Officers spoke to an adult male (“Victim”) on the telephone about the threats. Victim [NAME REDACTED] has known David Jeffrey Clickner, [DOB REDACTED] (“Defendant”), for some time. Victim told Officers he occasionally let Defendant stay in his heated garage in the City of Winona and provided him food. On December 19, 2025, Defendant asked Victim [NAME REDACTED] could spend time in his garage. Victim was not going to be home, so Defendant told Victim he could not come over to his garage. Victim told Officers Defendant got upset and began threatening Victim [NAME REDACTED] on December 20, 2025. Defendant told Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Victim said, “You’re going to die for saying I’m a child molester.” Victim [NAME REDACTED], “You can’t even recognize all the good I’ve done for you,” and Defendant responded, “I’m going to burn your garage down for calling me a child molester,” and, “Your garage is on fire now.” Victim [NAME REDACTED] was going to call the police.
Defendant responded, “I’ll f****** burn your house down. Call the cops b****.” Defendant continued to send threatening messages. Defendant said, “You can’t break or burn me, call the cops. I’m ready b****. I get laid every day the cops are always here. You sent the cops after me. I’m going to make things happen because you did that. I already knew Jacob said f*** you I’d have to fight you. Now here we are.” Victim [NAME REDACTED] had a lot of issues that made him believe he could carry out the threats.
Officers went to Defendant’s home to speak with him about the text messages. Defendant’s roommate let Officers inside the residence. Officers located Defendant in bed and determined he was extremely intoxicated. Defendant provided a PBT sample of.23% BAC. Defendant admitted he had sent text messages to Victim threatening to burn down his house. Defendant acknowledged why these messages would be concerning. 2 ••-CR-••-•••• Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 12/22/2025 Defendant was arrested, transported to Winona Health to receive medical clearance, and then 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.
