Thief River Falls: Corey Roper Booked on Child Torture Charge
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – Corey Kyran Dormer Roper is listed in a Pennington County Jail booking involving three serious felony charges.
The reported charges include child torture, first-degree assault, and malicious punishment of a child causing great bodily harm.
The booking information identifies Roper as a low-security inmate. The record provided does not include his age, booking date, or the location of the alleged offenses.
Three Felony Charges Listed in Jail Booking
According to the supplied booking information, Roper faces three felony allegations under Minnesota law.
The first charge is child torture under Minnesota Statute 609.3775, subdivision 2.
State law defines child torture as extreme mental anguish or severe physical or psychological abuse committed in an especially cruel manner.
A conviction under this statute can carry up to 25 years in prison and a $35,000 fine.
The second listed charge is first-degree assault causing great bodily harm under Minnesota Statute 609.221, subdivision 1.
This felony involves an alleged assault resulting in severe bodily injury. A conviction can carry up to 20 years in prison.
Malicious Punishment of a Child Allegation
The third charge involves malicious punishment of a child resulting in great bodily harm.
This offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.377, subdivision 6.
The statute applies to a parent, guardian, or caretaker who uses unreasonable force or cruel discipline against a child.
When the alleged punishment causes great bodily harm, the offense becomes a felony.
A conviction can result in up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
These penalties represent possible maximum sentences under state law. They do not mean Roper has been convicted or sentenced.
Pennington County Jail Booking Details
The supplied jail record lists Roper as 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing 175 pounds.
His listed hair color is brown, and his eye color is also brown.
Pennington County Jail is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
The available information does not identify the child involved or describe the circumstances surrounding the allegations.
It also does not provide a court date, bond amount, or details about Roper’s legal representation.
Case Information and Court Proceedings
Additional details may become available through official court records and updates from local authorities.
Readers can review the Pennington County Jail custody search for current inmate information.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides information about accessing public court records.
Information about the charges is available through the Minnesota Legislature’s official statute pages:
- Minnesota Statute 609.3775 – Child Torture
- Minnesota Statute 609.221 – First-Degree Assault
- Minnesota Statute 609.377 – Malicious Punishment of a Child
The allegations remain unproven. Roper is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
TRF News will continue following available public records for further developments in the case.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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