Thief River Falls: 19-Year-Old Cited for Domestic Assault

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Thief River Falls man received a domestic assault citation following a report at an apartment complex.

Jykobie Leroy Edwin Spencer was cited after police responded to Sungarden Apartments at 1512 Highway 1 East.

Police received the report October 18 at approximately 5:35 p.m., according to the incident summary.

The report alleges Spencer assaulted another man.

However, the available account does not describe the events leading up to the alleged assault.

Police Respond to Sungarden Apartments

Authorities received a report of domestic assault at the apartment complex during the early evening hours.

The police summary identifies Spencer as a 19-year-old resident of Thief River Falls.

It does not identify the other man or explain his relationship to Spencer.

The report also provides no details about possible injuries or medical treatment.

It does not indicate whether anyone witnessed the reported incident.

No additional details about the circumstances of the alleged assault were included.

Domestic Assault Citation Issued

Following the report, Spencer was cited for domestic assault.

A citation documents an alleged offense but does not establish guilt.

The supplied information does not indicate that Spencer was arrested.

It also does not identify the specific charge level or provide a court case number.

No scheduled hearing date or possible penalties were listed in the available report.

Additional information would require an official court filing or updated police report.

Thief River Falls: 19-Year-Old Cited for Domestic Assault

What Minnesota Domestic Assault Law Says

Domestic assault is addressed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.

The law covers certain acts involving family or household members.

These include intentional acts meant to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.

The statute also addresses intentionally causing or attempting to cause bodily harm.

Domestic assault charges can carry different penalties based on the circumstances and qualifying prior offenses.

The brief police report does not provide enough information to identify the exact statutory provision in Spencer’s case.

Any criminal allegation must be addressed through the appropriate legal process.

Court Information and Case Updates

More information may become available if a criminal case is filed in Pennington County District Court.

Readers can search available public cases through Minnesota Court Records Online.

However, the court system warns that some pending criminal cases cannot be located through searches using a person’s name.

The supplied police report does not include a conviction, sentence, or final case outcome.

Further details would need confirmation through official court or law enforcement records.

Spencer is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.