Monica Erin Jenniges

On November 27, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence in South St. Paul, Dakota County, on a report of domestic assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke to Victim, who reported that his wife, MONICA ERIN JENNIGES [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein, had been verbally aggressive with him that day, resulting in him sleeping in another room. Victim woke to Defendant kicking his legs, which resulted in visible marks. Defendant started throwing things at Victim, [NAME REDACTED]. Defendant followed Victim and pushed and hit him.

Victim went downstairs and got his phone to call 911. Defendant jumped on Victim’s back and put him in a choke hold. Victim’s ability to breathe was hindered but he was able to get away from her. Defendant continued to jump on Victim’s back and try and hit the phone out of his hands while he called 911. Defendant started to hit herself and dropped to the floor, apparently trying to make it sound like Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Victim’s neck was extremely red and had some scrapes on it. Defendant was taken into custody.

Defendant struggled against officers and had to be carried out of the house. Defendant kept trying to throw herself on the ground and kick at the doors of the squad car.