Joshua Whitlow Held on Seven Charges in Thief River Falls
THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Joshua Whitlow was booked into the Pennington County Jail on July 27, 2026.
The jail roster lists seven charges under case number 57CR23441. Three listed charges are felonies.
Four additional counts are listed as gross misdemeanors. The provided record does not show a scheduled court date.
Charges Listed in District Court
The first count alleges first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The description alleges penetration involving fear of great bodily harm.
That count cites Minnesota Statute 609.342, subdivision 1(a).
A second felony count alleges second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.
It cites Minnesota Statute 609.222, subdivision 1.
The third felony count alleges third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The record describes the alleged victim as mentally impaired or physically helpless.
That count cites Minnesota Statute 609.344, subdivision 1(b).
Four Privacy Counts Also Listed
The jail record also lists four counts of interference with privacy.
Each privacy count is marked as a gross misdemeanor.
The descriptions allege secret device use to watch or observe someone.
They reference a hotel, tanning booth, or another private place.
Each count cites Minnesota Statute 609.746, subdivision 1(d).
The roster does not provide details about the alleged events.
It also does not identify any alleged victim.
Booking Record Shows Hold Status
The roster lists Whitlow’s height as 5 feet, 11 inches.
His listed weight is 270 pounds. His eyes are listed as blue.
No hair description appeared in the information provided.
The jail entry shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
Whitlow’s custody status is listed as “Hold.”
The record places the case in District Court.
No hearing date appeared in the provided booking information.
A booking record is not a finding of guilt.
Charges remain allegations unless proven in court.
Whitlow is presumed innocent unless convicted.
Charges may also be changed or dismissed during court proceedings.
Readers can review Minnesota laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Local government information is available through the Pennington County website.
TRF News will update this report when verified court information becomes available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.
Seriously disgusting!
I am in no way defending him but to clarify, these are charges from a few years ago. He is just now finally serving his sentencing for it.
Now do you all believe me??
It’s ridiculous, frustrating and disheartening how dam long this took… and absolutely sad for the victim and family … healing can maybe finally take place
Meckenzie Malwitz Justice delayed is justice denied.
I said that to Judge Tamara Yon’s face in a courtroom at sentencing for a couple of local criminals sentenced to years in prison for theft and meth. The now county attorney was their defense attorney at the time and he was pissy I said that. Only took 500 days to prosecute them.
2 years later, they were both back out, reoffending, and then one went to work at the gas station across the street while the other is still out, still offending.
The law of man has failed Pennington County. It’s time for the law of nature.
The only thing Pennington County and Minnesota’s legal system does is store criminals until early release, all so the victims can sit and watch & wait for them to get out. God’s law is beat em, whip em, kill them…. there’s no jail.
He plead guilty i believe and got 10 years
I Thought This Guy was a GOODY GOODY A few Years Ago! I think either him or his wife worked for Social services
Yep hes a fuck up and I dont feel bad one minute. Im out there for all the other victims too. Not just me. He should’ve been turned in years ago but I cant help that. Now hes gone and again playing the system. In the hospital crying poor me…whatever. carry on with all you did and to all your kids and victims! I stand proud for all this shit!
You never know who some people really are..