Tucker John Coombs is charged with felony possession of stolen property in Pennington County District Court.<\/p>\n
The charge involves jewelry valued at more than $5,000, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
Coombs is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
Jewelry Reported Missing<\/h2>\n
The victim reported the theft to law enforcement on May 4, 2026.<\/p>\n
The victim and his wife had returned from a vacation earlier that morning.<\/p>\n
The victim later discovered her wedding ring and wedding band were missing.<\/p>\n
She also reported that a set of diamond earrings had been taken.<\/p>\n
The wedding rings were valued at about $10,000, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The diamond earrings had a reported purchase value of $700.<\/p>\n
Conner Oneill had stayed at the home while the victims were away.<\/p>\n
Oneill told investigators that Francisco Valverde had visited the residence during that period.<\/p>\n
Pawn Shop Records Lead to Investigation<\/h2>\n
Investigators later reviewed pawn transaction records connected to Coombs.<\/p>\n
The records showed two jewelry items were pawned in Grand Forks on April 30.<\/p>\n
The transaction occurred at a pawn shop on South Washington Street.<\/p>\n
A two-tone engagement ring was pawned for $100.<\/p>\n
A pair of gold stud earrings was pawned for another $20.<\/p>\n
Investigators recovered the items and identified them as jewelry that had been reported stolen from the victim’s residence.<\/p>\n
Surveillance video also showed a person believed to be Coombs completing the pawn transaction.<\/p>\n
Complaint Details Coombs’ Statement<\/h2>\n
Coombs was later stopped near Thief River Falls while driving with Valverde, the complaint states.<\/p>\n
Coombs initially told investigators that he found the jewelry while cleaning his vehicle.<\/p>\n
He said he pawned the items because he needed money.<\/p>\n
Investigators challenged that account using evidence collected during the investigation.<\/p>\n
The complaint states Coombs later said Valverde gave him the jewelry.<\/p>\n
Coombs allegedly said Valverde asked him to travel to Grand Forks and pawn the items.<\/p>\n
The complaint also alleges Coombs knew the jewelry was stolen before the pawn transaction.<\/p>\n
The money was allegedly used for gasoline and food.<\/p>\n
Felony Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Coombs is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.53<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint also references Minnesota Statute 609.52<\/a>.<\/p>\n The felony charge carries a maximum possible sentence of 10 years in prison.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible $20,000 fine, or both imprisonment and a fine.<\/p>\n The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file 57-CR-26-452.<\/p>\n Readers can find general court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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