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

Thief River Falls: Assault Arrest at Casino Hotel

Thief River Falls: Assault Arrest at Casino Hotel

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is accused of attacking his girlfriend inside a casino hotel room. Court papers name the suspect as Chad Michael Nelson, 45, of Thief River Falls. He is charged with obstructing a peace officer. He also faces two counts of domestic assault. What was reported The… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Assault Arrest at Casino Hotel

Thief River Falls: Pool fund rumors put to rest

Thief River Falls Pool fund rumors put to rest

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — City leaders addressed long-running rumors on Tuesday. The discussion happened at the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 20, 2026. Leaders focused on a pool fund and a population rumor tied to Falls Liquor. Agendas and minutes are posted on the city website. View Thief River Falls… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Pool fund rumors put to rest

TRF Woman Arrested for Storing Meth in Child’s Reach

TRF Woman Arrested for Storing Meth in Child's Reach

Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Jessica Lynn Maunz, a 30-year-old mother from Thief River Falls, is facing felony charges after authorities found methamphetamine paraphernalia stored within reach of her young child. Charges and Investigation Details On January 21, 2026, an officer responded to a call from a concerned relative, C.A., about a video involving… Continue reading TRF Woman Arrested for Storing Meth in Child’s Reach

TRF Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop

TRF Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls woman, Allison Lea Holter, has been charged with multiple offenses following a traffic stop on January 22, 2026. According to the State of Minnesota’s District Court for Pennington County, Holter, 32, was arrested after refusing to submit to a chemical test and allegedly possessing heroin.… Continue reading TRF Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop

Thief River Falls Woman Arrested for Drug Possession

Thief River Falls Woman Arrested for Drug Possession

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Tanya Marie Azatassou, a Fargo woman, was arrested on January 13, 2026, on drug possession charges after a search warrant was executed at an apartment in Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota. This arrest stems from an investigation into methamphetamine and controlled substances. Azatassou, born on November 22, 1972, was… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Arrested for Drug Possession

Strandquist: Janice Laura Carlson dies at 86

Janice Laura (Larson) Carlson

Strandquist, Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) — Janice Laura (Larson) Carlson, 86, of rural Strandquist, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Family said she passed away peacefully. Carlson was born April 24, 1939, in Winger, Minnesota. Her parents were Edwin and Laura Larson. She grew up in Winger with her brother, Lyle Larson. The family said two infant… Continue reading Strandquist: Janice Laura Carlson dies at 86

Thief River Falls: Arrest Over No-Contact Order

Thief River Falls: Arrest Over No-Contact Order

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police arrested a 23-year-old man after a traffic stop on Jan. 9. Traffic stop on Main Avenue South Police stopped the vehicle at about 4:26 p.m. in the 200 block of Main Avenue South. Officers identified the passenger as Jacob Ryan Lasin Brummitt, 23, of Thief River Falls.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Arrest Over No-Contact Order

Thief River Falls DWI Arrest After Late-Night Stop

Thief River Falls DWI Arrest After Late-Night Stop

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A late-night traffic stop in Thief River Falls ended with an arrest. Traffic stop near Main Avenue The stop happened at 12:37 a.m. on Jan. 10. It was reported near Main Avenue and Sixth Street. The sheriff’s office identified the driver as Gerrek Joseph Neadeau, 22. Neadeau is from Thief… Continue reading Thief River Falls DWI Arrest After Late-Night Stop

Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat

Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police were called to the Thief River Falls Public Library on January 10. Officers got the call at about 4:07 p.m., according to a citation. Police say a patron reported being threatened inside the library. What the police say happened Llewellyn James Benais, 38, of Thief River Falls,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat