Thief River Falls DOC Details Steven Bruyere’s Offenses
THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Steven Glen Bruyere, 68, appears in Minnesota’s public registrant database.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections lists an address in the 1000 block of Main Avenue North.
The location is in Thief River Falls, within Pennington County.
His public profile describes past sexual offenses involving a child and lists a June 22, 2019, release date.
The listing does not announce a new arrest, a new offense, or a recent address change.
DOC Describes Past Offenses Involving a Child
According to the DOC, Bruyere engaged in sexual contact with a girl he knew on multiple occasions.
The agency says the conduct included sexual touching and the creation of sexually explicit photographs and videos.
Its summary also states that Bruyere showed the child pornography.
The department reports he used bribery and his position of authority to gain compliance.
It says he took advantage of the child’s vulnerable circumstances.
The DOC also reports that Bruyere possessed child sexual abuse images involving other girls.
The public summary does not provide offense dates or identify the people involved.
It does not include court case numbers or a complete account of the criminal proceedings.
First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Statute
The state profile cites Minnesota Statute 609.342.
That law concerns first-degree criminal sexual conduct, including offenses involving children under certain conditions.
The DOC listing does not identify a specific statutory subdivision or provide a full conviction history.
Its offense summary should not be treated as a complete court record.
Release and Registration Details
The DOC gives June 22, 2019, as Bruyere’s release date.
It states that his court-imposed Minnesota prison sentence and supervised release have expired.
The listing separately provides a local supervision contact without explaining any present requirements.
It does not identify an individual community notification risk level.
The DOC disclaimer says registrants are not considered wanted unless otherwise noted.
No notice of an active warrant appears in the supplied profile.
Where to Find Official Information
The official DOC profile can be located using identifier 215440.
The department’s community notification page explains how public information is released.
Local law enforcement decides what details may be disclosed under Minnesota’s notification laws.
The Thief River Falls Police Department is the law enforcement agency named in the profile.
Its nonemergency number is 218-681-6161.
Residents can contact the DOC Community Notification Unit at 651-361-7340 or 866-396-9953.
Questions can also be emailed to notification.doc@state.mn.us.
Registry information may change, and readers should consult the latest official listing.
This public notification entry does not establish recent criminal activity involving Bruyere.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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