Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Spencer E. Gross of Fargo has been charged with felony terrorizing. The charge is based on a Fargo hotel call on Jan. 12, court records say. What the police say happened Police were called to a hotel for a disturbance, according to the complaint. The complaint says a woman at the hotel… Continue reading Fargo: Hotel Threats Lead to Felony Terrorizing Charge
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Thief River Falls Man Charged in Sex Sting
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing a felony charge after a reported sex sting operation. Erick Sean Hartung of Thief River Falls has been charged with felony electronic solicitation of a minor. What court documents allege According to court documents, an investigator posed as a 15-year-old girl online. The… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Sex Sting
Detroit Lakes: Pair Charged in $6,100 Walmart Theft
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Two people are now charged after two alleged thefts at the Detroit Lakes Walmart. Court records say the cases happened in October and December of 2025. Melissa Ortiz, of West Fargo, is charged with felony theft. Jeffery Soular, of Fargo, is also charged. Court records name a third male suspect. No… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Pair Charged in $6,100 Walmart Theft
Cass Lake: Man Charged in Sex Assault, Stalking
Cass Lake, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing three felony charges. Court documents link the case to an alleged incident on January 1, 2026. Charges filed Matic J. Wakanabo, of Cass Lake, faces felony charges of criminal sexual conduct involving penetration, stalking, and terroristic threats. The complaint says the woman reported threats… Continue reading Cass Lake: Man Charged in Sex Assault, Stalking
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 16, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Benjamin John Steinberger, 51 of Thompson, North Dakota, for first-degree drug sale of 50 grams of Amphetamine Phencyclidine hallucinogen Crookston Fire Calls Joshua Zeni Sotzsky, 41 of Mentor, for first-degree DUI with an alcohol concentration of .10 or more within two… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 16, 2026
Jamestown: Man Accused of Threats Faces Felony
Jamestown (trfnews.i234.me) — A Jamestown man is facing new charges. Police say he made threats at a home. Police also say he caused damage inside the residence. Aaron Carow was arrested Tuesday night, according to court documents. He appeared in court on Wednesday. He pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief. He… Continue reading Jamestown: Man Accused of Threats Faces Felony
Man charged after defecating in Bemidji Police patrol car
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bagley man faces felony charges. Police say he defecated in a patrol car on purpose. Sha-Lu Nuday Steeprock, 23, appeared in court on Wednesday, according to a criminal complaint. He is charged with first-degree damage to property. He is also charged with fifth-degree drug possession. He also faces charges of fleeing… Continue reading Man charged after defecating in Bemidji Police patrol car
East Grand Forks: Dispensary Planned at Burger King
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — East Grand Forks may soon get a new retail cannabis store. The White Earth Nation has filed a demolition request with the city. Former Burger King site targeted The request involves the former Burger King on Central Avenue Northwest. The restaurant has been closed, and the building is set for… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Dispensary Planned at Burger King
Jamestown: Woman Charged in 14-Year-Old Sex Case
Jamestown (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Jamestown woman is facing a felony charge. Court records say the case involves a 14-year-old boy. Valerie Rae Mann was charged Tuesday with gross sexual imposition in Stutsman County District Court, according to court documents. What court records say Police were called to a home in the 800 block of… Continue reading Jamestown: Woman Charged in 14-Year-Old Sex Case
Thief River Falls: Latest Pennington Citations Listed
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A new edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin lists recent traffic cases. TRF News pays for copies of this public record. The bulletin lists cases from the Minnesota State Patrol. It also lists cases from the sheriff’s office. It includes cases from Thief River Falls police, too. TRF News… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Latest Pennington Citations Listed