ERHARD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 28, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., Otter Tail County emergency services received a text message reporting that an individual, identified as Terry Dean Kadel from rural Erhard, Minnesota, was attempting to inflict harm and set a residence on fire. The complainant indicated a belief that Kadel was under the influence of methamphetamine and had exhibited increasingly erratic behavior in the preceding days, including setting random objects on the property ablaze.
Law Enforcement Response
Upon arrival, law enforcement officers encountered resistance from Kadel during the arrest process. He was subdued and placed in handcuffs. Subsequently, Kadel was charged with the following offenses:
- Felony Threats of Violence: This charge pertains to actions that demonstrate a reckless disregard for the risk of causing terror.
- Misdemeanor Obstruction of the Legal Process: This charge relates to interfering with a peace officer during the execution of their duties.
Additionally, Kadel faces charges of domestic assault and a second count of obstructing the legal process, as indicated in the Otter Tail County custody report.
Legal Proceedings
As of January 3, 2025, Kadel remains in custody. The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system provides access to public court records for further details on the case.
Public Records Access
For information on Kadel’s criminal history, the Minnesota Public Criminal History Search website offers public data on criminal convictions maintained by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Reporter Information
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me