Walker Man Charged in Domestic Assault Case

Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Hartley Chase, also known as Fairbanks, is facing felony domestic assault charges in Cass County District Court.

The charges come after an alleged incident on June 28, 2026, in Walker, Minnesota. Court records state Chase is accused of assaulting his girlfriend during a domestic dispute.

Felony Charges Filed

According to the criminal complaint, Chase faces a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation.

He is also charged with felony domestic assault based on previous domestic violence-related convictions.

The complaint states the alleged victim reported being struck and held down during the incident. She also reported that pressure was applied to her neck, making it difficult to breathe.

The charges are filed under Minnesota law, including Minnesota Statute 609.2247 involving domestic assault by strangulation.

Mugshot: Anthony Hartley Chase

Complaint Details

The complaint states the alleged victim was found near a residence in Walker. She was reportedly crying and appeared to be in distress.

According to the complaint, she had scratches and bruising around her neck and chest area. Her shirt was also reported to be torn.

The complaint states she told authorities she was trying to leave the residence after an argument. She reported that Chase followed her after she left.

Chase later spoke with authorities and reportedly said the two had been arguing. He stated he was trying to stop her from leaving.

Previous Domestic Violence Convictions

Court records listed in the complaint show Chase has previous domestic violence-related convictions.

The complaint states Chase was convicted of felony domestic assault in 2025. It also states he had a misdemeanor domestic assault conviction from 2023.

Because of the prior convictions, prosecutors filed an additional felony domestic assault charge.

All charges are allegations, and Chase is considered innocent unless proven guilty in court.

More information about Minnesota court records is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News