Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After Cancellation

Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After Cancellation

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces a gross misdemeanor driving charge. Police say Wallie Gene Lang drove despite a canceled status. The charge stems from a stop on Douglas Avenue. Traffic stop on Douglas Avenue. The complaint says police spotted a driver at about 2:30 pm on January 17. It lists… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After Cancellation

Thief River Falls Man Charged After Warrant Arrest

Thief River Falls Man Charged After Warrant Arrest

Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Investigators arrested Michael Allen Powell, 47. They were serving a warrant at Riverside Terrace. Court records say the warrant followed a missed arraignment. The missed court date involved a predatory offender registration case filed Dec. 31. Powell now faces two felony charges in Pennington County. They include a predatory… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Warrant Arrest

Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft

Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing new criminal charges. Police say a handgun and a Nintendo Switch were stolen. Investigators say both items were recovered. Tanner Lyle Peterson, 32, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County District Court. The complaint was filed on January 28. Court records list… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft

Thief River Falls: Kids Alone, Meth Found

Thief River Falls: Kids Alone, Meth Found

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces new charges. They follow a search warrant on Crocker Avenue South. Kareem Abdullah Al-Thanon, 27, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County. Felony: Methamphetamine-Related Crime Involving Children (152.137.2(a)(4)). Gross misdemeanor: Child Endangerment, places a child at risk of harm (609.378.1(b)(1)).… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Kids Alone, Meth Found

Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90

Gerald William Sanders

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me)  Gerald William Sanders, 90, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on January 26, 2026. He died at Sanford Health in Thief River Falls. Life in Thief River Falls Sanders was born on February 4, 1935. He spent his life in Thief River Falls. He attended country school and Lincoln High School. Family… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90

Thief River Falls: DWI, Felony Drug Case Stayed

Thief River Falls: DWI, Felony Drug Case Stayed

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A new court bulletin lists several local cases. It includes a stayed felony drug file tied to a DWI sentence. The cases come from the latest Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin. TRF News pays for copies of this public record. If you see this report posted elsewhere, it… Continue reading Thief River Falls: DWI, Felony Drug Case Stayed

Thief River Falls: Pickup Backs Into Parked SUV

Thief River Falls: Pickup Backs Into Parked SUV

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash in Thief River Falls. The crash happened in a parking lot at Greenwood Crossing. The report came in at about 5 p.m. on Jan. 22. Police said there were no known injuries. What happened Police said Kelly Fenno was backing out of a… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Pickup Backs Into Parked SUV

Thief River Falls: Arrest at Park West Apts

Thief River Falls: Arrest at Park West Apts

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded at 3:28 a.m. on Jan. 18 to a disturbance report. The call came from Park West Apartments at 1303 First St. W. Police said the report involved loud and unusual behavior inside an apartment. Bryan McCauley Gregory, 32, of Thief River Falls, was cited for two offenses. Police… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Arrest at Park West Apts

Thief River Falls: Backing Vehicles Collide

Thief River Falls: Backing Vehicles Collide

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Police reported a two-vehicle crash in a busy parking lot in Thief River Falls. The call came in on January 14 at 1:59 p.m. Officers responded to the lot serving a strip mall with The Hive and Marco. Crash details Police said both drivers were backing up when the… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Backing Vehicles Collide

Thief River Falls man faces two felony charges

Thief River Falls man faces two felony charges

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Michael Allen Powell faces two felony charges in Pennington County. Court records say police arrested Powell on January 26. The arrest happened at a Thief River Falls apartment. The complaint says the building is near a school. Prosecutors allege Powell had methamphetamine at the time. What the complaint says Police went… Continue reading Thief River Falls man faces two felony charges