{"id":20020,"date":"2026-02-24T08:40:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=20020"},"modified":"2026-02-21T12:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T18:45:40","slug":"warroad-man-charged-in-ex-boss-threat-texts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/warroad-man-charged-in-ex-boss-threat-texts\/","title":{"rendered":"Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Roseau County<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Warroad man faces a felony charge after reported threat texts.<\/p>\n<h2>Charge filed<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Zachary James Meyer<\/strong>, 40, of Warroad, is charged with one count of felony threats of violence.<\/p>\n<p>The case is filed in <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/find-courts\/roseau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roseau County District Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Investigation began: Feb. 15, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Alleged offense date: Feb. 16, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Charge filed: Feb. 17, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What investigators allege<\/h2>\n<p>According to the criminal complaint, a third party reported receiving texts from Meyer.<\/p>\n<p>The messages were aimed at Meyer\u2019s former employer, the complaint says.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators say the texts threatened to shoot and kill the former boss.<\/p>\n<p>Other lines threatened an assault and used explicit language.<\/p>\n<p>Deputies later spoke with the former employer, court records state.<\/p>\n<p>The victim said he feared for his safety.<\/p>\n<p>The victim asked law enforcement to take action, the complaint says.<\/p>\n<p>Deputies then contacted Meyer at his residence, according to the filing.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators say Meyer admitted sending the messages.<\/p>\n<p>He told deputies his words were protected by \u201cfreedom of speech,\u201d the complaint states.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20021\" style=\"width: 236px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20021\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Zachary-James-Meyer.png\" alt=\"Zachary James Meyer\" width=\"236\" height=\"259\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zachary James Meyer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Bail set<\/h2>\n<p>Meyer appeared in court for a bail hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Judge Michael P. Grover set bail at $50,000 with a non-cash bond.<\/p>\n<p>The judge also set $5,000 cash bail without conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The court also offered release with conditions with $0 bail.<\/p>\n<h2>What the law covers<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota\u2019s threats of violence law is found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minn. Stat. \u00a7 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The statute covers threats to commit a crime of violence.<\/p>\n<p>The law can apply to threats made directly or indirectly.<\/p>\n<h2>Safety resources<\/h2>\n<p>If you feel in danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<p>In Minnesota, some people seek a harassment restraining order through court.<\/p>\n<p>The state court system explains that process on its <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/help-topics\/domestic-abuse-and-harassment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domestic Abuse &amp; Harassment<\/a> help page.<\/p>\n<p>Crime victims can also find state resources through the <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/divisions\/ojp\/help-for-crime-victims\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Office of Justice Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Next steps<\/h2>\n<p>Complaint details are public court records.<\/p>\n<p>Charges are allegations unless proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>For agency information, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.roseau.mn.us\/government\/s_-_z\/sheriff\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roseau County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) \u2014 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. The case is filed in Roseau County District Court. Investigation began: Feb. 15, 2026. 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