Dilworth (trfnews.i234.me) — Sherrie Gerdon-Walkin is facing felony charges tied to a reported burglary in Dilworth, Minnesota.
Charging documents say the burglary happened on November 8. Prosecutors charged Gerdon-Walkin with felony burglary and felony theft.
What the complaint alleges
The complaint says three shoe boxes filled with jewelry were taken. Investigators valued the missing jewelry at about $6,000.
Gerdon-Walkin is listed as being from Moorhead, Minnesota. No street address was listed in the public filing.
Court filings describe the case as a burglary and theft investigation. The documents do not list any police officer names.
Jewelry reportedly sold at a pawn shop
Investigators say some jewelry was sold to a local pawn shop on November 10. The complaint says the sale helped connect items to the case.
The pawn shop was not named in the initial court documents. Additional details may come out in later filings.
Charges and next steps
Burglary and theft charges are handled in the Minnesota district court. Future hearings will be scheduled by the court.
A judge can set release terms if any apply. Those decisions can change as the case moves forward.
The complaint lists allegations only. Gerdon-Walkin is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Felony cases can take months to resolve. Many end with a plea or a trial.
How to follow the case
The public can review many Minnesota district court records online. The Minnesota Judicial Branch offers Access Case Records and the MCRO Case Search.
Readers can also look up the state laws often used in these cases. See Minn. Stat. § 609.582 for burglary and Minn. Stat. § 609.52 for theft.
For city information in Dilworth, visit the City of Dilworth website. The city’s departments page lists local services.
Anyone with information about the case can contact local law enforcement. In an emergency, call 911.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.