{"id":49585,"date":"2026-09-07T14:47:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T19:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=49585"},"modified":"2026-09-07T14:47:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T19:47:02","slug":"thief-river-falls-olson-booked-on-domestic-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-olson-booked-on-domestic-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls: Olson Booked on Domestic Assault"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Thief River Falls: Olson Booked on Domestic Assault<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Thief River Falls<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Preston Jeffery Olson was booked into the Pennington County Jail on September 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail roster lists Olson, 37, under the Pennington County Sheriff&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<p>He faces one gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge involving an alleged subsequent violation.<\/p>\n<p>The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 2.<\/p>\n<h2>Jail Records List One Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Public jail records list Olson at five feet, 10 inches tall and 175 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>The roster lists blond hair and blue eyes.<\/p>\n<p>His inmate type is listed as PCSO.<\/p>\n<p>The current public entry lists one charge connected to the September 5 booking.<\/p>\n<p>The roster does not provide details about the events leading to the charge.<\/p>\n<p>It does not identify an alleged victim or describe any reported injuries.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Official Pennington County roster currently shows no photo. Replace MUGSHOT_URL_HERE only with a verified official mugshot URL. --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 500px; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/OlsonPreston1.jpg\" alt=\"Preston Jeffery Olson mugshot\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Preston Jeffery Olson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The public entry also does not explain where the alleged incident occurred.<\/p>\n<p>No police officers are named in this report.<\/p>\n<h2>Minnesota Domestic Assault Law<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law defines domestic assault as certain assaultive conduct against a family or household member.<\/p>\n<p>That can include intentionally causing fear of immediate bodily harm or death.<\/p>\n<p>It can also include intentionally causing or attempting to cause bodily harm.<\/p>\n<p>Subdivision 2 addresses certain repeat domestic assault cases.<\/p>\n<p>The law applies when another qualifying domestic violence-related offense occurred within the previous ten years.<\/p>\n<p>A violation under that subdivision is classified as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The maximum sentence listed by state law is 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n<p>The law also allows a fine of up to $3,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.2242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a> for the full law.<\/p>\n<h2>Case Remains Pending<\/h2>\n<p>The jail listing represents a custody record and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Olson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>Future court filings may provide more information about the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>Those records may also include bail, hearing dates, or release conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Custody information can change as a criminal case moves through court.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can check the <a href=\"https:\/\/incustodysearch.penningtonsheriff.org\/ResponsiveInCustody.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pennington County in-custody roster<\/a> for updated jail information.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will continue reviewing public records for developments in the case.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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