Thief River Falls Man Cited for Intentional Property Damage at Local Business

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 27-year-old man has been cited for 4th-degree intentional damage to property after allegedly damaging a vehicle at a business in Thief River Falls last week.

📌 Suspect: Dylan Melby, 27
📌 Charge: 4th-Degree Intentional Damage to Property
📌 Location: 200 Block of Pennington Avenue
📌 Time of Incident: 8:30 PM, Wednesday

Incident Details

🚔 Police responded to a call regarding vehicle damage in the parking lot of a local business on Pennington Avenue. Authorities identified Melby as the suspect and issued a citation for the property damage.

Ongoing Investigation

No further details have been released regarding:
🔹 The extent of the damage
🔹 The motive behind the act
🔹 Whether additional charges could be filed

Legal Consequences

If convicted, 4th-degree intentional damage to property in Minnesota can result in:
✅ Fines
✅ Possible jail time
✅ Restitution for damages

Final Thoughts

🚓 Police continue to investigate the incident and urge residents to report suspicious activity. Businesses are reminded to review security footage to help deter vandalism.

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

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