Thief River Falls Man Cited After Cable Box Crash

THIEF RIVER FALLS — (trfnews.i234.me) — Police received a property damage report on June 1.

The report concerned 325 Crocker Avenue North and came in at 7:51 p.m.

Police said a black Chrysler sedan backed into a Cable box outside the property.

The Cable box belongs to Sjoberg’s, according to the police summary.

Investigation Leads to Citation

Police investigated the reported collision and later identified Uriah Felix Wirta of Thief River Falls.

Wirta was cited for failing to notify the owner or police about damaged property.

The police summary did not list a damage estimate for the power box.

It also did not provide details about repairs or any service problems.

Police did not say how investigators connected Wirta to the Chrysler.

The summary also did not state whether the sedan was damaged.

No court date or case number was included in the information provided.

Further details may become available through public court records.

Police reports often begin with information from an owner, employee, or witness.

Investigators may review statements, vehicle records, photographs, and nearby video.

In this case, the public summary only states that an investigation led to the citation.

It does not describe the evidence used during that investigation.

Readers should not assume facts beyond the information released by police.

Minnesota law sets duties for drivers who damage fixtures near a highway.

Drivers must take reasonable steps to locate and notify the property owner.

They must provide identifying details and make an accident report.

The exact charge and possible outcome depend on the filed case and court process.

A citation is an allegation and does not mean a person has been convicted.

Residents can find contacts through the Thief River Falls Police Department website.

Property owners should report suspected vehicle damage as soon as possible.

Photos, video, witness information, and vehicle details may help an investigation.

People should avoid damaged electrical equipment and keep a safe distance.

Call 911 if damaged equipment creates an immediate danger.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact local police.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.