A.L. man enters not guilty plea to pulling gun
Published 4:17 pm Saturday, June 18, 2016
An Albert Lea man who allegedly pulled a loaded gun on a family member last month in Albert Lea entered provisional not guilty pleas Thursday in Freeborn County District Court.
Todd Allen Seeley, 61, pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault, terroristic threats and misdemeanor domestic assault.
Albert Lea police officers were dispatched to a residence shortly after 10 p.m. May 5 on a report of a domestic situation involving a weapon, according to court documents.
The alleged victim — an adult family member — reported Seeley was drunk and pulled a loaded shotgun on him, according to court documents. The family member reportedly said he had been able to get the gun away from Seeley, place it outside and remove a shotgun shell. A second shell was also reportedly in the weapon.
He claimed Seeley had cursed at him and another adult family member.
Officers reportedly recovered a 12-gauge shotgun, two 12-gauge shotgun shells and a black BB pistol from the scene.
According to court documents, Seeley’s alcohol content was measured at .243.
After being read his Miranda rights, Seeley reportedly said he had been awakened by officers, noting he had whiskey and beer.
Court record state he seemed “oblivious to what had happened, and denied having pointed his gun or threatening anyone.”
A settlement conference is scheduled for Aug. 31. A jury trial is scheduled for Dec. 13, if the case has not been settled by then.
Second-degree assault carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine, and terroristic threats carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.