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Nasim Aghdam, Nasim Najafi Aghdam, Iran, San Bruno, San Mateo, California, YouTube, Google, Facebook, Instagram, video, shooter, gun, murder, suicide, headquarters, mary cummins, los angeles, vegan, peta, animal rights activist, 1979, 2018, birth date, death, murder
UPDATE 0709/2018 "SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — Northern California authorities say a woman who shot and wounded three people at YouTube headquarters died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the heart at the scene of the shooting.
The Mercury News of San Jose reports Monday that the pathology report from the San Mateo County Coroner's Office showed no evidence of alcohol or drugs in her system."
04/07/2018
Nasim Aghdam father Ismail Aghdam and mother Rouhiye Samandari Seysan
UPDATE: It appears her website is now gone. I saved a copy. It was mainly information about why you should go vegan. Lots of pics of her with animals. I've posted some of the pics at the bottom of this article. Here is a pdf of two pages of her website. FYI there are no ads on this blog, images or videos. These images are shared on under the fair use of copyright act.
"The father provided The Times with a statement saying Aghdam's family was in "absolute shock and can't make sense" of the violence. "Our family would like to express their upmost regret, sorrow for what happened to innocent victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families," the statement said. "We are praying for speed recovery of the injured and ask God to bestow patience up all persons hurt in this horrific senseless act." "She never hurt one animal, one ant. I don't know how she did ... this," he said while handing out the statement. "I'm sorry. I can't believe it."
ORIGINAL: Nasim Najafi Aghdam was born 5 Apr 1979 in Iran. She died 3 Apr 2018 (aged 38) in San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA. Nasim was an animal rights activist, Vegan and PETA supporter. After shooting other people at YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California, she turned the gun on herself and died at the scene at age 38.
Based on her website http://nasimesabz.com/ she was upset that YouTube demonetized her videos. Most of her accounts were deleted by YouTube/Google and Facebook/Instagram. As I look at the images she didn't understand what the error message meant. Her site got an error message as the first words were not in English. Google doesn't automatically translate words in title and meta tags. Google was not doing this intentionally to her. It was just a robot.
She lived in Menifee, Riverside, California and San Diego, California. I think her father may be Ismail Najafi Aghdam. He owned the house in San Diego where Nasim lived. He bought it in 1998 when it was new and sold it in 2011. His wife is Rouhiye Samandari Seysan. They moved to 32866 Mira St, Menifee, CA 92584. Father is an electrician, "STARS ELECTRIC, 32866 Mira Street, Menifee, CA holds a Electrical license and 1 other license according to the California license board." He's been licensed since 2000. Her brother is Shahran. Seems the father reported Nasim missing before the shooting. He told police she was mad at YouTube for demonetizing her videos. He said she may be going to YouTube. They have another headquarters in SoCal which would have been a lot closer.
Nasim started a non-profit organization called Peace Thunder Inc, NASIM AGHDAM, 9320 GALVIN AVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92126. The purpose of the organization was to "educate people about animal cruelty, environmental pollution and how to make healthy choices and save the world and animals from extinction."
FTR I'm an animal rights activist, Vegan and PETA supporter. PETA is not a militant, out there organization. Caring about animals doesn't mean you're crazy. I am sad that this woman killed others. She clearly had mental health issues. A true animal activist would never harm animals or humans.
Someone had to take these photos of her unless she brought a tripod everywhere. I see her at Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres in Acton taking pics with the farm animals.
I found a small claims case in San Diego.
Case Title: NASIM AGHDAM VS. GLORIA CATON Case Number: 37-2009-00003177-SC-SC-CTL Case Location:San Diego Case Type:Civil Date Filed:04/22/2009
I see some lawsuits for the dad. He is the plaintiff in most of them. They are involved with THE SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA 'IS OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, corporation number C0539817.http://escondidobahai.com/
SN038535 AGHDAM, ISMAEIL AKA CONTAINERS DBA AZTEC TECHNOLOGY CORP North County Civil 09/01/2006 SC139279 AGHDAM, ISMAIL DBA: R MICHAEL CONSTRUCTION San Diego Civil 04/01/2003 SC132956 AGHDAM, ISMAIL DBA: R MICHAEL CONSTRUCTION San Diego Civil 10/01/2002 SC132955 AGHDAM, ISMAIL DBA: R MICHAEL CONSTRUCTION San Diego Civil 10/01/2002 SC125697 AGHDAM, ISMAIL NATHAN, JOSEPH San Diego Civil 03/04/2002 IC802966 AGHDAM, ISMAIL GULF INSURANCE COMPANY San Diego Civil 01/02/2003 37-2011-00083688-CL-MC-CTL AGHDAM, ISMAIL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SAN DIEGO ELECTRICAL PENSION TRUST San Diego Civil 01/12/2011 37-2011-00083688-CL-MC-CTL AGHDAM, ISMAIL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SAN DIEGO ELECTRICAL PENSION TRUST San Diego Civil 01/12/2011 37-2011-00051831-CU-BC-NC AGHDAM, ISMAIL CONTRACTORS BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY North County Civil 02/24/2011 37-2011-00014554-SC-SC-NC AGHDAM, ISMAIL FLATIRON WEST INC North County Civil 11/23/2011 37-2011-00066056-CU-BC-EC AGHDAM, ISMAIL N COMMUNICATION WIRING SPECIALISTS INC East County Civil 02/24/2011 37-2011-00066056-CU-BC-EC AGHDAM, ISMAIL N AGHDAM, ISMAIL N East County Civil 02/24/2011
The below video was shot at her father's house. The house matches the MLS listing for the property. Here is direct link to the video. The first is a Taylor Swift parody about veganism.
The next video is about eating healthy to prevent erectile dysfunction.
Nikolas Cruz, florida, murder, 19, broward county, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, dollar store, student, murder, shooter, killer,
THIS IS A BREAKING STORY. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
UPDATE: 03/09/2018 Cruz changes his plea from "not guilty" to "mute." From his public defender.
“Pleading ‘not guilty,’ even though it is form and process kicking off the legal process, just seemed wrong in this case, a legal fiction that could bring unnecessary pain to the victims’ families,” Finkelstein continued. “Standing mute maintains our only position: He [Cruz] did it and he will plead guilty immediately to 34 consecutive life sentences without parole.”
I hope they accept his plea bargain so as to spare all the families the pain and grief of going to trial.
