Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 14, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 40-year-old Marcos Todd Escarsega. He was charged with violating a domestic abuse no contact order (DANCO) under Minnesota Statute 629.75, subdivision 2(d)(1). This statute addresses violations occurring within ten years of two or more previous qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions.
A DANCO is a court-issued order prohibiting an individual from contacting a protected person, typically in cases involving domestic abuse. Violating such an order is a serious offense in Minnesota. Under Minnesota law, a person who knowingly violates a DANCO within ten years of two or more prior qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions is guilty of a felony. Penalties for this offense can include imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
Escarsega’s arrest underscores the legal consequences of violating court-issued no contact orders, especially for individuals with prior convictions. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office maintains records of such arrests, which are accessible to the public.
Individuals charged with violating a DANCO are advised to seek legal counsel due to the serious nature of the charges and potential penalties involved.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me