64-CR-18-402 Filed in Fifth Judicial District Court

5/29/2018 01:57:02 PM
Redwood County, MN

State of Minnesota District Court
County of Redwood 5th Judicial District
Prosecutor File No. 18CR00122
Court File No. 64-CR-18-402

State of Minnesota, COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Warrant
vs.
FRANCISCO JAVIER RAMIREZ    DOB: 02/15/1989
405 N Main St Apt. 1
Renville, MN 56284
Defendant.

The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believe
Defendant committed the following offense(s):
COUNT I
Charge: Manslaughter in the Second Degree
Minnesota Statute: 609.205(1), with reference to:  609.205
Maximum Sentence: 10 years in prison, a $ 20,000 fine or both
Offense Level: Felony
Offense Date (on or about): 09/10/2017
Control #(ICR#): 17205423
Charge Description: FRANCISCO JAVIER RAMIREZ, on or about September 10, 2017, within the County
of Redwood, did cause the death of another by the person's culpable negligence whereby the person
creates an unreasonable risk, and consciously takes chances of causing death or great bodily harm to
another.
COUNT II
Charge: Criminal Neglect
Minnesota Statute: 609.233.1a(1), with reference to:  609.233.3(1)
Maximum Sentence: 10 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both
Offense Level: Felony
Offense Date (on or about): 09/10/2017
Control #(ICR#): 17205423
Charge Description: FRANCISCO JAVIER RAMIREZ, on or about September 10, 2017, within the County
of Redwood, did as a caregiver or operator intentionally deprive a vulnerable adult of necessary food,
clothing, shelter, health care, or supervision, when the caregiver or operator is reasonably able to make
the necessary provisions and the caregiver or operator knows or has reason to know the deprivation
could likely result in substantial bodily harm or great bodily harm to the vulnerable adult.

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COUNT III 5/29/2018 01:57:02 PM
Redwood County, MN

Charge: Mistreatment of Residents or Patients
Minnesota Statute: 609.231, with reference to:  609.233.3(1)
Maximum Sentence: 1 year in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both
Offense Level: Gross Misdemeanor
Offense Date (on or about): 09/10/2017
Control #(ICR#): 17205423
Charge Description: FRANCISCO JAVIER RAMIREZ, on or about September 10, 2017, within the County
of Redwood, did, being in charge of or employed in any facility required to be licensed under the
provisions of sections 144.50 to 144.58, or 144A.02, intentionally abuse, ill-treat, or culpably neglect a
patient or resident therein to the patient's or resident's physical detriment.
COUNT IV
Charge: Criminal Neglect
Minnesota Statute: 609.233.1, with reference to:  609.233.3(1)
Maximum Sentence: 1 year in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both
Offense Level: Gross Misdemeanor
Offense Date (on or about): 09/10/2017
Control #(ICR#): 17205423
Charge Description: FRANCISCO JAVIER RAMIREZ, on or about September 10, 2017, within the County
of Redwood, did as a caregiver or operator intentionally neglect a vulnerable adult or knowingly permit
conditions to exist that result in the abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult.

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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE 5/29/2018 01:57:02 PM
Redwood County, MN

 
Your Complainant, Jason Cotner, is an officer employed by the Redwood Falls Police Department. In this
capacity your Complainant believes the following to be true and correct.

On September 10, 2017, officers received a report from the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center
advising Evelyn Augusta Schweim (DOB: 08/19/1917), Victim herein, was receiving a bath at the Sunwood
Good Samaritan Center (“Sunwood”), a licensed facility under Minn. Stat. 144A.02, within the City of
Redwood Falls when she slid out of a bathroom chair lift and broke her ankle. 

On September 13, 2017, Chief Cotner met with the Director of Sunwood, Marcus Bradley Parence (DOB
12/11/1987) and the Interim Director of Nursing, Jeanne Ann Schulz (DOB 10/30/1967). JAS stated
through their internal investigation they found FRANCISCO JAVIER RAMIREZ (DOB 02/15/1989),
Defendant herein, acted outside their protocols with regard to transferring Victim from the bath. He failed to
utilize the swing chair properly, failed to obtain assistance from a second person for transfer from her chair
to the shower chair as required under Victim’s care plan, and raised the chair to its highest level. While at
the highest level, approximately five feet in the air, he removed her seatbelt, and Victim fell from the chair. It
should be noted standard procedure is to lift no higher than one to two feet. After Victim fell, Defendant
continued to disregard protocol by first attempting to move Victim and then leaving Victim alone on the
floor to obtain assistance. 

On September 18, 2017, Chief Cotner learned Victim had passed away on September 17, 2017 due to
the injuries sustained from the fall on September 10, 2017. 

On October 30, 2017, Chief Cotner obtained the training records for Defendant from Sunwood. A review of
those records shows Defendant had been trained in the use of the pool (tub), restraints, resident care
plans, use of mechanical lifts, and Safe Resident Handling Program. The training records were signed and
initialed by Defendant. 

