Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts

Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man faces a felony charge after reported threat texts.

Charge filed

Zachary James Meyer, 40, of Warroad, is charged with one count of felony threats of violence.

According to the criminal complaint, a third party reported receiving texts from Meyer.

The messages were aimed at Meyer’s former employer, the complaint says.

Investigators say the texts threatened to shoot and kill the former boss.

Other lines threatened an assault and used explicit language.

Deputies later spoke with the former employer, court records state.

The victim said he feared for his safety.

The victim asked law enforcement to take action, the complaint says.

Deputies then contacted Meyer at his residence, according to the filing.

Investigators say Meyer admitted sending the messages.

He told deputies his words were protected by “freedom of speech,” the complaint states.

Meyer appeared in court for a bail hearing.

Judge Michael P. Grover set bail at $50,000 with a non-cash bond.

The judge also set $5,000 cash bail without conditions.

The court also offered release with conditions with $0 bail.

Minnesota’s threats of violence law is found in Minn. Stat. § 609.713.

The statute covers threats to commit a crime of violence.

The law can apply to threats made directly or indirectly.

If you feel in danger, call 911.

In Minnesota, some people seek a harassment restraining order through court.

The state court system explains that process on its Domestic Abuse & Harassment help page.

Crime victims can also find state resources through the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs.

Complaint details are public court records.

Charges are allegations unless proven in court.

For agency information, see the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.