Madison Man Booked on Five Assault Charges

Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Madison, Minnesota, man was recently booked into the Cass County Jail on five alleged offenses.

Erik Patrick Hastad, 32, was booked at 9:31 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

The listed allegations include domestic assault by strangulation and third-degree assault. Jail records also list misdemeanor domestic assault and interference with a 911 call.

Hastad is also accused of obstructing the legal process by interfering with a peace officer.

Charges Listed in Jail Records

The most serious listed allegation involves domestic assault by strangulation. The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2247, subdivision 2.

The statute applies to an alleged assault involving a family or household member. More information is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Hastad also faces a misdemeanor domestic assault allegation. That count claims bodily harm was intentionally caused or attempted.

Erik Patrick Hastad booking photo.

Additional Allegations

A third count alleges third-degree assault resulting in substantial bodily harm.

Another count alleges interference with an emergency telephone call. The booking entry claims a 911 call was interrupted, impeded, or disrupted.

The final listed count alleges obstruction of the legal process. Records claim Hastad interfered with a peace officer.

No further details about the reported incident were included in the booking information provided to TRF News.

The records do not identify the alleged victim. TRF News does not publish domestic assault victims’ names without clear public interest.

Booking Is Not a Conviction

A jail booking records an arrest and the allegations listed at that time. It does not establish guilt.

Charges may change as prosecutors review reports and available evidence. A court will decide the outcome through the legal process.

Hastad is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Information about the facility is available on the Cass County Detention Center website.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.