Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Brian Wyman Wilde, 61, of Thief River Falls, received a 60-month prison sentence, and stayed for two years and six months, for felony possession of a firearm.
- Sentence: Wilde received a 60-month prison term, and stayed for 2.5 years.
- Probation: Ordered to serve supervised probation for 2.5 years.
- Firearms Restriction: Prohibited from using or possessing firearms, ammunition, or explosives.
- DNA Sample: Ordered to provide a DNA sample.
- Financial Obligation: Ordered to pay $210 in fees and fines.
The charge stemmed from an assault on August 20, 2020, where a resident reported being assaulted at home with a shotgun held to his head. The shotgun, belonging to the victim, was found matching the description provided, with DNA evidence linking Wilde to the weapon. The victim reported previous thefts by Wilde, including entering his home without permission. Wilde denied assaulting the victim but admitted to handling guns owned by the victim in the past. Despite Wilde’s previous conviction for a violent crime, neither he nor the other two men were charged with the assault.