{"id":59582,"date":"2026-10-24T12:38:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T17:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=59582"},"modified":"2026-10-23T05:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:29:03","slug":"kittson-county-entry-lists-theft-forgery-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/kittson-county-entry-lists-theft-forgery-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Kittson County Entry Lists Theft, Forgery Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Kittson County Entry Lists Theft, Forgery Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>KITTSON COUNTY, Minn. (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Robert Lee Swazey, 44, is named in a jail record entry dated October 21, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The record lists two alleged offenses involving theft of movable property and forgery.<\/p>\n<p>Both offenses are listed under Minnesota criminal statutes.<\/p>\n<p>Additional details about the alleged incidents were not included in the submitted record.<\/p>\n<h2>Two Criminal Charges Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The first listed offense involves taking, using, or transferring movable property without the owner&#8217;s consent.<\/p>\n<p>That allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).<\/p>\n<p>The second listed offense involves using a false writing for identification or recommendation purposes.<\/p>\n<p>That allegation is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.63, subdivision 1(1).<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record identifies Kittson County but does not specify where the alleged offenses occurred.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify any property involved in the alleged theft.<\/p>\n<h2>What Minnesota Law Says About Theft<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law prohibits intentionally taking or using another person&#8217;s movable property without consent.<\/p>\n<p>The statute also requires an intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property.<\/p>\n<p>Movable property can include many types of personal belongings and other items.<\/p>\n<p>Possible penalties depend on the property&#8217;s value and other circumstances surrounding the offense.<\/p>\n<p>Theft charges can range from misdemeanors to felonies under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>The submitted entry does not provide the value of any property allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.52<\/a> for the state&#8217;s theft laws.<\/p>\n<h2>Forgery Allegation Involves False Writing<\/h2>\n<p>The second listed offense involves the alleged use of false written information.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Statute 609.63 addresses several forms of forgery involving documents and written records.<\/p>\n<p>The cited provision covers knowingly using false writing for identification or recommendation with intent to injure or defraud.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction under this provision can carry up to three years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n<p>These are maximum statutory penalties, not a sentence imposed against Swazey.<\/p>\n<p>The entry does not identify the document allegedly involved or explain how it was used.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information is available through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.63<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking and Court Information<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied entry identifies Swazey as 44 years old.<\/p>\n<p>It includes the date October 21, 2026, and lists Kittson County.<\/p>\n<p>No detailed incident report, case number, or bond amount was provided.<\/p>\n<p>The information also does not include a scheduled court appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Swazey&#8217;s current custody status has not been independently confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Readers seeking additional information can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.kittson.mn.us\/government\/departments\/sheriff.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kittson County Sheriff&#8217;s Office<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>Public court information can also be searched through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/CaseSearch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Are Not Convictions<\/h2>\n<p>The allegations listed in the record do not establish that Swazey committed either offense.<\/p>\n<p>Any pending charges must be resolved through the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n<p>Swazey is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Further information may become available through official court records.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59583\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59583\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SWAZEY-ROBERT-LEE.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-59583\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SWAZEY-ROBERT-LEE-1024x994.jpeg\" alt=\"Robert Lee Swazey\" width=\"750\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SWAZEY-ROBERT-LEE-1024x994.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SWAZEY-ROBERT-LEE-300x291.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SWAZEY-ROBERT-LEE-768x745.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SWAZEY-ROBERT-LEE-1536x1491.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SWAZEY-ROBERT-LEE-2048x1988.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SWAZEY-ROBERT-LEE-1568x1522.jpeg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robert Lee Swazey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Kittson County record dated October 21 lists Robert Lee Swazey, 44, on theft and forgery allegations. 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