Thief River Falls Man Sentenced in DANCO Case
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Chase Donald Nomeland, 29, was sentenced for a felony DANCO violation.
The court imposed a 15-month prison term but stayed it for five years. Nomeland must complete five years of supervised probation.
He was also ordered to serve 90 days in jail. The court credited him with 60 days already served.
The court considers the jail condition fully served.
Court Orders Probation and Treatment
Nomeland must follow every active protection order and domestic abuse no-contact order.
He cannot possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives while on probation.
The court also ordered a comprehensive assessment within 60 days. Nomeland must complete any recommended treatment and aftercare.
He must also pay $210 in fines and fees.
Incident at Pennington County Home
The felony charge followed a Feb. 22 incident at a Pennington County home.
Police went there while investigating a suspected probation violation involving another man.
Officers encountered Nomeland during that visit. The criminal complaint said a probationary DANCO was ordered on Jan. 27.
Nomeland had been advised about the order one day earlier.
That notice occurred during sentencing in a separate 2025 court case.
Police found the protected person at the home. Authorities also knew Nomeland frequently visited the property.
The other man told police that Nomeland was there.
Officers later found Nomeland hiding behind a vehicle inside the garage.
Earlier Convictions Listed
The complaint referenced earlier court cases involving Nomeland.
It said he was convicted of two gross misdemeanor domestic assault counts.
Those convictions were entered on Jan. 26 in the 2025 case. That case led to the probationary no-contact order.
The complaint also listed an April 2025 conviction. That conviction involved violating a harassment restraining order.
The complaint did not clearly identify whether that case involved the same protected person.
Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Information about DANCO violations is available from the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.