Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A 6’2”, 235-pound man is in custody with no bail after being charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation and interfering with a 911 emergency call, according to Pennington County Jail records.
David Chaboyea was booked into jail on March 26, 2025, and remains held with no bond set as of the latest court filing.
According to case #25000723, filed in District Court, Chaboyea is facing two serious charges:
Charges:
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Charge 1: 609.2247.2 – Domestic Assault by Strangulation
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Severity: Felony
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Description: Assault involving the act of strangling a household or family member
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Charge 2: 609.78.2(1) – Emergency Telephone Interference
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Severity: Gross Misdemeanor
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Description: Intentionally interrupting, impeding, or disrupting a 911 call during an emergency
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No court date has been scheduled yet, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Inmate Details:
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Name: David Chaboyea
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Custody Date: March 26, 2025
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Height/Weight: 6’2” / 235 lbs
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Hair/Eye Color: Brown / Brown
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Bail: $0.00
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Court: District Court (Date Pending)
Did you know?
In Minnesota, domestic assault by strangulation is a felony that can carry up to 3 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Interfering with a 911 call is a gross misdemeanor, and courts often treat it as an aggravating factor in domestic abuse cases.
Minnesota law allows no-bail holds for serious domestic violence offenses to protect the safety of victims during investigation and prosecution.
More details will be reported as court proceedings and investigation updates become available.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.