The case stemmed from a reported break-in at an Ogema home on June 30, 2025.<\/p>\n
A second felony burglary count was dismissed under a plea agreement. Misdemeanor counts of fifth-degree assault and fourth-degree damage to property were also dismissed.<\/p>\n
Early Morning Break-In Reported<\/h2>\n
According to court records, law enforcement was called to the home at 5:33 a.m.<\/p>\n
When an officer arrived, Neeland was near the front door. Records say he was trying to force it open.<\/p>\n
Investigators said Neeland used his shoulder against the door. He also pulled on it while trying to get inside.<\/p>\n
Court records say Neeland made a partial entry before coming back out. He was then detained at the scene.<\/p>\n
Authorities said Neeland smelled of alcohol. Records also noted that his speech was slurred and his eyes were glassy.<\/p>\n
Witnesses Describe Confrontation<\/h2>\n
People at the home said Neeland was with a female cousin. They said she had been trying to get him to leave.<\/p>\n
Witnesses said Neeland was banging on the door. They also said he yelled something about a sister.<\/p>\n
A man inside the residence told them to leave through a window screen. Court records say Neeland then punched him in the face.<\/p>\n
The punch allegedly broke the window screen.<\/p>\n Documents say Neeland and the female ran away after the confrontation. Neeland later returned and entered the home again.<\/p>\n The man inside then struck Neeland in the head with a baseball bat, according to court records.<\/p>\n A video recording also showed part of the incident. Records say it showed a male and female fighting in the front yard.<\/p>\n The video then showed them approach the front door. The male later went to a window and confronted someone inside.<\/p>\n The male then punched through the window screen, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n Neeland was taken to a hospital after the incident. Court records say he refused to give a preliminary breath test sample.<\/p>\n After he was medically cleared, Neeland was taken to the Becker County Jail.<\/p>\n On April 10, District Judge Michelle Lawson issued a stay of imposition. If Neeland completes probation, the conviction will be reduced to a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n Neeland was ordered to serve 180 days in jail. He received credit for the three days already served.<\/p>\n Work release was authorized. He was also fined $500, plus $160 in court fees.<\/p>\n Neeland was placed on supervised probation for five years. He was ordered not to drink alcohol or use drugs.<\/p>\n He must complete a comprehensive assessment. He must also follow all recommendations, including aftercare.<\/p>\n The court also ordered Neeland to have no contact with the victims.<\/p>\n More information about Minnesota burglary law is available through the Minnesota Legislature<\/a>. Court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Kaine](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kaine-Michael-Neeland.png\")
Sentence Includes Jail And Probation<\/h2>\n