Nowthen standoff suspect Clinten Larson charged with arson and assault after 17‑hour barricade
Anoka County resident 39-year-old Clinten Michael Larson was arrested at about 1 p.m. on Dec. 19 after a roughly 17-hour standoff in which he was reported to be armed and barricaded in his Nowthen home, prompting shelter-in-place orders. Larson faces five felony charges — including first-degree arson, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and threats of violence — and investigators say he allegedly fired at law-enforcement drones and that multiple points of origin and a propane torch were found, with fire damage rendering the home unsafe for a full search.
📌 Key Facts
- The suspect is 39‑year‑old Clinten Michael Larson of Nowthen in Anoka County.
- The standoff lasted about 17 hours and ended with Larson's arrest at about 1 p.m. on Dec. 19.
- Prosecutors charged him with five felony counts, including first‑degree arson, second‑degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and threats of violence.
- Authorities allege Larson fired a weapon at law‑enforcement drones that were deployed into the home.
- Investigators found multiple points of origin for fires and a propane torch where Larson was last seen; fire damage made the home unsafe for a full search.
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December 22, 2025
8:38 PM
Nowthen standoff: Anoka Co. man faces arson, assault charges
New information:
- Identifies the suspect as 39‑year‑old Clinten Michael Larson.
- Confirms the standoff lasted about 17 hours, ending with his arrest at 1 p.m. on Dec. 19.
- Details five felony charges, including first‑degree arson, second‑degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and threats of violence.
- Alleges Larson fired a weapon at law‑enforcement drones deployed into the home.
- States investigators found multiple fire points of origin and a propane torch where Larson was last seen, and that damage made the home unsafe for a full search.
December 19, 2025