Prosecutors charged Porter with interference with an emergency call.<\/p>\n
She also faces a misdemeanor domestic assault charge.<\/p>\n
The emergency-call charge is a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n
It carries up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n
The domestic assault count carries up to 90 days and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n
Emergency Call Reported<\/h2>\n
The criminal complaint says law enforcement responded to an apartment after receiving an emergency call.<\/p>\n
The caller was Porter’s boyfriend, identified in court records by the initials E.C.<\/p>\n
He reported that Porter was in distress and refusing to leave the apartment.<\/p>\n
Dispatchers reported that the emergency call was being interrupted as the situation became more tense.<\/p>\n
Authorities arrived and found Porter and E.C. arguing outside the apartment building.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Porter then went back inside before returning outside.<\/p>\n
Authorities reported that Porter had injuries and needed medical attention.<\/p>\n
An ambulance was requested to evaluate her.<\/p>\n E.C. later spoke with investigators about what happened inside the apartment.<\/p>\n He said the two were in a romantic relationship and lived together.<\/p>\n According to the complaint, an argument began after their relationship was discussed.<\/p>\n E.C. said he asked Porter to leave, but she refused.<\/p>\n He then called 911 because he believed emergency help was needed.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Porter tried to take the phone while E.C. spoke with dispatchers.<\/p>\n The complaint says Porter then struck E.C. during the confrontation.<\/p>\n E.C. reported pain and injuries following the incident.<\/p>\n Authorities allege Porter intentionally interfered with his efforts to complete the emergency call.<\/p>\n Porter was detained while authorities waited for medical assistance.<\/p>\n The complaint says she was taken to Riverview Health for further evaluation.<\/p>\n She was later medically cleared for incarceration.<\/p>\n Porter was then transported to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center.<\/p>\n Court records contain a date difference within the charging document.<\/p>\n The charges list August 18, while the probable-cause narrative describes an August 17 response.<\/p>\n The emergency-call charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.78<\/a>.<\/p>\n The statute prohibits intentionally interfering with or preventing another person from making an emergency call.<\/p>\n The domestic assault charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under court number 60-CR-26-1213.<\/p>\n Public court information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint contains allegations and does not establish Porter’s guilt.<\/p>\n Porter is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Faith](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PORTER-FAITH-EVELYN.jpg\")
Boyfriend Reports Assault<\/h2>\n
Porter Taken for Medical Evaluation<\/h2>\n
Charges Filed in Polk County<\/h2>\n