Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A Newfolden man was arrested following a reported fight early Aug. 30.<\/p>\n Ryan Orvis Houle, 40, was cited for three offenses after police responded to the incident.<\/p>\n The offenses were fifth-degree assault, obstruction of the legal process, and disorderly conduct.<\/p>\n Police received the fight report at about 2:18 a.m.<\/p>\n The incident occurred in the 300 block of Main Avenue North in Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n According to the brief police report, Houle allegedly assaulted a woman during the incident.<\/p>\n The report did not provide further details about the alleged assault.<\/p>\n It also did not describe whether the woman suffered any injuries.<\/p>\n No information about medical treatment was included in the report.<\/p>\n Police responded to the area after receiving the early morning fight call.<\/p>\n Houle was taken into custody following the response.<\/p>\n The report also alleges Houle resisted officers while they attempted to arrest him.<\/p>\n He was cited for obstruction of the legal process in connection with that allegation.<\/p>\n No officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n The brief account does not describe how Houle allegedly resisted arrest.<\/p>\n It also does not state whether anyone else was arrested or cited.<\/p>\n Minnesota Statute 609.224<\/a> covers fifth-degree assault.<\/p>\n The law includes intentionally causing or attempting to cause bodily harm.<\/p>\n Minnesota Statute 609.50<\/a> covers obstructing or resisting legal process and arrest.<\/p>\n Minnesota Statute 609.72<\/a> covers disorderly conduct.<\/p>\n That law includes fighting and certain conduct that may disturb others.<\/p>\n Houle was cited for all three offenses and was arrested.<\/p>\n A citation or arrest does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n The allegations must be resolved through the court process.<\/p>\n Local law enforcement information is available from the Thief River Falls Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional details may become available through court records as the case proceeds.<\/p>\nWoman Allegedly Assaulted<\/h2>\n
Police Report Resistance During Arrest<\/h2>\n
Three Offenses Listed<\/h2>\n