Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Brian Allen Torkelson, 35, has been sentenced. The case includes a felony count and a misdemeanor trespassing count. Sentence and probation terms A judge imposed a 33-month prison term on the felony count. The prison time was stayed for five years. That means he avoids prison if he follows the rules.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Torkelson Gets Stayed 33-Mo
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Goodridge Man Charged After Car Touching Claim
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Goodridge man is charged after a reported incident in a vehicle. The complaint says the case involved unwanted sexual contact. Charge filed Blake Tearle Amorim Athay, 27, of Goodridge, is charged in Pennington County District Court. Court records list one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fifth Degree. The… Continue reading Goodridge Man Charged After Car Touching Claim
Thief River Falls: Felon Charged Over Rifle Sale
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Karlstad man is charged with a felony gun offense in Pennington County District Court. Prosecutors charged Evan James Tyler Timm, born March 1, 1990, court records show. The complaint lists Prosecutor File No. 25-600-109 and Court File No. 57-CR-25-830. The allegation Timm is charged as ineligible to possess firearms under… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Felon Charged Over Rifle Sale
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Lobby Threats
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Llewellyn Beneais faces felony and misdemeanor charges after an alleged threat inside the Pennington County Law Enforcement Center in Thief River Falls. According to court documents, Beneais had been staying in the building lobby because he had no money and no place to stay. The documents say he had been… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Lobby Threats
Thief River Falls: 5 Charges in Stolen Gun Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Prosecutors in Pennington County filed five charges against Tanner Lyle Peterson. The counts involve a stolen gun and a Nintendo Switch. The charges cover alleged acts from Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, 2025. Two felony counts list a maximum of 20 years in prison. What court records allege A criminal complaint… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 5 Charges in Stolen Gun Case
Thief River Falls: Jeep Backs Into Pickup at Stop Sign
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Feb. 5 at 3:28 p.m. Where it happened The crash was reported at Edgewood Drive and Spruce Avenue in Thief River Falls. Both drivers are listed as Thief River Falls residents in the report. What the report says Kimberly Ann Swenson… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Jeep Backs Into Pickup at Stop Sign
Thief River Falls: Patrol, DNR and Police Cases
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — New case summaries list traffic citations, fines, and dismissals from several agencies. The updates include the Minnesota State Patrol, the Minnesota DNR, and local law enforcement. All amounts below are listed as fines in the case summaries. Some outcomes can change in court. This report lists names, ages,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Patrol, DNR and Police Cases
Thief River Falls: Sign Damaged at Aurora Resource Center
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police are investigating a report of damage at the Aurora Resource Center. What the police say happened Police received the report at 2:37 p.m. on Feb. 11. Police said a sign at the business was damaged on Jan. 28. The report lists the case as property damage. The… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Sign Damaged at Aurora Resource Center
Thief River Falls: Woman Arrested in HRO Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police say a Thief River Falls woman was cited and arrested after an alleged restraining order violation. The incident was reported on Feb. 18 at about 11:25 a.m. Police received a complaint of a harassment restraining order violation. What Police Allege Soudsakhone Chitmany, 43, of Thief River Falls, was cited… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Woman Arrested in HRO Case
Thief River Falls: Man Arrested After Dewey Ave Disturbance
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a reported disturbance in Thief River Falls on Feb. 9. The call came in at 2:09 p.m. It was reported in the 500 block of Dewey Avenue. Charge and arrest Lyle Keith Benais, 37, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct. He was also arrested, according to… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Arrested After Dewey Ave Disturbance