Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — New case summaries list traffic citations, fines, and dismissals from several agencies. The updates include the Minnesota State Patrol, the Minnesota DNR, and local law enforcement.
All amounts below are listed as fines in the case summaries. Some outcomes can change in court. This report lists names, ages, hometowns, and alleged violations as recorded.
Minnesota State Patrol cases
More information on the agency is available through the Minnesota State Patrol.
- Peter Gregory Radniecki, 44, of Elk River: 70 in a 60 zone. Fine: $125.
- Mariah Marie Rasmussen, 22, of Thief River Falls: no vehicle registration after 60 days of residency. Fine: $185.
- Dalton Kole Sawyer, 26, of Gully: driving after suspension. Fine: $285.
- Malakai Richard Simoneau, 19, of Thief River Falls: 65 in a 60 zone. Fine: $125.
- Thomas Matthew Spaeth, 60, of Moorhead: 60 in a 55 zone. Fine: $125.
- Tylor Laurence Stanley, 41, of Paia, Hawaii: 70 in a 60 zone. Fine: $125.
- Ann Kelley Swanson, 22, of Salol: expired registration charge dismissed.
- Veronica Desiree Martinez, 18, of Kennedy: duty to drive with due care. Fine: $125.
- Lyle Jason Miller, 53, of Goodridge: expired registration charge dismissed.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources case
Visit the Minnesota DNR for rules and registration information.
- Nicholas Alexander Kazmierczak, 44, of St. Hilaire: operating an unregistered all-terrain vehicle. Fine: $135.
Thief River Falls Police Department cases
Agency information is posted by the city at the Thief River Falls Police Department.
- Branden Wayne Rausch, 32, of Thief River Falls: stay of adjudication on a trespass charge. Return to the property within one year. Fine: $125. Unsupervised probation for 180 days. A no-trespassing order was also listed.
- Dacian Ryan Wolff, 46, of Red Lake Falls: left turn failed to yield to oncoming traffic. Fine: $135.
- Kimberly Jo Kalinoski, 67, of Thief River Falls: failed to yield at a yield sign. Fine: $135.
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office cases
More information is available at the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
- Mason Bradley Laidley, 22, of Thief River Falls: muffler required. Fine: $135.
- Kirsten Lea Taft, 27, of Albuquerque, New Mexico: uninsured vehicle as owner. Fine: $285.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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