Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 14, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 37-year-old David Duane Donald Tieman. The arrest was made on charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under Minnesota Statute 609.345, subdivision 1(a), which pertains to engaging in sexual contact using coercion.
Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota involves non-consensual sexual contact achieved through coercion, among other circumstances. Coercion is defined as the use of words or circumstances that cause the complainant to reasonably fear harm to themselves or another, or to property, which compels them to submit to sexual contact.
Convictions for this offense can result in imprisonment for up to ten years, a fine of up to $20,000, or both. Additionally, individuals convicted under this statute are subject to conditional release provisions as outlined in section 609.3455.
As of the latest available information, Tieman remains in custody at the Otter Tail County Jail. Inmate information is publicly accessible through the county’s official channels.
This arrest adds to Tieman’s recent legal issues. Earlier in 2024, he faced charges in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. On March 1, 2024, he was booked for violating an order for protection.
Subsequently, on April 6, 2024, he faced charges related to domestic abuse and violation of an order for protection.
The current charges in Otter Tail County are pending legal proceedings. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me