Benson County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing domestic violence incident in rural Esmond, North Dakota, on March 21st resulted in the arrest of both a son and his father, according to Benson County court documents.
Deputies responded to a 911 call from a woman who said her son, Caleb Johnson, had become physically aggressive, was armed with firearms, and had threatened to kill her.
When deputies arrived at the home, they encountered Caleb Johnson at the door, and a physical struggle ensued as they tried to restrain and cuff him. During the confrontation, Caleb’s father, Jerry Johnson, reportedly tried to intervene and push deputies away, resulting in his arrest as well.
According to the victim, the incident began with an argument over a cell phone, during which Caleb allegedly broke down her bedroom door, grabbed her phone as she tried to call 911, and threatened to kill her. She also showed deputies visible marks on her neck, stating he had strangled her days earlier, and expressed fear for her life, noting Caleb said he would “kill her soon.”
Charges Filed:
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Caleb Johnson faces four felonies:
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Terrorizing
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Preventing arrest
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Hindering law enforcement
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Interference with an emergency call
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Jerry Johnson faces two misdemeanors:
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Physical obstruction
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Preventing arrest
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Both men were booked into Benson County custody. The victim remains under protection, and further court proceedings are pending.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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In North Dakota, terrorizing is a Class C felony, often used when someone threatens violence that causes fear.
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Interference with a 911 call is a serious offense and can elevate domestic violence cases to felony levels, especially if combined with threats or assault.