Crookston<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Fisher man faces felony threats and gross misdemeanor harassment charges in Polk County.<\/p>\n Dylan James Hanson is accused of sending repeated threatening messages to two people on December 28, 2024.<\/p>\n The alleged victims are identified in court records only as LJN and ECJ.<\/p>\n According to the complaint, LJN and Hanson have children together. LJN is now engaged to ECJ.<\/p>\n The complaint says LJN contacted Hanson that evening about watching their children.<\/p>\n An argument followed, and LJN blocked Hanson’s phone number.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Hanson then used the TextNow application to contact LJN from another number.<\/p>\n LJN showed investigators messages she said came from Hanson.<\/p>\n The complaint describes several messages as threats of assault and death against LJN and ECJ.<\/p>\n LJN told authorities she left her home because she feared Hanson could show up.<\/p>\n Court records say Hanson and ECJ had also been involved in a physical fight about two years earlier.<\/p>\n Authorities called Hanson later that evening.<\/p>\n The complaint says Hanson acknowledged that the TextNow number belonged to him.<\/p>\n He also acknowledged continuing to message LJN after his regular number was blocked.<\/p>\n Investigators reported that Hanson was emotional during the conversation.<\/p>\n The complaint says Hanson continued making statements about physically attacking ECJ if further contact occurred.<\/p>\n Authorities urged Hanson to avoid violence and stop contact with LJN and ECJ.<\/p>\n Hanson reportedly agreed to block their numbers.<\/p>\n Prosecutors charged Hanson with felony threats of violence.<\/p>\n The complaint alleges Hanson threatened assault and murder against LJN and ECJ.<\/p>\n That felony count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n Hanson also faces a gross misdemeanor harassment charge.<\/p>\n That count alleges repeated unwanted messages placed LJN in fear that ECJ could suffer substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n The harassment charge carries up to 364 days in jail and a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s threats of violence statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n The state’s harassment statute<\/a> is also available online.<\/p>\n Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Polk County court file number 60-CR-26-1097.<\/p>\n The charges and supporting statements are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Hanson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\nArgument Leads to Messages<\/h2>\n
Authorities Speak With Hanson<\/h2>\n
Two Charges Filed<\/h2>\n