Recent Legal Proceedings in Thief River Falls: DWI Refusal, Disorderly Conduct, and Traffic Violations 1-9-2025

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—In Thief River Falls, several individuals have recently been adjudicated for various offenses, resulting in fines and other penalties.

Thief River Falls Police Department Case:

  • Andrew Douglas Magnusson, 36, of East Grand Forks, was charged with second-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test. He received a fine of $1,090 and a jail sentence of 364 days, with 334 days stayed for one year. He was credited for one day served and is permitted to opt for electronic home monitoring if arranged within two weeks of December 31. Additionally, he is required to undergo a comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing. A charge related to a leveling violation—parallel no curb—was dismissed.

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases:

  • Daniella Hynes, 27, from Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, was cited for driving at 65 mph in a 60 mph zone and fined $125.
  • Michael Tyler Moe, 35, of Goodridge, faced a disorderly conduct charge. He was fined $185, and a 90-day jail sentence was stayed for one year.

Minnesota State Patrol Cases:

  • Cassandra Ann Olson, 44, of Thief River Falls, was fined $135 for a child passenger restraint system violation concerning a child aged four or older.
  • April Rose Ellis-Torkelson, 20, from Moorhead, received a $125 fine for failing to drive with due care.
  • Scott Joseph Hebert, 59, of Thief River Falls, was fined $125 for driving at 70 mph in a 60 mph zone.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me

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