Man Allegedly Pulls Gun on Mom Trying to Pick Up Daughter

A 28-year old Rosemount man was charged with felony second degree assault on April 1 for allegedly pulling a gun on a woman who was attempting to pick up her four-year old daughter.

According to a Dakota County criminal complaint, a woman identified as “KD” called and told them her ex-boyfriend, Jeremy Dean Zittel, pulled a gun and told her to “(expletive) off” when she attempted to pick up her daughter from Zittel’s house in the 3200 block of Corliss Trail on April 1. 

The woman said Zittel initially pointed a silver pistol at the ground but then raised the gun and pointed it at her.

According to the complaint, “KD” backed away at that point and went to her vehicle to dial 9-1-1.

Officers were able to contact Zittel by phone and request that he come out of the house after they arrived. Zittel initially refused but eventually came out of the residence and was apprehended by police.

Officers found the four-year old child inside the residence and located the gun on the dining room table after taking Zittel into custody.

If convicted, Zittel could face up to seven years in jail and/or a fine of up to $14,000 on the second-degree assault charge.