{"id":72707,"date":"2026-11-10T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72707"},"modified":"2026-11-09T18:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T00:37:15","slug":"crookston-man-accused-of-breaking-into-exs-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-man-accused-of-breaking-into-exs-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston Man Accused of Breaking Into Ex’s Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

CROOKSTON, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Crookston man faces a felony burglary charge after allegedly breaking into his former girlfriend’s home and punching her in the face.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Jose Manuel Ramirez, 50, is accused of forcing his way into a residence on West 6th Street.<\/p>\n

The alleged incident occurred on October 22, 2026, around 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors charged Ramirez with first-degree burglary, domestic assault, and criminal damage to property.<\/p>\n

Woman Reports Break-In at Crookston Home<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, Crookston police responded to a domestic assault report at a West 6th Street residence.<\/p>\n

The woman told investigators that her former boyfriend, Ramirez, had entered the home without permission.<\/p>\n

She explained that she lived at the residence with her mother.<\/p>\n

The woman reportedly was home alone, getting dressed inside her bedroom, when Ramirez entered the residence.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, her bedroom door was locked before Ramirez allegedly forced it open.<\/p>\n

The woman stated that Ramirez did not live at the property and had no permission to enter.<\/p>\n

Suspect Allegedly Breaks Door and Punches Woman<\/h2>\n

The woman reported that Ramirez broke down her bedroom door during the confrontation.<\/p>\n

She told police that she jumped backward and stood on her bed to get away from him.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Ramirez allegedly threw several objects toward her before punching her in the face.<\/p>\n

When police arrived, an officer observed redness and swelling near the woman’s eye.<\/p>\n

The woman identified that area as where Ramirez had allegedly struck her.<\/p>\n

Investigators also examined the bedroom and observed damage to the door.<\/p>\n

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Jose Manuel Ramirez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eight-Year Relationship Had Ended<\/h2>\n

The woman told investigators that she and Ramirez had been in a relationship for approximately eight years.<\/p>\n

They also have a child together, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

She reported that she had blocked Ramirez’s phone number at least one week before the incident.<\/p>\n

The woman also described previous emotional abuse and accusations of infidelity during their relationship.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, she reported a previous attempted break-in involving Ramirez.<\/p>\n

However, she told investigators that she had not wanted criminal charges filed after that earlier incident.<\/p>\n

Police Unable to Locate Ramirez<\/h2>\n

Following the reported assault, police went to Ramirez’s residence to question him.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, officers were informed that he was not home.<\/p>\n

His whereabouts were listed as unknown when the criminal complaint was prepared.<\/p>\n

The court filing includes a warrant. The provided complaint does not establish whether Ramirez has since been taken into custody.<\/p>\n

Three Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Ramirez faces the following charges in Polk County District Court:<\/p>\n