Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Kalin Leroy Thoms of Cass Lake has been charged with two counts of second-degree DWI in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Both charges are gross misdemeanors. The complaint says the case began late on March 30, 2026, during a traffic stop in Beltrami County. What… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged in Beltrami DWI Case
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POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT April 9, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Willem Albertus Rossouw, 24 of Crookston for careless driving Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report
Pennington County DUI Crash Brings Homicide Charge This Week
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Pennington County prosecutors have charged Justin David Shultz after a deadly crash near Goodridge. The criminal complaint says one person died. Two others suffered serious injuries. The case was filed in the Minnesota District Court. Court records show Shultz faces one felony count of criminal vehicular homicide. He also faces two felony… Continue reading Pennington County DUI Crash Brings Homicide Charge This Week
Bemidji Man Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man now faces a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a traffic stop early March 26, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. Court records identify the defendant as Joseph Garry Lepak, born Nov. 5, 1988. The complaint says the charge stems from an incident in Bemidji at… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Domestic Assault
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing two criminal charges after a reported domestic incident on March 11, 2026, in Pennington County. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Jose Maximo Martinez is charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation and gross misdemeanor domestic assault. The complaint says… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Domestic Assault
Mahnomen Man Charged After License Stop
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) Jesse Paul Alvarado is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Mahnomen County after a traffic stop in Mahnomen, according to a criminal complaint. Court records say Alvarado was charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge was filed in Minnesota District Court in Mahnomen County. What the Complaint… Continue reading Mahnomen Man Charged After License Stop
Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years in Shooting Case
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) The sentence was handed down on Monday, April 6. The case centers on a shooting from Jan. 3, 2025. Prosecutors said Poitra and co-defendant Mason Wyatt Allery fired into a moving vehicle with five teens inside. Walker Michael Poitra, 18, has been ordered to serve 10 years in prison for the attempted murder… Continue reading Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years in Shooting Case
Grand Forks Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man was ordered Monday, April 6, 2026, to serve 20 years in prison for multiple drug crimes. The case involved cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, THC products, and psilocybin mushrooms. Jesus Guadalupe Perez, 43, spoke during his sentencing hearing. He apologized to his family, the community, and others in the… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
Warren DWI Case: Man Accused After Gas Station Call
Warren, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Warren man is facing gross misdemeanor charges after a reported disturbance at a gas station in Marshall County led to a DWI arrest, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Jesse Lee Francis, 37, of Alvarado, is charged with second-degree driving while impaired and third-degree driving while impaired… Continue reading Warren DWI Case: Man Accused After Gas Station Call
Fargo Man to Plead Guilty in Trump Threat Case
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) Andrew Sandvik, 47, has agreed to plead guilty in federal court after prosecutors said he made an online threat against President Donald Trump. Court records show the plea agreement was signed on April 2. The filing became public on April 3. The agreement still must be accepted by a federal judge. Sandvik admitted… Continue reading Fargo Man to Plead Guilty in Trump Threat Case