Richard Reierson Booked on Felony Escape Charge

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Reierson was booked into the Pennington County Jail on an alleged felony escape charge.

The jail roster lists his custody date as August 3, 2026. His custody status appears as a hold.

The record shows no bail or fine amount. It also lists no scheduled court date.

Reierson is listed as six feet tall and 180 pounds. The roster lists brown hair and green eyes.

Felony Escape Charge Listed

The booking record lists one felony charge under case number 25001157.

The listed statute is Minnesota Statute 609.485, subdivision 2(1). The charge description alleges escape from custody.

The record says Reierson was held following a lawful arrest. It also references custody tied to a charge, conviction, or adjudication.

The jail information does not explain how the alleged escape occurred. It does not list a time or location.

No details were provided about how long Reierson was allegedly outside custody. The record names no other person involved.

The booking entry also does not identify the original matter connected to the custody. No supporting complaint was provided.

The court branch is listed as District Court. However, no hearing date appears in the supplied booking record.

Court schedules can change after a person enters custody. Bail information can also change following a judicial review.

Readers can check the Pennington County inmate locator for current custody information.

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office may also provide official county updates.

The supplied jail record does not list an attorney for Reierson. It also does not show a plea.

A jail booking does not establish guilt. The felony charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.

Reierson is presumed innocent under the law. Any outcome will depend on evidence and future court rulings.

This report is based only on the available jail entry. It does not include claims beyond the public booking information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.