PENNINGTON COUNTY, MINN. (KFGO/KTRF) – Pennington County authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal drug overdose. The overdose occurred at a residence in St. Hilaire, seven miles south of Thief River Falls, and resulted in the death of a 20-year-old woman. Deputies responded to the call about 10:30 pm Thursday.
Overnight, law enforcement served a search warrant in Thief River Falls where 23-year old James Morin was taken into custody and booked into jail.
According to Sheriff Ray Kuznia, Morin’s charges have not been filed yet in District Court and most likely will not be decided until next week after a review by the Pennington County Attorney’s office.
The woman’s name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.