Prosecutors accuse Johnson of interfering with a woman\u2019s attempt to call 911.<\/p>\n
The incident happened around 2:26 a.m. on September 6, 2026.<\/p>\n
The case is filed as 14-CR-26-3239 in Clay County District Court.<\/p>\n
911 Call Ends Suddenly<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, law enforcement responded to a bar in Moorhead.<\/p>\n
A woman had called dispatch and reported being with the father of her child.<\/p>\n
She said she had obtained a restraining order against Preston Hamadu Johnson.<\/p>\n
However, the complaint states that the order had not yet been served.<\/p>\n
During the emergency call, dispatch allegedly heard the woman telling Johnson to stop following her.<\/p>\n
She was also heard telling him not to touch her belongings.<\/p>\n
The telephone call then disconnected.<\/p>\n
Dispatch was unable to reach the woman again, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Phone Allegedly Broken<\/h2>\n
Officers arrived and found Johnson and the woman together.<\/p>\n
The complaint says the two appeared to be arguing.<\/p>\n
Johnson allegedly provided a false name and birth date before authorities identified him.<\/p>\n
The woman told investigators that Johnson approached her at the bar.<\/p>\n
She said she told him to leave her alone.<\/p>\n
She also alleged Johnson prevented her from getting into her vehicle.<\/p>\n
The woman then attempted to call 911.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege Johnson grabbed her phone and threw it onto the ground.<\/p>\n
The impact allegedly broke the phone and interrupted the emergency call.<\/p>\n
A witness also reported seeing Johnson break the phone, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Johnson is charged with interfering with an emergency telephone call.<\/p>\n
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.78<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum sentence of one year in jail.<\/p>\n It also lists a possible fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n No other charge is listed in this complaint.<\/p>\n The charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n Readers can search public court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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