Wadena (trfnews.i234.me) — A Wadena man faces a felony charge after a text-to-911 call at a gas station.
Text-to-911 call at Holiday station
Police in Wadena responded to a text-to-911 report about an argument at a Holiday Gas Station.
Officers spoke with people at the scene, according to the criminal complaint.
Police identified Nicholas Michael Hurtig, 32, of Wadena during the check.
Investigators then reviewed his status in Minnesota’s predatory offender registry, the complaint says.
Police allege Hurtig was not following the required registration rules at that time.
Authorities did not release more details about the argument in the text report.
Felony charge filed
Hurtig is charged with one felony count of knowingly failing to fulfill registration requirements as a predatory offender.
The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 243.166.
In general, the law requires certain registrants to keep their address and contact details current.
The rules can include notice before a move and notice after leaving an address.
Prosecutors must prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
How the registry works
Minnesota uses the registry to help law enforcement track people who must register.
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry page explains the program and posts public information.
The Department of Corrections assigns risk levels for some offenders and supports community notification.
You can also visit the DOC public registrant search for available lookups.
Use official sources for information and avoid sharing unverified claims.
What happens next
The case is being handled in Wadena County District Court.
Charging documents list allegations, but a charge is not a conviction.
Hurtig is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Court dates and filings can change as the case moves forward.
Text-to-911 reminder
State officials say text-to-911 is for times when a voice call is not safe.
Call if you can. Text if you can’t.
More guidance is posted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.