Thief River Falls Booking Lists Assault, 911 Charge

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A supplied Pennington County booking record lists David Truman-Burton Chaboyea on two Minnesota charges.

The record lists one domestic assault charge and one emergency-call interference charge.

No detailed incident report was included with the information provided.

The record also does not identify an alleged victim or describe what led to the booking.

Domestic Assault Charge

Chaboyea is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).

That law covers intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm on a family or household member.

Minnesota law classifies that offense as a misdemeanor.

The supplied record describes the charge as domestic assault involving bodily harm.

It does not provide details about any alleged injuries.

Minnesota Statute 609.2242 provides the state’s domestic assault law.

Minnesota law generally allows up to 90 days in jail for a misdemeanor conviction.

A fine of up to $1,000 may also apply when another penalty is not specified.

Chaboyea is also listed under Minnesota Statute 609.78, subdivision 2(1).

That section covers intentional interference with an emergency call.

It also covers intentionally preventing or hindering another person from placing an emergency call.

Minnesota law classifies that offense as a gross misdemeanor.

An emergency call can include a 911 call.

It can also include calls for police, fire, ambulance, or emergency medical help.

Minnesota Statute 609.78 explains the state’s emergency-call laws.

A gross misdemeanor can carry up to 364 days in jail.

The maximum fine can reach $3,000 when another punishment is not provided.

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office operates the county correctional facility in Thief River Falls.

The supplied record identifies Chaboyea as a PCSO inmate type.

The information provided does not list a booking date, bond amount, or scheduled court appearance.

It also does not include a criminal complaint or probable cause statement.

Those court records can provide more information about the allegations.

More jail information is available through the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.

A jail booking is not a finding of guilt.

Criminal charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Chaboyea is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.