03/07/2018
This is what happened since the last updated. He is being represented by a public defender. Doesn't he have an $800,000 or so trust fund? He is listed as owning no automobiles or real estate. He tried to recuse the judge because she's a mother. Denied. I can only see the first page of these docs. They have been putting items under seal.
03/01/2018File Notice Of FilingCOPY OF SECOND AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REGARDING THE ABOVE-REFERENCED CASE 3 03/01/2018File Notice Of FilingNOTICE OF HEARING DATED FEBRUARY 16,2018 2 03/01/2018OrderRE: CANCELED HEARING 1 02/28/2018File DocumentNEWS MEDIA PARTIES' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S AMENDED RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO INTERVENE 7 02/28/2018File DocumentTHE MEDIA'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S AMENDED RESPONSE TO ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE 6 02/28/2018File Defense ExhibitExhibit 'A" to Amended Defense Motion to Disqualify 34 02/27/2018File Defendants ResponseAmended 6 02/27/2018File Defense Exhibit 17 02/26/2018File Order Denying Def MotionAMENDED MOTION TO DISQUALIFY 1 02/26/2018File States Motion To Issue Subpoena Duces Tecum 1 02/26/2018OrderACCEPTING STIPULATION BETWEEN PARTIES TO OBTAIN EVIDENCE SAMPLES OF THE DEFEDANT 1 02/26/2018File Notice Of FilingNEWS MEDIA MOTION TO INTERVENE, E-FILED 2/20/2018 10 02/26/2018File StipulationAgreed Upon Stipulation to Obtain Evidence Samples of Defendant 2 02/26/2018File Defense Motion For Recusal/Disqualify JudgeAMENDED 10 02/26/2018File Notice Of FilingLETTER FROM EDWARD ANSEL,PH.D. 2 02/24/2018File Defense Notice Of Intent Exercising Miranda 1 02/23/2018File States Motion To Issue Subpoena Duces Tecum 1 02/23/2018File States Motion To Issue Subpoena Duces Tecum 1 02/23/2018File States Motion To Issue Subpoena Duces Tecum 1 02/23/2018File States Motion To Issue Subpoena Duces Tecum 1 02/23/2018File States Motion To Issue Subpoena Duces Tecum 1 02/23/2018File States Motion To Issue Subpoena Duces Tecum 1 02/23/2018Notice of Public Defender Fees$50.00
Amount: $50.00 02/23/2018File Defense Exhibit 7 02/23/2018File Defense Exhibit 7 02/23/2018File Defense Motion For Recusal/Disqualify Judge 10 02/23/2018File Defense ExhibitATTACHMENT/EXHIBIT TO EXHIBIT "A" TO DEFENSE'S MOTION TO DISQUALIFY 34 02/22/2018File Notice/Assistant PD Assignment 1 02/22/2018File Defendants Responseto Order Requiring Response and New's Media M/to Intervene for the Limited Purpose of Opposng Reques s to Limit Public Access 5 02/22/2018File MotionMEDIA'S MOTION TO INTERVENE AND UNSEAL COURT RECORDS 9 02/22/2018File Exhibit List 3 02/22/2018File Defense Written Plea Of Not Guilty 1 02/21/2018File States MotionAmended Notice to obtain sample of defendant 2 02/21/2018File States Responseto Order of 2/20/18 3 02/21/2018File Order Requiring Division State Atty To RespondA response by both the State and the Defense is necessary.. 4 02/21/2018File Notice Of FilingCORRESPONDENCE FROM SHULLMAN FUGATE PLLC DATED FEBRUARY 20, 2018 4 02/21/2018File States Notice Of Hearing 1 02/20/2018File Defense Motion For Indigency 3 02/20/2018File States Motionto Obtain Samples of the Defendant 2 02/20/2018File MotionNews Media/M/to intervenefor the limited purpose of opposing requests to limit public access 9 02/19/2018File Waiver Of Appearancefrom All Pretrial Conference 1 02/19/2018OrderDeft Shall be Brought to Court and May Not Refuse 1 02/19/2018Hearing Held On Status Hearing(D)Ct rept D. Davis 02/19/2018Review of Motor Vehicles - Property Records 1 02/15/2018Electronic Case 02/15/2018Hrg Held / Magistrate Findings/Order - Probable Cause Found
UPDATE 02/28/2018 Nikolas' brother Nachary's Facebook page has come back alive. He posted pics of them as children. They are half brothers, same mother.
Turns out their birth mom was a drug addict, criminal, went to jail, gave birth to Zachary in jail.
02/17/2018 Nikolas made many, many death threats to others. There were so many red flags, over and over. Scroll to the bottom of this link to see image captures of the messages.
Nikolas' brother Zachary was just taken to a mental institution for a 12 hour hold. His Facebook page made him seem okay but after what his brother did I'm sure he's very upset.
02/16/2017
Nikolas Cruz, florida, murder, 19, broward county, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, dollar store, student, murder, shooter, killer,
02/16/2018 Case now shows up in the court system. There is a defense hearing February 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Farther below are probable cause hearing, arrest report and court order appointing legal counsel.
Broward County Case Number: 18001958CF10A State Reporting Number: 062018CF001958A88810 Court Type: Capital Homicide Case Type: Capital Homicide - Report Purposes Filing Date: 02/15/2018 Case Status: Pending Court Location: Central Courthouse Judge ID / Name: Scherer - FJ, Elizabeth Magistrate Id / Name: N/A BCCN: 0893407
StateState of Florida DefendantCruz, Nikolas Jacob
Gender: Male Race: White Complexion: Light Height: 5' 7" Weight: 131 Eye: Hazel Hair: Brown DOB: 09/24/1998 Birth City: Margate Birth State: FL 8442 Lakeview Trail Parkland, FL 33076
02/15/2018Electronic Case 02/15/2018Hrg Held / Magistrate Findings/Order - Probable Cause Found 3 02/15/2018Arrest Paperwork 7 02/15/2018Orderappointing counsel on interim basis 1
02/19/2018Hearing Defense MotionHearing Time: 10:30 AM Judicial Officer(s): Scherer - FJ, Elizabeth Location: Room 7750 Defense Motion(s) DK 2/16
There are so far 17 charges of premeditated murder.
Charge Charge Number 1 Case Number Statute 782.04-1a1 Description MURDER PREMEDITATED Charge Comments Charge Status PENDING TRIAL Bond Type NB Bond Amount $0.00 DispositionProjected Sent End Date
Should the NRA be giving grants to public schools for them to shoot guns?
