Thief River Falls Booking Lists Two Assault Charges
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Misty Decoteau was booked into the Pennington County Jail on July 10, 2026.
The jail record lists two assault charges under Minnesota law. One charge is a misdemeanor domestic assault allegation. The second is a felony fourth-degree assault allegation involving claimed bias motivation.
Decoteau is listed on a hold at the county jail. The booking record shows no scheduled court date. It also shows a $0.00 bail or fine amount.
That figure may not represent a final release decision. Release conditions are decided through the court process.
Charges Listed in the Booking Record
The case is filed under number 26012065. The booking record lists the following allegations:
- Misdemeanor domestic assault: The record alleges intentional bodily harm, or an attempt to cause bodily harm.
- Felony fourth-degree assault: The record describes a bias-related allegation following a prior conviction within five years.
Minnesota Statute 609.2242 addresses domestic assault against family or household members.
Minnesota Statute 609.2231 addresses fourth-degree assault, including assaults described as motivated by bias.
Booking Information
The record lists Decoteau at five feet, five inches tall. Her listed weight is 135 pounds. The record lists brown hair and hazel eyes.
The case is assigned to the District Court. No court date appeared in the supplied booking information.
Readers can check public court updates through the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Court records may change after hearings, filings, or release decisions.
Charges Remain Allegations
A jail booking does not prove guilt. Criminal charges are allegations unless proven in court.
Decoteau is presumed innocent unless a judge or jury finds her guilty. The court may later change charges, bail, or hearing dates.
This report is based on the supplied Pennington County Jail booking information. TRF News will update the case when verified details become available.
I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.
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