Tyler Douglas Riewer, of rural Vergas was sentenced for felony harassment in Otter Tail County District Court on Monday, Nov. 2.

In Minnesota, a harassment or stalking charge is elevated to a felony when a violation occurs within 10 years of previous qualified domestic violence-related offenses or convictions.

Riewer was previously convicted of domestic assault on July 31, 2024, according to court records.

Riewer, 33, pled guilty to the harassment charge in September and the court stayed imposition of the felony sentence and placed Riewer on five years of supervised probation.

A 60-day stay in the Otter Tail County jail was imposed with Riewer credited for 24 days served and the balance of 36 days was stayed on the conditions Riewer completes an outpatient program.

The court ordered a comprehensive assessment be completed and aftercare, no use or possession of mood-altering chemicals, random testing and no possession of firearms, along with a $50 fine.

A gross misdemeanor charge of domestic assault was dismissed and a domestic abuse no-contact order was canceled.

According to court records, Riewer pushed a family or household member, threw a dead guinea pig at the victim and sent threatening messages in March of 2026.