On January 10, 2026 at approximately 2:59 P.M., Chisago County Deputies responded to a residence on North Lakes Trail to speak with an adult female, later identified as T. P., regarding a domestic assault that occurred earlier in the day. T. P. Reported she had been arguing with JOHN WILLIAM HOFER [DOB REDACTED], herein Defendant, throughout the morning on January 10th. This occurred at a residence on 30100 block of Redfield Blvd in the City of Shafer, Chisago County Minnesota. T. P. Is in a romantic relationship with Defendant.
T. P. Stated she and Defendant argued in the morning, so she left the house. When she returned around noon, the argument continued with Defendant. T. P. Noted Defendant appeared under the influence of methamphetamine. The argument escalated, where Defendant grabbed her neck with both of his hands and squeezed. T. P. Stated she grabbed her dog and ran into a bathroom, where she stayed for about 1.5 hours to stay away from Defendant. T. P. Stated she was scared Defendant would hurt her or the dog. T. P. Called a friend who came to pick her up.
Deputies attempted to locate Defendant, but did not locate him that day. On January 11, 2026 at approximately 8:14 P.M., Chisago County Deputies observed Defendant as a passenger in a vehicle driven by T. P. Near the intersection of Shady Avenue and 305th street. Deputies performed a traffic stop on the vehicle and placed Defendant under arrest. Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor DANCO on 12/16/2025 in Chisago County (see Court file 13- CR-25-638) and misdemeanor OFP on 12/16/2025 in Chisago County (see Court file ••-CR-••-••••).
