On January 4, 2026 at 12:09 am, Faribault Police Officers responded to a call within the city of Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota, regarding harassment and threats of violence. An officer met with Victim 1 who is an adult female. Victim 1 reported that Akim Malik Webster ([DOB redacted]), the defendant herein, was threatening to kill her and hurt their children. When meeting with a Faribault Officer, Victim 1 reported that Webster sent her many text messages on January 3, 2026. Victim 1 provided the text messages to the Officer.
In the messages, Webster accused Victim 1 of “snitching” and told her, “Imma kill you just watch,” and “I hope they get me before I get to you.” Webster threatened to harm Victim 1’s brother and children. When Victim 1 indicated she would involve law enforcement Webster indicated that jail didn’t scare him and said, “I’m going to make them kill me.” Victim 1 showed officers scars on her body from previous assaults by Webster. Victim 1 believes that Webster is upset because she ended the relationship and had him leave the residence.
Webster has the following prior domestic assault related convictions: Felony Domestic Assault ••-CR-••-•••• 4/24/2023 5th Degree Assault ••-CR-••-•••• 10/23/2017 Webster has a significant criminal history including a conviction on 7/21/2022 for 1st Degree Drugs (62- CR-21-2675), and a conviction for possessing a firearm on 8/27/2025 (••-CR-••-••••). Webster is a violent offender. The Faribault Police Department has been unsuccessful in their attempts to locate Webster. The State respectfully requests a body only complaint warrant be issued.
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.
