{"id":36252,"date":"2026-07-06T09:54:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=36252"},"modified":"2026-07-03T10:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:58:08","slug":"thief-river-falls-man-cited-after-cable-box-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-man-cited-after-cable-box-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Man Cited After Cable Box Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thief River Falls Man Cited After Cable Box Crash<\/h2>\n

THIEF RIVER FALLS<\/strong> \u2014 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2014 Police received a property damage report on June 1.<\/p>\n

The report concerned 325 Crocker Avenue North and came in at 7:51 p.m.<\/p>\n

Police said a black Chrysler sedan backed into a\u00a0Cable\u00a0box outside the property.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Cable\u00a0box belongs to Sjoberg\u2019s, according to the police summary.<\/p>\n

Investigation Leads to Citation<\/h2>\n

Police investigated the reported collision and later identified Uriah Felix Wirta of Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n

Wirta was cited for failing to notify the owner or police about damaged property.<\/p>\n

The police summary did not list a damage estimate for the power box.<\/p>\n

It also did not provide details about repairs or any service problems.<\/p>\n

Police did not say how investigators connected Wirta to the Chrysler.<\/p>\n

The summary also did not state whether the sedan was damaged.<\/p>\n

No court date or case number was included in the information provided.<\/p>\n

Further details may become available through public court records.<\/p>\n

Details Remain Limited<\/h2>\n

Police reports often begin with information from an owner, employee, or witness.<\/p>\n

Investigators may review statements, vehicle records, photographs, and nearby video.<\/p>\n

In this case, the public summary only states that an investigation led to the citation.<\/p>\n

It does not describe the evidence used during that investigation.<\/p>\n

Readers should not assume facts beyond the information released by police.<\/p>\n

What Minnesota Law Requires<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law sets duties for drivers who damage fixtures near a highway.<\/p>\n

Drivers must take reasonable steps to locate and notify the property owner.<\/p>\n

They must provide identifying details and make an accident report.<\/p>\n

Those rules appear in Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.09<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The exact charge and possible outcome depend on the filed case and court process.<\/p>\n

A citation is an allegation and does not mean a person has been convicted.<\/p>\n

Local Public Safety Information<\/h2>\n

Residents can find contacts through the Thief River Falls Police Department<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

Property owners should report suspected vehicle damage as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Photos, video, witness information, and vehicle details may help an investigation.<\/p>\n

People should avoid damaged electrical equipment and keep a safe distance.<\/p>\n

Call 911 if damaged equipment creates an immediate danger.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information about this incident should contact local police.<\/p>\n

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

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