{"id":25177,"date":"2026-04-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=25177"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:22:22","slug":"thief-river-falls-man-cited-in-van-key-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-man-cited-in-van-key-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Man Cited in Van Key Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Thief River Falls man has been cited after police received a report of tampering with a motor vehicle early on March 27.<\/p>\n

Early Morning Report<\/h2>\n

According to the citation, police were called at 4:41 a.m. to the area of 714 Second St. W. The report said someone had tampered with a motor vehicle outside the home.<\/p>\n

Authorities cited Michael William Skinner, 32, of Thief River Falls. He was cited for tampering with a motor vehicle and entering it without the owner\u2019s permission.<\/p>\n

The citation states Skinner went to the home of his ex-girlfriend without an invitation. The woman told authorities he woke her by pounding on her door.<\/p>\n

What the Citation Says<\/h2>\n

Before leaving the property, Skinner allegedly entered the woman\u2019s parked van. Investigators say he took the van keys from inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

The case centers on that claimed entry into the van and the missing keys. The citation says the woman reported the incident after the early morning disturbance.<\/p>\n

Skinner denied the allegation, according to the citation. Court records and case updates may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keys Later Returned<\/h2>\n

Two days after the first report, the woman contacted police again. She said Skinner had returned the van keys.<\/p>\n

That update did not erase the original complaint. The citation still alleges that Skinner entered the vehicle without permission and took the keys.<\/p>\n

The reported incident happened at a home on Second Street West. A public map of the area can be viewed on Google Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At this stage, the allegation remains a citation matter. No conviction is implied by the charge alone. Further court action would determine how the case is resolved.<\/p>\n

This case highlights how domestic disputes can lead to criminal complaints. It also shows how even a short entry into a vehicle can lead to a citation when permission was not given.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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