Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 30, 2024, Michael Lucek was taken into custody and booked into the Pennington County Jail. Lucek, described as 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 250 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, is facing serious felony charges.
The charges include domestic assault by strangulation, classified as a felony under Minnesota Statute 609.2247. This statute defines strangulation as intentionally impeding normal breathing or circulation by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth of another person. Conviction can result in imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
Additionally, Lucek is charged with possession of ammunition or a firearm following a conviction or adjudication for a crime of violence, which is also a felony offense. Under Minnesota law, individuals with prior convictions for violent crimes are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
As of now, Lucek is being held without bail. Details regarding his upcoming court date in the District Court have not been released.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me