Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police in Thief River Falls responded to a trespassing report at Hugos on March 12. Authorities said the call came in at 4:57 p.m. The report led officers to Hugo’s in Thief River Falls. Hugo’s operates a store in the city, according to the company website. What Happened According to… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Arrested at Hugos
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Thief River Falls Crash Ends With Brake Citation
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A three-vehicle crash near the Pennington Avenue and Greenwood Street roundabout in Thief River Falls led to a citation, but no injuries were reported. Police received the accident report at 3:14 p.m. on March 10. The crash happened as traffic slowed near the roundabout, according to the report. Crash Happened… Continue reading Thief River Falls Crash Ends With Brake Citation
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Home Assault
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kaiden Thomas Kruta faces four charges after a reported assault at a home in Thief River Falls. A criminal complaint says the case began on March 19, 2026. The charges include harassment, domestic assault, and two fifth-degree assault counts. Court records say the case started after a report of an assault… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Home Assault
Thief River Falls Man Charged With Third-Degree DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing a third-degree DWI charge after a report of an intoxicated driver on March 15. According to the report, police received a call at about 12:15 p.m. The caller said an intoxicated driver was trying to leave the Domino’s parking lot. The suspect was… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged With Third-Degree DWI
Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Arrest
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing a third-degree DWI charge after a traffic stop early March 14, according to a criminal complaint. Traffic Stop Near Third Street The stop happened at about 1:23 a.m. near Third Street and LaBree Avenue. Police arrested Kyle Lewis Erickson, 23, of Thief River… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Arrest
Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Assault Call
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man was arrested after an assault report early on March 11, according to a citation. Tyrus Mathew Olson, 28, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct. He was later arrested after police responded to 823 Duluth Ave. N. Early Morning Call Police received the… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Assault Call
Thief River Falls Men Cited After Fight
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Thief River Falls men have been cited after a reported disturbance on Dewey Avenue, according to police records. Police received the report at 1:32 p.m. on March 9. Officers were called to 721 Dewey Ave. after a disturbance was reported at the address. Two Men Cited Zachary John Haugen,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Men Cited After Fight
Thief River Falls Man Arrested in HRO Case
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man was arrested late March 7 after a reported harassment restraining order violation, according to the sheriff’s office. Reported Violation Late Friday Night The incident was reported at 10:22 p.m. on March 7. According to the report, the sheriff’s office received a complaint of a harassment restraining… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested in HRO Case
Thief River Falls Driver Escapes Icy Crash
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman avoided injury after her SUV slid off an icy road in Pennington County and tipped onto its side. Crash Reported Thursday Afternoon The crash happened on March 6 at about 1:31 p.m. Deputies received a report of a vehicle accident near 120th Avenue Northwest and 200th… Continue reading Thief River Falls Driver Escapes Icy Crash
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Secret Recording
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A 43-year-old Thief River Falls man has been charged after a reported privacy violation on March 15. The case involves allegations that he recorded two people during sexual activity without their consent. What the Complaint Says According to the complaint, Nathan Lewis Fillback was at a home with two other… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Secret Recording
Thief River Falls Woman Faces Drug, DWI Charges
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman now faces felony drug and misdemeanor DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop on March 7. Traffic Stop Near First Street and Main Avenue According to the criminal complaint, police stopped a vehicle at about 11:15 p.m. The stop happened near First Street and Main… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Faces Drug, DWI Charges
Thief River Falls Area Crash Sends 3 to Hospital
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Three people were hurt in a rollover crash on an icy road in Pennington County on March 6. The crash happened at about 1:13 p.m. near the intersection of Center Street East and 240th Avenue Southeast. What Happened According to the report, Nancy Johnson of Ponemah was driving a 2012 Dodge… Continue reading Thief River Falls Area Crash Sends 3 to Hospital
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Assault
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a reported assault at a woman’s apartment in Pennington County. Jose Maximo Martinez, 29, has been charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation and misdemeanor domestic assault. He was arrested following the reported incident. Charges Filed In Pennington… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Assault
