Thief River Falls Man Cited at Erl’s Market

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A local man was cited after a disorderly conduct report at Erl’s Market.

Police received the report at about 12:46 p.m. on Aug. 16.

Shawn Troy Rainey, 54, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct.

The brief police report said Rainey was allegedly “stumbling all over.”

No additional details about that observation were included in the information provided.

Police Respond to Erl’s Market

The incident happened at Erl’s Market in Thief River Falls.

The report did not explain what happened before police were contacted.

It also did not identify who made the initial call to authorities.

No information was provided about any dispute involving Rainey and another person.

The report did not describe any fight, threats, or property damage.

It also did not state whether anyone was injured during the incident.

No details were provided about how long police remained at the business.

The report only states that Rainey received a disorderly conduct citation.

Police reported that Rainey was allegedly stumbling during the incident.

The information provided does not explain why Rainey may have been stumbling.

No alcohol or drug allegation was included in the brief report.

The report also did not list any alcohol-related or controlled substance charge.

No test results were included with the information provided.

Rainey was cited rather than reported as arrested in the brief account.

Minnesota Statute 609.72 covers the state’s disorderly conduct law.

The law includes certain fighting, abusive, boisterous, or noisy conduct.

Whether conduct violates the law depends on the facts of each case.

A citation is an accusation and does not establish guilt.

Rainey is presumed innocent unless the allegation is proven in court.

Information about local law enforcement is available from the Thief River Falls Police Department.

No court outcome was included in the information provided.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.