Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Several recent cases were reported by local and state agencies in and around Thief River Falls. The list includes court outcomes, traffic citations, and ordinance violations. The cases involve residents from Thief River Falls, Newfolden, Goodridge, and Strandquist.
Thief River Falls Police Cases
Joseph Hillstad, 19, of Thief River Falls, was sentenced for harassment involving a restraining order violation. He was fined $210. He received a 90-day jail sentence. That sentence was stayed for one year. He was given credit for 26 days served. He was also placed on unsupervised probation for one year. Court terms bar him from violating any active no-contact or protection order.
Leslie Lucille Stoskopf, 56, of Thief River Falls, was sentenced for careless driving. She was fined $285. She received a 30-day jail sentence. That sentence was stayed for one year. She was placed on probation to the court for one year. She must complete a comprehensive assessment within 60 days. She must also finish any treatment and aftercare that is ordered. In addition, she must attend a Mothers Against Drunk Driving panel and complete a DWI program.
Brooklynn Marie Wilson, 18, of Newfolden, was fined $145 for brakes not in working order. Maria OFelia Contreras, 44, of Thief River Falls, was fined $135 for dogs and cats running at large.
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases
Nicholas Alan Groven, 21, of Goodridge, was fined $135 for using a wireless device to send, read, or retrieve an electronic message. A separate harassment-related charge against Joseph Arley Hillstad, 19, of Thief River Falls, was dismissed.
Minnesota State Patrol Cases
Colton Clay Reese, 32, of Strandquist, was fined $285 for driving after revocation. He was also fined $200 for no insurance as the owner. Holden Kenneth Engman, 21, of Newfolden, was fined $115 for expired registration. Caitlyn Rose Olson, 26, of Thief River Falls, was fined $125 for driving 65 in a 60 zone.
Readers can review public case information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Driver safety and traffic law information is available from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
