The charges involve alleged threatening messages and entry into a vacant trailer in Crookston.<\/p>\n
The alleged incidents occurred between August 1 and August 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
Williams is charged with felony threats of violence.<\/p>\n
He also faces one count of fourth-degree burglary.<\/p>\n
Woman Reports Threatening Messages<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, a woman contacted Crookston police on August 18.<\/p>\n
She reported receiving threatening text messages from Williams, who she described as an ex-boyfriend.<\/p>\n
The woman said Williams had contacted her repeatedly during the previous three days.<\/p>\n
She alleged Williams threatened to kill her when conversations did not go his way.<\/p>\n
One message allegedly threatened to break into her mother’s home.<\/p>\n
Authorities later met with the woman and reviewed the messages, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported seeing messages matching the threats she had described.<\/p>\n Neighbors later told authorities that Williams had reportedly been staying inside a nearby vacant trailer.<\/p>\n The trailer was directly across the street from where the woman was staying.<\/p>\n The property manager told investigators that Knights Communities owned the vacant home.<\/p>\n Authorities entered the trailer and reported finding an air mattress and personal belongings.<\/p>\n Some property reportedly contained the name “Dustin,” according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Investigators also reported finding damage to the floor inside the trailer.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Williams entered the building without permission.<\/p>\n The burglary count alleges he committed fourth-degree property damage while inside.<\/p>\n Authorities located Williams in Crookston on August 19 and placed him under arrest.<\/p>\n Williams later gave investigators a voluntary statement at the corrections center.<\/p>\n He initially denied sending threatening messages, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Williams said he had contacted the woman because he wanted personal property returned.<\/p>\n He also admitted entering the vacant trailer without permission.<\/p>\n Williams said he used the trailer to eat, avoid bad weather, and store belongings.<\/p>\n The complaint says Williams later admitted sending threatening messages seeking the return of his property.<\/p>\n The threats charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n The felony carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n Fourth-degree burglary is covered by Minnesota Statute 609.582<\/a>.<\/p>\n That charge carries up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n The court file number is 60-CR-26-1229.<\/p>\n Public court records are available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Williams is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Dustin](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WILLIAMS-DUSTIN-THOMAS.jpg\")
Vacant Trailer Investigated<\/h2>\n
Williams Gives Statement<\/h2>\n
Charges Filed in Polk County<\/h2>\n