Roseau Man Charged In Lake Of The Woods Threats
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Roseau man is facing criminal charges after a reported disturbance at a rural Lake of the Woods County home.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Jayce Lee Parker, 20, of Roseau, has been charged with felony threats of violence and misdemeanor domestic assault.
The case was filed in the Ninth Judicial District in Lake of the Woods County. The court file number is 39-CR-26-76.
Charges Filed After Reported Threats
The complaint says the incident happened on May 27, 2026, at a home in rural Lake of the Woods County.
Dispatchers received a report that Parker was acting erratically. The caller said Parker had threatened to burn the house down.
When law enforcement arrived, Parker was allegedly yelling at his grandfather, identified in court documents as F.C.
F.C. told law enforcement that Parker had been dropped off by his girlfriend, identified as V.H. He said Parker had been in a fight with her before arriving.
F.C. also told authorities that Parker made comments about burning a house down and getting a pistol.
Video Reviewed By Authorities
According to the complaint, Parker’s grandmother, identified as T.C., was on the phone during part of the incident.
She told authorities she heard Parker yelling in the background. She said the comments included threats involving gasoline, fire, and a pistol.
Court documents say family members provided surveillance video. Investigators said the video appeared to capture Parker making several violent threats.
Authorities searched the three bags Parker had with him. The complaint says no pistol was found.
Parker Booked Into Jail
Parker was arrested and taken to the Lake of the Woods County Jail.
According to court documents, Parker later said he was having a manic episode. He also said he needed help with anger problems.
The felony threats of violence charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. It also carries a possible $10,000 fine under Minnesota Statute 609.713.
The misdemeanor domestic assault charge carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail. It also carries a possible $1,000 fine under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.
Public case records may be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A criminal charge is an allegation. Parker is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
