Pennington Co. Citation Disposition Bulletin 10/1/2025

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Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Driving-while-impaired cases and other violations are included in the most recent edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin. TRF News purchases copies of this public record for reporting purposes.

Thief River Falls Police Department Cases

  • Joshua Moe Polanco, 39, TRF — Second-degree DWI. $990 with $750 stayed, 364 days in jail stayed for four years, supervised probation, required to complete DWI Court and treatment programs. Charge of driving after revocation dismissed.
  • Preston Anthony Moen, 21, Goodridge — Third-degree DWI (0.16 BAC). $690, 364 days in jail stayed, probation for two years, assessment and treatment required.
  • Desiree Nicole Shinholser, 37, Badger — Theft. $335, probation for two years, no contact with victim(s).
  • Aaron Joseph Michael Merck, 40, TRF — Child passenger restraint violation. $135.
  • Felipe Martin Luciano, 37, Fargo — Vehicle registration violation. $115.
  • Yvonne Michele Martinson, 46, TRF — Public nuisance charge dismissed.
  • Vincent Richard Longo, 18, TRF — Driver’s license violation ($185) and uninsured vehicle ($200).
  • Adam Jon Scott Hanson, 23, TRF — Muffler required. $135.
  • John Closner, 25, TRF — Failure to stop at stop sign. $135.
  • Sheila Leann Erickson, 26, TRF — Driving after revocation. $285.

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases

  • Phillip David Trontvet, 32, Red Lake Falls — Third-degree DWI. $715, jail stayed for four years, probation, assessment, and treatment ordered.
  • Dylan Christopher Morrissey, 19, Grand Forks — Underage consumption. $185. Speeding 80/60. $140.
  • Ricky Antonio Twine, 64, Murfreesboro, NC — DWI. $510, 90 days in jail stayed for two years, probation, treatment ordered.
  • Mitchell Allen Wilebski, 55, TRF — No proof of insurance charge dismissed.
  • Christian Diamond Baumgarten, 19, Grand Forks — Underage consumption. $185.

Minnesota State Patrol Cases

  • Trevor James Veselka, 27, Newfolden — Fourth-degree DWI. $510, 30 days in jail stayed, one year probation, assessment and treatment required.
  • Pete James Welter, 25, Grand Forks — Expired proof of insurance. $285.
  • Caden Reed Wojciechowski, 18, Badger — Prohibited colored lights. $125.
  • David Lee Stevens, 30, TRF — No insurance ($285) and no driver’s license ($100).
  • Ashley Rae Pearson, 34, TRF — Driving after revocation ($285) and no seat belt ($25).
  • Eva Marie Olson, 19, Middle River — Speeding 65/55. $125.
  • Dale Calvin Berggren, 73, TRF — No driver’s license. $185.
  • Noah William Haag, 29, Warba — Speeding 65/60. $125.
  • Angela Rae Jackson, 45, St. Louis Park — Speeding 70/60. $125.
  • Michael Caden Lansford, 22, TRF — Driving after revocation. $285.

This bulletin reflects sentencing outcomes and citations issued by Pennington County law enforcement agencies. More details about Minnesota statutes covering these violations can be found through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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