{"id":13123,"date":"2026-01-24T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=13123"},"modified":"2026-01-23T05:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:07:56","slug":"thief-river-falls-man-cited-after-library-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-man-cited-after-library-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls, Pennington County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Police were called to the Thief River Falls Public Library on January 10.<\/p>\n

Officers got the call at about 4:07 p.m., according to a citation.<\/p>\n

Police say a patron reported being threatened inside the library.<\/p>\n

What the police say happened<\/h2>\n

Llewellyn James Benais, 38, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct.<\/p>\n

The citation says Benais made loud, disruptive noises.<\/p>\n

It also says he called another patron names.<\/p>\n

Police say Benais threatened to assault the man.<\/p>\n

The report says Benais then walked up close to the other patron.<\/p>\n

The other patron told police he stood up to avoid being jumped.<\/p>\n

Police did not name the other patron in the citation summary.<\/p>\n

No injuries were reported in the citation.<\/p>\n

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Llewellyn James Benais<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What a citation means<\/h2>\n

A citation is similar to a ticket.<\/p>\n

It is used for some misdemeanor claims.<\/p>\n

It can require a court appearance, or a fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Court records may later show how the case ends.<\/p>\n

Anyone accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

About the law<\/h2>\n

Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

The law includes noisy or abusive conduct in public places.<\/p>\n

It also covers conduct that can alarm or disturb others.<\/p>\n

Police use the law in many settings, including public buildings.<\/p>\n

Library safety<\/h2>\n

The incident happened at the public library in downtown Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n

Libraries are shared spaces for reading, study, and kids programs.<\/p>\n

Staff can ask disruptive visitors to leave.<\/p>\n

Police may be called when threats are reported.<\/p>\n

If you feel unsafe, move to a safe spot first.<\/p>\n

Then call 911, or alert staff, if you can.<\/p>\n

Related resources<\/h2>\n