M., Winona Police Officers (Officers) responded to a residence located at West 7th Street, in the City and County of Winona, Minnesota, regarding a theft call. Reporting party (Victim) reported that her ex-boyfriend, Henry Clay Minter Lamkin III, [DOB redacted] (Defendant), has been increasingly harassing her and had come to her apartment today. When Officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with Victim. Victim stated she had moved out of Defendant’s home after an incident that occurred in May 2025. Victim stated that Defendant does not live with her and has never stayed overnight at her apartment.
Victim reported that over the last few days, Defendant has been “blowing up her phone” by calling her almost 100 times per day and constantly texting her. Victim told Officers that Defendant had called today and stated he found a storage bin containing pictures Defendant believed Victim would want. Victim told Defendant he could bring the bin to her, but Defendant needed to leave it outside the front door of the apartment building. Victim said the front door to the building is locked. Victim reported she has made it clear to Defendant that he is not welcomed at her apartment.
Victim told Officer she has not allowed Defendant into her apartment for one to two months. Victim stated she waited several minutes before going outside to retrieve the bin. Victim reported when she opened her apartment door, Defendant was inside the building and standing directly outside her door. Victim stated she attempted to close the door with both hands, but Defendant used the storage bin and his weight and forced the door open. Victim stated she did not invite Defendant inside, and she was not able to stop him from entering.
Victim said she was afraid of Defendant. Victim informed Officers that Defendant is not physically violent with her, but Defendant equates respect as her being obedient to him. Victim reported that Defendant intimidates her every few months, but he doesn’t make outright threats. Victim told Officers Defendant has been physical towards other men. Victim advised Defendant to put down the storage bin and to leave. As Defendant was walking out of Victim’s apartment, Victim saw Defendant with her phone.
Victim stated the phone had been on the sofa near where Defendant left the bin. Victim told Defendant he needed to leave the phone. Victim reported Defendant stated he was taking the phone because he had paid for it. Victim stated she has had the phone since 2018 and described it as a rose gold color with a blue case. Victim stated the phone 3 ••-CR-••-•••• Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 3/10/2026 was an Android Galaxy JS that cost her $600 new in 2018. Victim told Officers she was very upset because Defendant now had access to all her banking and private communications with others because her phone was not password protected.
