Prosecutors allege Chanphom threatened her former partner during a dispute on August 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
The alleged victim later sought medical care at a Warroad clinic.<\/p>\n
Chanphom faces one felony threats-of-violence charge and one misdemeanor domestic assault charge.<\/p>\n
Dispute Begins During Morning Trip<\/h2>\n
The alleged victim told investigators that Chanphom had stayed at her residence the previous night.<\/p>\n
She said the night passed without problems.<\/p>\n
However, the alleged victim said Chanphom appeared angry the following morning.<\/p>\n
The alleged victim had broken her foot several weeks earlier, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Chanphom allegedly suggested using the accessible shower at Chanphom’s apartment.<\/p>\n
The alleged victim said she felt uncomfortable and intentionally left her change of clothes behind.<\/p>\n
The two then drove to Chanphom’s apartment.<\/p>\n
The alleged victim said Chanphom became angry after learning she had not brought extra clothing.<\/p>\n The alleged victim asked Chanphom to enter the apartment alone while she waited outside.<\/p>\n Chanphom allegedly refused and drove them back across Warroad.<\/p>\n The alleged victim described the driving as very fast, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n During the drive, Chanphom allegedly threatened to punch The alleged victim in the face.<\/p>\n The two eventually reached The alleged victim’s apartment building.<\/p>\n The alleged victim asked Chanphom to stay outside while she entered.<\/p>\n Chanphom instead asked to retrieve soda and shoes from inside, prosecutors allege.<\/p>\n The alleged victim said she wanted her sister to accompany them.<\/p>\n That request allegedly caused Chanphom to become more angry.<\/p>\n The complaint says Chanphom then lunged toward The alleged victim.<\/p>\n The alleged victim feared she would be assaulted and ran upstairs without her crutches.<\/p>\n She reached her apartment and went inside.<\/p>\n Chanphom allegedly followed her upstairs and remained in the hallway yelling.<\/p>\n She later left the building, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Then drove the alleged victim to LifeCare Medical Center for her injured foot.<\/p>\n Clinic workers later reported seeing Chanphom around the clinic parking lot several times.<\/p>\n The felony charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n That charge carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n The domestic assault charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a>.<\/p>\n Misdemeanor penalties are addressed under Minnesota Statute 609.03<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is State of Minnesota v. Catalina Kay Chanphom.<\/p>\n The court file number is 68-CR-26-492.<\/p>\n Public records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint contains allegations and does not establish Chanphom’s guilt.<\/p>\n Chanphom is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Catalina](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CHANPHOM-CATALINA-K.jpg\")
Threat Alleged During Drive<\/h2>\n
The alleged victim Runs to Sister’s Apartment<\/h2>\n
Two Charges Filed<\/h2>\n