Alpha, Jackson County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 37-year-old Alpha man faces three domestic violence charges. The case is filed in Jackson County District Court.
Charges
- Felony domestic assault by strangulation (609.2247.2)
- Felony threats of violence (609.713.1)
- Gross misdemeanor domestic assault, later offense (609.2242.2)
Jordan Scott Elzenga, 37, of Alpha is the defendant in the case. The charges stem from a reported assault on September 17, 2025.
What deputies say happened
Records say deputies were called to a home in the 200 block of Palmer Street. The call came in around 5:02 a.m.
Deputies say the dispute started over unpaid phone bills. The complaint says Elzenga tried to take phones in the home.
The adult victim said the argument turned physical in a laundry room. She told deputies he put his hands on her neck.
She said her breathing was blocked. She said she feared she would pass out.
911 call details
A juvenile in the home called 911 during the dispute. The call stayed open for about 11 minutes and 30 seconds.
Investigators say the recording captured yelling and swearing. The complaint says the juvenile could be heard crying.
Deputies say Elzenga forced his way into an upstairs bedroom. The complaint says he pushed past the juvenile.
Deputies say he told the adult victim, “I should have just f***ing killed you,” records say.
Injuries noted
Deputies said they saw red marks on the adult victim’s neck. They said they photographed the marks.
The complaint says Elzenga left before deputies arrived. Records say a second 911 call came in later that morning.
The caller reported he had returned and was yelling again.
Court status
A judge issued a warrant for Elzenga’s arrest, records show. The complaint notes a prior conviction for interfering with a 911 call in January 2021.
The case is listed as dormant until the warrant is served. The charges are accusations.
Elzenga is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Case dates
Date filed: January 9, 2026
Offense date: September 17, 2025
More information
You can read Minnesota’s statutes at the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. Court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
If you need help, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.