{"id":39328,"date":"2026-07-26T05:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T10:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39328"},"modified":"2026-07-22T06:16:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:16:34","slug":"east-grand-forks-man-charged-after-motel-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/east-grand-forks-man-charged-after-motel-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"East Grand Forks Man Charged After Motel Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"

East Grand Forks Man Charged After Motel Threats<\/h2>\n

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A New York man faces two felony charges following an incident at an East Grand Forks motel.<\/p>\n

Matthew Dylan Calla, 23, is charged with two counts of threats of violence.<\/p>\n

Each count involves a separate alleged victim, according to a Polk County District Court complaint.<\/p>\n

The charges followed an incident on June 26, 2026, at the Plaza Motel.<\/p>\n

Repeated 911 Calls Reported<\/h2>\n

The complaint states Calla first called 911 shortly after 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

He reportedly said he feared bears would attack him after hearing growling overnight.<\/p>\n

Police spoke with Calla before leaving the motel.<\/p>\n

Calla allegedly called 911 again around 12:35 p.m.<\/p>\n

He demanded help getting a spare key, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

During another call, Calla allegedly warned there would be a \u201cblood bath.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also reportedly said he planned to buy a shotgun.<\/p>\n

Motel Workers Report Threats<\/h2>\n

A motel employee told police Calla had threatened her with a baseball bat.<\/p>\n

She also alleged Calla threatened to kill her if she approached him.<\/p>\n

A witness said Calla was yelling, kicking doors, and threatening motel management.<\/p>\n

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\"MatthewMatthew Dylan Calla<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Calla reportedly admitted telling a man he would beat him with a baseball bat.<\/p>\n

He also told police a bat was inside his room, the complaint states.<\/p>\n

Another alleged victim said Calla threatened to strike him in the head.<\/p>\n

The man said Calla also pushed against a door and damaged it.<\/p>\n

Two Felony Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Police arrested Calla and barred him from returning to the motel.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors charged him with two violations of Minnesota\u2019s threats-of-violence law.<\/p>\n

Each felony count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.<\/p>\n

Each count also carries a possible $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n

More information about Minnesota laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations. Calla is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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