{"id":52728,"date":"2026-09-24T18:43:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T23:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=52728"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:50:22","slug":"thief-river-falls-man-charged-after-alleged-death-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-man-charged-after-alleged-death-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Man Charged After Alleged Death Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Lyle Miller faces a felony charge after an alleged threat at RDO Equipment.<\/p>\n

The complaint identifies him as Lyle Jason Miller.<\/p>\n

A Pennington County District Court complaint lists one felony count against Miller.<\/p>\n

The complaint labels the charge as terroristic threats under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

Minnesota\u2019s current statute page titles the section \u201cThreats of Violence.\u201d<\/p>\n

The complaint identifies the court case as 57-CR-26-650.<\/p>\n

The case was filed in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege the incident happened September 9, 2026, in Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n

Employee Reports Alleged Threat<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, Miller called RDO Equipment and asked to speak with Andrew Miller.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Miller accused Andrew Miller of stealing a gas cap from his tractor.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Lyle Miller then threatened to kill Andrew Miller during a recorded phone call.<\/p>\n

Andrew Miller told investigators the call left him concerned for himself and his family.<\/p>\n

The complaint says he appeared shaken while giving a recorded statement.<\/p>\n

Investigators also learned the two men had previous business dealings involving equipment parts.<\/p>\n

Miller Arrested and Interviewed<\/h2>\n

Court records say Lyle Miller was later taken into custody in rural Pennington County.<\/p>\n

He was transported to the Pennington County Law Enforcement Center in Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n

The complaint says investigators advised Miller of his rights before questioning began.<\/p>\n

Miller allegedly admitted calling RDO Equipment and speaking about Andrew Miller.<\/p>\n

He also allegedly said he wanted to fight Andrew Miller.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Miller acknowledged making a violent statement about shooting and decapitating Andrew Miller.<\/p>\n

Miller allegedly claimed the statement was made while speaking with his father.<\/p>\n

He claimed the statement was not made directly to Andrew Miller.<\/p>\n

Miller later asked to speak with a lawyer, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Investigators ended the interview after that request.<\/p>\n

Miller was then booked into the Pennington County Jail.<\/p>\n

Felony Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Miller is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The law covers certain threats involving crimes of violence.<\/p>\n

It includes threats made with intent to terrorize another person.<\/p>\n

It also covers conduct involving reckless disregard for causing such terror.<\/p>\n

A conviction can carry up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n

The maximum fine under the statute is $10,000.<\/p>\n

Readers can search public court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Pennington County in-custody search<\/a> also provides public booking information.<\/p>\n

The charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

Miller is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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