Breezy Point, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A late-night traffic stop led to drug and DWI charges. Amber Marie Howard, 39, of Pequot Lakes, was the driver, court records say. Howard is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession. She is also charged with misdemeanor DWI, according to the complaint. Traffic stop on County Road 11… Continue reading Breezy Point Stop Leads to Meth, DWI Charge
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Nevis Woman, 70, Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) A Nevis woman is facing two DWI charges after a traffic stop in Hubbard County. Laureen Aileen Gitchel, 70, is charged with second-degree driving while impaired. She also faces a charge for an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours. Traffic stop details According to the criminal complaint, the stop… Continue reading Nevis Woman, 70, Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Cass County: Two Killed in Hwy 210 Crash
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 210 in Cass County. Initial information says the crash happened at an intersection on Hwy. 210. Investigators say one vehicle was traveling east. It struck a westbound vehicle as it turned left. Injuries reported Authorities said three people were riding in the… Continue reading Cass County: Two Killed in Hwy 210 Crash
Twin Valley: Man Charged After Strangulation Threats
Twin Valley, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) A Twin Valley man faces felony charges after a reported domestic assault. Court records name the suspect as James Eugene Rolland Covey, 41, of Twin Valley. The alleged offense date was February 6, 2026. The case was filed in Norman County District Court on February 9, 2026. What authorities allege… Continue reading Twin Valley: Man Charged After Strangulation Threats
Devils Lake defendants deny custody death lawsuit
Devils Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — Defendants in a federal lawsuit over a jail death filed an answer in court. They deny all claims of wrongdoing. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Cassandra McDonald. McDonald was 37. She died after time in custody at the Lake Region Correctional Center in Devils Lake. Answer filed in… Continue reading Devils Lake defendants deny custody death lawsuit
Moorhead: Hammer Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man faces a felony charge after a reported hammer attack this month. Mitchell Albert Spitzmiller, 39, was charged Tuesday in Clay County District Court. The charge is second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Court records say he has no permanent address. He remains in custody at the Clay… Continue reading Moorhead: Hammer Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Fargo: Ex-Deputy Avoids Jail After Inmate Slap
Cass County, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A former Cass County sheriff’s deputy will not serve jail time after an inmate slap. Sentence and court terms Judge Stephannie Stiel ordered Andrew Wleh Robinson, 51, to complete 40 hours of community service. The case involves one misdemeanor count of simple assault. Robinson also must finish 360 days of… Continue reading Fargo: Ex-Deputy Avoids Jail After Inmate Slap
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 19, 2026
Bemidji Area House Fire Leaves One Dead
Port Hope Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal structure fire north of Bemidji destroyed a home Monday night. The Bemidji Fire Department got the call around 8:47 p.m. Fire crews went to the 12000 block of Peterson Lake Road NE. The area is about 15 miles north of Bemidji. What crews found Firefighters arrived to heavy… Continue reading Bemidji Area House Fire Leaves One Dead
White Earth Man Charged With Order Violation
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A White Earth man faces a felony charge. The case involves a reported restraining order violation. Charge filed Joseph Allen Porter Jr., 46, of White Earth, has been charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is felony violation of a restraining order, according to court records. The offense date listed… Continue reading White Earth Man Charged With Order Violation