Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bagley man is facing four felony charges after a reported overnight break-in at Northern Kustomz in Erskine, according to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court.
Prosecutors charged Shawn Patric Smith, 18, with first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling, third-degree burglary, threats of violence, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
What The Complaint Says
According to the complaint, the case began on June 28, 2025. A report came in about a stolen vehicle at Northern Kustomz in Erskine. Court records say the business also includes a living area occupied by B.H.
The complaint says K.H.’s vehicle, a 2014 Subaru Legacy, was taken from the property. The vehicle is registered to E.J. The complaint also says a pickup truck was left behind outside the business.
Inside that truck, investigators reported finding property connected to B.H. The complaint says items included a picture frame with K.H.’s name, a coffee shop point-of-sale system, and debit cards.
Court records also allege food inside the shop had been eaten. Keys were moved from a box and placed in other areas. A dirt bike was also reported taken from inside the building.
The complaint says Smith had prior contact with K.H. years earlier. It also says he sent Instagram messages and a photo of Doc Marten shoes that were later found outside the residence door.
Threat Allegation And Vehicle Claim
The complaint further alleges Smith threatened K.H. during a phone call. Court records say he told her, “you are dead tonight.” That statement led to the threats of violence charge.
Smith is also accused of taking or driving the Subaru without permission. Investigators later located the Subaru in Bagley, according to the complaint.
The court filing also states a white Ford pickup left at the scene had been reported stolen from a campground in Clearwater County.
Charges Filed
The most serious count is first-degree burglary. That charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
The complaint also cites threats of violence and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle under Minnesota law.
As in all criminal cases, the charges are allegations. Smith is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.