Maple Plain Man Charged With Malicious Punishment of a Child
Hennepin County Jail Booking Photo
Published: October 13th 2026.
MAPLE PLAIN - A Maple Plain man has been charged with gross misdemeanor malicious punishment of a child following an alleged incident in Maple Plain.
According to a criminal complaint, Christopher Dana Persson is accused of using unreasonable force or cruel discipline against a child on or about October 10th, 2026, in Maple Plain.
Prosecutors allege that Persson, who was acting as a parent, legal guardian or caretaker, engaged in an intentional act or series of acts involving discipline that was excessive under the circumstances.
The complaint alleges that the punishment resulted in less than substantial bodily harm.
Persson is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.377 with malicious punishment of a child, a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The charge is an allegation, and Persson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.