The charges were filed in Pennington County District Court.<\/p>\n
Schrems, also known as \u201cJace,\u201d is charged with four counts of fourth-degree assault.<\/p>\n
Each count involves the alleged assault of a vulnerable adult.<\/p>\n
Each charge is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each count carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n Each charge also carries a possible fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n The complaint says the alleged incidents happened between April 1 and July 30, 2026.<\/p>\n The incidents allegedly occurred at Oakwood Home in Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n Regional director Deborah Ann Vigness reported the matter on August 3, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n The report followed an alleged self-disclosure by Schrems to facility staff.<\/p>\n Assistant administrator Amanda Lee Miller told investigators that Schrems admitted hitting residents.<\/p>\n The complaint alleges Schrems reported hitting residents roughly five times during each work shift.<\/p>\n Two residents were described in court records only by their initials.<\/p>\n Both residents were described as nonverbal vulnerable adults.<\/p>\n Oakwood Home removed Schrems from its work schedule after the allegations were disclosed.<\/p>\n The complaint says Schrems later provided a recorded statement to law enforcement.<\/p>\n She allegedly said the conduct began after she became frustrated with residents.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege the conduct started with nudging and later became more physical.<\/p>\n The complaint describes alleged pushing, slapping and hitting.<\/p>\n Schrems also allegedly admitted punching residents on their arms with a closed fist.<\/p>\n She allegedly told investigators that she tried not to leave visible marks.<\/p>\n The complaint says the incidents happened inside residents’ bedrooms and bathrooms.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege other workers were unlikely to witness the incidents.<\/p>\n One resident’s guardian told investigators the resident communicated using gestures and limited verbal answers.<\/p>\n The complaint says the resident indicated someone at the home had hurt him.<\/p>\n During a recorded interview, the resident was asked whether \u201cJace\u201d had hit him.<\/p>\n The complaint says the resident answered \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n He also allegedly indicated that he was scared and that being hit had hurt.<\/p>\n The case is filed as Pennington County court file 57-CR-26-581.<\/p>\n Readers can search public court information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The allegations in a criminal complaint have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n Schrems is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\nComplaint Details Alleged Abuse<\/h2>\n
Recorded Statement Cited By Prosecutors<\/h2>\n
Resident’s Responses Included In Complaint<\/h2>\n
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