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City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 9/12/2025
SUBJECT: Male Arrested for Threats of Violence Charges
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer
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CASE NO.: 25139708
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SUBJECT: Male Arrested for Threats of Violence Charges
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer
NATURE OF INCIDENT:
CASE NO.: 25139708
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Male Arrested for Threats of Violence Charges
At approximately 6 p.m., Thursday, September 11, Duluth Police took a report of a male making threats to shoot the windows of Laura MacArthur Elementary School. Officers quickly responded to the males’ home, in the 5500 block of West 6th Street, and arrested the male, identified as 72-year-old Richard Neault for pending Threats of Violence charges. A search warrant was executed at his home and a shotgun and a SKS Assault Rifle were seized, along with various ammunition. Good work to officers on C crew for quickly apprehending this individual and ensuring the safety of students and staff!
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