Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Thief River Falls men have been cited after a reported disturbance on Dewey Avenue, according to police records.
Police received the report at 1:32 p.m. on March 9. Officers were called to 721 Dewey Ave. after a disturbance was reported at the address.
Two Men Cited
Zachary John Haugen, 41, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct. Ethan Zachary Haugen, 21, of Thief River Falls, was also cited for disorderly conduct.
According to the citations, the two men allegedly exchanged harsh fighting words before the situation turned physical. The records state that they then fought one another.
No other injuries were listed in the brief report. The citations did not provide more detail about what led to the dispute.
What Police Said
The incident was described as a disturbance. It happened during the early afternoon at a home on Dewey Avenue.
At this stage, the allegations remain claims listed in the citations. A citation is not a conviction. The case would need to move through the court process before any final outcome is reached.
Disorderly conduct charges are often used in cases involving fighting, abusive language, or behavior that disturbs others. In this case, police allege both men took part in the argument and fight.
Case Background
The report identified both men as residents of Thief River Falls. The address listed in the call was also in the city.
Incidents like this can lead to citations when officers believe a public or private disturbance crossed into criminal behavior. Court records may later show whether either man contests the citation or resolves it in another way.
Readers can follow local court and public safety updates through official sources such as the Pennington County website and the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
