Thief River Falls Man Accused of Blocking Emergency Call

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Jon Loiland faces two charges following a June incident in Pennington County.

Prosecutors charged Loiland with interfering with an emergency call and trespassing.

The allegations are detailed in a criminal complaint filed in Pennington County District Court.

Woman Says Loiland Was Told to Leave

Law enforcement responded to a Pennington County residence on June 18, 2026.

A woman identified as C.G. told police Loiland had been staying at her home.

She said Loiland appeared intoxicated when she returned home that day.

C.G. told investigators she informed Loiland that he was no longer welcome inside.

Loiland initially left the residence, according to the complaint.

He later returned and asked for a bottle he had left behind.

C.G. recorded part of the encounter on video, court records state.

The video allegedly shows C.G. telling Loiland he was not welcome inside.

She also told him that she would bring his belongings outside.

Investigators said Loiland removed an air-conditioning unit that belonged to him.

He then allegedly entered the residence through the opening.

C.G. told Loiland she planned to call police, according to the complaint.

The video then shows Loiland approaching her before a struggle apparently begins.

C.G. told investigators Loiland grabbed her wrist and took her phone.

She later recovered the phone.

C.G. told police that she and Loiland had previously dated.

Count One charges Loiland with interfering with an emergency telephone call.

Minnesota Statute 609.78 makes intentional interference with an emergency call a gross misdemeanor.

The complaint lists a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.

Count Two charges Loiland with misdemeanor trespass.

Minnesota Statute 609.605 prohibits entering another person’s dwelling without consent or legal right.

The misdemeanor carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

The case is filed as 57-CR-26-454.

Public records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.

Loiland is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.