Thief River Falls: Woodson Cited at Hugo’s Parking Lot

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls woman was cited for trespassing following a report at Hugo’s on October 5.

Corry Laine Woodson, 42, received a citation for allegedly returning to the business property after an earlier trespass notice.

Police received the report at approximately 2:15 p.m.

According to the citation, an officer located Woodson sleeping inside a vehicle in the store’s parking lot.

Police Find Woman Sleeping in Vehicle

The incident began when police were called to Hugo’s regarding a possible trespassing violation.

The responding officer reportedly found Woodson asleep in a vehicle parked outside the business.

During the encounter, Woodson acknowledged receiving a previous notice prohibiting her from returning to the property.

The citation states that the notice had been served on June 24.

The October 5 encounter occurred within one year of that earlier notice.

The report does not explain why Woodson was originally prohibited from visiting the property.

According to police, Woodson acknowledged that she had already received a written trespass notice.

The letter was served more than three months before the October incident.

Police cited Woodson for trespassing by returning to property within one year.

The available report does not indicate whether Woodson entered the store during the October 5 incident.

It also does not describe any confrontation, property damage, or threats associated with the report.

Minnesota law allows property owners and authorized individuals to prohibit people from returning to certain private property.

Under Minnesota Statute 609.605, returning within one year after receiving a valid warning can constitute misdemeanor trespassing.

The law applies when someone returns without a legal right or permission from an authorized person.

Business parking areas can also fall within the definition of property covered by trespassing laws.

A person does not necessarily need to enter a business building to face a trespassing allegation.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.605 for the state’s trespassing requirements.

The police report confirms that Woodson received a citation following the October 5 encounter.

However, the supplied information does not indicate that she was arrested or taken into custody.

No court date, case number, or fine amount was included in the report.

The citation also does not establish whether Woodson has entered a plea or received a court ruling.

Additional case information may become available through official court records.

Readers can search the Minnesota Court Records Online portal for publicly available information.

A citation is not a conviction. Woodson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.