Crash, Warrants, And Citations<\/h2>\n
A minor crash at the Eagle Square Parking Lot in Red Lake Falls remains under review.<\/p>\n
The crash happened on May 26. Investigators later found that one driver did not have a valid license.<\/p>\n
Linda Ann Galasso, 67, of Red Lake Falls, was cited for no valid driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n
On May 29, deputies arrested Sean Raymond Weber, 51, of Oklee. Authorities said Otter Tail County had an active felony warrant for him.<\/p>\n
Weber was taken to jail in Crookston. He was expected to be turned over to Otter Tail County authorities.<\/p>\n
That same evening, a Red Lake Falls resident reported two grandchildren missing from a yard. The children had left on bicycles.<\/p>\n
About one hour later, a deputy found them at Riverside Park. Their grandfather was contacted and picked them up.<\/p>\n
On May 30, Tim Lee Keightley, 64, of Thief River Falls, was cited for speeding on County Road 13 west of Red Lake Falls.<\/p>\n
Red Lake River Calls<\/h2>\n
Also on May 30, deputies responded to a disturbance on the Red Lake River.<\/p>\n
Authorities said Brenda Lynn Syverson, 40, of Emerado, North Dakota, was arrested after the incident.<\/p>\n
She was taken to jail in Crookston and booked for misdemeanor disorderly conduct.<\/p>\n
Syverson was released the next morning. She is expected to appear in court in Red Lake Falls later this month.<\/p>\n
Deputies, the Red Lake Falls Fire Department, and the Red Lake Falls Ambulance also responded to a river rescue.<\/p>\n
Two people were boating when their boat became stuck on a sandbar.<\/p>\n
One person could not swim and could not reach shore alone. Rescue crews brought both people safely to shore.<\/p>\n
On June 4, emergency crews responded to another medical call on the Red Lake River.<\/p>\n
An adult woman was treated at the scene. No ambulance transport was needed.<\/p>\n
The two people were later given a ride to the Voyageur\u2019s View parking lot.<\/p>\n
Drug, DUI, And Theft Reports<\/h2>\n
On June 2, authorities received a report near Lafayette High School in Red Lake Falls.<\/p>\n
A person inside a vehicle appeared to be smoking marijuana, according to the report.<\/p>\n
Shannon Ray Wadena Jr., 35, of Mahnomen, was cited for a misdemeanor marijuana open package violation.<\/p>\n
Authorities also seized a large amount of marijuana.<\/p>\n
Later that evening, Jared Thomas Swanson, 39, of Thief River Falls, was stopped on County Road 5 north of Oklee.<\/p>\n
Authorities said Swanson showed signs of impairment by illegal controlled substances.<\/p>\n
Marijuana and a smoking device were found in the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Swanson was booked for gross misdemeanor DUI, a marijuana open package violation, and speeding.<\/p>\n
He appeared in court in Crookston on June 4. Bail was set at $700 cash.<\/p>\n
His next court date is June 17 in Red Lake Falls. Authorities said he remained in custody.<\/p>\n On June 3, a Red Lake Falls resident reported missing money from a bank account.<\/p>\n That case remains under investigation.<\/p>\n On June 4, Derek Birdean Christianson, 38, of Fosston, was cited on Highway 59 north of Brooks.<\/p>\n He was cited for speeding and expired motor vehicle registration.<\/p>\n On June 1, emergency crews escorted the Red Lake Falls Eagles softball team out of town.<\/p>\n The team won the Section 8A Championship and advanced to the state tournament.<\/p>\n The Red Lake County Rebel baseball team also won the Section 8A Championship.<\/p>\n It was the team\u2019s second straight section title. The Rebels will defend their state title next week.<\/p>\n More court information can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>. Tournament updates may be available through the Minnesota State High School League<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Jared](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SWANSON-JARED-THOMAS-225x300.jpg\")
Teams Head To State<\/h2>\n