{"id":72691,"date":"2026-11-10T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72691"},"modified":"2026-11-09T18:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T00:16:04","slug":"pine-river-man-accused-of-slashing-four-tires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/pine-river-man-accused-of-slashing-four-tires\/","title":{"rendered":"Pine River Man Accused of Slashing Four Tires"},"content":{"rendered":"

PINE RIVER, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Pine River man faces a criminal charge after allegedly damaging two vehicles and a security camera following a relationship breakup.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, John Pasquale Rotella, 41, allegedly punctured four vehicle tires and damaged a security camera.<\/p>\n

The alleged incident occurred during the early morning hours of September 20, 2026, in Cass County.<\/p>\n

Deputies Respond to Domestic Dispute<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, Cass County deputies responded to a domestic dispute around 1:41 a.m.<\/p>\n

The incident was reported at a residence on Parker Avenue in Pine River.<\/p>\n

Deputies contacted a woman who reported that she had recently ended a relationship with Rotella.<\/p>\n

The woman told investigators that the couple had lived together at the residence for more than a year.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the relationship had ended just days before the reported property damage.<\/p>\n

The woman alleged that Rotella had been drinking and was upset about the breakup.<\/p>\n

Four Tires Allegedly Slashed<\/h2>\n

Court documents state that Rotella allegedly threw a cooler at the rear windshield of a 2013 Chrysler van.<\/p>\n

The vehicle belonged to the woman involved in the dispute.<\/p>\n

Investigators also allege that Rotella used a sharp object to puncture all four tires of a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban.<\/p>\n

The Suburban also belonged to the woman.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges that the damage was intentional and occurred without the owner’s consent.<\/p>\n

Security Camera Records Alleged Incident<\/h2>\n

The woman reportedly was not home when the property damage occurred.<\/p>\n

However, she told deputies that she watched the incident through her home’s security cameras.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, she later lost access to the camera feed.<\/p>\n

She suspected that Rotella had also damaged the security camera equipment.<\/p>\n

During their investigation, deputies reviewed security footage provided by the woman.<\/p>\n

The complaint states that the footage supported her account of the incident.<\/p>\n

Investigators then examined the property and photographed the damage to both vehicles.<\/p>\n

Deputies also discovered a damaged security camera lying on the ground.<\/p>\n

Property Damage Exceeds $500<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors allege that the combined property damage exceeded $500, based on repair or replacement costs.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not provide an exact dollar amount for the damage.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota law, third-degree criminal damage to property includes certain intentional damage valued between $501 and $1,000.<\/p>\n

Additional information is available under Minnesota Statute 609.595<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Rotella faces one count of third-degree criminal damage to property, classified as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

If convicted, he could face up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The case was filed in Cass County District Court under court file number 11-CR-26-1496.<\/p>\n

The complaint was issued with a summons rather than an order of detention.<\/p>\n

The allegations remain unproven. Rotella is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

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John Pasquale Rotella, 41, allegedly punctured four vehicle tires and damaged a security camera.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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