BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing wave of arrests in Becker County has flooded the local jail with individuals accused of heinous crimes ranging from first-degree drug trafficking and aggravated robbery to domestic strangulation, sexual assault, and arson — including setting wildfires.
Here are just a few of the most alarming names and charges:
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Terrance Jerome Arthur Sr (43) – Caught with firearms as a convicted felon and over 50 grams of fentanyl and heroin.
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Carlos Batista Rodriguez (42) – Facing unspecified charges tied to violent crime.
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Craig Daniel Bellanger (43) – Charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree assault, and repeated domestic abuse violations.
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Aaron James Goodwin (41) – Allegedly committed felony-level domestic strangulation, burglary, and multiple order violations.
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Frank Edward Henry II (38) – Accused of multiple counts of domestic assault and disorderly conduct.
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Thomas Steven Libby (62) – Refused a DWI chemical test; has prior violations.
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Robert Mellone Leake (33) – Booking followed burglary and domestic abuse violations.
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Carlos Suhr (27) – Charged with domestic felony assault.
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Teagan Scott Simpson (22) – Arrested for DWI just this week.
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John Allen Green (46) – Booked for undisclosed but active felony charges.
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Tabashish Anamiki Ogitchida (48) – Terroristic threats, arson for wildfire, and obstruction of justice are among his shocking list of charges.
The list spans all ages and backgrounds, showing how crime in Becker County continues to grow in both volume and severity.
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Did you know?
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Minnesota defines first-degree drug crimes as involving over 50 grams of meth, heroin, or fentanyl — punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
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Becker County authorities actively prosecute domestic violence repeat offenders, stacking charges when protection orders are violated.
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Wildfire arson, like that charged to one Becker County suspect, is a felony crime with multi-year sentences due to the risk to property and life.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News