Gotchie was sentenced for felony domestic assault by strangulation. The case followed an August 2025 domestic assault report in Menahga.<\/p>\n
Deputies Responded To 911 Call<\/h2>\n
According to court records, Becker County deputies were called to a home on Aug. 27, 2025.<\/p>\n
A 911 caller reported an active domestic assault. The caller said a woman had been choked.<\/p>\n
A deputy arrived at about 10:40 p.m. and met a crying woman outside the home. She identified Gotchie as her now ex-boyfriend.<\/p>\n
The woman was asked to stay outside while deputies spoke with Gotchie inside the residence.<\/p>\n
Gotchie told deputies he and the woman had been arguing in a bedroom. Court records say the argument involved the woman texting other men.<\/p>\n
He said the woman slapped him in the face during the argument. Gotchie admitted he then placed both hands around her neck.<\/p>\n
He said he choked her for about five seconds. He also said he squeezed her neck hard.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nAdam Steven Gotchie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Woman Reported Losing Consciousness<\/h2>\n
The woman told deputies that Gotchie came at her during the incident. She said he grabbed her neck with both hands.<\/p>\n
She reported being choked until she briefly lost consciousness. She also said her throat hurt afterward.<\/p>\n
According to court records, the woman said it was hard to swallow. Deputies observed red marks on both sides of her neck.<\/p>\n
Gotchie also admitted to grabbing the woman and throwing her onto a bed, according to the court documents.<\/p>\n
More information about Minnesota courts is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>. Public safety information is also available from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n On April 14, District Judge Michelle Lawson issued a stay of imposition.<\/p>\n If Gotchie completes probation, the felony conviction will be reduced to a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n Gotchie was ordered to serve 30 days in jail. He received credit for the eight days already served.<\/p>\n The remaining jail time may be served through electronic home monitoring. Court records say that he will be at his own expense.<\/p>\n Gotchie was fined $500. He must also pay a $750 victim services assessment and $85 in court fees.<\/p>\n He was placed on supervised probation for five years.<\/p>\n As part of probation, Gotchie was ordered not to drink alcohol or use drugs. He must also complete cognitive skill training.<\/p>\n He must follow cognitive behavioral programming as directed. He was also ordered to complete a domestic abuse batterer\u2019s intervention program.<\/p>\n Gotchie must also complete a comprehensive assessment. He must follow all recommendations, including aftercare.<\/p>\nSentence Includes Jail And Probation<\/h2>\n