Thief River Falls 0.18 DWI After Street Spins

Thief River Falls 0.18 DWI After Street Spins

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Roseau man faces a drunk driving charge after a pickup allegedly did “doughnuts” on a Thief River Falls street and hit
mailboxes and power boxes.

Report Of Doughnuts And Property Damage

The incident was reported on December 5 on Birchlane Drive in Thief River Falls. Callers told dispatch a pickup was spinning in the street and throwing snow or gravel.

Witnesses said the truck struck mailboxes and power boxes along the road. The driver then left the area and headed toward Third Street.

Police went to the neighborhood to look for the pickup and check for damaged property. They did not find the vehicle right away.

Suspect Vehicle Returns To Area

Shortly after the officers left, dispatch received another call from the area. The caller said the same people had returned, this time in a car.

According to the complaint, the group was outside taking photos and laughing near the damaged spots. An officer then stopped the suspect vehicle.

The officer identified the driver as Tyson Allan Cockle Janicke, 19, of Roseau.
The officer also spoke with other people in the vehicle.

Mugshot of Tyson Allan Cockle Janicke
Mugshot of Tyson Allan Cockle Janicke, charged in the Thief River Falls case.

DWI Charge And Underage Drinking Citation

The officer reported several signs of impairment from Cockle Janicke. A preliminary breath test showed a result of 0.206 blood alcohol content.

Later, a DMT test showed a result of 0.18 blood alcohol content, according to the complaint. In Minnesota, a level of 0.08 or higher is considered impaired driving.

Cockle Janicke has been charged with third-degree DWI — 0.16 or greater. He was arrested at the scene. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Libby Parker Erickson, 18, of Thief River Falls, has been cited for underage consumption in the same incident.

The complaint states that Cockle Janicke allegedly told officers he was trying to have as much fun as possible before serving a 30-day jail sentence in a Roseau County case. He was on probation in that case.

Officials Remind Drivers About DWI Laws

Minnesota officials urge drivers to plan a sober ride and avoid driving after drinking. They note that high blood alcohol levels increase crash risk.

More information on state DWI laws and penalties is available from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

National drunk driving statistics and safety tips can be found through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Court dates in the Thief River Falls case had not been released in public records at the time of this report.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

31 comments

  2. “The complaint states that Cockle Janicke allegedly told officers he was trying to have as much fun as possible before serving a 30-day jail sentence in a Roseau County case. He was on probation in that case.” 🤣

      5. Venessa Janicke I looked up your relationship after you decided to FB stalk me. You’re a little slow, huh? I was just trying to do you the courtesy of not posting information about your relationship with the kid that decided to have a little fun driving drunk before spending a month in jail.

    3. Davey Carfax mind ur own **cking business can’t always go off of second hand knowledge highly unlikely that the cops gave u his police report. And his dui was in a black car and the damage to ur precious mailbox’s came from a pick up truck. Get ur story straight before u go slamming a 19 yr old kid. Grow up! Says u live in Middle River so how is this any of ur concern. 🤦🏻‍♀️

      1. Venessa Janicke Do you see the quotation marks around what I posted? That indicates I’m quoting someone. Thus, they are not my words. Actually, they seem to be the word of the person arrested. So take it up with the person I quoted.
        I assume you’ve heard this before, but I’ll say it anyway: you’re awfully bitchy.

      3. Pamela S Kjensrud It’s ok. The teenager who was arrested seems to be her son. So she most likely will be financially responsible for the trouble Tyson gets himself into.

      7. Pamela S Kjensrud he’s my son *itch which u would have figured out if u were smart enough since u were creeping on my Facebook profile 🤦🏻‍♀️😂so it is my business when ur spreading false information on him. I would think about the things u say before sitting behind ur phone whining about some stupid mailbox that u can literally replace for 30 bucks and he had no part of .. so *uck off already

      8. Venessa Janicke There’s literally nothing I said that wasn’t a direct quote. I didn’t even offer my opinion of the situation. I just laughed about what the police report said that HE SAID HIMSELF. I never even claimed that he damaged the mailbox. I’m just quoting what your son has reportedly said in his statement. I wasn’t even the one to report it so your attitude and comments are completely misdirected. I dont give 2 shits about the mailbox, who did it, what the circumstance is, or your opinion. My involvement would only go as far as possibly repairing my mom’s damaged mailbox. So go f**k yourself and your entire attitude. Have fun bailing your son out of jail for his DUI.

      1. Venessa Janicke Rest assured, if you knew half the shit I’ve done that’s gotten myself in trouble and embarrassed my parents; you might be more understanding of why I find this funny. I pass no judgment on this kid for his actions. I just found it funny what he reportedly said when he got arrested. Simple as that. I find funny and ironic things funny and ironic. So shoot me. I accused no one of anything. Yet, you get defensive and go off on some bullshit. That sounds like a YOU problem.

  6. Guess that’s what happens when you try to be center of attention and try to impress girls. Idiots I tell ya. God forbid he get a job and do something with his life

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