The charge follows an alleged incident inside the Otter Tail County Detention Center.<\/p>\n
A criminal complaint says Gronseth was an inmate when jail property was damaged.<\/p>\n
Jail Machine Allegedly Struck With Brush<\/h2>\n
Authorities responded to the detention center around 12:57 p.m. on January 11, 2026.<\/p>\n
A correctional officer reported hearing a loud banging sound inside a living unit.<\/p>\n
The officer then saw Gronseth strike a TurnKey machine with a long shower brush, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The machine is used by inmates to transfer or manage funds.<\/p>\n
Investigators later reviewed surveillance video from the detention center.<\/p>\n
The complaint says the video showed Gronseth holding a long white scrub brush.<\/p>\n
He allegedly struck the front of the TurnKey machine with the brush.<\/p>\n The impact shattered the glass screen on the front of the machine, according to prosecutors.<\/p>\n Officials estimated the repair cost at $839.95.<\/p>\n Prosecutors charged Gronseth with third-degree criminal damage to property.<\/p>\n Minnesota law covers intentional damage to another person’s property without consent when losses fall within certain amounts.<\/p>\n For damage exceeding $500 but not $1,000, the offense can be charged as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n The current statute provides a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n It also allows a fine of up to $3,000, or both.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.595<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint itself lists a 354-day maximum sentence.<\/p>\n That differs from the current text of Minnesota Statute 609.595.<\/p>\n The filing also contains a separate date discrepancy.<\/p>\n The listed offense date is January 11, 2026.<\/p>\n However, the charge description says the alleged damage occurred on November 29, 2025.<\/p>\n The probable cause section describes the incident as occurring on January 11, 2026.<\/p>\n The complaint does not explain the different dates.<\/p>\n The probable cause narrative also describes damage to the TurnKey machine rather than broken building windows.<\/p>\n Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Gronseth is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Adam](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Adam-R.-Gronseth.png\")
Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Complaint Contains Date and Penalty Differences<\/h2>\n