The gross misdemeanor charge stems from an alleged June 23, 2025, work-release incident.<\/p>\n
Court records say Strandlien was serving time at the Clearwater County Jail after a prior DWI-related conviction.<\/p>\n
The complaint says he had Huber work-release privileges that allowed him to leave jail for employment.<\/p>\n
Employers Contacted About Work Schedule<\/h2>\n
Jail staff later contacted Strandlien\u2019s primary employer about his work schedule that day.<\/p>\n
The employer reportedly said Strandlien was not working.<\/p>\n
Staff also contacted a second employer, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
That employer also reported Strandlien was not working there that day.<\/p>\n
The complaint says staff tried calling Strandlien but could not reach him.<\/p>\n
A message reviewed on a jail device reportedly said Strandlien was not needed at work that day.<\/p>\n
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Clint Robert Strandlien<\/div>\nStrandlien Located At Residence<\/h2>\n
A Clearwater County investigator then went to Strandlien\u2019s residence to locate him.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Strandlien was not there when the investigator first arrived.<\/p>\n
Strandlien later drove to the residence in a blue minivan, according to the filing.<\/p>\n
Authorities questioned him about his work-release status.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Strandlien admitted he had not been at work.<\/p>\n
He was then taken back to the Clearwater County Jail.<\/p>\n
The filing also says Strandlien later received a controlled-substance test.<\/p>\n
The complaint states the test was positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.<\/p>\n
Those test results are allegations described in the charging document.<\/p>\n
Escape From Custody Charge<\/h2>\n
Strandlien is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.485<\/a> with escape from custody.<\/p>\n Minnesota law defines escape to include leaving custody without lawful authority.<\/p>\n The definition also covers failing to return after temporary leave granted for a limited purpose.<\/p>\n The complaint lists the offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n It carries a maximum possible sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n A criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Strandlien is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information about the facility is available from the Clearwater County Jail<\/a>.<\/p>\n