Richard Edward Carlson JR

On January 3, 2026, at about 5:28 A.M., Officers with the Orono Police Department responded to the 2200 Block of Millpond Lane, in Orono, Hennepin County, Minnesota. During a medical related call, the patient’s husband, Richard Edward Carlson Jr. [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein, became disruptive. At approximately 6:16 A.M., after medical and police personnel had cleared the scene, a separate incident occurred involving Defendant and his daughter, K. C. Defendant became upset after learning that K. C. Had C. L., or another unidentified individual, inside her locked bedroom.

C. L. Later reported that Defendant attacked K. C. With screwdriver. Following that assault, K. C. And C. L. Left the residence and waited for police at a nearby intersection. K. C. Sustained a significant head injury and was taken to a nearby hospital. K. C. Was struck on the head with the handle of a screwdriver. After being struck on the head she blacked out, and the injury caused bleeding and swelling. She stated that Defendant stated before hitting her with the screwdriver that he would “beat her ass” and “lay her out." C. L. Also stated that Defendant threatened to kill him stating he had a bullet with his name on it.

Defendant was arrested and in a post Miranda statement said he had the screwdriver to open K. C.’s locked bedroom door. Defendant is in custody on this charge.