Rochester Police Arrest 29-Year-Old Man for Assault, Knife Threat at Landing MN

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Rochester police have arrested a man suspected of committing an assault at the Landing MN day shelter in downtown Rochester. 

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He was also accused of threatening staff with a knife, Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson said. 

It’s the second time this year Rochester police have responded to an incident involving a knife at the Landing MN day shelter. 

In April, officers arrested 52-year-old Elizondo Ricardo Jr. for allegedly stabbing a man in the back outside of the building. 

He was charged with second-degree assault and released without bail. That case is still pending. 

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Man Assaulted, Staff Threatened During Knife Incident at Landing MN in Downtown Rochester

On Thursday, officers responded to the Landing MN at 426 3rd Ave. Southeast around 5:15 p.m. on the report of a man assaulting another man and threatening staff with a knife. 

Officers identified the suspect as 29-year-old Refugio Muniz. He was taken into custody once officers arrived, the police report says. 

The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Friday, says Muniz slapped a man across the face while the two were at a table outside of the building. 

He’s accused of then brandishing a knife and threatening to cut a staff member when he was told to leave the premises, the court document says. Officers recovered a knife in Muniz’s front pocket. 

Grayson said the victim was not taken to a hospital. No other injuries were reported. 

Muniz was charged with second-degree assault, felony threats and misdemeanor assault. Court records indicate Muniz has been convicted of domestic assault, and threats of violence. 

His bail was set at $100,000 Friday without conditions. Muniz is due back in court next month.