Man Cited After Thief River Falls Roadblock Incident
THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported chemical spill near Fourth Street and Main Avenue.
The incident was reported at 2:40 p.m. on June 6.
Officers closed part of Main Avenue while emergency crews handled the scene.
Main Avenue was blocked between Third Street and Fifth Street. Police directed drivers away from the affected area.
Driver Accused of Entering Closed Area
Hunter Perry James Lundeen, 26, of Red Lake Falls, later received a citation.
The citation alleges Lundeen failed to comply with a peace officer.
According to the filing, Lundeen drove through the blocked area while an officer directed traffic.
The citation also alleges Lundeen made an obscene hand gesture toward an officer.
No police officer names are included in this story.
Citation Filed June 17
The citation was filed on June 17. It followed the June 6 response to the reported spill.
The available report does not identify the spilled material.
It also does not state whether anyone was exposed or injured.
No evacuation details were included in the report. Cleanup costs and property damage were also not listed.
A citation contains an allegation. It does not mean a person has been found guilty in court.
Road Closed During Spill Response
Drivers should avoid marked emergency areas and follow all traffic directions.
Roadblocks help protect emergency workers, nearby residents, and passing drivers.
Chemical spill information is available from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Local notices may also appear on the City of Thief River Falls website.
The report does not explain why Lundeen allegedly entered the closed area.
It also does not describe any later contact between Lundeen and the police.
The cited offense concerns an alleged failure to obey a peace officer.
Court proceedings will determine how the case moves forward.
Officials may close roads during spills, crashes, fires, or other hazards.
Drivers should watch for cones, signs, emergency vehicles, and officer hand signals.
The report provided no further details about the chemical spill or citation.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.