Thief River Falls Man Byron Nilson Cited for False Police Report After Parking Lot Crash

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 72-year-old Thief River Falls man, Byron Nilson, has been cited for falsely reporting a crime after police discovered that he lied about a hit-and-run accident in the Walmart parking lot on January 21, 2025.

The Alleged Hit-and-Run Report

  • Police responded to the Walmart parking lot just before 3:00 PM after Nilson reported being the victim of a hit-and-run.
  • Officers began an investigation into the alleged crash.

Truth Revealed: Nilson Crashed Into a Pole

  • Upon further investigation, police determined Nilson was not hit by another vehicle.
  • Instead, officers found out that he had actually hit a pole and made up the hit-and-run story.
  • Police referred to his claim as “fibbing.”

Citation Issued for False Report

  • Nilson was cited for Falsely Reporting a Crime, a misdemeanor offense in Minnesota.
  • Law enforcement has not indicated whether additional penalties may follow.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities remind the public that filing a false report is a serious offense and can lead to criminal charges and legal consequences.

Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me

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