Derrick Lee Hagen, 39, of Lindstrom is charged with two counts of fifth-degree assault and one count of disorderly conduct. According to the charges, the incident happened on Oct. A group attending a training conference met up at the restaurant afterward. The victim said she recognized Hagen from work. At one point, Hagen told her he thought another woman in the group was attractive.
Upset by his comments, she moved to another table with the other woman. Later, Hagen joined their table and "positioned himself very close" to the second woman, who appeared uncomfortable. The two women eventually left the table to get away from the situation.
The two women went back into the restaurant, where they each had another encounter with Hagen. The second woman claims Hagen intentionally squeezed her butt. About 30 minutes later, the first woman says when she walked back to their table, Hagen allegedly grabbed her by the throat.
The woman told the investigator she was shocked and scared by his actions. She said he grabbed her "with purpose" and he kept his hand there for about two seconds until she grabbed his thumb.
A witness confronted Hagen, who immediately left. We hold troopers to a high standard and will take appropriate action regarding this matter. In , he became a K-9 handler. During that time, the pair won two national championships with the United States Police Canine Association. Winter Storm Watch. Photo Courtesy: Minnesota State Patrol.
