Man sentenced for threatening woman, children

RUSH CITY – A Rush City man was charged after threatening a woman and her four young children on Jan. 29.
According to the Chisago County Sheriff’s Department, Brian Eric Schneider, 33, allegedly assaulted the woman in her home. He kicked and punched the victim in the face, legs and rib cage. Later, while they were in the kitchen, Schneider threatened to stab her.
Schneider also threatened the woman’s children, all whom are younger than eight years old.
He is being charged with felony terroristic threats.
On Jan. 30, Judge John McBride set his bail at $40,000. Schneider was also ordered to have no contact with the victim.
He will next appear in court on Feb. 11 at 1 p.m.