Category: Crime

Pennington County Man Charged After Home Threats

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man is facing serious charges after an alleged late-night break-in at a woman’s home. According to a criminal complaint, 34-year-old Brian Allen Torkelson of Thief River Falls is charged with felony terroristic threats and misdemeanor trespassing at a dwelling. The incident was reported on November 18… Continue reading Pennington County Man Charged After Home Threats

POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 28, 2025

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Christopher James Desrosier, 34 of Crookston, for DUI Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report On November 27th at 9:30 a.m., the Crookston Fire Department was paged to 1100 Norton Circle for an electrical odor. On scene, they used Thermal imaging equipment and… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 28, 2025

Pennington County Man Gets 65 Months for Meth

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – 38-year-old Nicholas Walter Johnson has been sentenced in a felony drug case. Johnson received a 65-month state prison sentence for first-degree sale of a controlled substance. The case was heard in the Minnesota District Court in Pennington County. According to the criminal complaint, the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force had… Continue reading Pennington County Man Gets 65 Months for Meth

POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT December 1, 2025

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Janine Ann Mahoney, 44 of Crookston, for DUI, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance Crookston Fire Calls Michael Matthew Kilde, 27 of Crookston, for DUI, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT December 1, 2025

Pennington County Man Charged With 5 Child Sex Felonies

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Pennington County man faces five first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges after a recent court complaint. According to a complaint in Pennington County District Court, 9th Judicial District, prosecutors have charged Delwin Guy Johnson, 43, of Thief River Falls, with five felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The alleged crimes… Continue reading Pennington County Man Charged With 5 Child Sex Felonies

Beltrami County: Red Lake Mom’s Federal Murder Trial

Red Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — A new trial date is set in the federal murder case against Jennifer Marie Stately of Red Lake, Minnesota. Court records filed in November 2025 show jury selection is now scheduled to start on February 9, 2026. The case will be heard in the U.S. District Court in Minnesota. Stately is… Continue reading Beltrami County: Red Lake Mom’s Federal Murder Trial

POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT December 3, 2025

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Tracy Mae Rose Menard, 20 of Welch, for fifth-degree assault. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report On December 3rd at 10:41 a.m., the Crookston Fire Department responded to a call in the 300 block of Anderson for a strange odor. On scene, they used… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT December 3, 2025

Grand Forks County Man Charged In Cleaver Threat

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing several felony charges after an early morning domestic incident. According to court records, officers were sent to a home on November 26 at about 2:57 a.m. The call was reported as a physical domestic situation. Police say the suspect is named Lac Q. Tran… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Charged In Cleaver Threat