Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 2, 2024, at 12:30 AM, Clearwater County law enforcement arrested Dennis Busse, a 58-year-old male, on charges of harassment and fifth-degree assault. The arrest was made under Minnesota Statutes 609.749.4(b) and 609.224.4, respectively.
Charges Detailed
- Harassment/Stalking (Minnesota Statute 609.749.4(b)): This statute addresses harassment and stalking offenses. A person is guilty of a felony if they engage in a pattern of harassing conduct with respect to a single victim or one or more members of a single household, which the actor knows or has reason to know would cause the victim under the circumstances to feel terrorized or to fear bodily harm, and which does cause this reaction on the part of the victim.
- Assault in the Fifth Degree (Minnesota Statute 609.224.4): This statute pertains to assaults committed against the same victim within ten years of the first of any combination of two or more previous qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions or adjudications of delinquency. Such an offense is classified as a felony, punishable by imprisonment for up to five years or a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
Legal Context
Under Minnesota law, repeated harassment or assault against the same victim can elevate charges to felony status, leading to more severe penalties. The statutes aim to deter repeat offenses and protect victims from ongoing harm.
Next Steps
Following the arrest, Busse will undergo legal proceedings in accordance with Minnesota’s judicial system. If convicted, he may face significant legal penalties, including imprisonment and fines, as stipulated by the aforementioned statutes.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me