{"id":30735,"date":"2026-05-28T06:21:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=30735"},"modified":"2026-05-28T06:21:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:21:56","slug":"thief-river-falls-court-roundup-dwi-theft-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-court-roundup-dwi-theft-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Court Roundup: DWI, Theft Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls Court Roundup: DWI, Theft Cases<\/h2>\n
Thief River Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Several area court cases were recently resolved in Thief River Falls and Pennington County.<\/p>\n

The list includes DWI cases, dismissed charges, traffic citations, probation terms, and a hunting violation. The cases involved the Thief River Falls Police Department, Pennington County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.<\/p>\n

Thief River Falls Police Department Cases<\/h2>\n

Jordi Allen Lancette, 34, of Roseau, had a felony theft charge dismissed.<\/p>\n

Shawn Pierre Belland II, 37, of Viking, was sentenced for driving while impaired. He was fined $560. A 90-day jail sentence was stayed for two years. The sentence must be served after another case. Belland was placed on unsupervised probation for two years.<\/p>\n

Joshua Ray Moreno, 27, of Thief River Falls, had two driving after revocation charges dismissed. A domestic assault charge was also dismissed.<\/p>\n

Devin Scott Roy, 40, of Minneapolis, was sentenced for gross misdemeanor aiding and abetting felony theft. He was fined $210. A 364-day jail sentence was stayed for two years. Roy was placed on probation to the court for two years. A charge of giving a false name to an officer was dismissed.<\/p>\n

Neil Alden Carlson, 53, of Thief River Falls, was sentenced for fourth-degree DWI. He was fined $685. A 90-day jail sentence was stayed for two years. Carlson was placed on probation for two years.<\/p>\n

Carlson must complete a comprehensive assessment within 60 days. He must also complete treatment and aftercare if recommended. A stay of adjudication was entered for driving after cancellation.<\/p>\n

Soudsakhone Chitmany, 43, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, had two charges dismissed. The charges were disorderly conduct and harassment involving a restraining order violation.<\/p>\n

Andrew Scott Brons, 38, of Newfolden, was sentenced for DWI. He was fined $610. He received 364 days in jail, with 334 days stayed for two years. Brons was placed on unsupervised probation for two years. Electronic home monitoring privileges were allowed. A chemical assessment was also ordered.<\/p>\n

Lyle Keith Benais, 37, of Thief River Falls, was sentenced for disorderly conduct. He was fined $210. A 30-day jail sentence was stayed for one year. Benais was placed on unsupervised probation for one year. He must complete a comprehensive assessment within 60 days.<\/p>\n

Cristian Guzman, of Thief River Falls, was fined $52 for a calendar parking violation. Kyle Adam Keefe, 29, of Thief River Falls, was fined $285 for driving after suspension.<\/p>\n

Pennington County Sheriff\u2019s Office Case<\/h2>\n

Soudsakhone Chitmany, 43, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, had a disorderly conduct charge dismissed.<\/p>\n

Minnesota State Patrol Cases<\/h2>\n

Jaymin Elizabeth Klosterman, 21, of Ottertail, was fined $125 for driving 60 mph in a 55 mph zone.<\/p>\n

Franklin Samuel Gonzales Ruiz, 29, of Thief River Falls, was fined $185 for no driver\u2019s license. He was also fined $200 for no proof of insurance.<\/p>\n

Alexie Kay Burkholder, 38, of Thief River Falls, was fined $125 for driving 70 mph in a 60 mph zone.<\/p>\n

Vanessa Bryce Gillie, 35, of Thief River Falls, was fined $135 for violating the Hands-Free Law.<\/p>\n

Minnesota DNR Case<\/h2>\n

Cody Lee Robinson, 45, of Big Lake, was cited in a Minnesota DNR case. He was fined $185 for taking a deer with an invalid bonus permit.<\/p>\n

More information on state hunting rules is available through the Minnesota DNR hunting regulations<\/a>. Court information can also be reviewed through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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