19HA.CR17-3659 Filed in First cial Distct Court ‘182017 0925.28 A ‘Dakota County, MN State of Minnesota District Court County of Dakota 1st Judicial District Prosecutor File No. CA-2017-02356 Court File No. ASHA-CR-17-3659 State of Minnesota, COMPLAINT Plaintiff, Order of Detention vs. NICHOLAS ORION CARLSON DOB: 12/15/1981 18314 Exodus Court Farmington, MN 55024 Defendant. The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believe Defendant committed the following offense(s): COUNTI Charge: Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree (With Intent) (Not Premeditated) Minnesota Statute: 609.19.1(1), with reference to: 609.11.5, 609.17.1 Maximum Sentence: 3-40 Years Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 09/03/2017 Control #(ICR#): 17000933 Charge Description: On or about September 3, 2017, in the County of Dakota, Minnesota, NICHOLAS ORION CARLSON, did attempt to cause the death of a human being with intent to effect the death of that person or another, but without premeditation and at the time of offense, the Defendant or an accomplice did use or possess a firearm COUNT II Charge: Assault in the 1st Degree (Great Bodily Harm) Minnesota Statute: 609.221.1, with reference to: 609.11.5 Maximum Sentence: 3-20 Years and/or $9,000.00 - $30,000.00 Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 09/03/2017 Control #(ICR#): 17000933 Charge Description: On or about September 3, 2017, in the County of Dakota, Minnesota, NICHOLAS ORION CARLSON, did assault another and infiict great bodily harm and at the time of offense, the Defendant or an accomplice did use or possess a firearm COUNT IIL ‘ssault in the 2nd Degree (Dangerous Weapon) (Substantial Bo 1 Charge: Harm)19HA-CR-17-9659 Filed in First cial Distct Court Minnesota Statute: 609.222.2, with reference to: 609.11.5, ‘1/2017 0825:29 AM Maximum Sentence: 3-10 Years and/or $6,000.00 - $20,000.00 ane count Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 09/03/2017 Control #(ICR#): 17000933 Charge Description: On or about September 3, 2017, in the County of Dakota, Minnesota, NICHOLAS ORION CARLSON, did assault another with a dangerous weapon and inflict substantial bodily harm and at the time of offense, the Defendant or an accomplice did use or possess a firearm, to wit: ***,19HA.CR.17-3659 Filed in First cial Distct Court STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE ‘182017 0925.28 A Dakota County, MN The Complainant states that the following facts establish probable cause: Your Complainant is a licensed peace officer with the Farmington Police Department. In that capacity | have reviewed the police reports and believe the following to be true. (On September 3, 2017, at approximately 8:51 p.m., officers of the Farmington Police Department were dispatched to a residence located in the City of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota, after it was reported that an adult woman, identified as KH, had been shot by her boyfriend identified as Nicholas Orion Carlson, born 12/15/1981 ("Defendant"). When police arrived at the residence, they initially encountered the reporting party at the end of the driveway. The reporting party was identified as BH who, along with her husband, told police that their adult daughter KH had been shot by Defendant and was laying in the driveway. An officer saw KH on the driveway and observed that she had been shot multiple times and was covered in blood. KH was conscious and crying uncontrollably. KH reported that she was shot by Defendant. According to KH and her parents, Defendant was still inside the residence. Because of the safety risk, officers moved KH and her parents down the street to a safer location where medics responded and transported KH to a hospital. At the hospital, it was determined that KH was shot four times and suffered several injuries including an injury to her abdomen that required emergency surgery; and an injury to her left hand that resulted in a partial loss of one of her fingers, While Defendant was stil in the residence, an officer was able to contact Defendant by phone and requested him to exit the house in a peaceful manner. During this conversation, Defendant admitted that he pointed a gun at KH, but that it was not his intent to shoot her. After approximately 40 minutes, Defendant exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident. ‘An interview was conducted of KH during which she reported the following facts. KH and Defendant reside together in the basement of her parent's residence, Prior to the shooting, KH and Defendant were in the basement together discussing their relationship. During the discussion, Defendant pointed a gun at KH. KH fled from Defendant and while running up the basement stairs to escape, Defendant shot her multiple times.19HA-cR.17-9659 Filed in First cial Distct Court SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS ‘182017 0925.28 A ‘Dakota County, MN 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 deciares 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 Jim Murphy Electronically Signed: Sergeant 09/06/2017 07:18 AM 19500 Municipal Dr Dakota County, Minnesota Farmington, MN 55024 Badge: 4708 Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, | approve this complaint. Prosecuting Attorney Kathryn M. Keena Electronically Signed: Assistant Dakota County 09/05/2017 04:52 PM ‘Attorney 1560 Hwy 55 Hastings, MN 55033-2392 (651) 438-443819HA.cR17-9659 Filed in First cial Distct Court FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE ocr corned From the above swom facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental swom testimony, |, the Issuing Officer, have determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to ball or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant's arrest or other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court, or Defendant's detention, if already in custody, pending further proceedings. Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense(s). SUMMONS THEREFORE YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE SUMMONED to appear on a at AMIPM before the above-named court at 1580 W Highway 55 Dakota County Judicial Center, Hastings, MN 65033 to answer this complaint. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued WARRANT To the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: | order, in the name of the State of Minnesota, that the Defendant be apprehended and arrested without delay and brought promptly before the court (if in session), and if not, before a Judge or Judicial Officer of such court without unnecessary delay, and in any event not later than 36 hours after the arrest or as soon as suich Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law. O. Execute in mn Only CO Execute Nationwide CO Execute in Border States X] ORDER OF DETENTION Since the Defendant is already in custody, | order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to be detained pending further proceedings, Ball: $ Conditions of Release: This compiaint, duly subscribed and sworn to or signed under penalty of perjury is issued by the undersigned Judicial Officer a8 of the following date: September 6, 2017. Judicial orncer Jerome B Abrams Electronically Signed: 09/06/2017 09:23 AM Judge of District Court ‘Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses: ‘COUNTY OF DAKOTA STATE OF MINNESOTA State of Minnesota Bean LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETURN OF SERVICE ‘hereby Certify and Retum that | have served a copy of thie Order of vs. Detention upon the Defendant herein named. Signature of Authorized Service Agent: Nicholas Orion Carlson Defendant