Officers spoke with an adult male (“Victim”) who appeared distressed and scared. Victim [NAME REDACTED], Wade Allen Reid, [DOB REDACTED] (“Defendant”) threatened to kill him in the common hallway of the building. Victim [NAME REDACTED] was able to get into the elevator to get away from Defendant. Victim told Officers he believed getting into the elevator and away from Defendant saved his life. Officers were able to review surveillance video from the hallway. Victim can be seen exiting his residence and walking towards the elevators.
Defendant opens his door and begins yelling at Victim. Defendant can be hard saying: “Want to keep f****** running your mouth ass swipe?”, “I’ll fuckin kill your ass.”, “I’m done with you.”, and “I’ll beat you to a pulp you little f***.” Defendant is also seen making a neck slitting motion toward Victim. The surveillance video shows Defendant return to his apartment to retrieve a cane. He walks toward Victim [NAME REDACTED] at Victim saying “Today’s the day for your ass.” Defendant appears to be threatening Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Victim [NAME REDACTED] into the elevators to get away from Defendant.
Officers located Defendant in a nearby apartment. Defendant admitted making the threats and the neck slitting motion. Defendant was transported to the Winona County Jail without incident. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49., intentional failure to appear for duly scheduled court appearances may result in additional criminal charges, and in addition to any arrest warrant that may otherwise be issued by the Court.
