Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Subway Assault
The incident was reported at 9:43 p.m. on June 29. Police received a complaint about an assault at the business.
Matthew Peter Stengrim, 32, of Thief River Falls, was arrested following the report. He was cited for fifth-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
Police Report Provides Few Details
Police allege Stengrim assaulted another man at the restaurant. The short report did not explain what led to the alleged assault.
The report did not identify the other man. It also did not describe any injuries linked to the incident.
Officials provided no clear information about medical treatment. The report did not say whether the man sought medical care.
The report also lacked details about the events before police arrived. It did not state whether the men knew each other.
Matthew Peter Stengrim
No information was released about possible witnesses. The report also did not mention whether the video was reviewed.
Police did not provide a detailed account of the arrest. The public report only listed the alleged offenses and basic facts.
Charges Listed in the Report
Stengrim was cited under Minnesota laws covering fifth-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
Readers can review Minnesota’s fifth-degree assault law on the state Legislature’s website.
The state also publishes its disorderly conduct law online.
A citation states an accusation in a criminal case. It does not establish that the accused person committed the offense.
Stengrim is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The case could proceed through future hearings or other court action.
Additional Information Not Released
The available report did not list a court date. It also did not mention a separate criminal complaint.
More details may become public through court records. Authorities may also release more information as the case moves forward.
TRF News based this article on information released to the media. Some important details were not included in that report.
Those missing details include the alleged victim’s condition and possible medical care. The report also did not explain the dispute.
Readers should treat the allegations as unproven. Updates should rely on verified police records and public court documents.
TRF News will update this story when confirmed information becomes available.
I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.
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