Martin Arndt Arrested in Pennington County for Domestic Abuse Order Violation

Martin George Arndt

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Martin Arndt was taken into custody on January 14, 2025, in Pennington County. He is charged with violating a domestic abuse order for protection under statute 518B.01.14(a), classified as a misdemeanor. Arndt is currently held without bail at the Pennington County Jail. His physical description includes a height of 5 feet 11… Continue reading Martin Arndt Arrested in Pennington County for Domestic Abuse Order Violation

Charles Richard Schoen Arrested in Polk County for Violating Protection Order

Charles Richard Schoen

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 8, 2025, law enforcement in Polk County arrested Charles Richard Schoen, born July 19, 1979. The arrest was made on charges of violating a domestic abuse protection order, as defined under Minnesota Statute 518B.01. Revisor Minnesota Statute 518B.01, known as the Domestic Abuse Act, provides legal protection for victims of… Continue reading Charles Richard Schoen Arrested in Polk County for Violating Protection Order

Thief River Falls Man Cited for Violating Protection Order

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 2 at 9:38 a.m., police responded to a report of a protection order violation in the 800 block of Atlantic Avenue, Thief River Falls. Chad Michael Nelson, 44, was cited for domestic abuse—violation of a protection order. Nelson was allegedly present at the same location as an individual who has… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited for Violating Protection Order

Otter Tail County: Marcos Todd Escarsega Arrested for Violating No Contact Order

Marcos Todd Escarsega

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 14, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 40-year-old Marcos Todd Escarsega. He was charged with violating a domestic abuse no contact order (DANCO) under Minnesota Statute 629.75, subdivision 2(d)(1). This statute addresses violations occurring within ten years of two or more previous qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions.… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Marcos Todd Escarsega Arrested for Violating No Contact Order

Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation

Derek Jon Brekken

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Crookston’s political scene. Derek Jon Brekken, a 36-year-old candidate running against incumbent Wendy Ault for the Ward 5 council seat, was arrested on Wednesday, October 2nd, for allegedly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order. According to court records, the offense is alleged… Continue reading Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation