Arturo Trinidad Ortiz

On April 19, 2026, law enforcement officers were dispatched on a report of a past-action domestic assault at a residence in the area of 27th Street East in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Upon arrival, officers met with the caller, an adult female, "Victim" herein. Victim [NAME REDACTED], and reported that earlier in the day, at around 6:00 P.M., she was assaulted by her boyfriend, Arturo Trinidad- Ortiz [DOB REDACTED], "Defendant" herein, who Victim [NAME REDACTED] in common with. Victim [NAME REDACTED] in the residence Victim [NAME REDACTED], they got in an argument, and Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Defendant then followed Victim [NAME REDACTED], and Victim asked him to leave and tugged his shirt so he would leave.

Defendant then threw Victim on the bed and used his right hand to grab her throat. Victim reported that she felt as though her "eyes were going to pop out" of her head, could not breathe, and she became dizzy as Defendant strangled Victim. Victim then reported she used her feet to push Defendant off of her until another adult female, "Witness 1" herein, eventually entered the room. Defendant then left on foot. Two small children were present and crying while the assault occurred. An adult male, "Witness 2" herein, stated that he had a called Defendant and recorded the conversation.

In the conversation Defendant admitted to the assault. Law enforcement obtained the recording and were able to hear Defendant admit to "choking" Victim, [NAME REDACTED] was after Victim had pulled his shirt and hit him. Defendant is presently out of custody. Given the allegations, the State respectfully requests this complaint issue as a warrant.