"Records show that the Stoneman Douglas JROTC program received $10,827 in non-cash assistance from the NRA’s fundraising and charitable arm in 2016, when Cruz was on the squad. The school’s program publicly thanked the NRA Foundation on its Twitter feed."
ORIGINAL: Nikolas Cruz, Nikolas Jacob Cruz of Parkland, Florida shot and killed 17 people today at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. His adoptive mother Lynda Marie Kumbatovich Seda Cruz, died Nov. 1, 2017 after an unspecified illness from pneumonia. She was 68 born September 25, 1949. Her previous husband married 1968 was Robert Seda. Nikolas was depressed and had autism. Her husband Roger died years earlier. They adopted Nikolas and his younger brother Zachary. Nikolas was in Jr ROTC. Maybe that wasn't the best idea. His younger brother is on Facebook and appears to be normal.
Below is his family tree. I realize he's adopted. It just helps sort out who is who. Thanks to the person who gave me the tip about Lynda's maiden name.
Nikolas Cruz, florida, murder, 19, broward county, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, dollar store, student, murder, shooter, killer,
I thought it had something to do with Valentine's day. "Mr. Gard said that several students told him that Mr. Cruz was taken with a girl at Stoneman Douglas High School “to the point of stalking her.” " Nikolas was kicked out of school last year as a Junior. "Mr. Minoff said, telling him that he had been kicked out of two private schools, had been held back twice and aspired to join the military." He didn't have any friends.
His father was Roger Paul Cruz June 14, 1937 New York August 11, 2004 Pompano Beach, Broward, Florida. He was an accountant. They couldn't have children so they adopted children when they were older. The mother took Nikolas in for counseling, treatment.
Their address was or is 6166 NW 80Th Terrace, Pompano Beach, Florida.
He had two Instagram accounts which are now down. Here are some photos I saved from them.
Nikolas Cruz, florida, murder, 19, broward county, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, dollar store, student, murder, shooter, killer
Nikolas Cruz, florida, murder, 19, broward county, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, dollar store, student, murder, shooter, killer
Nikolas Cruz, florida, murder, 19, broward county, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, dollar store, student, murder, shooter, killer
He was previously expelled from school for making threats. How in the world does a 19 year old afford all these guns and ammo while working at a Dollar store? Gifts from parents? Yes, money gifts from mother. This reminds me of the Sandy Hook killing where the mom got her son interested in guns.
Christopher Cantwell, Christopher Charles Cantwell, mother, father, family, stony brook, suffolk, new york, arrested, criminal record, Charlottesville, Virginia, alt-left, neo-nazi, arrested, arrest warrant, fucking asshole
BREAKING STORY. CHECK BACK FOR MANY UPDATES. Lots of data to post but I'm still verifying it.
08/25/2017
Christopher Cantwell, Christopher Charles Cantwell, mother, father, family, stony brook, suffolk, new york, arrested, criminal record, Charlottesville, Virginia, alt-left, neo-nazi, arrested, arrest warrant, fucking asshole, booking, mugshot, mug shot
Booking photo of Christopher Cantwell. He turned himself in. From the New York Times, "The man, Christopher Cantwell, 36, was charged with two felony counts of illegal use of tear gas and one felony count of malicious bodily injury by means of a caustic substance, the Albemarle County prosecutor, Robert Tracci, said in a statement. A preliminary hearing was set for Oct. 12."
ORIGINAL: Per Christopher Cantwell, Christopher Charles Cantwell's public political documents he lived with his parents as an adult at 24 Skylark Lane, Stony Brook, Suffolk County, New York at the age of 30. Chris Cantwell was born November 12, 1980 in New York. His father is Charles L Cantwell (b 1948). His mother is Marianne (b 1952). His paternal grandfather was William Lieth Cantwell born May 11, 1916 Elmhurst, New York, died January 4, 2008, East Meadow, Nassau, New York. William L Cantwell enlisted in the New York National Guard at the age of 18 September 1934. William Cantwell registered for the WWII drafter in 1941 while he was residing in Fredonia, Mercer, Pennsylvania. William Cantwell was a radio operator for a government airport. He completed four years of high school.
Chris Cantwell graduated from Ward Melville High School East Setauket, Suffolk, New York in 1999 and attended Suffolk County Community College.
Anthony Promvongsa beaten by police, cop,officer, worthington nobles minnesota, excessive force, police brutality aclu criminal lawsuit investigation, mary cummins, los angeles, california, real estate.
Check back. This is a breaking story. The page will be updated frequently.
UPDATE: 06/24/2017 I found the current case against Anthony Promvongsa.
53-CR-16-683 PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY 08/16/1994 07/29/2016 Nobles Vajgrt, Terry S. Crim/Traf Mandatory Open Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon (Not applicable - GOC) Pending Disposition Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon (Not applicable - GOC) Pending Disposition Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle (Not applicable - GOC) Pending Disposition Possess Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration (Not applicable - GOC) Pending Disposition Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocation (Not applicable - GOC) Pending Disposition
They are currently in discovery. A jury trial has been requested. The video was released merely as part of discovery. Here is link to the case but you'll have to start at a previous link.