Thief River Falls Court Roundup: DWI, Fines
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court records from Pennington County show a mix of criminal and traffic cases tied to Thief River Falls and nearby communities. The latest filings include a DWI sentence, several traffic fines, a fish and wildlife case, and two dismissed matters. The most serious case involved Dangelo William Benais, 26, of Thief… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Roundup: DWI, Fines
Thief River Falls Woman Charged In Meth Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman now faces two felony drug charges in Pennington County. Court records identify the defendant as Bobbi Jo Garfve, 51, of Thief River Falls. What The Complaint Says A criminal complaint says police stopped a vehicle on March 7, 2026, after seeing a revoked registration. The… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Charged In Meth Case
Thief River Falls Man Charged In Meth Child Case
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Newfolden man now faces two felony drug charges. The charges follow a March 7 traffic stop in Thief River Falls. Court records identify the defendant as Roger Harlan Garfve, 54. According to a criminal complaint, prosecutors charged Garfve with a meth-related crime involving children and fifth-degree drug possession. The complaint… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged In Meth Child Case
Thief River Falls Driver In Rural Crash
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman was involved in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in rural Pennington County. The crash was reported at about 3:53 p.m. on March 2. It happened near 140th Street Northeast and 190th Avenue Northeast. What Happened According to the report, Brooklyn Kilen of Thief River Falls was… Continue reading Thief River Falls Driver In Rural Crash
Thief River Falls Man Cited in Assault Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A 62-year-old Thief River Falls man has been cited after a reported domestic assault in Pennington County. According to the report, the call came from the 11000 block of 140th Avenue Northwest. The incident was reported to the sheriff’s office as a domestic assault. Authorities identified the man as Mark… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited in Assault Case
Thief River Falls Driver Cited After Crash
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman was cited after a two-vehicle crash on Kendall Avenue South last month. The crash was reported on Feb. 21 at 12:56 p.m. Police were called to the scene after a moving vehicle hit a parked vehicle. No injuries were reported. Crash Report Details According to… Continue reading Thief River Falls Driver Cited After Crash
Thief River Falls McDonald’s Parking Lot Crash
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported crash in the McDonald’s parking lot in Thief River Falls late Friday morning. The accident happened on Feb. 21 at about 11:20 a.m., according to the report. What Happened Police said the crash involved two vehicles in the parking lot area near the drive-through lane.… Continue reading Thief River Falls McDonald’s Parking Lot Crash
Thief River Falls LEC Disturbance Ends in Citations
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Thief River Falls residents were cited after a late-night disturbance at the Law Enforcement Center lobby, according to court records. The incident happened Feb. 15 at about 9:34 p.m. Police were called to the lobby of the Pennington County Law Enforcement Center after a report of a disturbance. Who… Continue reading Thief River Falls LEC Disturbance Ends in Citations
Thief River Falls Man Cited in Hit-and-Run
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man has been cited after a reported hit-and-run in the parking lot of Riverside Terrace. Court records show Bradley Louis Keena, 59, was cited in the case. The citation was filed on March 3. The incident was first reported on Feb. 3 at 11:05 a.m. Crash… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited in Hit-and-Run
Thief River Falls Court Cases: DWI and More
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Several recent court cases were tied to traffic, DWI, and assault matters in Thief River Falls and Pennington County. The cases involved actions by the Thief River Falls Police Department, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota State Patrol. Police Department Cases Darrin John Anderson, 40, of Cohasset, was… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Cases: DWI and More
Thief River Falls Court: Hodgson Sentenced in Assault Case
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jesse Leonard Hodgson, 42, was sentenced after a Pennington County jury found him guilty of felony third-degree assault and misdemeanor domestic assault. The verdict followed a two-day trial on Jan. 15 and 16. Jurors found Hodgson not guilty of felony domestic assault by strangulation. Sentence Ordered For the felony assault conviction,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court: Hodgson Sentenced in Assault Case
Thief River Falls: Torkelson Gets Stayed 33-Mo
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
Thief River Falls Man Charged in 2022 Burglary
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls burglary case from 2022 has led to a felony charge against Isaac Granados, according to a criminal complaint filed in Pennington County District Court. Granados, 35, is charged with aiding and abetting second-degree burglary. The charge stems from a reported break-in on Jan. 23, 2022, at… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in 2022 Burglary
Thief River Falls Woman Charged After Assault, DWI
