{"id":28196,"date":"2026-05-09T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=28196"},"modified":"2026-05-07T05:12:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:12:46","slug":"thief-river-falls-court-bulletin-felony-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-court-bulletin-felony-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Court Bulletin: Felony Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A felony stay of adjudication was granted in the latest Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin.<\/p>\n

Shauna Lee Stephens, 39, of Park Rapids, received a stay for felony fleeing in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

Her case was continued with a $210 payment and three years of supervised probation.<\/p>\n

She must complete all programs directed by her agent.<\/p>\n

That may include mental health or VA programming.<\/p>\n

She must also follow all evaluation and assessment recommendations.<\/p>\n

Stephens may not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or dangerous weapons during probation.<\/p>\n

Charges of reckless driving, giving a false name, obstruction, and speeding were dismissed.<\/p>\n

Other Thief River Falls Cases<\/h2>\n

Joshua Lee Whitlow, 52, of Argyle, had a felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct charge dismissed.<\/p>\n

Allison Lea Holter, 32, of Thief River Falls, had two charges dismissed.<\/p>\n

Those charges were fifth-degree possession and third-degree DWI test refusal.<\/p>\n

Robert Fitzgerald Wallace, 62, of St. Hilaire, had a driving after cancellation charge dismissed.<\/p>\n

Matthew Robert Linder, 30, of Thief River Falls, was fined $135 for window tint restrictions.<\/p>\n

DWI And Driving Cases<\/h2>\n

Harold James Sayers, 46, of Thief River Falls, was sentenced for second-degree DWI test refusal.<\/p>\n

He was fined $440 and received 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n

Of that time, 334 days were stayed for two years.<\/p>\n

He received credit for 19 days served.<\/p>\n

Sayers must complete a comprehensive assessment within 60 days.<\/p>\n

He must also complete treatment and aftercare recommendations.<\/p>\n

A driving after revocation charge was dismissed.<\/p>\n

Cody Mitchell Meekma, 37, of Thief River Falls, was fined $285 for driving after revocation.<\/p>\n

A proof of insurance charge was dismissed.<\/p>\n

Eric Fox, 47, of Thief River Falls, was sentenced for third-degree DWI.<\/p>\n

He was fined $1,115 and received 364 days stayed for two years.<\/p>\n

He was placed on probation for two years.<\/p>\n

State Patrol And Sheriff Cases<\/h2>\n

Blake Michael Arlt, 22, of Red Lake Falls, was fined $135 for careless driving.<\/p>\n

His 30-day jail term was stayed for 360 days.<\/p>\n

Nicholas John Garrigan, 44, of Redby, was fined $285 for no insurance.<\/p>\n

Other listed cases included speeding, seat belt, and stop sign violations.<\/p>\n

Readers can search public court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Minnesota traffic laws are also available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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