State of Minnesota County of Hennepin State of Minnesota, vs. Plaintiff, MARIE JESSICA HALL DOB: 12/17/1991 7700 Penn Avenue S Apt 147 Richfield, MN 55423 Defendant. Prosecutor File No. Court File No. District Court 4th Judicial District COMPLAINT Warrant 16A01241 27-CR-16-3437 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: Murder - 3rd Degree - Perpetrating Eminently Dangerous Act and Evincing Depraved Mind Minnesota Statute: 609.195(a), with reference to: 609.195(a) Maximum Sentence: 25 YEARS Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 01/28/2016 Control #(ICR#): 16000889 Charge Description: That on or about January 28, 2016, in the City of Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, MARIE JESSICA HALL did, without intent to effect the death of any person, cause the death of Victim 1, by perpetrating an act eminently dangerous to others and evincing a depraved mind, without regard for human life. COUNT II Charge: Criminal Vehicular Homicide - Operate Motor Vehicle in Grossly Negligent Manner Minnesota Statute: 609.2112.1(1), with reference to: 609.2112.1 Maximum Sentence: 10 YEARS AND/OR $20,000 Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 01/28/2016 Control #(ICR#): 16000889 Charge Description: That on or about January 28, 2016, in the City of Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, MARIE JESSICA HALL did, by operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner, cause the death of Victim 1. COUNT III 1
Charge: Criminal Vehicular Operation - Great Bodily Harm - Gross Negligence Minnesota Statute: 609.2113.1(1), with reference to: 609.2113.1 Maximum Sentence: 5 YEARS AND/OR $10,000 Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 01/28/2016 Control #(ICR#): 16000889 Charge Description: That on or about January 28, 2016, in the City of Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, MARIE JESSICA HALL did, by operating a motor vehicle in a grossly neligent manner, cause great bodily harm to Victim 2. 2
STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE Complainant has investigated the facts and circumstances of this offense and believes the following establishes probable cause: On January 28, 2016, around 10:21 a.m., the Bloomington Police Department received 911 calls from witnesses who said there was a serious two-vehicle crash near the intersection of American Boulevard East and 5th Avenue South, in the City of Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota. One of the drivers, later identified as MARIE JESSICA HALL [(D.O.B. 12/17/1991); ( Defendant )], was trapped in her vehicle, which was on fire. Officers arrived on scene. Civilians were trying to extinguish Defendant s vehicle, a Ford Explorer, which was on fire. Defendant s vehicle had heavy front-end damage. The other vehicle was a City of Bloomington F-350 Super Duty four-door pickup. There were two adult males inside ( Victim 1, born in 1977, and ( Victim 2, born in 1959). The victims vehicle had severe damage to the rear-end of the vehicle, and they were still unconscious inside. Officers assisted in getting Defendant out of her vehicle. They could smell the strong odor of alcohol coming from Defendant. A search warrant was obtained and a blood sample was collected from Defendant. The blood sample analysis is pending at the BCA. Victim 1 and Victim 2 had head trauma and had to be transported to the hospital. From information gathered at the scene, it appeared that Victim 1 and Victim 2 were in the process of working on the sidewalk for snow removal. Victim 2 had stopped the vehicle in the middle lane of American Boulevard, and had a left directional arrow displayed to the rear of the vehicle. Victim 1 was working in an off-road equipment vehicle, brushing snow off the sidewalk. Victim 1 had just completed snow removal and gotten into the passenger seat when, seconds later, Defendant rear-ended their vehicle at a high rate of speed. Officers also learned that earlier, around 10:18 a.m., Defendant had been acting and driving erratically. Defendant had gone into her former place of employment, walked behind the counter, grabbed two bottles of vodka, threw cash up in the air on her way out, and left. Defendant was also seen running red lights at highway speeds prior to the crash. Defendant s Ford Explorer hit the victim s Ford F-350 pickup with such force that it spun the 8,400-pound pickup around 180 degrees. According to the on-board computer of Defendant s vehicle, she was traveling over 80 miles per hour around the time of impact. Officers went to the hospital and interviewed Defendant. Defendant said she left her residence in Richfield, and she was distraught over events in her life. She drove to the store to obtain some vodka. Defendant admitted she was driving erratically and traveling at speeds she estimated to be close to 100 miles per hour. After taking the bottles of vodka, she got into her car, stopped at the driveway to the business, opened one of the bottles and drank the equivalent of approximately 4 to 5 shots of vodka. She said she traveled onto American Boulevard and traveled at approximately 100 miles per hour. When asked why she was driving so fast, Defendant said she read in the Bible, You must die by the flesh to get to heaven. Defendant confirmed she was driving like this as a way to end all. On January 31, 2016, the passenger, Victim 1, died from injuries sustained during the crash. 3
Victim 2 is still in the hospital. He is being treated for a traumatic brain injury and bleeding on the brain. Defendant is currently in the hospital on a mental health hold. Under all of these circumstances, the State is requesting a warrant. 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 Daniel Duerksen Electronically Signed: Police Officer 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd Bloomington, MN 55431 Badge: 184 02/03/2016 12:48 PM Hennepin County, Minnesota Being authoriz ed to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this complaint. Prosecuting A ttorney Justin Wesley Electronically Signed: 300 S 6th St 02/03/2016 12:31 PM Minneapolis, MN 55487 (612) 348-5550 5
FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, have determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to bail 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, at AM/PM before the above-named court at 401 Fourth Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55415 to answer this complaint. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued. X WARRANT To the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: I 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 such Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law. Execute in MN Only X Execute Nationwide Execute in Border States ORDER OF DETENTION Since the Defendant is already in custody, I order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to be detained pending further proceedings. Bail: $500,000.00 Conditions of Release: This complaint, duly subscribed and sworn to or signed under penalty of perjury, is issued by the undersigned Judicial Officer as of the following date: February 3, 2016. Judicial Officer Kathryn Quaintance Judge Electronically Signed: 02/03/2016 01:54 PM Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses: COUNTY OF HENNEPIN STATE OF MINNESOTA State of Minnesota Plaintiff vs. MARIE JESSICA HALL Defendant LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETURN OF SERVICE I hereby Certify and Return that I have served a copy of this Warrant upon the Defendant herein named. Signature of Authorized Service Agent: 6