A 22-year-old Coon Rapids man is facing felony charges after police say a 911 hang-up call led officers to an apartment where they found a woman distraught, injured, and reporting she had been strangled.
According to a criminal complaint filed October 9, 2025, Hayden Lukas Swanson has been charged with domestic assault by strangulation, a felony, and domestic assault—intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm, a misdemeanor.
911 Call and Police Response
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on October 7, Coon Rapids police responded to a 911 hang-up traced to the Creekside Apartments at 1116 100th Avenue NW. Before the line disconnected, dispatchers reported hearing a female voice yelling “stop.” When officers called back, they reached a crying woman, who said a male had hurt her.
When officers arrived, they could hear a woman inside the apartment yelling “stop” and “ow.” After repeated knocks, Swanson answered the door. Police found M.E.M. inside, visibly distraught, crying, and hyperventilating, with noticeable swelling on her forehead.
Victim’s Statement
At first, M.E.M. told officers she didn’t want to talk about what happened. Later, she described an argument with Swanson over infidelity that escalated into violence. She alleged Swanson pushed her to the ground, climbed on top of her, headbutted her, and covered her nose and mouth with both hands, making it difficult to breathe.
Defendant’s Account
Swanson admitted there was a physical altercation but denied causing injuries. He claimed M.E.M. had arrived unannounced and began destroying property inside his apartment.
Court Action and Conditions
Judge Jennifer Stanfield signed an order for detention on October 9, holding Swanson in custody at the Anoka County Jail.
The following day, court records show he was granted conditional release with strict requirements, including no use of alcohol or mood-altering substances unless prescribed, compliance with chemical testing, and remaining law-abiding. Violating any condition could result in his re-arrest.
An omnibus hearing is scheduled for November 3, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Sean C. Gibbs in Anoka County District Court.
Evidence and Disclosures
Prosecutors have filed notice that they will rely on evidence obtained through search and seizure, witness identification, and statements made by Swanson during the investigation.
The state has also requested the defense disclose any witnesses, expert testimony, or evidence it intends to present at trial.
Defense counsel, in turn, has filed a demand for access to all state evidence, including 911 recordings, police reports, and forensic testing results.
If convicted of the felony strangulation charge, Swanson faces up to three years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This report is based solely on official filings in Anoka County District Court, October 2025.
