Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Llewellyn Beneais faces felony and misdemeanor charges after an alleged threat inside the Pennington County Law Enforcement Center in Thief River Falls.
According to court documents, Beneais had been staying in the building lobby because he had no money and no place to stay. The documents say he had been sleeping there for a period of time before deputies told him he had to leave on March 4.
Authorities say Beneais became angry after that order. Court records say he used harsh language and then threatened to kill two people. He was then arrested at the scene and placed in handcuffs.
What Court Documents Say
The complaint says Beneais was sitting in the lobby of the Pennington County Law Enforcement Center when deputies spoke with him. The building serves county law enforcement functions in Thief River Falls.
Court documents say Beneais had no housing and no money at the time. The records state he had been using the lobby as a place to sleep. Deputies then told him he could no longer stay there.
According to the complaint, that exchange quickly turned tense. Authorities say Beneais made a direct threat toward two people during the incident. After he was arrested, the complaint says he apologized for what he had said.
Charges Filed
Beneais is now charged with two felony counts of threats of violence. He also faces one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. Those charges will move through the Minnesota court system.
Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online. More court information is also available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
The case adds to a recent public safety incident inside a county government building. No injuries were reported in the complaint. The allegations remain accusations unless proven in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.