The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston has reported the arrest of the following – Crookston Fire Calls
Category: Crime
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Warrant Arrest
Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Investigators arrested Michael Allen Powell, 47. They were serving a warrant at Riverside Terrace. Court records say the warrant followed a missed arraignment. The missed court date involved a predatory offender registration case filed Dec. 31. Powell now faces two felony charges in Pennington County. They include a predatory… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Warrant Arrest
Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing new criminal charges. Police say a handgun and a Nintendo Switch were stolen. Investigators say both items were recovered. Tanner Lyle Peterson, 32, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County District Court. The complaint was filed on January 28. Court records list… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft
Bagley: ND Man Charged Over Bad Checks for Ranger
Bagley, Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Casselton, North Dakota, man faces felony charges over the purchase of a Polaris Ranger. Paul Joseph Baumler, 62, is charged with three felony counts of Issuance of Dishonored Check. The case is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.535. What investigators allege According to the complaint, Baumler agreed to buy a… Continue reading Bagley: ND Man Charged Over Bad Checks for Ranger
Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged after police say they found him stuck in a snowbank and showing signs of impairment. Jeffrey Dean Feragen, 54, of Thief River Falls, is charged with gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.20. What police say happened According… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI
Larimore Burglary: 2 Grand Forks Men Charged
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Grand Forks men are facing felony charges. The case is linked to a burglary in Larimore, North Dakota. Bradley Leen and Justin Smithers are accused of taking property from a home at 618 Booth Avenue. Court documents say the homeowner had recently died. Deputies say the home was checked… Continue reading Larimore Burglary: 2 Grand Forks Men Charged
Gonvick Stop: Waldal Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Gonvick, Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) Matthew John Waldal, 44, of Red Lake Falls is charged with third-degree DWI. Prosecutors filed the case in Clearwater County District Court on February 2, 2026. The alleged offense happened on January 31, 2026. Waldal faces a gross misdemeanor count under Minnesota law. Court records cite Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).… Continue reading Gonvick Stop: Waldal Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Ada Man Charged After .206 BAC Head-On Crash
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) An Ada man faces four charges after a head-on crash, court records allege. Michael William Wickern, 68, of Ada, is charged with two gross misdemeanors and two misdemeanors. Charges filed Gross misdemeanor DWI: Minn. Stat. 169A.20 Gross misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation, bodily harm, alcohol: Minn. Stat. 609.2113 Misdemeanor reckless driving: Minn. Stat.… Continue reading Ada Man Charged After .206 BAC Head-On Crash
Cass Lake Woman Charged in Minneapolis Fentanyl Sale
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman faces a felony drug sale charge. Prosecutors say the deal happened at a Minneapolis transit stop. Jessica Mae Brunelle, 22, of Cass Lake, is charged with one count. The count is 3rd Degree Drug Sale – Narcotic (Minn. Stat. § 152.023, subd. 1(1)). What happened According to… Continue reading Cass Lake Woman Charged in Minneapolis Fentanyl Sale
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 5, 2026
Fire Report Crookston Fire Calls On Wednesday, February 4th, at 9:30 p.m., the Crookston fire department responded to a fire alarm activation from the 100th block of Sargeant Street. On scene, they found it had come from the 4th floor and had been caused by burnt food. The tenant had already handled ventilation, so they… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 5, 2026