A former Oakdale, Minnesota, police officer has been sentenced to one year of probation for misconduct after he failed to report he had been making repeated calls to a person with known mental health issues while on duty.
A judge also ordered Charles Anthony Nelson, 44, to serve 15 days of community work service. If he violates the terms of his probation, Nelson must serve a 364-day jail sentence.
In December 2025, a Washington County jury found Nelson guilty of misconduct and acquitted him on a charge of harassment…