Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — In April 2025, several individuals were sentenced in Pennington County District Court for various offenses, including theft, driving while impaired (DWI), and furnishing alcohol to minors.
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Angela Marie Violette, 35, of Thief River Falls, was sentenced for aiding and abetting a gross misdemeanor theft. She received a 364-day jail sentence, stayed for two years, and was placed on probation.
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Corey John Benoit, 42, of Thief River Falls, was convicted of furnishing alcohol to a person under 21. He was fined $360, received a 364-day jail sentence, stayed for two years, and was placed on probation. A charge of contributing to the status of a juvenile petty offender or delinquency was dismissed.
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Dawson Joshua Brevik, 21, of Erskine, was sentenced for third-degree DWI with one aggravating factor. He was fined $615, received a 364-day jail sentence with 334 days stayed for three years, credited for three days served, and was placed on probation. He must begin electronic home monitoring by May 30 and complete a comprehensive assessment within 60 days.
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Mcaulli Jennifer Berns, 32, of Thief River Falls, was convicted of fourth-degree DWI. She was fined $510, received a 30-day jail sentence with 29 days stayed for one year, credited for one day served, and was placed on probation. She must complete a comprehensive assessment within 60 days.
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Theodore Fredrick Earl Tollefson, 21, of Red Lake Falls, was fined $285 for operating an uninsured vehicle and $30 for expired registration.
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Kris Leland Snyder, 49, of Goodridge, was fined $285 for no proof of insurance.
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Ashton Curtiss Klemetson, 20, of Thief River Falls, was fined $135 for vehicle window restrictions being too dark and $50 for windshield tinting or glazing.
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Randy Alan Knutson, 65, of Warren, was fined $125 for speeding (70/60) under the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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Alexis Lee Frederick, 19, of Grand Forks, N.D., was fined $125 for speeding (65/60).
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Adam Keith King, 18, of Thief River Falls, was fined $135 for collision with an unattended vehicle and received a 10-day jail sentence stayed for one year, with unsupervised probation for one year.
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Peyton Alyssa Bouley, 30, of Mentor, was fined $115 for expired registration.
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Brady Nolan Finseth, 29, of McIntosh, was fined $115 for expired registration.
Did you know?
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In Minnesota, a fourth-degree DWI is considered a misdemeanor, while a third-degree DWI with aggravating factors is a gross misdemeanor, carrying more severe penalties.
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Furnishing alcohol to individuals under 21 is a misdemeanor offense in Minnesota, with penalties including fines and potential jail time.
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Vehicle equipment violations, such as illegal window tinting, can result in fines and may affect vehicle insurance rates.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.