Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been sentenced in Pennington County District Court for a felony gun charge and two gross misdemeanor offenses. According to court records, Joseph Darryl Barnes, 25, was sentenced Monday, November 17, for felony removal or alteration of a serial number on a firearm. He also received sentences… Continue reading Pennington County: TRF Man Sentenced in Gun, THC Case
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Pennington Co. Woman Charged With 1st-Degree CSC
Denise Jeanette Wallace Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman is facing a first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge involving a child. Denise Jeanette Wallace, 41, is charged in Pennington County District Court. Prosecutors say the abuse happened between January 2021 and January 2022. The complaint states the child was under 13, and Wallace… Continue reading Pennington Co. Woman Charged With 1st-Degree CSC
TRF Man Charged With Terroristic Threats, Trespass
PENNINGTON COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a disturbance was reported on November 18, 2025. The charges follow a call from a woman who said the man entered her home without permission and made violent threats. Brian Allen Torkelson — Pennington County Jail mugshot. According to… Continue reading TRF Man Charged With Terroristic Threats, Trespass
Package Thefts Reported at Rivers Bend Apartments
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Police are investigating multiple package thefts reported at the Rivers Bend Apartments earlier this month. According to the report, officers received a call on November 5 regarding stolen packages at the complex. The caller told police several packages had been taken from outside apartment doors. The thefts involved two different buildings within… Continue reading Package Thefts Reported at Rivers Bend Apartments
Pennington Ave Traffic Stop Results in DWI Charge
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls woman has been cited for DWI following a late-night traffic stop earlier this month. According to the police report, officers stopped a vehicle on November 10 at 9:56 p.m. in the 100 block of Pennington Avenue. The driver was identified as 56-year-old Leslie Lucille Stoskopf of Thief River… Continue reading Pennington Ave Traffic Stop Results in DWI Charge
Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 11-20-25
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) The latest edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin includes a wide range of cases, including a 105-mph speeding violation. TRF News pays for copies of this public information. If it appears in any online forum other than the TRF News website, it has been copied. Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases… Continue reading Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 11-20-25
Teen Hit in Crosswalk in Thief River Falls
THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) – Police say a 13-year-old boy suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a Thief River Falls crosswalk on Nov. 11. The incident was reported at 8:23 a.m. at the intersection of First Street and Spruce Avenue. According to the police report, a 2008 Toyota Prius was traveling… Continue reading Teen Hit in Crosswalk in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls Man Rescued From Red Lake River
THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was rescued from the Red Lake River on Thursday afternoon after falling through the ice while trying to save his dog. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office reported that the man, identified as Archer Anthony Jr., was pulled from the icy water at about 4:37 p.m.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Rescued From Red Lake River
Meth Found at Erl’s Market; One Charged – Pennington Co.
THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man is facing a felony controlled substance charge after a suspected baggie of meth was found on the floor inside Erl’s Market earlier this month. Police say they received the report on Nov. 4. Employees told officers that a small baggie containing a white substance was discovered… Continue reading Meth Found at Erl’s Market; One Charged – Pennington Co.
Stoutenburgh Case: Mental Exam Ordered in Pennington County
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A mental illness and cognitive impairment evaluation has been ordered for a Thief River Falls woman accused of attempted murder. Edwina Marie Stoutenburgh, 34, is charged with felony attempted second-degree murder without intent and second-degree assault. The charges stem from a July 20 incident reported to the Pennington County Sheriff’s… Continue reading Stoutenburgh Case: Mental Exam Ordered in Pennington County