Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is charged after an alleged assault and threats, court documents say. 911 call leads police to apartment Police say they were sent to a Fargo apartment around 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. Dispatch received an anonymous 911 call about loud voices and a possible assault. Officers arrived… Continue reading Fargo: Man Charged After Torture Threats, Assault
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Grafton Woman Charged After Ex’s Car Reported Stolen
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Victoria V. Swanson of Grafton has been charged with felony theft in Grand Forks, according to court documents. The charge is tied to an incident reported on December 1, 2025. A male victim told police he had recently ended a relationship with Swanson. He said he returned home and found… Continue reading Grafton Woman Charged After Ex’s Car Reported Stolen
Grand Forks man charged in walking stick assault
Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces a felony charge after an alleged assault inside an apartment building. What the police say happened A probable cause statement describes the call. Officers were dispatched on January 15. They went to 500 1st Avenue South. The call reported an assault in progress; the… Continue reading Grand Forks man charged in walking stick assault
Bemidji: Woman Charged After Mirror Assault Call
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Bemidji police arrested Jessica Lynn McLean after a reported assault, court papers say. What the police say happened Police were called about 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 19. The call came from the 800 block of America Avenue Northwest in Bemidji. Police say McLean broke a mirror inside the home. Police… Continue reading Bemidji: Woman Charged After Mirror Assault Call
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 21, 2026
Fergus Falls: Don Pablo’s Closes Amid ICE Fears
Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant has closed its Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes locations. The owners said the move was tied to reports of ICE activity in the area. The restaurant posted on Facebook that it was “closed until further notice.” The post blamed “unforeseen family” issues. A second… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Don Pablo’s Closes Amid ICE Fears
Fargo: St. Paul Man Charged in Fentanyl Bust
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A St. Paul man is charged after a fentanyl seizure in Fargo. Court documents say Dontay L. Jenkins was arrested on Jan. 16 after a search at a bus station. Investigators say he had about 55 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl. Search at the Jefferson Lines station… Continue reading Fargo: St. Paul Man Charged in Fentanyl Bust
Fort Totten: New Trial Bid Claims Hidden Witnesses
Ramsey County, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota inmate is seeking a new murder trial. Case background Werner Wolfgang Kunkel was convicted by a jury in August 1995. Jurors found him guilty in the 1986 killing of Gilbert Fassett. Fassett’s body was found on Aug. 10, 1986. It was found in the Fort Totten area… Continue reading Fort Totten: New Trial Bid Claims Hidden Witnesses
Perham: ICE Agents Visit Shearer’s Foods Plant
Perham, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, visited Shearer’s Foods on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. The company said the visit involved one employee. What the company said Shearer’s said the employee was hired before the company acquired the Perham facility. The employee cooperated with agents, the company said. The… Continue reading Perham: ICE Agents Visit Shearer’s Foods Plant
Belcourt Murder at Sky Dancer Casino: Federal Charges Filed
Belcourt (trfnews.i234.me) – Federal charges have been filed against Rigoberto Mendez-Morales in connection with a January 10th murder at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt. The victim, a female tribal member, was found dead in her hotel room. The case is being prosecuted in federal court due to the victim’s tribal membership. Details of… Continue reading Belcourt Murder at Sky Dancer Casino: Federal Charges Filed