Newfolden Man Arrested After Thief River Falls Fight

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Newfolden man was arrested following a reported fight early Aug. 30.

Ryan Orvis Houle, 40, was cited for three offenses after police responded to the incident.

The offenses were fifth-degree assault, obstruction of the legal process, and disorderly conduct.

Police received the fight report at about 2:18 a.m.

The incident occurred in the 300 block of Main Avenue North in Thief River Falls.

Woman Allegedly Assaulted

According to the brief police report, Houle allegedly assaulted a woman during the incident.

The report did not provide further details about the alleged assault.

It also did not describe whether the woman suffered any injuries.

No information about medical treatment was included in the report.

Police responded to the area after receiving the early morning fight call.

Houle was taken into custody following the response.

The report also alleges Houle resisted officers while they attempted to arrest him.

He was cited for obstruction of the legal process in connection with that allegation.

No officer names are included in this report.

The brief account does not describe how Houle allegedly resisted arrest.

It also does not state whether anyone else was arrested or cited.

Minnesota Statute 609.224 covers fifth-degree assault.

The law includes intentionally causing or attempting to cause bodily harm.

Minnesota Statute 609.50 covers obstructing or resisting legal process and arrest.

Minnesota Statute 609.72 covers disorderly conduct.

That law includes fighting and certain conduct that may disturb others.

Houle was cited for all three offenses and was arrested.

A citation or arrest does not establish guilt.

The allegations must be resolved through the court process.

Local law enforcement information is available from the Thief River Falls Police Department.

Additional details may become available through court records as the case proceeds.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.