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State of Minnesota District Court

County of Washington 10th Judicial District
Prosecutor File No. CR-2018-1766
Court File No. 82-CR-18-4168

State of Minnesota, COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Order of Detention
vs.
CRAIG ALAN BRUESTLE    DOB: 10/05/1964
687 Wildwood Ln
Stillwater, MN 55082-0000
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: Domestic Assault - By Strangulation
Minnesota Statute: 609.2247.2, with reference to:  609.2247.2
Maximum Sentence: 3 years and $5,000
Offense Level: Felony
Offense Date (on or about): 10/06/2018 to 10/06/2018
Control #(ICR#): 18012272
Charge Description: assault a family or household member, to wit: P.J.W., D.O.B. 03/06/1965 by
strangulation

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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE
 
The Complainant states that the following facts establish probable cause:
 
Your Complainant is a licensed Minnesota peace officer with the Stillwater Police Department.
Complainant offers the following statement to establish probable cause: 

On October 6, 2018 at approximately 02:09 hours Officer Frank responded to the area of Bayberry Avenue
and Myrtle Street West, Washington County, MN, on a report of a physical domestic altercation. Officer
Frank made contact with P.J.W. (Victim), D.O.B. 03/06/1965 who was crying in her vehicle. Victim's
boyfriend is Craig Alan Bruestel, D.O.B. 10/05/1964. Victim reported that she was parked in the driveway
of her boyfriend's apartment when she saw her boyfriend get dropped off around 02:00 hours. Officer Frank
knows from prior incidents that Victim and Defendant are in a relationship. Victim then approached
Defendant asking to get her dogs out of the home. Victim is afraid of Defendant from prior incidents and
was holding a hammer when she approached Defendant. 

Defendant got upset, grabbed Victim by the shoulders, threw her on the ground twice (Victim dropper the
hammer when she was thrown to the ground), threw her against the siding of the home twice, then grabbed
Victim's neck with his two hands, choked Victim for approximately 30 seconds, and threw Victim on the
ground once more causing injury to Victim's head and hip. Scratches and swelling to the front and side of
Victim's neck were observed by Officer Frank. Victim stated that she could not breathe while she was
being choked and that she thought Defendant had tried to kill her. Victim also stated that she was afraid for
her life. 

Officer Frank spoke with Defendant who stated that Victim followed him around the yard with the hammer
and that he never touched or pushed Victim. Officer Frank observed fresh blood on Defendant's right hand
when taking Defendant into custody. 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: YOU MUST APPEAR FOR EVERY COURT HEARING REGARDING THIS
CASE. FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR COURT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND MAY RESULT IN
ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL CHARGES BEING IMPOSED AND PUNISHED AS PROVIDED IN MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 609.49.

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SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS

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 Steve J Hansen Electronically Signed:


Patrol Sergeant 10/08/2018 11:04 AM
216 N 4th Street washington County,  Minnesota
Stillwater, MN 55082
Badge: 208

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

Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Lacy Electronically Signed:


PO Box 6 10/08/2018 10:25 AM
15015 62nd Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 430-6115

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FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE
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 14949 62nd Street N PO Box 3802, Stillwater, MN 55082-3802 to answer this
complaint.

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

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.

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X 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:  

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: October 8, 2018.

Judicial Officer Richard Ilkka Electronically Signed: 10/08/2018 02:27 PM


Judge of District Court

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

COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
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 Order of
vs. Detention upon the Defendant herein named.
Signature of Authorized Service Agent:
Craig Alan Bruestle
Defendant

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DEFENDANT FACT SHEET

Name: Craig Alan Bruestle
DOB: 10/05/1964
Address: 687 Wildwood Ln
Stillwater, MN 55082-0000

Alias Names/DOB:
SID: MN90001784
Height:
Weight:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Gender:
Race: White
Fingerprints Required per Statute: Yes
Fingerprint match to Criminal History Record: Yes
Driver's License #: D594046539618   (MN)
Alcohol Concentration:

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STATUTE AND OFFENSE GRID
Cnt Statute Offense Statute Nbrs and Descriptions Offense MOC GOC Controlling Case
Nbr Type Date(s) Level Agencies Numbers

1 Charge 10/6/2018 609.2247.2 Felony AJ001 N MN0820600 18012272


Domestic Assault - By Strangulation
  Penalty 10/6/2018 609.2247.2 Felony AJ001 N MN0820600 18012272
Domestic Assault - By Strangulation

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