An Anoka woman is facing both assault and drug possession charges after police say she intentionally burned her roommate with a meth pipe during a confrontation inside their apartment.
Officers Called to East Main Street Apartment
According to the criminal complaint filed in Anoka County District Court, Kay Ellen Ciesielczyk, 39, was charged with fifth-degree drug possession and domestic assault following an incident on October 14, 2025, at her apartment on 518 East Main Street, Unit 16.
At approximately 8:16 p.m., Anoka police were dispatched to the residence after receiving a report of a possible domestic assault. When officers arrived, they spoke with the alleged victim — identified in the complaint by initials N.D.B. — who stated that Ciesielczyk had burned him on the neck with her meth pipe while he was sitting in front of his computer.
The victim told police that Ciesielczyk had approached him from behind and pressed the hot pipe against his skin, leaving visible burn marks.
Admission and Search
Officers entered the apartment and found Ciesielczyk sitting near an open refrigerator, appearing to handle something inside. When questioned about the allegation, she reportedly admitted to burning her roommate, telling officers, “Yes,” before adding that the victim “deserved it” and had tried to steal her meth pipe.
Police arrested Ciesielczyk and searched the area where she had been sitting. Inside the refrigerator, officers found a small yellow container holding a plastic bag that contained a white crystalline substance. The bag’s contents field-tested positive for methamphetamine and weighed 1.2 grams with packaging.
Charges and Penalties
Prosecutors charged Ciesielczyk with:
- Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Possession — Gross Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.
- Domestic Assault — Intentionally Inflicting Bodily Harm — Misdemeanor, carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Judge Karin McCarthy signed an order for detention, finding probable cause for both charges and ordering that Ciesielczyk remain in custody pending her initial court appearance.
Drug-Related Domestic Cases Rising
The case highlights a growing intersection between drug use and domestic incidents reported across Anoka County. Law enforcement data in recent months has shown an uptick in calls where officers encounter methamphetamine during responses to domestic disputes.
In Ciesielczyk’s case, officers noted the unusual nature of the assault — the use of a meth pipe as a weapon — and the discovery of drugs stored in a refrigerator compartment.
Ciesielczyk remains in custody at the Anoka County Jail as she awaits her first appearance in district court.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This article is based solely on verified facts from an Anoka County District Court criminal complaint filed October 15, 2025.
