Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On November 17, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, arrested 39-year-old Kyle Lance Hubrig. The arrest followed allegations from a local woman who reported being assaulted by Hubrig, whom she had met three weeks prior.
Charges Filed
Hubrig faces multiple charges, including:
- Kidnapping to Commit Great Bodily Harm/Terrorize: Under Minnesota Statute 609.25.1(3), this felony charge applies when an individual confines another person with the intent to cause great bodily harm or to terrorize them.
- Threats of Violence – Reckless Disregard Risk: According to Minnesota Statute 609.713.1, this felony involves threatening to commit a crime of violence with reckless disregard for the risk of causing terror.
- Domestic Assault – Misdemeanor: Per Minnesota Statute 609.2242.1(2), this misdemeanor charge pertains to intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm on a family or household member.
- Assault in the Fifth Degree: As defined by Minnesota Statute 609.224.1(2), this misdemeanor involves inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm on another person.
Arrest Details
Upon receiving the assault report, Otter Tail County deputies initiated a search for Hubrig. He was located hiding in a crawl space within the residence and was subsequently taken into custody without incident.
Legal Proceedings
As of the latest available information, Hubrig remains in custody at the Otter Tail County Jail. His case is pending, with court dates to be scheduled. Individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Public Access to Records
For those seeking more information, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office provides an online Jail In Custody List, updated every two hours, which includes current detainees and their charges.
Legal Definitions
- Kidnapping: Under Minnesota law, kidnapping involves confining or removing someone from one place to another without consent, with intent to hold for ransom, facilitate a felony, cause bodily harm, or terrorize the victim.
- Threats of Violence: This refers to threatening, directly or indirectly, to commit any crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another or in reckless disregard of causing such terror.
- Domestic Assault: In Minnesota, domestic assault encompasses acts committed against family or household members, including physical harm, bodily injury, or the threat thereof.
- Assault in the Fifth Degree: This is the least severe assault charge in Minnesota, involving acts intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death, or the intentional infliction of bodily harm.
Community Impact
Incidents of this nature underscore the importance of community awareness and the resources available for victims of domestic violence. Otter Tail County offers support services for individuals affected by such crimes.
Conclusion
The arrest of Kyle Lance Hubrig highlights the ongoing efforts of Otter Tail County law enforcement to address and mitigate violent crimes within the community. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities to local authorities.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me