Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Police responded to a disturbance report on Davis Avenue on the night of November 23.
The call came in at about 9:47 p.m. from a home on Davis Avenue.
The caller reported that a neighbor was pounding on a door and yelling.
Officers were sent to check on the situation and speak with everyone involved.
According to the report, the man at the center of the complaint was identified as Jason William Abney, age 46, of Thief River Falls.
Police say Abney allegedly pounded on his neighbor’s door and swore at the neighbor.
He reportedly told the neighbor to get out of the home.
After the investigation at the scene, Abney was arrested.
He has been cited for disorderly conduct.
The report does not list any injuries.
It also does not mention any weapons in the incident.
Under Minnesota law, disorderly conduct is usually a misdemeanor charge.
It can involve fighting, noisy conduct, or threatening behavior that disturbs others (Minnesota Statute 609.72).
Cases like this are generally handled in district court, where a judge reviews the charge and any plea (Pennington County District Court).
Thief River Falls is the county seat of Pennington County in northwestern Minnesota (City of Thief River Falls).
Local law enforcement agencies encourage residents to report behavior that feels unsafe or threatening (Pennington County Sheriff’s Office).
As with all criminal cases, Jason William Abney is presumed innocent unless and until he is found guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.