{"id":49572,"date":"2026-09-12T14:18:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T19:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=49572"},"modified":"2026-09-07T13:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T18:35:32","slug":"williams-chandler-faces-3-felonies-after-road-arrest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/williams-chandler-faces-3-felonies-after-road-arrest\/","title":{"rendered":"Williams: Chandler Faces 3 Felonies After Road Arrest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Williams: Chandler Faces 3 Felonies After Road Arrest<\/h2>\n

WILLIAMS, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Wilburne Tom Chandler Jr. faces three felony charges after an arrest near Williams.<\/p>\n

Chandler, 54, is charged in Lake of the Woods County District Court file 39-CR-26-135.<\/p>\n

He also faces a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge.<\/p>\n

The alleged incident happened during the early morning hours of Aug. 24, 2026.<\/p>\n

Man Found Lying on Highway 11<\/h2>\n

The complaint says dispatch received reports of a man lying on Minnesota Highway 11 west of Williams.<\/p>\n

One caller initially believed the man was dead.<\/p>\n

Another caller later reported that the man said he was taking a nap.<\/p>\n

Law enforcement arrived around 3:15 a.m.<\/p>\n

An officer found Chandler lying in the westbound lane, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

A duffel bag was lying nearby.<\/p>\n

Police told Chandler to stand and began moving him away from the roadway.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Chandler became combative and threatened to strike the officer.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Chandler pulled away, and both men fell into a roadside ditch.<\/p>\n

Officer Allegedly Kicked During Arrest<\/h2>\n

Chandler continued resisting while officers tried to place him in handcuffs, prosecutors allege.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Chandler kicked an officer in the face after being handcuffed.<\/p>\n

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Wilburne Tom Chandler Jr. | Public booking image<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Police later transported Chandler toward the county jail.<\/p>\n

He suffered facial cuts during the transport, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Officers then took him to a hospital in Baudette for possible treatment.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Chandler remained combative at the hospital.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege he kicked an officer in the head during that encounter.<\/p>\n

Chandler also allegedly made threats against officers.<\/p>\n

No law enforcement officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n

Jail Incident Leads to Second Assault Count<\/h2>\n

Chandler was eventually taken to jail, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors say he continued yelling and resisting during the booking process.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges Chandler intentionally urinated toward and onto an officer from inside a holding cell.<\/p>\n

That allegation forms the basis for one fourth-degree assault count involving bodily fluids.<\/p>\n

Three Felonies Filed<\/h2>\n

Count One charges threats of violence under Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The felony carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Counts Two and Three cite Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both fourth-degree assault counts are charged as felonies.<\/p>\n

Each carries up to three years in prison and a $6,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Count Four alleges misdemeanor disorderly conduct.<\/p>\n

That charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.72<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n

The criminal complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n

Chandler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.<\/p>\n

Public court records are available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Custody information is available through the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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