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Zoey Gail Fish, of Thief River Falls, faces charges. The case stems from a reported assault and impaired driving incident on March 4. According to a criminal complaint, prosecutors charged the 21-year-old with domestic assault by strangulation. She also faces two misdemeanor domestic assault counts and a third-degree DWI count. According to… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Charged After Assault, DWI
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 Crash: Buick Hits Chevy Truck
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Thief River Falls on Feb. 4. The call came in at 2:22 p.m. The crash was reported near the intersection of Main Avenue and Third Street. Both drivers are from Thief River Falls, police said. What happened According to the police report, Tyrone… Continue reading Thief River Falls Crash: Buick Hits Chevy Truck
Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After 0.17 DWI Test
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing a third-degree DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop, according to a criminal complaint. Traffic Stop Near Third Street and Markley Avenue The stop happened on Feb. 21 at about 10:58 p.m. Police stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Third Street and Markley Avenue.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After 0.17 DWI Test
Thief River Falls: Skid-Steer Backs Into SUV at Wells Fargo
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) On Feb. 18 at 2:08 p.m., police received a report of a crash. The crash happened in the parking lot of Wells Fargo. Dylan Dahle of Plummer was operating a skid-steer, according to the report. Police said Dahle was backing up at the time. Police said the skid-steer backed into a Chevy… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Skid-Steer Backs Into SUV at Wells Fargo
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: Police Arrest Man After Disturbance Call
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a disturbance call at Park West Apartments in Thief River Falls. The call came in at about 4:21 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. The report said it sounded like a physical domestic assault in an apartment. What the police say happened Officers went to Park West Apartments at 1301… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Police Arrest Man After Disturbance Call
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
Thief River Falls 3-Vehicle Crash Sends Teen for Checkup
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a three-vehicle crash in Thief River Falls on Feb. 6. The crash was reported at about 3:20 p.m. It happened near the intersection of Third Street and Atlantic Avenue. What the police say happened Police said Elsie Stromlund of Thief River Falls was driving a 2012 Honda Accord on Third… Continue reading Thief River Falls 3-Vehicle Crash Sends Teen for Checkup
Thief River Falls Inmate Charged in DANCO Texts
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged after jail texts were reviewed, court papers say. Jail texts lead to DANCO charges Chad Michael Nelson, 45, is charged with two gross misdemeanor counts of Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) violations. He remains in jail in Pennington County, according to the… Continue reading Thief River Falls Inmate Charged in DANCO Texts
Thief River Falls Man Arrested on DANCO Charge
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police arrested Chase Donald Nomeland, 29, of Thief River Falls. The arrest followed an alleged felony DANCO violation. The charge is an allegation. Nomeland is presumed innocent in court. What the police say happened According to the criminal complaint, officers went to a Pennington County home on Feb. 22. They were… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested on DANCO Charge
Thief River Falls: Felony Charges Over Registry Info
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Middle River man is facing new felony charges. Police say he did not update required registry details. Delwin Guy Johnson, 44, is charged with two felony counts. The counts allege failure to fulfill predatory offender registration duties. A criminal complaint was filed on February 18 in Pennington County District Court.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Felony Charges Over Registry Info
Thief River Falls: DWI and Ticket Outcomes
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — The latest Citation Disposition Bulletin lists traffic case outcomes. TRF News pays for copies of this public information. If it appears elsewhere online, it was copied. This bulletin includes city police cases, State Patrol citations, and DNR tickets. The outcomes come from court records. Thief River Falls Police… Continue reading Thief River Falls: DWI and Ticket Outcomes
Thief River Falls: Oklee Man Gets 42 Months
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — An Oklee man was sentenced in district court on Feb. 17. Court records say he helped with a cocaine sale to an undercover investigator in 2024. Zachariah John Howard, 23, was sentenced for a felony drug sale case. The conviction involved aiding and abetting a first-degree controlled substance… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Oklee Man Gets 42 Months
Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man died Saturday, Feb. 28, after a snowmobile crash in Gentilly Township. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were sent to the crash at about 2 p.m. The operator was identified as Cody Teie, 33, of Thief River Falls. He was pronounced dead at the scene,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash
Thief River Falls: Todd Sorenson Sex Offender
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Todd Joshua Sorenson. The entry places him in Pennington County. The record lists MNDOC Offender ID 242277. The record also lists a registered address in Thief River Falls. What the record says The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Todd Sorenson Sex Offender
