Deer River: Dakota Jackson Faces 3 Charges
Deer River (trfnews.i234.me) — Dakota Jackson was arrested on September 8, 2026, according to booking information.
Jackson, 26, is listed with three separate charges.
The charges include domestic assault by strangulation and a subsequent domestic assault allegation.
Jackson also faces a charge for allegedly interfering with a peace officer.
The arrest time was listed as 8:11 p.m.
Strangulation Charge Listed
One count cites Minnesota Statute 609.2247, subdivision 2.
The law covers domestic assault by strangulation against a family or household member.
Minnesota law defines strangulation as intentionally blocking normal breathing or blood circulation.
The law includes pressure to the throat or neck.
Dakota Jackson booking photo
The statute also covers blocking another person’s nose or mouth.
Domestic assault by strangulation is classified as a felony under the cited law.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2247 online.
Subsequent Domestic Assault Charge
Jackson also faces a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge.
That count cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 2.
The statute applies when certain prior domestic violence-related offense requirements are met.
The booking information does not identify any earlier qualifying case.
It also does not describe the conduct behind the new domestic assault allegation.
More information is available under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.
Obstruction Charge Also Listed
The third charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).
That section covers intentionally obstructing, resisting, or interfering with an officer performing official duties.
The booking information does not explain how Jackson allegedly interfered with the officer.
No police officer names were included in this report.
The full law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Charges Remain Allegations
The booking details do not describe the events leading to Jackson’s arrest.
They also do not identify another person involved in the alleged domestic incident.
An arrest does not establish guilt.
Jackson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Charges may change as prosecutors review evidence and court proceedings continue.
Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
I’m Daniel Mercer reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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