Leif John Carlson has been charged in Becker County District Court. The case is filed under court file number 03-CR-26-1096.<\/p>\n
Carlson is charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation. He also faces two misdemeanor domestic assault charges.<\/p>\n
The alleged incident happened on or about June 4, 2026, in Becker County. The charges were filed in Minnesota\u2019s 7th Judicial District.<\/p>\n
Complaint Alleges Assault Inside Tent<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, law enforcement received a report of a possible domestic assault at a campground in Frazee.<\/p>\n
The reporting party said Carlson had allegedly strangled a woman before leaving the campground on foot.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Carlson was later described as wearing a dark shirt and khaki shorts. He was also reportedly carrying a blue duffel bag.<\/p>\n
The woman told law enforcement that she and Carlson had argued inside their tent.<\/p>\n
She said Carlson asked her to make him a cigarette. She said she did not want to do so.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Carlson then poured water on her while she was on a mattress.<\/p>\n
The woman reported that she began yelling louder during the argument.<\/p>\n Investigators said Carlson allegedly covered the woman\u2019s nose and mouth with his hand.<\/p>\n The complaint says this restricted her breathing for more than a few seconds.<\/p>\n The woman told law enforcement she felt panicked during the alleged assault.<\/p>\n She also said Carlson was on top of her during the incident.<\/p>\n According to the complaint, the woman suffered a burn on her arm while trying to get away.<\/p>\n She also reported that Carlson threatened to burn down the tent before leaving.<\/p>\n The complaint says officers observed red marks on the woman\u2019s face, neck, and chest.<\/p>\n They also reported seeing a burn on her left arm and a cut on her leg.<\/p>\n Law enforcement also noted that the tent appeared to be in disarray.<\/p>\n Water was seen on the floor near an open water bottle, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Carlson was later located walking near East Main Avenue and Cherry Avenue in Frazee.<\/p>\n He allegedly told law enforcement that nothing happened.<\/p>\n The complaint says Carlson admitted he and the woman had argued.<\/p>\n He denied putting his hands on her.<\/p>\n The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison. It also carries a possible $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n The misdemeanor charges each carry a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail. Each also carries a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n More information about Minnesota’s domestic assault by strangulation law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information about Minnesota domestic assault law is also available through Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public court records may be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Carlson was arrested and transported to the Becker County Jail.<\/p>\n The charges are allegations. Carlson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Mugshot](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CARLSON-LEIF-JOHN.jpg\")
Injuries Reported By Victim<\/h2>\n
Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n