Kandiyohi County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Willmar man faces two gross misdemeanor counts.
The charges involve alleged no-contact order violations.
Charges
Judd Edward Malvin, 19, of Willmar, is charged with a DANCO violation.
He is also charged with violating an Order for Protection, called an OFP.
Court documents say the alleged conduct happened from Dec. 14, 2025, to Jan. 27, 2026.
The complaint lists Jan. 27, 2026, as the latest alleged offense date.
The protected person is not identified in this report.
What the orders do
A DANCO is issued by a judge in a criminal case.
It bars direct and indirect contact with a protected person.
An OFP is a civil court order under Minnesota’s Domestic Abuse Act.
It can restrict contact and set other safety rules.
Violating either order can lead to new criminal charges.
Enhanced gross misdemeanor counts
Both counts are charged as gross misdemeanors.
Court records cite an enhancement tied to a prior domestic violence conviction.
The prior conviction is listed as within the last 10 years.
In Minnesota, a gross misdemeanor can carry up to 364 days in jail.
It can also carry a fine of up to $3,000 if no other penalty is listed.
Court hearing and bail
Malvin appeared in the Kandiyohi County District Court on the charges.
Judge Stephen J. Wentzell set bail at $2,000 with conditions.
The court also set unconditional bail at $20,000.
Conditions in these cases often include obeying all orders.
They often include no contact with the protected person.
How to follow the case
The case was filed on Feb. 18, 2026.
Public case details may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).
State law on DANCOs is listed under Minnesota Statute 629.75.
State law on OFPs is listed under Minnesota Statute 518B.01.
General information is posted by the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
As with all criminal cases, charges are allegations.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.