THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jennifer Mary Vanlith, 43, is identified in supplied Pennington County Jail booking information with a felony escape-from-custody allegation.
The listed offense involves escaping while held under a lawful arrest or while in lawful custody.
The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.485, Subdivision 2(1).
The supplied information does not include a booking date or explain the circumstances surrounding the allegation.
Felony Escape Allegation Listed
According to the provided jail information, Vanlith has one listed felony-level allegation.
The charge is described as “Escape From Custody-Held Pursuant to Lawful Arrest, While on Charge or Conviction or Adjudication.”
The offense is identified by statute number 609.485.2(1).
The record does not explain where or when the alleged escape occurred.
It also does not identify the facility or custody arrangement involved in the allegation.
No additional criminal allegations were included in the supplied entry.
What Minnesota Escape Law Says
Under Minnesota Statute 609.485, escaping from lawful custody can result in criminal penalties.
The law covers leaving custody without legal permission.
It can also apply when someone fails to return after an authorized temporary leave.
Certain violations involving electronic monitoring may also fall under the statute.
An escape allegation does not necessarily mean someone physically broke out of a jail building.
The supplied information does not establish which circumstances are alleged in Vanlith’s case.
Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law
Penalties for escape from custody depend on the legal circumstances and the original custody status.
When someone escapes while lawfully held for a felony, the statute allows a prison sentence of up to five years.
It also permits a fine of up to $10,000, or both imprisonment and a fine.
Different penalties may apply when the underlying custody involves a misdemeanor or other circumstances.
The provided booking entry does not identify the underlying offense or establish which sentencing provision applies.
Pennington County Jail Information
The supplied record identifies Vanlith as a 43-year-old woman.
Her inmate classification is listed as “LOW.”
The record also lists her height as 5 feet 3 inches and weight as 155 pounds.
Pennington County Jail is located at 102 First Street West in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
The facility operates under the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
The supplied entry does not provide a bond amount, court date, or estimated release date.
Court Records and Case Status
Readers can review available information through the Pennington County In-Custody Search.
Additional court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The supplied information does not establish whether a formal criminal complaint has been filed.
A jail listing does not establish that a person committed a crime.
Vanlith is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Additional details about the allegation were not provided in the available booking information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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