Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Thief River Falls authorities apprehended Alejandro Lee Lara, 24, on April 10 at 8:39 p.m., following police surveillance at 922 Pleasant Ave. Lara was wanted in Morrison County. Additionally, Julieaunna Nicole Colbert, 20, of Thief River Falls, faces charges of felony aiding an offender to avoid arrest.
Upon observation of Lara in the window, officers confronted Colbert, who denied knowledge of Lara’s whereabouts. Despite repeated inquiries, Colbert allegedly persisted in denying Lara’s presence. Subsequently, a search warrant was obtained, leading to Lara’s arrest within the premises.
Colbert’s involvement prompted authorities to pursue charges of aiding an offender. Despite warnings of potential consequences, Colbert maintained her stance. However, upon further investigation, Lara’s presence was confirmed, leading to his arrest.
The incident underscores law enforcement’s commitment to apprehending wanted individuals and addressing associated aiding efforts.
