Hibbing homicide defendant accused of strangling witness

Hibbing homicide defendant accused of strangling witness

HIBBING — A murder defendant is accused of assaulting two family members, including a witness in his homicide case, while free on bond and awaiting trial. A judge on Friday increased Daniel James Dale’s total bail to $4.5 million following his arrest on five new charges stemming from a verbal dispute that turned physical late Tuesday night. Authorities allege that Dale hit and strangled one of the victims, who could potentially be called to test…