Walker County (trfnews.i234.me)—In a devastating incident on March 15th, a fatal rollover crash occurred near Walker, Minnesota, resulting in the death of 22-year-old Mikayla Butcher from Bemidji. The driver, 23-year-old Pernell J. Reese of Walker, has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including felony criminal vehicular homicide involving alcohol, two counts of criminal vehicular operation… Continue reading Walker County Tragedy: Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Rollover Crash, Killing Young Woman
Month: April 2025
Otter Tail County: Fargo Man Swindles Church Out of $7,000 in Steeple Repair Scam
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony theft by swindle charge after allegedly scamming a Minnesota church out of $7,000. According to court documents, in February 2024, Gregory Deforest Johnson submitted a $26,000 proposal to an Otter Tail County church for reshingle work on its steeple. The agreement required a… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Fargo Man Swindles Church Out of $7,000 in Steeple Repair Scam
Cass County: Jacob Jeffrey Handeland Arrested for Probation Violations, Burglary & Property Damage
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jacob Jeffrey Handeland, age 20, was arrested on February 16, 2025, by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Moorhead Police Department on multiple charges. Charges filed: Cass County Sheriff’s Office: Probation Violation (x2) Moorhead Police Department: 1st Degree Burglary – Occupied Dwelling 4th Degree Damage to Property – $1 to $500… Continue reading Cass County: Jacob Jeffrey Handeland Arrested for Probation Violations, Burglary & Property Damage
Ramsey County Crash Horror: Parked Lincoln Smashed on I-35W Shoulder, Elderly Passenger and Driver Hospitalized
Roseville, Ramsey County (trfnews.i234.me) — A violent highway collision Sunday afternoon left a Minneapolis woman fighting for her life and her elderly passenger injured, after a Jeep Grand Cherokee slammed into a parked Lincoln MKZ on the shoulder of Interstate 35W. 🚨 According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at 2:51 p.m., near… Continue reading Ramsey County Crash Horror: Parked Lincoln Smashed on I-35W Shoulder, Elderly Passenger and Driver Hospitalized
Gilbert, Minnesota: 21-Year-Old Christian Huffnagle Dies After Tragic Ski Accident at Giant Ridge
Gilbert, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A heartbreaking update has been released by the Gilbert Police Department following a fatal skiing accident over the weekend. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Christian Richard Huffnagle of International Falls, Minnesota. Authorities say the incident occurred on Saturday at Giant Ridge Ski Resort, where Huffnagle was discovered injured on… Continue reading Gilbert, Minnesota: 21-Year-Old Christian Huffnagle Dies After Tragic Ski Accident at Giant Ridge
Mille Lacs County Madness: SUV Flips After Barreling Through Trees on Hwy 23
Borgholm Township, Mille Lacs County (trfnews.i234.me) — A frightening single-vehicle crash unfolded Sunday morning just east of Bock, Minnesota, when a Hyundai Palisade veered off Highway 23, tore through trees, and landed upside down. 🚗 According to authorities, the 2024 Hyundai Palisade was heading westbound around 9:10 a.m. when it suddenly left the roadway, crossed… Continue reading Mille Lacs County Madness: SUV Flips After Barreling Through Trees on Hwy 23
Clay County: Gregory Allen Hanks Arrested for DANCO Violation
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Gregory Allen Hanks, age 48, was arrested on March 20, 2025, by the Dilworth Police Department for a DANCO violation (Domestic Abuse No Contact Order). Authorities allege that Hanks breached a court-ordered no-contact directive, which is a misdemeanor or felony depending on prior convictions and the context of the violation. Hanks… Continue reading Clay County: Gregory Allen Hanks Arrested for DANCO Violation
Pennington County Man REFUSES DWI Test & Busted With Open Weed in Car
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Pennington County man, Travis Thompson, is facing a storm of legal trouble following a wild arrest that landed him in jail on April 1, 2025. Authorities report that Thompson was caught with an open package of cannabis inside a vehicle, violating packaging compliance laws. But the trouble didn’t stop there.… Continue reading Pennington County Man REFUSES DWI Test & Busted With Open Weed in Car
Pennington County Man Arrested for Fleeing Peace Officer in Motor Vehicle
Pennington County trfnews.i234.me — Joseph Barnes was taken into custody on March 31, 2025, by Pennington County authorities on charges of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Inmate Details: Name: Joseph Barnes Custody Date: March 31, 2025 Height: 5’6″ Weight: 120 lbs Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 Holding Facility:… Continue reading Pennington County Man Arrested for Fleeing Peace Officer in Motor Vehicle
Pennington County: Man Detained for Disorderly Conduct and Domestic Assault
Pennington County trfnews.i234.me — Authorities have arrested Mitchum Johnson on charges of disorderly conduct and domestic assault. Inmate Details: Name: Mitchum Johnson Custody Date: March 31, 2025 Height: 6’1″ Weight: 195 lbs Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 Holding Facility: Pennington County Jail Charges: Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene (Misdemeanor): Statute: Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Pennington County: Man Detained for Disorderly Conduct and Domestic Assault