Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 2, 2025, at 10:13 PM, law enforcement officers in Clearwater County, Minnesota, arrested 23-year-old Payton McDougall. He was charged with terroristic threats under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1, which pertains to threats of violence made with reckless disregard for causing terror.
According to Minnesota law, a person commits a terroristic threat if they threaten, directly or indirectly, to commit any crime of violence with the purpose of terrorizing another or with reckless disregard of causing such terror. This offense is classified as a felony and carries a potential sentence of up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to McDougall’s arrest have not been disclosed. Public records indicate that McDougall has a history of prior arrests in Clearwater County. In September 2023, he was booked on charges including careless driving and damage to property.
As of now, no further information has been released about McDougall’s current legal proceedings or potential court dates related to the January 2 arrest. Individuals charged with terroristic threats in Minnesota are advised to seek legal counsel due to the serious nature of the offense and the potential for significant legal consequences.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me