Red Lake Falls Sheriff Report: Hatchet Arrest, Crash

Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — The Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office handled several calls from July 31 through August 6.

The reports included harassment, theft complaints, traffic citations, animal calls, a highway crash, and a domestic disturbance.

Traffic and Public Safety Calls

On July 31, a person reported harassment in Red Lake Falls. The incident had reportedly happened earlier that morning.

Later that day, Jayme Jay Giwoyna, 51, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, was cited for speeding. The stop happened on County Road 1 east of Plummer.

On August 1, a Red Lake Falls resident reported stolen property. The property was later found. Authorities determined the matter was not criminal.

That evening, Matthew Soderquist, 20, of Grand Forks, was cited for misdemeanor minor consumption. The vehicle had been stopped for speeding west of Red Lake Falls.

On August 2, deputies responded to a loose cow near Highway 32. The animal was returned to its pen.

Theft, Animal, and Utility Reports

On August 3, a Plummer resident reported a theft. That case remained under investigation in the sheriff’s weekly report.

That evening, a tan pit bull was reported loose in Red Lake Falls. The dog was taken to the pound in Thief River Falls.

On August 4, authorities received a possible assault report from Plummer. The incident had reportedly happened the previous night.

The case remained under investigation.

Also that morning, smoke was reported from an electrical box behind the Red Lake Falls mall.

Otter Tail Power Company responded and repaired the problem.

On August 5, a person reported losing a black satchel purse at The Landing.

The purse contained a black wallet and identification.

A domestic dispute was also reported in Oklee that evening. A deputy helped mediate the dispute.

Shortly after midnight on August 6, a grease gun was found near Highways 59 and 92 in Brooks.

The owner may contact the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Highway 92 Crash Causes Heavy Damage

On August 6, a pickup struck the rear of a slower tractor and implement on Highway 92.

Both vehicles were traveling east. No injuries were reported.

The pickup, tractor, and mower sustained severe damage.

Tyler Gregory Randolph Sandahl, 28, of Brooks, was cited for misdemeanor careless driving.

The pickup was towed from the scene.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation was expected to remove the tractor and mower.

Hatchet Threat Leads to Arrest

Later on August 6, authorities responded to a domestic disturbance in Poplar River Township.

Investigators alleged an ex-husband forced his way into an occupied home.

He was also accused of threatening occupants with a hatchet.

Jesus Octavio Peralta, 49, of Erskine, was later located in McIntosh.

He was arrested with assistance from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Peralta was booked in Crookston on felony burglary and felony assault allegations.

He also faced a misdemeanor domestic assault allegation.

His first court appearance was scheduled for August 7.

Case information may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Charges are allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.