Thief River Falls: Taser Allegation in Assault Call

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported domestic assault on Dec. 21. The call came in at 6:43 p.m. The reported location was the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue in Thief River Falls.

According to information released to the media, the caller said a man “went after them with a taser.” Police did not say who allegedly had the taser. The report also did not clearly state who the target was.

Two men cited

Police cited two Thief River Falls men in the case. Michael Jon Loiland, 39, was cited for domestic assault and disorderly conduct. Jeremy Clayton Loiland, 42, was also cited for domestic assault and disorderly conduct.

Police arrested Michael Jon Loiland, according to the report. Jail and court details were not included in the information provided. No other arrests were listed.

Details remain unclear

The report did not explain what led to the call. It did not say if the men were fighting each other. It also did not say if other people were involved.

Police did not release details about injuries. The report did not list a taser brand or model. It also did not say if the taser was recovered.

Citations are not convictions. A criminal charge is an accusation. It must be proven in court.

Help and resources

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you need help planning for safety, support is available.

You can find help through the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Minnesota resources are also available through Day One Services. Information on protection orders can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

TRF News will update this story if more details are released. This includes any formal charges or court dates.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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