Thief River Falls: Steven Bruyere Sex Offender
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Steven Bruyere. The entry places him in Pennington County. The entry lists his MNDOC Offender ID as 215440. It lists a registered address in Thief River Falls. What the DOC record shows The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Steven Bruyere Sex Offender
Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Thief River Falls woman waived a pretrial omnibus hearing Tuesday, Feb. 17. Edwina Marie Stoutenburgh, 35, pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Charges filed Stoutenburgh is charged with attempted second-degree murder without intent. That charge is tied to Minn. Stat. § 609.19 and the attempt… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack
Lawrence Carriere, 90
Lawrence (Larry) Carriere, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Per Larry’s wishes, no service will be held. Larry loved nature and animals, therefore in lieu of memorials or flower arrangements, please consider donating to your local animal shelter or planting a tree or shrub in his name. Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels, Hillside Chapel,… Continue reading Lawrence Carriere, 90
Stanley Panek Jr., 85
Thief River Falls – Stanley Panek Jr. passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. A funeral service for Stanley will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be held at Silverton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls. A visitation will be held… Continue reading Stanley Panek Jr., 85
Carmen Rystad, 46
Oklee – Carmen Rystad, 46, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her residence near Oklee, due to health-related issues. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., with a funeral service at 2 p.m., on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be at… Continue reading Carmen Rystad, 46
Thief River Falls: Yvonne Philipp Dies at 92
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Yvonne Philipp, 92, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. She lived in Thief River Falls and was formerly from rural Goodridge. She was under care at Oakland Park Nursing Home and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Life in the Thief River Falls area Yvonne Elizabeth Mead was born… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Yvonne Philipp Dies at 92
Thief River Falls: A Century of Local Notes
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A “Years Ago” column tracks local life. The notes span 1926 through 2016. They show work, weather, and community milestones. 1926. Paul Engelstad was reelected in a Guernsey breeders group. Learn about Guernsey cattle. Marius Waldal of Plummer joined founders of a grain marketing firm in Minneapolis. Read… Continue reading Thief River Falls: A Century of Local Notes
Thief River Falls: Woman Cited After Disturbance
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported disturbance on Feb 3 at 9:34 pm. The call was reported at 126 Snetting Dr, according to a police report. Cassie Irene Maurstad-Guerrero, 35, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct. The incident summary released to the media listed no further details. What… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Woman Cited After Disturbance
Thief River Falls: Church Scraper Theft Cited
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office received a theft report on Feb. 2. The report came from Black River Lutheran Church. It involved a sidewalk scraper. The tool is used to clear ice and snow. Authorities say a citation was issued to Christopher Marvin Pickens, 49, of Thief River Falls. The… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Church Scraper Theft Cited
Thief River Falls: Two-Car Crash at Scooter’s Coffee Lot
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a parking lot crash at Scooter’s Coffee on Sunday, Jan. 26. What happened The crash was reported at 7:26 p.m. in the Scooter’s Coffee parking lot. Police said Jersey Johnson of Thief River Falls was driving a 2012 Ford Escape. The report says Johnson backed out of a parking spot… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Two-Car Crash at Scooter’s Coffee Lot
Thief River Falls: Car Slides Into Ditch
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a single-vehicle crash near Greenwood Street and Nelson Drive on Jan. 27. What the police reported Police received the crash report at 5:39 p.m. Franklin Omeye, of Fargo, North Dakota, was driving east on Greenwood Street. He was driving a 2013 Hyundai Sonata, according to… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Car Slides Into Ditch
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Registry Case
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces a felony registration charge. Frailan Narvaiz III, 48, is charged in Pennington County. Court records say he had to report job changes. Prosecutors allege he did not report a change in employment. The charge is an accusation. Narvaiz is presumed innocent in court.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Registry Case
Thief River Falls: Man Charged In Offender Registry
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces a new felony charge. Charge filed Joshua Mark Sorenson, 47, is charged with a felony predatory offender registration violation. Court records show the criminal complaint was filed Feb. 5. What the complaint says The case began Jan. 13 during a theft investigation,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Charged In Offender Registry
Thief River Falls: DWI and Citation Rulings
