POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a courtroom drama unfolding on Tuesday, April 23, Irene Thompson, 42, faced sentencing for her involvement in felony theft from an employer and aiding an offender. Thompson had previously pleaded guilty to these charges in February, leading to the dismissal of two remaining charges against her. The proposed plea… Continue reading Crookston Woman Receives Staggered 180-Day Sentence for Felony Theft and Aiding Offender Charges
Category: Crime
Charges Filed Against Driver in Snake River Crash
OSLO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Christopher Marciniak, 20, of Drayton, North Dakota, faces criminal charges following a March 23rd crash into the Snake River near Oslo, Minnesota. Marciniak and three passengers plunged into the river after his pickup veered off Highway 17 and 220 just after midnight. Emergency responders were already at the scene when the… Continue reading Charges Filed Against Driver in Snake River Crash
West Fargo Man Faces Charges After High-Speed Crash in Fargo
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Justin C. Smith, a resident of West Fargo, North Dakota, is now grappling with serious legal repercussions following a harrowing incident on Wednesday night. Smith, according to court records, was hurtling down South University Drive in Fargo at a staggering speed of 70 miles per hour. The consequences were dire as… Continue reading West Fargo Man Faces Charges After High-Speed Crash in Fargo
Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Faces Calls to Resign Amid Burglary Charges
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, a Democrat representing Minnesota, is under intense scrutiny as she faces burglary charges stemming from an alleged incident at her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. Despite mounting pressure from Republicans for her resignation, Mitchell adamantly states that she has no intentions of stepping down. Her… Continue reading Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Faces Calls to Resign Amid Burglary Charges
Armed Standoff Resolved: Kyle Spicer in Custody After Firing Rifle Shot
THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events, the armed standoff situation that unfolded Thursday morning in Thompson, North Dakota, has reached a conclusion. Grand Forks County Sheriff, Andy Schneider, provided an update on the situation, which involved a suicidal male armed with a gun at a residence in the 500 block of… Continue reading Armed Standoff Resolved: Kyle Spicer in Custody After Firing Rifle Shot
Jury Seated for Opening Statements in Massive COVID Fraud Case
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Minneapolis federal court, a jury has been selected for the landmark trial regarding alleged COVID-related fraud in Minnesota. This case marks the first criminal trial stemming from the extensive investigation into the Feeding Our Future nonprofit organization. Prosecutors accuse seven defendants of embezzling millions of dollars in federal reimbursements earmarked… Continue reading Jury Seated for Opening Statements in Massive COVID Fraud Case
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana on North Dakota’s Ballot Initiative
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – North Dakota’s top election official announced that a ballot initiative group can collect signatures to legalize recreational marijuana, aiming for a statewide vote in the upcoming fall. The initiative, led by the New Economic Frontier, must gather 15,582 valid signatures by July 8 to qualify for the November general election ballot.… Continue reading Legalizing Recreational Marijuana on North Dakota’s Ballot Initiative
Former Youth Pastor Seeks Dismissal of Majority of Sexual Assault Charges
DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jackson Michael Gatlin, 35, a former assistant pastor at Duluth’s Vineyard Church, is pursuing the dismissal of multiple charges related to alleged sexual assaults against five girls. Gatlin, who rejected a plea offer from the prosecution, is opting for pretrial litigation. Gatlin faces 10 felony charges across five cases, primarily involving… Continue reading Former Youth Pastor Seeks Dismissal of Majority of Sexual Assault Charges
Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, 24, from Belcourt, waived his preliminary hearing, originally set for April 26, in Grand Forks County. He pleaded not guilty to three felony drug charges, including Class A felony possession of over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence. Additionally,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges
Minnesota Woman Accused of Child Torture Seeks Extension as Attorney General Takes Over Prosecution
BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jorden Nicole Borders, accused of torturing her three children, appeared via Zoom with her public defender, Mark Hansen, on Tuesday, April 23. They requested more time as the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office assumed prosecution. Assistant Attorneys General Mary Russell and Dominika Kins were consulted, with the state supporting the request. Borders… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Accused of Child Torture Seeks Extension as Attorney General Takes Over Prosecution