Register of Actions Case No. 53-CR-16-683 State of Minnesota vs ANTHONY PROMVONGSA§ § § § § § Case Type:Crim/Traf Mandatory Date Filed:07/29/2016 Location:Nobles Judicial Officer:Vajgrt, Terry S. Related Case Information Related Cases 53-CV-16-684 (Companion Case) Party Information Lead Attorneys DefendantPROMVONGSA, ANTHONYMale DOB: 08/16/1994VIRGINIA MARIE BARRON Public Defender Worthington, MN 56187
JurisdictionState of MinnesotaMATTHEW OSCAR LOEFFLER 507-295-5298(W) Case Information Charges: PROMVONGSA, ANTHONYStatuteLevelDateDispositionLevel of Sentence 1. Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon (Not applicable - GOC)609.222.1Felony07/28/2016 2. Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon (Not applicable - GOC)609.222.1Felony07/28/2016 3. Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle (Not applicable - GOC)609.487.3Felony07/28/2016 4. Possess Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration (Not applicable - GOC)152.027.4(a)Petty Misdemeanor07/28/2016 5. Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocation (Not applicable - GOC)171.24.2Misdemeanor07/28/2016 Events & Orders of the Court DISPOSITIONS 12/07/2016 Plea (Judicial Officer: Vajgrt, Terry S.) 1. Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon (Not applicable - GOC) Not guilty 2. Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon (Not applicable - GOC) Not guilty 3. Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle (Not applicable - GOC) Not guilty 4. Possess Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration (Not applicable - GOC) Not guilty 5. Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocation (Not applicable - GOC) Not guilty OTHER EVENTS AND HEARINGS 07/29/2016E-filed Comp-Order for Detention Doc ID# 1 07/29/2016Bail Hearing (11:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Vajgrt, Terry S.) Result: Held 07/29/2016Interim Condition for PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY - Contact with probation - Keep court/attorney informed of current address - No alcohol/controlled substance use - No possession of alcohol or drugs - Random testing - Remain law-abiding - Make all future court appearances - Make and maintain contact with attorney - Post bond with conditions $25,000.00 - Post Bail without conditions $50,000.00 07/29/2016Order for Release Doc ID# 2 (Judicial Officer: Vajgrt, Terry S. ) 08/01/2016Demand/Request for Discovery Doc ID# 3 08/01/2016Discovery Disclosure Doc ID# 4 08/01/2016Notice of Evidence and Identification Procedures Doc ID# 5 08/01/2016Affidavit of Service Doc ID# 6 08/01/2016Order Granting Public Defender Doc ID# 7 (Judicial Officer: Vajgrt, Terry S. ) 08/01/2016Application for Public Defender Doc ID# 8 08/01/2016Request for Disclosure Doc ID# 9 08/01/2016 e-Service State of Minnesota Served08/01/2016 08/01/2016 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served08/01/2016 08/03/2016Initial Appearance - Rule 8 (3:00 PM) (Judicial Officer Vajgrt, Terry S.) Result: Held 08/03/2016Interim Condition for PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY - Contact with probation - Keep court/attorney informed of current address - No alcohol/controlled substance use - No possession of alcohol or drugs - Random testing - Remain law-abiding - Make all future court appearances - Make and maintain contact with attorney - Post bond with conditions $25,000.00 - Post Bail without conditions $50,000.00 08/03/2016Order for Release Doc ID# 10 (Judicial Officer: Vajgrt, Terry S. ) 08/04/2016Notice of Hearing Doc ID# 11 08/08/2016Affidavit of Service Doc ID# 12 08/09/2016Affidavit of Service Doc ID# 13 08/10/2016Request for Continuance Needing Judicial Approval Doc ID# 14 08/10/2016 e-Service State of Minnesota Served08/10/2016 08/10/2016 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served08/10/2016 08/12/2016Notice of Hearing Doc ID# 15 08/12/2016Order for Continuance Doc ID# 16 08/17/2016Request for Continuance Doc ID# 17 08/17/2016Correspondence Doc ID# 18 08/17/2016 e-Service State of Minnesota Served08/17/2016 08/17/2016 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served08/17/2016 08/17/2016 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served08/17/2016 08/17/2016 e-Service State of Minnesota Served08/17/2016 08/25/2016Order for Continuance Doc ID# 19 08/25/2016Order-Other Doc ID# 20 (Judicial Officer: Vajgrt, Terry S. ) 08/25/2016 e-Service State of Minnesota Served08/25/2016 08/25/2016 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served08/25/2016 08/25/2016 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served08/25/2016 08/25/2016 e-Service State of Minnesota Served08/25/2016 08/26/2016Request for Continuance Doc ID# 21 08/29/2016Order for Continuance Doc ID# 22 08/29/2016Notice of Hearing Doc ID# 23 08/29/2016Non-Cash Bond Posted Doc ID# 24 09/13/2016Affidavit of Service Doc ID# 25 09/30/2016Notice of Hearing Doc ID# 26 11/02/2016CANCELED Contested Omnibus (3:45 PM) (Judicial Officer Vajgrt, Terry S.) Other 08/24/2016Continued to 08/31/2016 - Witness Unavailable - State of Minnesota 08/31/2016Continued to 11/02/2016 - Attorney Unavailable - PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY 11/09/2016Booking Process Completed Doc ID# 29 11/22/2016Affidavit of Service Doc ID# 27 11/30/2016Subpoena with Service Doc ID# 28 12/07/2016Arraignment (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer Vajgrt, Terry S.) Result: Held 12/07/2016Correspondence Doc ID# 30 12/07/2016Correspondence Doc ID# 31 12/07/2016Police/Incident Report Doc ID# 32 12/07/2016Police/Incident Report Doc ID# 33 12/07/2016 e-Service State of Minnesota Served12/07/2016 12/07/2016 e-Service State of Minnesota Served12/07/2016 12/07/2016 e-Service State of Minnesota Served12/07/2016 12/07/2016 e-Service State of Minnesota Served12/07/2016 12/07/2016Schedule Jury Trial 12/09/2016Affidavit of Service Doc ID# 34 01/11/2017Notice of Hearing Doc ID# 35 01/11/2017 e-Service State of Minnesota Served01/11/2017 01/11/2017 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served01/11/2017 01/11/2017 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served01/11/2017 01/11/2017Notice of Motion and Motion Doc ID# 36 01/11/2017 e-Service State of Minnesota Served01/11/2017 01/18/2017Hearing (2:45 PM) (Judicial Officer Vajgrt, Terry S.) Result: Held 01/18/2017Taken Under Advisement Doc ID# 37 (Judicial Officer: Vajgrt, Terry S. ) 04/13/2017Order Denying Motion Doc ID# 38 04/13/2017 e-Service State of Minnesota Served04/13/2017 04/13/2017 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served04/13/2017 04/13/2017 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served04/13/2017 04/13/2017Schedule Jury Trial 04/27/2017Transcript Doc ID# 39 05/17/2017Demand/Request for Discovery Doc ID# 40 05/17/2017 e-Service State of Minnesota Served05/17/2017 05/17/2017 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served05/17/2017 05/17/2017 e-Service PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Served05/17/2017 05/24/2017Affidavit of Service Doc ID# 41
This is the Judge hearing the pretrial motions. The trial will be by jury.
ORIGINAL: Who is Anthony Promvongsa a Laotian American born August 16, 1994 in San Joaquin, California who was brutally beaten by police officer Buffalo Ridge drug taskforce agent Joe Joswiak? He was no saint but he still did not deserve being violently attacked while he was seatbelted in his car. Below is his criminal rap sheet from Nobles County Minnesota. He's been convicted of misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors. The cases were for curfew, consumption of alcohol by persons under 21, disorderly conduct, DWI, driving after revocation of license. The cases are below. I see a July 26, 2016 case for driving after revocation. It says convicted of petty misdemeanor. I understand it that this is a new offense on July 28, 2016. The actual complaint is below these older ones.