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — The Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin lists new case outcomes. TRF News purchases copies of this public record bulletin. If you see this report elsewhere, it was copied. Thief River Falls Police Department Matthew Steven Voll, 27, Thief River Falls, was cited for failing to stop at a through-highway entrance. The… Continue reading Thief River Falls: DWI and Citation Rulings
Thief River Falls man gets stayed meth sentence
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Pennington County District Court. Prosecutors said he sold meth to a confidential informant three times in 2024. Tanner Wayne Anderson, 26, was sentenced on a first-degree controlled substance sale charge. The court imposed 65 months in prison. The prison… Continue reading Thief River Falls man gets stayed meth sentence
Thief River Falls Teen Gets Felony Fleeing Stay
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A felony fleeing case from Thief River Falls drew a stayed adjudication. The result appears in the latest county bulletin. The Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin lists outcomes tied to recent citations and charges. The information comes from public court records. Felony fleeing case in Thief River Falls Carter Allen Horgeshimer,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Teen Gets Felony Fleeing Stay
Thief River Falls: Pickup Hits SUV at Petro Pumper
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup backed into an SUV at Northdale Petro Pumper on January 26. Police received the report at about 1:43 pm. Samantha Holden, of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2007 Dodge Ram, according to the report. Holden was backing up when the pickup struck a 2011 GMC Acadia. Nora… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Pickup Hits SUV at Petro Pumper
Thief River Falls: Then & Now, 1926–2016 2/6/26
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — This time capsule highlights local headlines from 1926 through 2016. 1926: Prices rise, and a winter trip Gasoline increased here to 24.1 cents per gallon. You can compare past prices using the BLS inflation calculator. More than 100 local men and women rode a special train to Crookston.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Then & Now, 1926–2016 2/6/26
Thief River Falls Roundabout Crash: No Injuries
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A two-vehicle crash was reported at a roundabout near Challenger Elementary School. The call came in at 2:32 p.m. on Jan. 27, according to the sheriff’s office. Robert Edwards, of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. He was approaching the roundabout when he could not stop.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Roundabout Crash: No Injuries
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, 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
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 Man Charged With .33 DWI
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged after police say they found him stuck in a snowbank and showing signs of impairment. Jeffrey Dean Feragen, 54, of Thief River Falls, is charged with gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.20. What police say happened According… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI
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: Sharon Rose Nelson memorial Feb. 6
Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Sharon Rose Nelson, 72, of Red Lake Falls, died January 29, 2026. She died at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Family members were with her, according to her obituary. Life and work Nelson was born on February 12, 1953, in Red Lake Falls. Her parents were Wilfred… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Sharon Rose Nelson memorial Feb. 6
Thief River Falls: 18-year-old charged in .18 DWI
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Police say a driver got stuck on the 1st Street bridge. Court records name the driver as Justin Jourdain. Justin Jourdain, 18, of Thief River Falls, is charged with three counts. The charges include third-degree DWI, no driver’s license, and an open bottle. What the police reported Police responded… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 18-year-old charged in .18 DWI
Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Allen Powell, 47, of Thief River Falls, faces two felony charges. The case is filed in Pennington County District Court. Charges filed Powell is charged with Failure to Register as a Predatory Offender. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 243.166. He is also charged with Third-Degree Drug Possession in… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges
Thief River Falls: James R. Nelson Dies at 88
Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — James R. Nelson of Thief River Falls died Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was 88. Family members were with him at home, according to a published notice. Service details A memorial service is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026. It will be held at Johnson Funeral Service… Continue reading Thief River Falls: James R. Nelson Dies at 88
Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90
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 Garage Fire Damages Vehicles
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A garage caught fire Wednesday morning north of Thief River Falls. No injuries were reported. Fire crews called to Highway 59 Firefighters were dispatched at 8:18 a.m. The Thief River Falls Fire Department released the details. The call came from 19253 Highway 59 NE. The address is outside… Continue reading Thief River Falls Garage Fire Damages Vehicles
Thief River Falls: 100 Years of Headlines 1/28/26
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A quick look back shows how life changed here. These archive notes span 1926 to 2016. They capture school pride, farm worries, and civic work. They also show how travel and arts grew across the region. 1926: Co-op leadership and farm health F.T. Satre was elected president of… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 100 Years of Headlines 1/28/26
