Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – On March 31, 2025, authorities arrested 19-year-old Justin Lee Salinas, born July 11, 2005, on charges of felony terroristic threats under Minnesota Statute 609.713.1. This statute criminalizes threats to commit any crime of violence with the intent to terrorize another or with reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror. In Minnesota, a conviction for terroristic threats can result in imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
The term “reckless disregard” refers to situations where an individual makes a threat without necessarily intending to cause fear but does so with a conscious disregard of the substantial and unjustifiable risk that their actions will cause terror.
This incident underscores the serious legal repercussions associated with making threats of violence, regardless of intent. Individuals are urged to be mindful of their words and actions to avoid severe legal consequences.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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In Minnesota, “terroristic threats” are now legally referred to as “threats of violence.
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A conviction for threats of violence can lead to significant penalties, including imprisonment and substantial fines.