Thief River Falls Jail Holds Man in Emergency Call Case
Meta description: Gary Roisland was booked into the Pennington County Jail on a misdemeanor charge tied to an alleged non-emergency emergency call.
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Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Gary Roisland was listed in custody on June 28, 2026.
Jail records show Roisland was being held on one misdemeanor count.
The charge involves making an emergency service call when no emergency existed.
The case is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.78, subdivision 1, clause 4.
That law covers calls for police, fire, medical, or ambulance help without an actual emergency.
Case and Booking Information
The jail record lists case number 26000027.
It identifies the court branch as District Court.
No court date appeared in the available booking information.
The listed bail or fine amount was $0.00.
The roster lists Roisland at 5 feet, 11 inches tall.
His listed weight is 245 pounds, and his eyes are green.
The booking status was shown as “Hold.”
The record did not provide more facts about the alleged call.
Officials have not released details about when the call happened.
The listed record also does not describe the claimed emergency.
Minnesota Emergency Call Law
Emergency calls can send public safety workers away from real emergencies.
They can also use limited dispatch and response resources.
Minnesota law treats this specific allegation as a misdemeanor.
More serious penalties may apply in cases involving different conduct or repeat offenses.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.78 through the state Revisor’s Office.
What Happens Next
The jail record lists the matter for Pennington County District Court.
Court records may later provide a hearing date and more case details.
Current custody information is available through the Pennington County inmate locator.
A jail booking is not proof of guilt.
Roisland is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Jail rosters can change after release, transfer, or a court decision.
Bail and court information may also change without notice.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.