Thief River Falls: Leah Jacobs Faces Two Charges

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Leah Jacobs was booked into the Pennington County Jail on August 26, 2026.

Jail records list two criminal charges against Jacobs.

One charge involves theft. The second involves obstructing the lawful execution of legal process.

Theft Charge Listed

The first case is listed under case number 26001145.

The jail record cites Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).

The statute covers taking, using, transferring, concealing, or keeping another person’s movable property without consent.

The jail record classifies the theft charge as a gross misdemeanor.

The custody information does not identify the property involved.

A second case is listed under case number 26009337.

That charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(1).

The law covers intentionally obstructing or preventing the lawful execution of legal process.

The jail record lists that charge as a felony.

Leah Jacobs booking image. Source: Pennington County Jail.

No details about the alleged obstruction were included in the custody record.

The record also does not state when the alleged incidents happened.

Jacobs was listed on a hold at the Pennington County Jail.

The jail record showed a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

That figure reflects the custody listing provided.

No court date was displayed in the jail information.

Both cases were listed for District Court.

Information about the jail is available through the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.

Readers can also review Minnesota criminal laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Further court filings could provide more information about the allegations.

The charges listed against Jacobs are allegations.

Jacobs is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.