On or about January 18, 2026, an officer with the Northfield Police Department took a report of threats having started the night of January 17, 2026 sent to Victim, [NAME REDACTED] in police reports, by Thomas Ulysses ENGLISH, [DOB REDACTED], the defendant herein. Victim [NAME REDACTED], Northfield, Rice County, MN. Victim [NAME REDACTED] was dating ENGLISH's ex-girlfriend. Victim [NAME REDACTED] on or about January 17, 2026; sending ENGLISH photos of Victim and ex-girlfriend together. ENGLISH and Victim [NAME REDACTED]. ENGLISH sent Victim a video in which ENGLISH was holding what appears to be a rifle in his hand, pointing the gun directly at the camera while holding it, and stating "you will die b****" "I'd really do that to you." Also observed in the video is another male, appearing to hold a cross-bow, stating "I'll kill your dumbass." Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Messages continued to be exchanged into January 18, 2026. In a post-Miranda statement ENGLISH described being intoxicated when he messaging Victim.
ENGLISH described messaging Victim [NAME REDACTED] was going to hurt him. ENGLISH described the gun he was holding in the video was an airsoft gun and his friend was holding a cross-bow. 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.