53-VB-13-411 530113009721 530113009721 PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY 08/16/1994 03/18/2013 Nobles Crim/Traf Non-Mand Closed CURFEW Dismissed LIQUOR-CONSUMPTION BY PERSONS UNDER 21 Convicted Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
53-CR-13-726 530113011647 PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY 08/16/1994 08/13/2013 Nobles Dietrich, Michelle A. Crim/Traf Mandatory Closed DISORDERLY CONDUCT-DISORDERLY CONDUCT Convicted Convicted of a Misdemeanor
53-CR-14-197 530114013782 PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY 08/16/1994 03/04/2014 Nobles Crim/Traf Mandatory Closed DWI - OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL Dismissed Traffic - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours (Not applicable - GOC) Convicted Convicted of a Misdemeanor
53-VB-16-937 530100101501 Promvongsa, Anthony 08/16/1994 04/29/2016 Nobles Crim/Traf Non-Mand Closed Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocation Convicted Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
53-VB-16-1763 530116001284 PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY 08/16/1994 07/26/2016 Nobles Crim/Traf Non-Mand Closed Driving After Revocation Convicted Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
Here is the info on the most recent case above. He was sentenced 05/10/2017. The current case must be a new case which isn't showing up in the system.
Register of Actions Case No. 53-VB-16-1763 State of Minnesota vs ANTHONY PROMVONGSA§ § § § § Case Type:Crim/Traf Non-Mand Date Filed:07/26/2016 Location:Nobles Party Information Lead Attorneys DefendantPROMVONGSA, ANTHONYMale DOB: 08/16/1994 Worthington, MN 56187
JurisdictionState of Minnesota Case Information Charges: PROMVONGSA, ANTHONYStatuteLevelDateDispositionLevel of Sentence 1. Driving After Revocation171.24.2Misdemeanor07/21/201605/10/2017 Convicted05/10/2017 Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02 Events & Orders of the Court DISPOSITIONS 05/10/2017 Plea 1. Driving After Revocation Guilty 05/10/2017 Disposition 1. Driving After Revocation Convicted 05/10/2017 Payable without appearance 1. Driving After Revocation 07/21/2016 (MSD) 171.24.2 (171242) Fees - Adult: (Grand Total: $282.00) Due 5/10/2017 Fine: $200 Fees: (Fees Total: $82.00) Criminal Surcharge: $75 Law Library: $7 Level of Sentence: Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02 OTHER EVENTS AND HEARINGS 07/26/2016Citation E-Filed 09/26/2016First Penalty Added 09/26/2016Late Notice Sent 11/02/2016DL suspension request to DPS-Fail to Appear Doc ID# 1 11/02/2016Failed to Appear or Pay Fine in Lieu of Appearing 11/02/2016Second Penalty Added 05/10/2017DL reinstatement request sent to DPS Doc ID# 2 05/10/2017Conviction Sent to DPS Financial Information Defendant PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY Total Financial Assessment 312.00 Total Payments and Credits 312.00 Balance Due as of 06/23/2017 0.00 07/26/2016Transaction Assessment 282.00 09/26/2016Transaction Assessment 5.00 11/02/2016Transaction Assessment 25.00 05/10/2017Counter Payment Receipt # 0053-2017-01014 PROMVONGSA, ANTHONY (312.00)
He had a public defender in his cases. His fines went to collection agencies. He was given jail sentences but they were always not enforced with unsupervised probation.
Here's the video for those who haven't seen it. If you watch after he's put in the car, he cries then he's fuming mad yelling at the officers who can't hear him as they are outside. He says he works for PCA with his grandma. PCA is Personal Care Assistant.
He was previously on probation for a year. Here are those terms.
Condition - Adult: 1. All fines, surcharges, court costs, restitution,, and/or fees imposed are due on the date imposed unless the court otherwise establishes a due date or a payment plan. Under Minn. Stat. 480.15, subd. 10c, any portion of a fine, surcharge, court cost, restitution, or fee that you fail to pay by the due date may be referred for collection, and collection costs may be added to the amount due. If you have agreed to a payment plan but fail to pay an installment when due, the entire amount remaining becomes due and payable and may be referred for collection. You have the right to contest a referral to collections based on inability to pay by requesting a hearing no later than the due date. 04/07/2014, Active 04/07/2014 2. Remain law-abiding, 04/07/2014, Active 04/07/2014 3. Follow all instructions of probation, 04/07/2014, Active 04/07/2014 4. Complete Alcohol Assessment, 04/07/2014, Active 04/07/2014 5. Attend MADD Impact Panel, in Nobles Co 04/07/2014, Active 04/07/2014 Fees - Adult: (Grand Total: $607.00) Due 06/07/2014 Fine: $500.00 Fees: (Fees Total: $107.00) Chemical Dependency Evaluation: $25.00 Criminal Surcharge: $75.00 Law Library: $7.00 Local Confinement: Agency: Nobles County Jail Term: 90 Days Time To Serve: None Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 90 Days For 1 Yr Status: Active 04/07/2014 Monitoring - Adult: Type: Supervised probation Agency: Nobles County Probation Term of 1 Yr 04/07/2014 - 04/07/2015 Status: Closed 06/12/2015 Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Misdemeanor
Here is a link to the pdf of the complaint against him. This whole thing started because an off duty police officer recognized him from previous contact. He called in to an on-duty officer to check to see if his revoked license was restored. It wasn't. The officer started to follow then allegedly Promvongsa acted like a little dick driving his car in a threatening manner but never harming the off duty officer or his car. I highly doubt Promvongsa would verbally threaten an officer off duty or not. That's just too stupid. I think maybe that was made up to rationalize his treatment. Of course that guy was off duty so there's no dash or body cam, convenient. Does an off duty officer even have the right to call an on duty officer to ask if a civilian had their driving privileges restored?
I believe his father is Promvongsa, Saengthong, Worthington, Minnesota who also has a record for driving after revocation, $290.
There is another person with his same name who also has a criminal history. Relative? They were charged in that same city with a felony. I don't know why it wouldn't have shown up in my last search.
This is a Facebook page with same name living in same city. I'm not certain it's him but it looks like him. His relatives are friends with this profile. This person and his friends flashing CRIP gang signs talking about racing hot cars. Even if he is a little shit, he didn't deserve to get beaten. He may have been inciting the officer but the officer still has to control himself.
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He may be on the far left flashing gang signs. These kids think they are so tough doing this. So ridiculous. Here he is wearing preppy clothes pretending to be a gang member. He is flashing W.
