Thief River Falls Man Held in Drug, DWI Case

Thief River Falls Man Held in Drug, DWI Case

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Brian Sandahl is being held in the Pennington County Jail after a District Court case listed several charges.

The jail record shows Sandahl was taken into custody on June 15, 2026. The listed bail or fine amount was $0.00.

A court date was not listed in the record provided. The court branch listed for the case is the District Court.

Charges Listed In Court Record

The case is listed under case number 2026002790. The record lists four charges tied to the same case number.

The first listed charge is fifth-degree drug possession. The description says possession of a Schedule 1, 2, 3, or 4 drug. It also includes paraphernalia residual. The record states the charge does not involve cannabis or hemp.

The second listed charge is DWI. The description says operating a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or II drug, or metabolite. The record also states this does not involve cannabis or hemp.

Additional Counts Listed

The third listed charge is motor vehicle registration with intent to escape tax. That count is listed as a gross misdemeanor.

The fourth listed charge is driving after revocation. The jail record lists that count with a PM severity code.

Sandahl’s booking record lists him at 5 feet, 6 inches tall. His weight is listed as 160 pounds. His hair is listed as brown, and his eyes are listed as hazel.

Public Records And Statute Links

Minnesota’s fifth-degree controlled substance statute can be reviewed through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

Minnesota’s driving while impaired statute can be reviewed through Minnesota Statute 169A.20.

More custody information may be available through the Pennington County inmate search. Jail information is also available through the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.

A criminal charge is only an accusation. Sandahl is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.