Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — 
Local law enforcement agencies have reported multiple arrests and sentencings, including felony drug charges, DWI offenses, and traffic violations in Thief River Falls and surrounding areas.
Key Sentencing and Arrests:
Felony Drug and DWI Cases
Enoch Chevront Evenson, 48, Thief River Falls
- Felony fifth-degree controlled substance conviction – stay of adjudication
- Three years of supervised probation
- Required to complete Drug Court and drug treatment
- Lifetime ban on firearms, ammunition, and explosives
- Fourth-degree DWI (Controlled Substance)
- Sentenced to 90 days in jail, with 87 days stayed for one year
- $160 fine
- Enrolled in Red Lake County DWI Program
Burglary Case
Travis Bruce Johnson, 36, Thief River Falls
- Felony first-degree burglary charges dismissed
Traffic & Driving Violations
Benjamin Francis Bren, 45, Thief River Falls
- Driving after revocation (4 offenses) – $285 each
- Uninsured vehicle (2 offenses) – $200 each
Aaron Ray Veselka, 29, Thief River Falls
- Domestic assault – stay of adjudication
- Must complete court-ordered treatment
Dylan Christopher James Melby, 27, Thief River Falls
- Fourth-degree property damage
- One-year probation
Israel Rodas-Sevilla, 29, Thief River Falls
- Driving after revocation – $285 fine
Minnesota State Patrol Cases
Krista Rachelle Bergeron, 33, Warren
- DWI – $235 fine, 90 days in jail
- Fourth-degree DWI charge dismissed
Various Speeding & Stop Sign Violations
- Multiple individuals fined between $125-$285 for speeding and failure to stop at stop signs.
Other Cases
Tina Lou Klasen, 38, Oklee
- One-year probation
- Ordered to pay $177.69 in restitution
Dianne Judith Matson, 79, Thief River Falls
- Collision with unattended vehicle – $135 fine
- Fourth-degree DWI – $235 fine, 30 days in jail stayed
Why This Matters
Pennington and Red Lake County law enforcement continue cracking down on drug-related offenses and DWIs Court-mandated treatment programs and probation aim to prevent repeat offenses Multiple traffic offenses highlight the need for improved road safety compliance
What’s Next?
- Probation compliance will determine if additional jail time is imposed
- Authorities are monitoring repeat DWI offenders
- Expect more updates as court proceedings continue
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News