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When kids wear certain athletic team wear such as Rams, Raiders...they are gang related. It's not just red verses blue anymore, crips vs bloods. That's what's up with the blue 88 jersey.
Here's a myspace page for an Anthony Promvongsa living in Worthington, Minnesota. Photos, name match. This may not be him. I found another Anthony Promvongsa who was arrested in 2014 for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and first degree burglary felony. Maybe this is an older relative. I do see him flashing gang signs with a little kid.
The following Official Record of Anthony Promvongsa is being redistributed by Mugshots.com and is protected by constitutional, publishing, and other legal rights. This Official Record was collected from a Law Enforcement agency on 7/14/2014 for Mugshots.com ID: 75394334 Name: Promvongsa, Anthony Booking Date: 7/13/2014 Charges: AgencyTypeDescription Worthington Police DepartmentFelonyUnsentenced - Burglary-1st Degree Worthington Police DepartmentMisdemeanorUnsentenced - Contribute to Delinquency of a Minor
He is a middle class Asian kid who wants to be a tough gangbanger. He lives in an upper middle class neighborhood yet shows photos of graffiti'd buildings. I blame this on the media who idolize rappers who idolize the thug life, alcohol, drugs and crime.
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Here is the criminal record of possibly his father. It is a relative living in the same house. If it's the father, he should not be shocked that his son is doing the same thing.
53-CR-06-1589 WO 79441 WO 79441 Promvongsa, Saengthong 03/13/1963 12/04/2006 Nobles Crim/Traf Mandatory Closed Traffic - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol Convicted Convicted of a Misdemeanor Traffic - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours Dismissed
32-VB-08-517 UA05663 Promvongsa, Saengthong Date of birth 03/13/1963 04/09/2008 Jackson Crim/Traf Non-Mand Closed Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocation Convicted Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
53-VB-13-261 530113009496 530113009496 Promvongsa, Saengthong 03/13/1963 02/12/2013 Nobles Crim/Traf Non-Mand Closed Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocation Convicted Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02 Traffic regulations - Improper change of course or fail to signal lane change Convicted Convicted of a Petty Misdemeanor
67-VB-13-1080 670000054202 Promvongsa, Saengthong 03/13/1963 12/31/2013 Rock Crim/Traf Non-Mand Closed Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocation Convicted Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
53-VB-14-1989 530114015593 PRONMVONGSA, SAENGTHONG 03/13/1963 12/02/2014 Nobles Crim/Traf Non-Mand Closed DL - DRIVING AFTER REVOCATION Convicted Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
32-VB-16-286 881602170381 Promvongsa, Saengthong 03/13/1963 03/22/2016 Jackson Crim/Traf Non-Mand Closed DRIVING AFTER REVOCATION Convicted Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
53-VB-16-1414 881606020909 Promvongsa, Saengthong 03/13/1963 06/13/2016 Nobles Crim/Traf Non-Mand Closed DRIVING AFTER REVOCATION Convicted Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
His sister may be a nurse. NARONE PROMVONGSA name matches home address. She has a FB page, looks like him and a similar age just a bit older.
I think it's his uncle Kingkeo Promvongsa who also has a criminal record for domestic abuse, property damage. This family needs some major counseling. Kingkeo Promvongsa owes HSBC bank $4,447 in Nevada in 2010. Sompong Promvongsa went bankrupt in Sioux Falls, SD. Kingkeo owes $12,000 to Portfolio Recovery Associates 2011.
Booking Date:July 22, 2015 Location/County:Mn Administrative Office Of The Courts Charges/Offense: Criminal Damage To Property In The First Degree (Not Applicable - Goc) Date of Birth:October 20, 1974 Address:Worthington, Mn 56187, Case Number:53-CR-15-657 Charge Type:CRIMINAL Case Type:Felony Offense:Criminal Damage To Property In The First Degree (Not Applicable - Goc) Criminal Code609.595.1(3) Court Description:Nobles Booking Date:June 13, 2016 Location/County:Mn Administrative Office Of The Courts Charges/Offense: Domestic Assault - Inflicts Or Attempts To Inflict Bodily Harm Date of Birth:October 20, 1974 Address:Worthington, Mn 56187, Case Number:53-CR-16-518 Charge Type:CRIMINAL Case Type:Misdemeanor Offense:Domestic Assault - Inflicts Or Attempts To Inflict Bodily Harm Criminal Code609.2242.1(2) Court Description:Nobles Booking Date:July 22, 2015 Location/County:Mn Administrative Office Of The Courts Charges/Offense: Criminal Damage To Property In The First Degree (Not Applicable - Goc) Date of Birth:October 20, 1974 Address:Worthington, Mn 56187, Case Number:53-CR-15-657 Charge Type:CRIMINAL Case Type:Felony Offense:Criminal Damage To Property In The First Degree (Not Applicable - Goc) Criminal Code609.595.1(3) Court Description:Nobles Booking Date:July 22, 2015 Location/County:Mn Administrative Office Of The Courts Charges/Offense: Criminal Damage To Property In The First Degree (Not Applicable - Goc) Date of Birth:October 20, 1974 Address:Worthington, Mn 56187, Case Number:53-CR-15-657 Charge Type:CRIMINAL Case Type:Felony Offense:Criminal Damage To Property In The First Degree (Not Applicable - Goc) Criminal Code609.595.1(3) Court Description:Nobles Booking Date:July 22, 2015 Location/County:Mn Administrative Office Of The Courts Charges/Offense: Criminal Damage To Property In The First Degree (Not Applicable - Goc) Date of Birth:October 20, 1974 Address:Worthington, Mn 56187, Case Number:53-CR-15-657 Charge Type:CRIMINAL Case Type:Felony Offense:Criminal Damage To Property In The First Degree (Not Applicable - Goc) Criminal Code609.595.1(3) Court Description:Nobles
Another relative living in the same house has a criminal record. WTF? This is Pinthong which is listed at same address. I will hopefully have these people sorted out tomorrow. They live in the same house, have the same last name. They moved together from California and Iowa.