Thief River Falls Truck Fire Damages Garage Siding
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Fire destroyed a truck and damaged a nearby garage Saturday morning in Thief River Falls. The Thief River Falls Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire outside 129 Willow Rd. The call came in at 9:41 a.m. on Saturday. Officials said a 2006 Ford F-150 caught fire while… Continue reading Thief River Falls Truck Fire Damages Garage Siding
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
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 (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 Crash: Icy Slide on Hwy 59
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on January 16 at 3:40 p.m. Officers were sent to the intersection of Highway 59 and First Street in Thief River Falls. Investigators said icy pavement played a role in the crash. No injuries were reported. What happened Zander Olson, of Thief River Falls,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Crash: Icy Slide on Hwy 59
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 (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: Jeep-Tundra Crash at Roundabout
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a crash at a roundabout on Jan. 16. What happened Police received the call at 11:56 a.m. The crash happened at the roundabout at Third Street and Barzen Avenue. Police say Haley Schutz of Thief River Falls drove a Jeep Wrangler toward the circle. Police… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Jeep-Tundra Crash at Roundabout
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, 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
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
Thief River Falls: Larry Johnson Dies at 86
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Larry Douglas Johnson, 86, of Thief River Falls, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. He died at the Thief River Care Center. Life and education Johnson was born on March 7, 1939, in Thief River Falls. His parents were Lloyd and Emily (Jacobson) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Larry Johnson Dies at 86
Thief River Falls: Marilyn Ann Hudson Dies at 95
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Marilyn Ann Hudson died in the early hours of Jan. 20, 2026. Her family shared the announcement this week. Early life and education Hudson was born Marilyn Ann Eastman on Dec. 22, 1930, in Willmar, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Morris and Frances (Renstrom) Eastman. She grew up in Blomkest,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Marilyn Ann Hudson Dies at 95
Thief River Falls Welder Mike Lindholm Dies at 59
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael “Mike” Lindholm, a longtime Thief River Falls welder and business owner, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Family members said he died in his hometown. They said he was surrounded by loved ones. Life and work Lindholm was born Nov. 29, 1966, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He moved… Continue reading Thief River Falls Welder Mike Lindholm Dies at 59
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 (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, 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
Thief River Falls: 107g Meth Found at Oak Lodge
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two women face felony drug charges after a search in Thief River Falls. Investigators say the case centers on an apartment at Oak Lodge Senior Housing on Ninth Street West. Court records say officers recovered about 107 grams of methamphetamine in the unit. Search warrant at senior housing The investigation began… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 107g Meth Found at Oak Lodge
Thief River Falls: Two-Vehicle Crash at Greenhill & Arnold
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported crash on January 10 at 3:11 p.m. The crash happened at the intersection of Greenhill Drive and Arnold Avenue. What happened Police said Kimberly Kalinoski of Thief River Falls was driving a 2024 Ford Edge. She was heading east on Greenhill Drive. Police said Katherine… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Two-Vehicle Crash at Greenhill & Arnold
Thief River Falls: Two-Car Crash on Hwy 59
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle crash was reported on January 12. Crash reported near Edgewood Drive and Highway 59 Police received the call at 4:41 p.m. The crash was near the Edgewood Drive and Highway 59 intersection. Caitlyn Thyng, of Thief River Falls, drove a 2007 Chrysler Sebring on Edgewood Drive.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Two-Car Crash on Hwy 59
Thief River Falls: Two-Vehicle Crash Near Erl’s Market
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Crash Reported at Busy Intersection Police responded to a crash in Thief River Falls on January 13. The call came in at about 10:55 a.m. The crash happened near Eighth Street and Main Avenue. Drivers Identified Police said Ethan Hauert, of Thief River Falls, was involved. He was driving a 2006… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Two-Vehicle Crash Near Erl’s Market
Thief River Falls meth sale: man gets 56 months
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A St. Cloud man will serve prison time after a meth sale in Thief River Falls. Sentence handed down Christopher Ryan Abrahamsen, 41, was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 8, in Pennington County District Court. He was convicted of first-degree controlled substance crime, a felony. A separate felony count was dismissed, court records… Continue reading Thief River Falls meth sale: man gets 56 months