Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me)—David Truman Burton Chaboyea, a 22-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, has been charged in Pennington County District Court with felony domestic assault by strangulation and gross misdemeanor interference with a 911 call. The charges stem from an incident that occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 25.
According to the criminal complaint, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 25, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 18200 block of 130th St. N.E. Chaboyea’s girlfriend reported that upon returning home from work, Chaboyea became angry when she refused his sexual advances and accused her of infidelity. Despite her attempts to deescalate the situation by suggesting they discuss the matter later in the morning, Chaboyea continued to argue.
The situation escalated when the woman went to use the restroom; Chaboyea allegedly grabbed her from behind and choked her, rendering her unable to breathe for one to two minutes. After releasing her and apologizing, the woman attempted to call 911, but Chaboyea allegedly seized her cell phone and threw it, preventing her from seeking assistance. He also reportedly confiscated her shoes to further impede her departure. Despite these actions, she managed to obtain another pair of shoes. Chaboyea then carried her into the bedroom in an attempt to continue the conversation. Eventually, he allowed her to leave, leaving her alone for approximately 30 minutes before agreeing to drive her to her grandmother’s house in Thief River Falls.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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In Minnesota, felony domestic assault by strangulation is a serious charge that can result in significant legal consequences, including imprisonment and fines.
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Interfering with a 911 call is considered a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota, reflecting the state’s commitment to ensuring individuals can seek emergency assistance without obstruction.