Mark Dana Roberts

On June 12, 2026, officers received a report regarding a domestic assault that had occurred that day. The reporting party, an adult female identified herein as "Victim," came to the police department to report that about three hours ago she was strangled by her husband, MARK DANA ROBERTS [DOB REDACTED]. Victim reported that she and ROBERTS had been arguing about his infidelity. When they were arguing in the kitchen, ROBERTS placed his right hand on her neck and pushed her up against the fridge. Victim [NAME REDACTED] was being lifted partially off the ground and was unable to breathe.

Victim could feel ROBERTS' hand squeezing her throat. She estimated that the strangulation lasted for 15 seconds until she was able to get some words out to tell ROBERTS that she was not able to breathe. ROBERTS then released his grip and let her go. After the incident, ROBERTS shut himself in his room, and Victim sat at home for a few hours debating whether she should call 911. She decided to go to the police department instead. Officers observed red marks on both sides of Victim's neck. Her voice was also raspy and hoarse.

Victim [NAME REDACTED] incident occurred at their residence in Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Officers responded to the residence and located ROBERTS in the backyard. ROBERTS was arrested and advised of his constitutional rights. ROBERTS denied any physical altercation occurring between him and Victim, but ROBERTS admitted that they were arguing. ROBERTS remains in custody.