THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Brenden Douglas Hanson, 18, is named in Pennington County jail information involving a weapons allegation.
The listing identifies a gross misdemeanor allegation of carrying or possessing a pistol without a required permit.
The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 624.714, subdivision 1a.
Hanson’s inmate classification is listed as PCSO, and the booking information identifies one weapons allegation.
The supplied details do not identify the booking date or the location of the alleged incident.
Gross Misdemeanor Weapons Allegation
Under Minnesota Statute 624.714, carrying a pistol without a required permit can result in criminal charges.
The law covers certain situations involving pistols in public places and vehicles.
A violation under subdivision 1a is generally classified as a gross misdemeanor for a first conviction.
A second or subsequent conviction under the provision is classified as a felony.
However, Hanson’s supplied booking entry specifically labels the allegation as a gross misdemeanor.
The record does not establish that Hanson has any prior weapons convictions.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.03, a gross misdemeanor can carry up to 364 days in jail.
A conviction can also result in a fine of up to $3,000, or both penalties.
These are possible statutory penalties, not a sentence imposed in Hanson’s case.
Details About the Alleged Incident
The jail information does not explain where Hanson allegedly possessed or carried the pistol.
It also does not describe the circumstances that led to the reported custody listing.
No information was provided about whether the pistol was loaded or used during another incident.
The supplied entry does not identify another alleged offense.
Pennington County Jail Information
The Pennington County Jail is located at 102 First Street West in Thief River Falls.
The facility operates under the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
Hanson is identified as 18 years old in the supplied inmate information.
The listing describes him as approximately 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 235 pounds.
His listed hair and eye colors are both brown.
The information does not include a bond amount, court case number, or scheduled hearing date.
Readers can check the official Pennington County inmate search for updated custody records.
Jail listings may change following court appearances, release decisions, or transfers.
Court Proceedings and Possible Updates
Additional court records may provide more information about the alleged weapons offense.
Those records could identify the incident date, location, and circumstances surrounding the allegation.
Readers can review available case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.
However, pending criminal cases generally cannot be located through defendant name searches alone.
A case number or another permitted search method may be required.
A jail listing is not proof that a crime occurred or that someone has been convicted.
Hanson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
TRF News will report additional details if verified public information becomes available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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