{"id":45509,"date":"2026-08-29T15:13:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T20:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45509"},"modified":"2026-08-26T13:52:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T18:52:36","slug":"thief-river-falls-chandler-booked-on-felony-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-chandler-booked-on-felony-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls: Chandler Booked on Felony Assault"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Wilburne Chandler was booked into the Pennington County Jail on August 25, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail record lists Chandler as being held on a felony fourth-degree assault charge.<\/p>\n

The charge involves an alleged assault on a peace officer causing demonstrable bodily harm.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists the case number as 39CR26135.<\/p>\n

The matter is listed for District Court.<\/p>\n

The jail record shows Chandler was being held when the information was posted.<\/p>\n

Felony Assault Charge Listed<\/h2>\n

The case cites Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 1(c)(1).<\/p>\n

That law covers certain fourth-degree assaults involving a peace officer.<\/p>\n

The listed provision applies when the alleged assault causes demonstrable bodily harm.<\/p>\n

The offense is classified as a felony under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a> through the state Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n


\n\"Wilburne
\n<\/a>Wilburne Chandler<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The law allows a sentence of up to three years for a conviction.<\/p>\n

It also allows a fine of up to $6,000.<\/p>\n

Those are maximum penalties and do not predict the outcome of this case.<\/p>\n

Booking Record Provides Limited Details<\/h2>\n

The jail information does not explain how the alleged assault occurred.<\/p>\n

It also does not describe the alleged bodily harm.<\/p>\n

No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n

The supplied record does not list a scheduled court date.<\/p>\n

It lists Chandler’s bail or fine amount as $0.<\/p>\n

The record does not explain what the $0 entry means for release eligibility.<\/p>\n

More jail information is available from the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charge Remains an Allegation<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not establish that a person committed a crime.<\/p>\n

Chandler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.<\/p>\n

Charges can be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.<\/p>\n

Court filings may provide more information about the allegations and future hearings.<\/p>\n

Public court resources are available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The court record should be checked for the latest case status.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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