NISSWA — A Nisswa police officer is facing charges of misdemeanor domestic assault.
According to a criminal complaint filed Monday, Nov. 9, law enforcement learned from a mandated reporter of a domestic violence incident at a Crow Wing County residence on Sept 12.
Jeremy Dean Rooney, 37, is accused of choking a family member in the presence of minors.
“Law enforcement contacted [Rooney] who refused to provide a statement and said if officers contacted [the victim] again he would file a harassment complaint against them,” reads the criminal complaint.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office also filed a petition for an extreme risk protection order, which was granted. Law enforcement officers expressed concerns about Rooney's mental health. In Minnesota, this is a civil court order that temporarily removes a person’s access to firearms.
Rooney was released from custody Tuesday. Bail without conditions was set at $10,000, but with conditions to remain law abiding, it was set at $0.
Rooney joined the Nisswa Police Department in 2016. He was on family/medical leave as of Jan. 30, according to a city personnel report. He remains listed as an officer on the city’s website. Rooney’s next court date is slated for Nov. 23.
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