{"id":42368,"date":"2026-08-10T11:48:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=42368"},"modified":"2026-08-10T11:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:48:52","slug":"mcintosh-man-charged-in-hatchet-kidnapping-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/mcintosh-man-charged-in-hatchet-kidnapping-case\/","title":{"rendered":"McIntosh Man Charged in Hatchet Kidnapping Case"},"content":{"rendered":"
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McIntosh Man Charged in Hatchet Kidnapping Case<\/h2>\n

McIntosh<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A man faces felony kidnapping and assault charges after an alleged hatchet incident in Red Lake County.<\/p>\n

Jesus Octavio Peralta, 49, was charged Friday in Red Lake County District Court. He faces two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. He also faces felony kidnapping and misdemeanor domestic assault.<\/p>\n

The charges stem from an incident reported late August 6 in Poplar River Township. Deputies were called to a home around 11:36 p.m., according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

Man Allegedly Chased From Home<\/h2>\n

A man told deputies that Peralta arrived while he and a woman were in an upstairs bedroom. The complaint says Peralta kicked open the bedroom door and retrieved a hatchet.<\/p>\n

The man said Peralta then chased him from the home while carrying the weapon. He told deputies he feared immediate bodily harm.<\/p>\n

After the man left, Peralta allegedly returned to the bedroom and argued with the woman. The complaint says he swung the hatchet into drywall and left a hole.<\/p>\n

Peralta also allegedly struck a book lying on the bed with the hatchet. The woman told deputies she wanted to leave the room.<\/p>\n

\"Jesus<\/p>\n

Jesus Octavio Peralta, 49. Booking photo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Woman Says Doorway Was Blocked<\/h2>\n

However, she said Peralta blocked the doorway while holding the hatchet. She told investigators she was terrified during the incident.<\/p>\n

The woman said she believed Peralta was upset about their pending divorce. Deputies reported damage to the bedroom door jamb and drywall.<\/p>\n

They also observed the damaged book on the bed, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The woman told deputies that doorbell camera footage had been deleted. She said Peralta had access to the camera account.<\/p>\n

Arrest Made in McIntosh<\/h2>\n

Investigators later located Peralta at a residence in McIntosh. Deputies saw a hatchet inside his truck that matched the earlier description.<\/p>\n

Authorities obtained a search warrant and arrested Peralta early August 7. The complaint says he was taken into custody without incident.<\/p>\n

After receiving a Miranda warning, Peralta admitted being at the residence and handling the hatchet. He initially denied using the weapon, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Peralta later changed his account. He said the hatchet was normally kept in his truck.<\/p>\n

Peralta remains in custody pending further court proceedings. Case information is available through the Red Lake County District Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Records may also be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Red Lake County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a> provides additional public agency information.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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