The cases involved the Thief River Falls Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.<\/p>\n
The most serious sentence listed involved Harlan Roger Garfve, 34, of Halma, who faced a second-degree DWI case.<\/p>\n
Halma Man Sentenced for Second-Degree DWI<\/h2>\n
Harlan Roger Garfve, 34, of Halma, received a 364-day jail sentence for second-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n
According to the court report, 315 days of the sentence were stayed for four years.<\/p>\n
Garfve received credit for 49 days already served in jail.<\/p>\n
The report also states he completed a 30-day probationary requirement.<\/p>\n
Garfve was placed on supervised probation for four years and ordered to pay $690 in fines and fees.<\/p>\n
He must complete a comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing.<\/p>\n
He must also complete any recommended treatment and aftercare.<\/p>\n Three additional cases were listed under the Thief River Falls Police Department.<\/p>\n Scott Jon Kjellberg, 64, of Thief River Falls,<\/strong> was assessed $135 for failing to stop at a traffic control signal.<\/p>\n Mersudin Salkic, 39, of St. Louis,<\/strong> had a speeding charge dismissed.<\/p>\n The dismissed allegation involved traveling 52 mph in a 30 mph zone.<\/p>\n Kiefer Reed Stenmark, 18, of Lancaster,<\/strong> was assessed $135 for an automobile fender regulation violation.<\/p>\n The Minnesota State Patrol reported several speeding and traffic violations involving drivers from Minnesota and North Dakota.<\/p>\n Joshua Lynn Waldorf, 41, of Thief River Falls,<\/strong> was assessed $285 in an uninsured vehicle case.<\/p>\n The violation was listed under the vehicle owner’s insurance responsibility.<\/p>\n Dean Abe Olson, 62, of Thief River Falls,<\/strong> was assessed $135 in a case involving ATV youth safety rules.<\/p>\n The violation concerned helmet requirements for ATV operators or passengers younger than 18.<\/p>\n The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources<\/a> provides information about helmet requirements and off-highway vehicle regulations.<\/p>\n Minnesota’s hands-free driving law<\/a> generally prohibits holding mobile devices while driving.<\/p>\n It also restricts accessing videos, images, games, and certain applications while operating a vehicle.<\/p>\n Readers seeking additional case information can visit Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Thief](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thief-River-Falls-DWI-Sentence-15-More-Court-Cases-1024x576.png\")
<\/a>Thief River Falls Police Department Cases<\/h2>\n
Minnesota State Patrol Traffic Cases<\/h2>\n
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Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Case<\/h2>\n
Minnesota DNR ATV Violation<\/h2>\n
Traffic Laws and Court Records<\/h2>\n