Thief River Falls Man Faces DWI, Assault Charges

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Marqus Middleton was booked into the Pennington County Jail on several alleged offenses.

The jail roster lists his custody date as August 1, 2026. His status is listed as a hold.

The roster shows no bail or fine amount. It also does not list a court date.

Middleton is listed as six feet tall and 160 pounds. The roster lists brown eyes and a bald hairstyle.

Seven Charges Listed

The booking record lists seven charges under case number 26003769. Four are listed as gross misdemeanors.

The first alleges fourth-degree assault against a peace officer. The description says the charge involves physical assault.

A second charge alleges driving while impaired by alcohol. Another alleges refusal to provide a blood or urine sample.

The test refusal charge refers to testing required by a search warrant. The roster provides no further incident details.

Middleton also faces an allegation involving a disrupted 911 call. That charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.

The record does not explain how the emergency call was allegedly interrupted. It also names no caller or alleged victim.

Three additional charges involve traffic and vehicle rules. One alleges failure to later provide proof of insurance.

Another alleges operation of an unregistered vehicle or a vehicle without plates. That offense is listed as a petty misdemeanor.

The final charge alleges driving after suspension. The jail roster lists that offense as a petty misdemeanor.

The booking information does not describe the traffic stop. It does not identify the vehicle or reported location.

The court branch is listed as District Court. However, no hearing date appears in the supplied record.

Custody details may change after court hearings. Readers can check the Pennington County inmate locator for updates.

Public filings may also appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A jail booking does not establish guilt. Every listed charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.

Middleton is presumed innocent. The final outcome will depend on evidence, court filings, and judicial rulings.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.