of violating a protection order, refer to Minnesota Statute 518B.01.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me