{"id":70503,"date":"2026-10-30T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70503"},"modified":"2026-10-30T14:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T19:14:29","slug":"ottertail-man-charged-with-threatening-lawyer-deputy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/ottertail-man-charged-with-threatening-lawyer-deputy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ottertail Man Charged With Threatening Lawyer, Deputy"},"content":{"rendered":"

OTTERTAIL, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Craig Edward Hedstrom, 60, faces two felony charges after allegedly sending death threats through text messages.<\/p>\n

Authorities say the messages targeted a Fergus Falls attorney and an Otter Tail County sheriff’s deputy.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint filed October 29, 2026, the alleged threats stemmed from frustration over a 2022 DWI case.<\/p>\n

Each felony carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Attorney Reports Threatening Text Message<\/h2>\n

The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a threat complaint around 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, October 27.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, an attorney reported receiving a threatening text message from Hedstrom around 7:11 p.m.<\/p>\n

The message allegedly included a death threat stating Hedstrom would “kill you with a K.”<\/p>\n

The attorney told investigators he previously represented Hedstrom in a DWI case approximately four years earlier.<\/p>\n

He said Hedstrom began blaming him for problems following the case.<\/p>\n

The attorney also reported dealing with threats and unwanted visits to his law office for approximately two years.<\/p>\n

Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Similar Threat<\/h2>\n

Investigators learned that an Otter Tail County sheriff’s deputy received a similar message around 7:12 p.m.<\/p>\n

The message reportedly came from the same phone number and contained similar threatening language.<\/p>\n

Both recipients told investigators they believed the reference to “a K” meant an AK-style rifle.<\/p>\n

A family member of the deputy also reportedly received a message from the same number.<\/p>\n

That message referenced Hedstrom losing his home and hunting land, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Investigators reviewed previous calls involving Hedstrom and the attorney.<\/p>\n

Records showed nine calls for service between August 12, 2024, and October 13, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Craig Edward Hedstrom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Suspect Says Message Meant Kindness<\/h2>\n

Authorities located and arrested Hedstrom on Wednesday, October 28.<\/p>\n

During an interview, Hedstrom reportedly acknowledged sending the messages and discussed his frustration with the earlier DWI case.<\/p>\n

However, Hedstrom told investigators that “a K” referred to kindness rather than a weapon.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, he acknowledged that sending the messages was a poor way to handle his frustrations.<\/p>\n

He also reportedly told investigators he wanted his court date.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not establish whether investigators recovered any weapons.<\/p>\n

Hedstrom was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail following his arrest.<\/p>\n

Two Felony Threats Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Hedstrom faces two felony counts of threats of violence in Otter Tail County District Court.<\/p>\n

One count concerns the alleged threat against the attorney. The other concerns the sheriff’s deputy.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>, threatening certain violent crimes can result in felony charges.<\/p>\n

The law covers threats intended to cause terror or made with reckless disregard of that risk.<\/p>\n

Each count carries a possible five-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n

The supplied information does not identify a future court hearing or establish Hedstrom’s current custody status.<\/p>\n

Otter Tail County Court Information<\/h2>\n

Readers can search Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> for available case filings and hearings.<\/p>\n

Additional details were reported by Valley News Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges remain allegations and have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n

Hedstrom is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n

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

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

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