Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Newfolden man now faces two felony drug charges. The charges follow a March 7 traffic stop in Thief River Falls. Court records identify the defendant as Roger Harlan Garfve, 54. According to a criminal complaint, prosecutors charged Garfve with a meth-related crime involving children and fifth-degree drug possession. The complaint… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged In Meth Child Case
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Crookston No-Show Felony Filed Against Whalen
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Polk County prosecutors have filed a felony charge against Jennifer Lynne Whalen after they said she missed several required court appearances in Crookston. The criminal complaint was filed on April 22, 2020, in Polk County District Court. It accuses Whalen of one count of failure to appear for court. The charge is… Continue reading Crookston No-Show Felony Filed Against Whalen
East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — James Arthur Cooper faces new criminal charges in Polk County. A court complaint says the case began on March 10, 2026. Cooper, 61, is charged with third-degree controlled substance possession in a prohibited zone. He is also charged with third-degree driving while impaired. The drug charge is a felony. The… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges
Crookston Man Faces DWI, Assault Charges
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — According to a criminal complaint, Isaiah James Knutson faces nine charges after a chaotic incident in Polk County. The case was filed in Minnesota District Court for Polk County. The complaint lists gross misdemeanor DWI counts and several misdemeanor counts. Those include assault, obstruction, and disorderly conduct. Charges Filed In Polk… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces DWI, Assault Charges
East Grand Forks Woman Faces Meth DWI Charges
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks woman is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a March 4 traffic stop in Polk County. This report is based on a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court. Charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Charges Filed… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Faces Meth DWI Charges
East Grand Forks Stolen Car Charge Filed
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A South Carolina man now faces a felony charge in Polk County after police said he was found in a stolen car in East Grand Forks. According to a criminal complaint, Michael Jason Morgal, 42, was charged with possession of stolen property. The charge was filed in Polk County District… Continue reading East Grand Forks Stolen Car Charge Filed
Pennington County: Benais Charged After Threats
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Llewellyn James Benais has been charged after a March 4 incident at the Pennington County law enforcement center, according to a criminal complaint. Prosecutors filed two felony counts of threats of violence. They also filed one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. The complaint says two people were targeted. They are identified by… Continue reading Pennington County: Benais Charged After Threats
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Strangulation
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A 23-year-old East Grand Forks man now faces a felony charge in Polk County. Court records say Jordan Michael Lavallie-Short was charged with domestic assault by strangulation after a reported incident on March 8, 2026. According to the criminal complaint, police were sent to an apartment on 4th Avenue NW… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Strangulation
East Grand Forks Woman Charged in Meth Case
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks woman faces two felony charges after a police chase, a crash, and a vehicle search, according to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County. Abigail Nicole Lopez, 19, is charged with third-degree drug possession in a prohibited zone. She is also charged with storing… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Charged in Meth Case
Goodridge Man Arrested After 911 Hangup
Goodridge (trfnews.i234.me) — A Goodridge man is facing charges after deputies responded to a 911 hangup call on March 7 and later found him a short distance away, according to the complaint. What Happened Michael Tyler Moe, 36, of Goodridge, has been charged with third-degree refusal to submit to a breath test and fleeing an… Continue reading Goodridge Man Arrested After 911 Hangup