Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Disturbance

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A March 24 disturbance at a multi-family home led to the arrest of a local man, according to police.

Disturbance Reported

Police said the call came in at 8:12 a.m. on March 24. Officers were sent to 303 St. Paul Ave. S. after a report of a disturbance.

Authorities said Justin Lee Shepard, 36, of Thief River Falls, was allegedly stomping around at the property. He was later cited for disorderly conduct and obstruction of the legal process.

The incident happened at a multi-family residence. Police did not release more detail about what started the disturbance.

The report did not list any injuries. It also did not mention damage to the building.

Arrest Inside Apartment

According to the report, officers told Shepard he was under arrest. Police said he then went back into his apartment and closed the door.

Officers then entered the apartment and arrested him. The short incident summary did not say how long the encounter lasted.

Police also did not say whether anyone else was inside the apartment. The report did not mention threats or weapons.

The allegation centered on disorderly behavior and interference with officers. No other charges were listed in the summary.

What Happens Next

A citation or arrest does not mean guilt. The case may now move through the court system in Pennington County.

Readers can review public court information through the Pennington County District Court.

Case lookup details may also appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Readers looking for local government information can visit Pennington County.

TRF News will follow the case and report new details if they become public. That may include court filings, hearing dates, or changes to the charges.

As with all criminal cases, the facts will be tested in court. Any final result will depend on prosecutors, the defense, and a judge or jury.

For now, the public record says police responded to a disturbance, entered the apartment, and arrested Shepard.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.