Minnesota State Patrol & Pennington County Court Cases: Thief River Falls, MN

Thief River Falls, MN – Several individuals recently faced charges and sentencing in Pennington County District Court, ranging from driving offenses to domestic abuse violations and disorderly conduct.

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Minnesota State Patrol Cases:

Justin Lee Armstrong, 46, Thief River Falls

• Charge: Felony failure to register as a predatory offender (subsequent offense dismissed)

Olivia Ruth Ngit Lin Schultz, 22, Grand Forks, ND

• Speeding: 70/60 mph zone
• Fine: $125

Julie Ann Peterson, 48, Middle River

• Charge: Driving after revocation (dismissed)

Brian Joseph Bakke, 52

• Speeding: 68/60 mph zone
• Fine: $125

Bryan Douglas Caley, 20, Northwood, ND

• Speeding: 65/60 mph zone
• Fine: $125

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Minnesota DNR Case:

Martin Alonso Gutierrez, 36, Thief River Falls

• Charge: Taking fish without an angling license
• Fine: $185

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Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases:

Carly Faye Clark, 33, Minneapolis

• Charge: Fourth-degree DWI
• Sentence:
  • Fine: $285
  • Jail Time: 30 days (stayed for two years)
  • Probation: Two years
  • Comprehensive assessment & treatment required
• Dismissed Charges: Driving after revocation, no proof of insurance

Jezzirae Jo Kruckeberg, 33, Thief River Falls

• Charge: Disorderly conduct
• Sentence:
  • Fine: $210
  • Jail Time: 10 days (stayed for one year)
  • Probation: One year

Albert Justin Sevigny, 32, Foley

• Charge: Uninsured vehicle (dismissed)

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Thief River Falls Police Department Cases:

Trace Joseph Hegel, 40, Thief River Falls

• Charge: Third-degree DWI – One Aggravating Factor
• Sentence:
  • Fine: $615
  • Jail Time: 364 days (stayed for two years)
  • Probation: Two years
  • Comprehensive assessment & treatment required

Jane Marie Drury, 68, St. Hilaire

• Charge: Driving after cancellation
• Fine: $285

Martin Arndt, 63, Goodridge

• Charge: Domestic abuse – Violation of a protection order
• Sentence:
  • Fine: $260
  • Jail Time: 30 days (stayed for one year)
  • Probation: One year
  • Diagnostic assessment required

Marc Anthony Bristow, 22, Thief River Falls

• Charge: No proof of insurance
• Fine: $285

Alexander Todd Brua, 28, Thief River Falls

• Charge: Driving after revocation
• Fine: $285

Michael David Jorstad, 39, Thief River Falls

• Charge: Driving after revocation
• Fine: $285

Byron Philmore Nilson, 72, Thief River Falls

• Charge: Falsely reporting a crime
• Sentence:
  • Stay of adjudication & continued probation for six months

Palmer Ray Reese, 56, Thief River Falls

• Charges: Expired license plates, uninsured vehicle
• Dismissed

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Local law enforcement continues to monitor and enforce legal compliance across Pennington County and surrounding areas. Check back for updates on ongoing cases and new charges.

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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News