Pulkrabek Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge
The Washington County commissioner faces a misdemeanor charge stemming from a Memorial Day incident in Woodbury.
Washington County Commissioner Bill Pulkrabek pleaded not guilty to fifth-degree assault this morning before a Chisago County judge. Pulkrabek was charged with domestic assault stemming from a Memorial Day incident involving his girlfriend. The misdemeanor charge carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail. The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office previously reviewed the case and decided not to pursue a felony charge. Pulkrabek declined comment Thursday morning following the brief arraignment hearing. But his attorney, Ryan Kaess, said he believes “very strongly” that Pulkrabek is not guilty and will “aggressively defend” him against the accusations. The case was heard by Chisago County Judge John R. McBride to avoid a conflict of interest. …
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