Booking Date:August 18, 1997 Location/County:Ia Admin Office Of Courts(misdemeanors) Charges/Offense: Theft 4th Degree - 1978 (Srms) Case Number:03971 SRCR043011 Charge Type:Criminal/traffic Offense:Theft 4th Degree - 1978 (Srms) Criminal Code714.2(4) Arrest Disposition:Fine Court Description:Woodbury Location/County:Mn Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension, And Dept Of Public Safety Charges/Offense: Driving While Impaired. Date of Birth:November 3, 1971 Agency:Nobles Co So Case Number:138670 Charge Type:Criminal/traffic Case Type:Misdemeanor Offense:Driving While Impaired. Criminal Code169A.20 Arrest Disposition:Convicted Arrest Disposition Date:March 23, 2005 Court Description:Nobles Dist Court
An older relative also lives at that address could be grandpa Ploy Promvongsa, also Pinthong and Kingkeo. He's the only one without a criminal record. I see them on Facebook.
Below is text of the charges against Anthony. The pdf was linked above which is much clearer than this.
State of Minnesota District Court County of Nobles 5th Judicial District Prosecutor File No. 16CR00352 Court File No. 53-CR-16-683 State of Minnesota, COMPLAINT Plaintiff, Order of Detention vs. ANTHONY PROMVONGSA DOB: 08/16/1994 1017 Sherwood Street Worthington, MN Defendant. The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believe Defendant committed the following offense(s): COUNT I Charge: Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon Minnesota Statute: 609.222.1, with reference to: 609.222.1 Maximum Sentence: 7 years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 07/28/2016 Control #(ICR#): 16004974 Charge Description: That on or about 7/28/2016, in Nobles County, Minnesota, the defendant, Anthony Promvongsa, DOB: 8/16/1994 (21), assaulted another with a dangerous weapon, to-wit: used a motor vehicle as a dangerous weapon and assaulted Colby Palmersheim with that weapon. COUNT II Charge: Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon Minnesota Statute: 609.222.1, with reference to: 609.222.1 Maximum Sentence: 7 years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 07/28/2016 Control #(ICR#): 16004974 Charge Description: That on or about 7/28/2016, in Nobles County, Minnesota, the defendant, Anthony Promvongsa, DOB: 8/16/1994 (21), assaulted another with a dangerous weapon, to-wit: used a motor vehicle as a dangerous weapon and assaulted Joe Joswiak with that weapon. COUNT III Charge: Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle Minnesota Statute: 609.487.3, with reference to: 609.487.3 1 Maximum Sentence: 3 Years Imprisonment and/or $5,000 Fine Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 07/28/2016 Control #(ICR#): 16004974 Charge Description: That on or about 7/28/2016, in Nobles County, Minnesota, the defendant, Anthony Promvongsa, DOB: 8/16/1994 (21), intentionally, by means of a motor vehicle, fled or attempted to flee a peace officer who was acting in the lawful discharge of official duties and the defendant knew, or should reasonably have known, the same to be a peace officer. COUNT IV Charge: Possess Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration Minnesota Statute: 152.027.4(a), with reference to: 152.027.4(a) Maximum Sentence: Up to $300 Offense Level: Petty Misdemeanor Offense Date (on or about): 07/28/2016 Control #(ICR#): 16004974 Charge Description: That on or about 7/28/2016, in Nobles County, Minnesota, the defendant, Anthony Promvongsa, DOB: 8/16/1994 (21), did unlawfully possess or sell, for no remuneration, a small amount of marijuana. COUNT V Charge: Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocation Minnesota Statute: 171.24.2, with reference to: 171.24.2 Maximum Sentence: 90 days in jail, or $1,000 fine, or both Offense Level: Misdemeanor Offense Date (on or about): 07/28/2016 Control #(ICR#): 16004974 Charge Description: That on or about 7/28/2016, in Nobles County, Minnesota, the defendant, Anthony Promvongsa, DOB: 8/16/1994 (21), operated a motor vehicle the operation of which required a driver's license when his/her driver's license or driving privilege had been revoked and when he had been given notice of, or reasonably should have known of the revocation. 2
STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE
The Complainant states that the following facts establish probable cause:
The complainant, a licensed peace officer in the state of Minnesota, is aware of the following through the complainant’s own investigation and experience and that of fellow peace officers.
On July 28, 2016 at approximately 9:30 a.m. Officer Colby Palmersheim of the Worthington Police Department was parked on 12th Street and 2nd Avenue in Worthington. Palmersheim was off duty at the time. Palmersheim saw a silver Honda Pilot bearing Minnesota license plate number 618UGL. As the vehicle passed by him, Palmersheim recognized the driver as Anthony Promvongsa, DOB: 08/16/1994. Palmersheim knew Promvongsa from prior police contacts.
Palmersheim proceeded onto south 2nd Avenue and then onto west 9th Street when he observed Promvongsa approaching from behind at a high rate of speed. Promvongsa was so close that Palmersheim could not see the hood of Promvongsa’s vehicle. Palmersheim estimated that Promvongsa was within 1-3 feet of his rear bumper.
As they approached 7th Avenue, Promvongsa traveled to the right side of Palmersheim. Palmersheim thought Promvongsa was attempting to pass him so he moved over slightly. Promvongsa swerved toward Palmersheim’s vehicle. Promvongsa then slowed down and proceeded to follow close behind Palmersheim’s vehicle. Promvongsa pulled up to the side of Palmersheim’s vehicle but remained near Palmersheim’s rear driver side fender. Promvongsa continued to tailgate Palmersheim. Palmersheim saw Promvongsa stick his hand out the window and make some type of motion.
This type of driving behavior continued until Palmersheim stopped at the stop sign at 9th Avenue and Winifred Street. At that point, Promvongsa backed off a little. Shortly thereafter, Promvongsa once again came up upon Palmersheim’s vehicle at a fast rate of speed. Palmersheim thought Promvongsa was going to run into the back of his car but Promvongsa stopped quickly, within inches of Palmersheim’s bumper. Palmersheim saw Promvongsa make additional motions with this hand out the window.
Promvongsa continued to follow Palmersheim closely as Palmersheim traveled onto Winifred Street, and then Lake Avenue and Shell Street where Palmersheim parked his vehicle. Off duty Officer Mark Riley of the Worthington Police Department was at this location. Palmersheim got out of his vehicle and grabbed a pistol from his driver’s seat because Palmersheim believed Promvongsa was attempting to harm him. Palmersheim put the pistol in his pocket when he got out of his vehicle. Promvongsa drove between Palmersheim’s and Riley’s vehicle at an unreasonably high rate of speed. Promvongsa then pulled into a driveway, turned around and pulled up to Palmersheim and Riley. Promvongsa rolled down his window and told Palmersheim and Riley to stay there as he was going to go get his boys and come back to get them. Promvongsa sped away at a high rate of speed.
