Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — An Oklee man was sentenced in district court on Feb. 17. Court records say he helped with a cocaine sale to an undercover investigator in 2024. Zachariah John Howard, 23, was sentenced for a felony drug sale case. The conviction involved aiding and abetting a first-degree controlled substance… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Oklee Man Gets 42 Months
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POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 2, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following – Cecelia Beverly Midbo, 19, for fourth-degree DUI Crookston Fire Calls Sarah Rose Thoreson, 19 of Fertile, for giving a peace officer a false name/birthdate/or ID Adam Lee Puente, 32 of Crookston, for third-degree DUI with one aggravating factor.
Becker: Nonprofit Treasurer Charged in $200K Theft
Becker, Sherburne County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota suicide prevention nonprofit says it lost more than $200,000. Prosecutors now charge the group’s former treasurer, court records show. Ryan Gary Obermoller, 46, faces two felony theft counts in Sherburne County District Court. The charges were filed on Feb. 17, 2026. Obermoller served as executive director and treasurer… Continue reading Becker: Nonprofit Treasurer Charged in $200K Theft
Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man died Saturday, Feb. 28, after a snowmobile crash in Gentilly Township. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were sent to the crash at about 2 p.m. The operator was identified as Cody Teie, 33, of Thief River Falls. He was pronounced dead at the scene,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash
Baxter: Felony Theft Charge After Walmart Skip-Scan
Baxter, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd woman faces a felony theft charge. Police say it happened at the Baxter Walmart. Sasha Mae-Susan Mattson, 41, is accused of skip-scanning at self-checkout. Prosecutors say it happened during ten store visits. The dates run from January 5 to February 20, 2026. Police response on Feb. 20… Continue reading Baxter: Felony Theft Charge After Walmart Skip-Scan
Fosston: Felony Charges After 90-MPH Trooper Chase
Fosston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fosston man faces three felony charges. The case follows a high-speed pursuit and a crash, court papers say. Prosecutors charged Christopher Michael Roragen, 48, of Fosston. The complaint was filed in Polk County District Court. The court file is 60-CR-26-237. The prosecutor’s file is F-26-033. What deputies say happened… Continue reading Fosston: Felony Charges After 90-MPH Trooper Chase
Red Lake County Blotter: Infant Injury, Student Posts
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — The Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office released a weekly activity report dated Feb. 27, 2026. The report covers calls and cases from Feb. 19 through Feb. 26. Order complaint closed On Feb. 19, a caller reported a possible restraining order violation. A deputy checked the report and found no violation.… Continue reading Red Lake County Blotter: Infant Injury, Student Posts
Brainerd: Little Falls Man Faces 2 First-Degree CSC
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Little Falls man is facing two felony sex crime charges. The case is filed in Crow Wing County. Christopher Charles Clinton Ames, 36, is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The case follows an investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged victim is… Continue reading Brainerd: Little Falls Man Faces 2 First-Degree CSC
Shevlin Man Charged in Threats, Assault Cases
Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Shevlin man faces new felony charges in two cases, court records show. Kerry Wynne Lane, 55, of Shevlin, is charged with felony threats of violence. He is also charged with felony domestic assault and gross misdemeanor harassment. Threat allegations A complaint says deputies took a report on February 20, 2026.… Continue reading Shevlin Man Charged in Threats, Assault Cases
Bemidji Stop Leads to Gun, Fentanyl Charges
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji traffic stop ended in a short chase and new felony charges. Who is charged Demarcus James Freeman, 34, of Minneapolis, is charged with felony second-degree drug possession. He is also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Traffic stop and foot chase A deputy stopped a… Continue reading Bemidji Stop Leads to Gun, Fentanyl Charges