Chance Gatson Booked on Fight Charge in Thief River Falls
THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Chance Gatson was booked into the Pennington County Jail on July 11, 2026.
The jail entry lists one misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge. The charge alleges brawling or fighting under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(1).
The booking record identifies the case as 26003291. It lists the District Court as the court branch. No court date appears in the information provided.
Booking Details
The record lists Gatson at six feet tall and 153 pounds. It lists black hair and brown eyes.
The bail or fine field shows $0.00. That figure reflects the listed booking entry. It does not confirm a final court decision.
Readers can check the Pennington County inmate search for updated custody information. The county warns that jail listings may change and may contain errors.
The official inmate search also states that a booking does not mean a conviction.
What the Charge Means
Minnesota law describes disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor in several situations. One listed act is engaging in brawling or fighting.
A criminal charge is an allegation. It does not prove guilt. Gatson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Case Information and Next Steps
The provided record does not list a scheduled court date. Future hearings may appear on Minnesota Court Records Online.
The Pennington County District Court handles criminal cases filed in the county. The court is located at the Pennington County Justice Center.
The current entry does not include details about the reported incident. It does not identify where the alleged conduct occurred.
It also does not state who else was involved.
Jail records can change after release, charging decisions, or court orders. Readers should use official court records for the latest status.
I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.
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