Riley was aware that Promvongsa’s driving privileges were revoked and called dispatch to report the incident.
Agent Joe Joswiak of the Buffalo Ridge Drug Task Force checked Promvongsa’s driving status which showed he was revoked on March 28, 2014 and had not been reinstated. Joswiak also noticed that Promvongsa received a ticket for driving after revocation on July 21, 2016 and the reports indicated that Promvongsa was confrontational at the time of the traffic stop. 3
Joswiak canvased the area where Promvongsa had last been seen. Joswiak saw a dark grey Honda Pilot on Lake Avenue near Chautauqua Park. As the Honda Pilot approached Joswiak the driver swerved toward Joswiak’s vehicle. Joswiak had to pull quickly towards the curb to avoid colliding with the Honda Pilot. When the vehicle passed by, Joswiak recognized the driver as Promvongsa. Joswiak knew Promvongsa from previous police contacts. Joswiak believed Promvongsa knew of Joswiak’s unmarked vehicle.
Promvongsa turned around in a driveway and drove past Joswiak. Joswiak turned on his squad’s emergency lights and sirens as he followed Promvongsa onto Winifred. Promvongsa did not stop but continued onto 9th Street. Joswiak informed dispatch that he was in a pursuit because the suspect vehicle was not stopping.
Sgt. Tim Gaul of the Worthington Police Department assisted in the pursuit in his marked squad car. The officers stopped Promvongsa on 9th Street between 4th and 3rd Avenue. Joswiak drew his duty weapon as he approached Promvongsa’s vehicle and yelled for him to get out of his vehicle. Promvongsa did not comply. Joswiak walked up the driver’s side door and opened it ordering Promvongsa to get out of his vehicle. Again, Promvongsa did not comply so Joswiak grabbed ahold of Promvongsa and told him to get out. Joswiak delivered several knee strikes to Promvongsa in an attempt to gain control of him but Promvongsa continued to resist getting out of his vehicle. Joswiak was not sure if Promvongsa was armed or had any concealed weapons in the vehicle. Joswiak delivered a straight punch to Promvongsa and eventually was able to pull him out of the vehicle. Once outside, Promvongsa was handcuffed and detained on the ground.
Promvongsa was arrested and transported to the Nobles County Jail by Sgt. Gaul. At the jail, Gaul searched Promvongsa’s person finding a Marlboro box that contained a small amount of green plant substance. Gaul believed through training and experience that the green plant substance was marijuana. Later Joswiak field tested the green plant material which was positive for marijuana.
A search warrant was obtained for a blood sample from Promvongsa as it was believed he may be under the influence of a hazardous substance due to his driving behaviors and because marijuana was found on his person. The blood sample will be sent to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing.
NOTICE: You are hereby notified that failure to appear for court when required to do so is a criminal offense in the State of Minnesota, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49. If you are charged with or have been convicted of a felony offense, an intentional failure to appear for a court appearance is a felony offense, which is punishable by one-half the statutory maximum term of imprisonment, fine, or both for the underlying crime for which you fail to appear and is to be no less than one (1) year and one (1) day in prison, a $1,500.00 fine, or both, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49, Subd. 1(a). If you are charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor offense, an intentional failure to appear for trial is a misdemeanor offense and may be punished by imprisonment for up to ninety (90) days in jail, a $1,000.00 fine, or both, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49, Subd. 2. If convicted of Failure to Appear, you may also be ordered to pay costs incurred by the prosecuting agency or governmental authority due to your failure to appear. 4 SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS Complainant requests that Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release, be: (1) arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or (2) detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwise be dealt with according to law. Complainant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116; Minn. R. Crim. P. 2.01, subds. 1, 2. Complainant Tim E. Gaul Electronically Signed: 07/29/2016 11:53 AM Nobles County, Minnesota Sergeant 1530 Airport Road Suite 300 Worthington, MN 56187 Badge: 103 Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this complaint. Prosecuting Attorney Electronically Signed: 07/29/2016 11:38 AM Matt Loeffler 1530 Airport Road Suite 400, PO Box 337 Worthington, MN 5
"Video recently obtained by the Minnesota chapter of the ACLU shows Buffalo Ridge drug taskforce agent Joe Joswiak initiating a traffic stop with his gun leveled at the driver’s seat of the vehicle, shouting expletives at the driver, and violently removing him from the vehicle – seemingly before he had a chance to comply with the officer’s commands.
“I had no idea what was going on when I was approached and attacked by this officer,” Anthony Promvongsa, the man being arrested in the 2016 footage, told the ACLU.
Within six seconds of first ordering Promvongsa out for the vehicle, Joswiak had opened the driver’s side door and began pulling the man out, repeatedly kneeing him and throwing a number of punches.
The video was captured from a different officer’s dashboard camera. Shortly after the violent arrest of Promvongsa begins, the audio cuts out; the ACLU says it was intentionally shut off by the second officer as Joswiak hurled abusive language at the man.
“I did not even have the opportunity to take off my seatbelt before I was literally blindsided with this unnecessary attack,” Promvongsa said. “I immediately pulled over for the Worthington [Minnesota] squad car and before I knew what was happening I was beat and ripped from my vehicle. I know I am not the first person to have this type of traumatic experience with law enforcement in Worthington.”
He added: “This type of violence with community members has to stop. This encounter was demoralizing and has left me scared of future interactions with the police.”
Teresa Nelson, executive director of the ACLU of Minnesota, said that the branch was calling for an investigation of Joswiak’s behavior and “for him to be held accountable for his brutal attack on Anthony Promvongsa, up to and including termination and prosecution”.
“Thus far Agent Joswiak has received no punishment for this abhorrent treatment of Anthony,” Nelson said. “This sends a message that the department condones the officer’s behavior, which it should not.”
The incident began when an off-duty officer called in a report that Promvongsa was driving recklessly. Prosecutors charged Promvongsa, a Laotian American, with assault with a dangerous weapon (a motor vehicle), one count of fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle, possession of a small amount of marijuana and driving after revocation. His case is still pending, and no trial date has currently been set.
In a joint press release, local authorities called the video “one piece of evidence in a pending criminal case”.
“The video, viewed in a vacuum, shows only a short segment of the incident that is the basis of the criminal charges,” said the statement from the Buffalo Ridge drug task force, the Worthington police department and the Nobles County attorney’s office.
Joswiak did not immediately respond to a request for comment by the Guardian.
The accusation comes just days after another Minnesota officer, Jeronimo Yanez, was acquitted in the shooting death of Philando Castile."
