Thief River Falls Woman Held on Theft, Assault Charges

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Malerie Larose was booked into the Pennington County Jail on Monday, June 29, 2026.

The jail record lists two gross misdemeanor charges under the same case number.

One charge involves theft of movable property without the owner’s consent.

The second charge alleges fourth-degree assault against a peace officer.

Theft Charge Filed

The theft charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).

That law covers taking, using, transferring, hiding, or keeping another person’s movable property without consent.

The statute also requires an alleged intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property.

The available jail record does not identify the property involved.

It also does not provide an estimated value for the property.

The assault charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 1(b).

That section covers the physical assault of a peace officer performing lawful duties.

The jail record classifies the alleged offense as a gross misdemeanor.

Larose remained listed on hold when the booking information was posted.

The record showed a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

That entry does not explain whether bail was unavailable, pending, or not yet entered.

No court date appeared in the available booking information.

The case was listed for the District Court in Pennington County.

Additional court filings may provide more information about the allegations.

Larose was listed as 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 152 pounds.

The record listed black hair and brown eyes.

Its online inmate locator provides current public custody information.

Jail records can change after hearings, releases, or new court orders.

A jail booking is not a finding of guilt.

Charges remain allegations unless they are proven in court.

Larose is presumed innocent unless convicted through the legal process.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.