Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Police in Thief River Falls responded to a reported disturbance on the afternoon of November 22.
According to the report, the call came in at about 1:36 p.m. from the 500 block of Davis Avenue.
A caller told police that a neighbor was outside an apartment and was making threats.
Officers went to the scene and spoke with the people involved.
They identified the man as 46-year-old Jason William Abney of Thief River Falls.
After the initial investigation, Abney was cited for disorderly conduct.
The report says Abney was allegedly outside his neighbor’s apartment and was threatening to assault the neighbor.
No injuries were listed in the summary of the incident.
The report did not describe any weapons, and there was no mention of an arrest.
The information released so far only notes a citation.
Under Minnesota law, disorderly conduct is generally a misdemeanor charge.
It can include behavior such as threats, fighting, or noisy conduct that disturbs others
(Minnesota Statute 609.72).
These types of cases are usually handled in district court, where a judge reviews the facts and any plea (Pennington County District Court).
The disturbance took place in a residential area of Thief River Falls, the county seat of Pennington County in northwestern Minnesota (City of Thief River Falls).
Residents are encouraged to contact local law enforcement when they see or hear behavior they believe may be unsafe or threatening (Pennington County Sheriff’s Office).
As with any criminal allegation, Jason William Abney is presumed innocent unless and until he is found guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