On April 23, 2018, Chief Cotner reviewed Defendant’s complete personnel file. The file shows Defendant
was trained on protocols for use of the mechanical chair lift and resident care plans twice once in July 2014
and again in August 2017. 

Chief Cotner has made multiple attempts to locate Defendant. However, has been unsuccessful. At this
time his whereabouts are unknown.

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SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS 5/29/2018 01:57:02 PM
Redwood County, MN

Complainant requests that Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release, be:
(1) arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or
(2) detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwise
be dealt with according to law.
Complainant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and
correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116; Minn. R. Crim. P. 2.01, subds. 1, 2.

Complainant Jason Cotner Electronically Signed:

Assistant Chief of Police 05/29/2018 09:23 AM
303 E 3rd St Redwood County,  Minnesota
PO Box 526
Redwood Falls, MN 56283-0526
Badge: 202

Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this complaint.

Prosecuting Attorney Jenna Peterson Electronically Signed:

250 S Jefferson 05/25/2018 04:32 PM
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 637-4010

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FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE 5/29/2018 01:57:02 PM
Redwood County, MN
From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, have
determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to bail or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant’s arrest
or other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant’s appearance in court, or Defendant’s detention, if already in custody,
pending further proceedings. Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense(s).

SUMMONS
THEREFORE YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE SUMMONED to appear on ________ ___, _____ at _____ AM/PM
before the above-named court at 250 S Jefferson, Redwood Falls, MN 56283 to answer this complaint.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued.

X WARRANT
To the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: I order, in the name of the State
of Minnesota, that the Defendant be apprehended and arrested without delay and brought promptly before the court (if in
session), and if not, before a Judge or Judicial Officer of such court without unnecessary delay, and in any event not later than
36 hours after the arrest or as soon as such Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law.

X Execute in MN Only Execute Nationwide Execute in Border States

ORDER OF DETENTION
Since the Defendant is already in custody, I order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to be
detained pending further proceedings.

Bail:  $
Conditions of Release:  Body Only

This complaint, duly subscribed and sworn to or signed under penalty of perjury, is issued by the undersigned Judicial Officer
as of the following date: May 29, 2018.

Judicial Officer Patrick Rohland Electronically Signed: 05/29/2018 10:14 AM

District Court Judge

Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses:
 

COUNTY OF REDWOOD
STATE OF MINNESOTA

State of Minnesota
Plaintiff LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETURN OF SERVICE
I hereby Certify and Return that I have served a copy of this Warrant
vs. upon the Defendant herein named.
Signature of Authorized Service Agent:
Francisco Javier Ramirez
Defendant

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DEFENDANT FACT SHEET 5/29/2018 01:57:02 PM
Redwood County, MN

Name: Francisco Javier Ramirez
DOB: 02/15/1989
Address: 405 N Main St Apt. 1
Renville, MN 56284

Alias Names/DOB:
SID:  
Height:
Weight:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Gender: MALE
Race:
Fingerprints Required per Statute: Yes
Fingerprint match to Criminal History Record: No
Driver's License #:  
Alcohol Concentration:

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STATUTE AND OFFENSE GRID 5/29/2018 01:57:02 PM
Redwood County, MN

Cnt Statute Offense Statute Nbrs and Descriptions Offense MOC GOC Controlling Case

Nbr Type Date(s) Level Agencies Numbers

1 Charge 9/10/2017 609.205(1) Felony H5800 N MN0640200 17205423

Manslaughter - 2nd Degree - Culpable
Negligence Creating Unreasonable
Risk
  Penalty 9/10/2017 609.205 Felony H5800 N MN0640200 17205423
Manslaughter - 2nd Degree

2 Charge 9/10/2017 609.233.1a(1) Felony I1140 N MN0640200 17205423

Criminal Neglect - Knows/reason to
know deprivation will result in
substantial or great bodily harm
  Penalty 9/10/2017 609.233.3(1) Felony I1140 N MN0640200 17205423
Criminal Neglect - Felony Deprivation
resulting in great bodily harm

3 Charge 9/10/2017 609.231 Gross A0002 N MN0640200 17205423

Mistreatment of Residents or Patients Misdemeanor
  Penalty 9/10/2017 609.233.3(1) Felony A0002 N MN0640200 17205423
Criminal Neglect - Felony Deprivation
resulting in great bodily harm

4 Charge 9/10/2017 609.233.1 Gross I3150 N MN0640200 17205423

Criminal Neglect - Intentionally neglectsMisdemeanor
or knowingly permits conditions to exist
  Penalty 9/10/2017 609.233.3(1) Felony I3150 N MN0640200 17205423
Criminal Neglect - Felony Deprivation
resulting in great bodily harm