Justin Kohler Held in Thief River Falls Forgery Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Justin Kohler was booked into the Pennington County Jail on a check forgery allegation.
The booking record shows a custody date of July 31, 2026. It lists no bail or fine amount. No court date appears in the provided booking information.
The jail roster lists Kohler as 5 feet 10 inches tall and 150 pounds. It also lists blonde hair and hazel eyes. The record identifies the court branch as District Court.
Charge Listed in Jail Record
Kohler is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.631, subdivision 3. The statute covers offering a forged check. It also covers possessing one with intent to offer it.
The law requires an alleged intent to defraud. Sentencing can vary based on the check amount and other facts. The jail record labels the charge as a felony.
Case number 24135226 is listed with Pennington County District Court. Additional details about the alleged check were not provided. The record does not list its value or where it was offered.
The booking entry also does not identify an alleged victim. It gives no claimed loss amount. No attorney information appears in the supplied jail entry.
Court Information Remains Limited
The booking page does not list a hearing date. Jail data can change after hearings or custody reviews. Readers should confirm updates through official county and court websites.
Current custody information is available through the Pennington County inmate search. The listed law appears on the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes website.
Pennington County District Court information is available through the county court page. Court calendars may not show every matter handled each day.
Charges Are Allegations
An arrest or jail booking does not prove guilt. Charges remain allegations unless proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Kohler is entitled to the same legal protections as any defendant.
Because key facts remain unavailable, this report does not speculate about the case. Any future penalty would depend on the evidence and court outcome. Only a conviction can establish criminal responsibility.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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