Harlan Roger Garfve, 34, appeared for sentencing Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Pennington County District Court.<\/p>\n
The court granted Garfve a three-year stay of imposition and ordered three years of supervised probation.<\/p>\n
Two additional charges were dismissed as part of the case.<\/p>\n
Three Years of Probation Ordered<\/h2>\n
Garfve received a stay of imposition rather than an immediate prison sentence.<\/p>\n
Under the court’s order, he must successfully complete three years of supervised probation.<\/p>\n
The sentence will run concurrently with another case involving Garfve.<\/p>\n
He must complete a comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing.<\/p>\n
Garfve must also complete any recommended treatment and follow-up care.<\/p>\n
While on probation, he is prohibited from possessing or using firearms, ammunition, or explosives.<\/p>\n
The court also ordered him to provide a DNA sample and pay $210 in fines and fees.<\/p>\n
A misdemeanor driving-after-revocation charge and a petty-misdemeanor stop-sign violation were dismissed.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop Turns Into Police Pursuit<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, the incident began November 15 at approximately 11:24 p.m.<\/p>\n
Police spotted Garfve driving near the 1900 block of Highway 59 South in Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n
Authorities reported that Garfve had a revoked driver’s license and several outstanding warrants.<\/p>\n
Investigators say Garfve drove through the Walmart parking lot while the business was closed.<\/p>\n
He then failed to stop at a stop sign on Nelson Drive.<\/p>\n
When an officer activated emergency lights, Garfve accelerated and continued driving.<\/p>\n
According to the report, he crossed the centerline and entered the opposing traffic lane.<\/p>\n
He also allegedly failed to signal a turn and drove through another stop sign.<\/p>\n
The pursuit ended near the intersection of Sherwood Avenue and Stevens Drive.<\/p>\n After stopping, Garfve reportedly failed to fully follow commands to shut off his vehicle.<\/p>\n He was also instructed to place his hands outside the window and throw his keys onto the pavement.<\/p>\n The report states Garfve repeatedly moved his hands back inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n Concerned about safety, an officer drew a firearm while continuing to issue commands.<\/p>\n Garfve eventually dropped his keys onto the pavement as another officer arrived.<\/p>\n He was then taken into custody without further incident.<\/p>\n According to the complaint, Garfve told police he failed to stop because he had multiple outstanding warrants.<\/p>\n He also admitted consuming alcohol the previous day despite being subject to a no-alcohol release condition.<\/p>\n The report states Garfve later refused to provide a urine sample to corrections staff.<\/p>\n These details were included in the complaint describing the incident and subsequent investigation.<\/p>\n Under Minnesota Statute 609.487<\/a>, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle is a felony.<\/p>\n The offense carries a maximum penalty of three years and one day in prison and a $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n Garfve’s reported sentence instead places him under supervised probation with specific court-ordered conditions.<\/p>\n Readers can search available case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Further court action may occur if Garfve fails to follow the conditions of his probation.<\/p>\n![\"Thief](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Harlan-Roger-Garfve-1024x576.png\")
<\/a>Police Report Describes Tense Arrest<\/h2>\n
Garfve Cited Outstanding Warrants<\/h2>\n
Minnesota Law and Court Records<\/h2>\n