Roseau (trfnews.i234.me) — A Roseau man faces a felony harassment charge involving three juveniles.
Nicholas James Gerulli Jr., 49, is charged in Roseau County District Court.
The charge alleges aggravated harassment involving a victim under 18 with sexual or aggressive intent.
The felony carries up to 10 years in prison and a possible $20,000 fine.
Police Called To Roseau Restaurant
The investigation began around 9:08 p.m. on September 20.
Police were called to a Burger King in Roseau after reports involving an adult man and juveniles.
According to the criminal complaint, a restaurant manager spoke with officers when they arrived.
The manager reported that three juveniles said Gerulli had followed them into the restaurant.
The children were ages 11, 10, and 10.
They told police Gerulli approached them inside the restaurant and made sexual references through questions.
The manager reportedly saw the interaction and told Gerulli to leave.
Juveniles Report Earlier Encounters
One juvenile told investigators this was not the first time Gerulli had followed them.
The juveniles had been traveling by bicycle and on foot.
They provided officers with a description of Gerulli’s vehicle.
The complaint says that description matched a vehicle registered to him.
Second Report Made After Group Left
Police initially planned to contact Gerulli by phone.
Before that happened, dispatch received another report involving the same juveniles.
Two of the children said Gerulli drove past them after they left the restaurant.
The encounter allegedly happened near Center Street and Main Avenue.
The juveniles said Gerulli made a sexual hand gesture toward them.
They also alleged he asked where they lived before driving away.
Felony Charge Filed
Prosecutors allege Gerulli acted with intent to harass or intimidate the juveniles.
The complaint further alleges the conduct involved sexual or aggressive intent.
The charge is classified as a felony under Minnesota law.
The allegations have not been proven in court.
Gerulli is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Readers can review Minnesota’s harassment statute through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Minnesota court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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