MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – As we catch up on pending court cases following the long Memorial Day weekend, here’s a quick review of felony-level charges across the region:
- Tad Isaac Butcher of Crookston – Charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. On May 22nd, Butcher allegedly attempted to hit a victim with a hammer at a Crookton residence.
- Steven Michael Coons of Fargo – Charged with felony criminal trespass. Coons admitted to breaking a door while trying to enter a residence by ramming it with his shoulder.
- Mason Fred Pete in Cass County, North Dakota – Facing four felony charges: fleeing a peace officer, possession of narcotics, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Alexandra Nicole Olen in Cass County, North Dakota – Charged with two felonies: possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Gary Leroy Brim – Charged with felony criminal trespass for allegedly entering an apartment that wasn’t his.
- Doris Jean Clark of Bemidji, Beltrami County – Charged with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. On May 22nd, she allegedly fled a traffic stop, reaching speeds of 100 mph before stopping.
- Dylan James McBride of Bemidji – Facing six felony counts related to the dissemination and possession of pornographic material. This case started on May 12th with a cyber tip and led to the seizure of numerous images of child pornography.
- Ronald William Epworth of Bemidji – Charged with two felony assault charges for allegedly assaulting a female victim.
- Anthony G. Tarico of Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County – Charged with felony third-degree assault. The victim reported being knocked out by Tarico at the Silver Dollar Bar.
- Allen Christopher Button of Fergus Falls – Facing two felony counts of domestic assault for allegedly repeatedly hitting a female victim.
- Joseph Allen Erickson of Warren, Marshall County – Charged with felonies of domestic assault by strangulation and terroristic threats. On May 17th, Erickson allegedly assaulted a female family member and made threats.
- James Wilson McFadden of Roseau, Roseau County – Charged with three felony counts of domestic abuse for allegedly repeatedly violating a protection order.
I’m Casey Rivers reporting for trfnews.i234.me
The police hand out Felonies like candy on Halloween, some are deserving but most charges seem excessive.
Charging someone with a Felony will destroy their lives even if proven innocent.