Bismarck, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man has pleaded not guilty after he was accused of threatening students with a handgun on the Bismarck State College campus in November. Alex Webster, 21, is charged in connection with a Nov. 11 incident reported around 4 a.m. Court records say Webster pointed a handgun at a… Continue reading Bismarck: Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty in Gun Threat
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Bismarck: Former Guard Member Sentenced for Sexual Assault
Bismarck (trfnews.i234.me) — A former North Dakota National Guard member was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually assaulting two women at a Bismarck hotel. Daniel Carpenter was convicted in July for gross sexual imposition (GSI) and misdemeanor sexual assault. The sentencing took place on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Details of the case Prosecutors… Continue reading Bismarck: Former Guard Member Sentenced for Sexual Assault
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Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm
MINNESOTA ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A series of alleged fraud schemes has shaped Minnesota’s largest fraud crisis in recent history, with cases stretching back nearly a decade. The allegations date to 2015. That year, some daycare centers were accused of overbilling Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program. Investigators later expanded their focus to other programs. More… Continue reading Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm
Crookston: Porch Pirate Case Leads to Felony Charges
CROOKSTON ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A Crookston man is facing multiple felony charges following a reported porch theft on Christmas Eve. Anthony J. Summers of Crookston has been charged with felony mail theft. He is also charged with felony failure to register as a predatory offender, according to court records. Porch theft reported on Christmas… Continue reading Crookston: Porch Pirate Case Leads to Felony Charges
Fertile: Felony Charge Over $14K Adult Funds
FERTILE ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A Fertile, Minnesota man is facing a felony charge tied to the alleged misuse of a vulnerable adult’s money. Lee R. Carlton of Fertile has been charged with felony financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. The charge is based on a criminal complaint filed in a Minnesota court. What court… Continue reading Fertile: Felony Charge Over $14K Adult Funds
Fargo: Felony Charge After $2K+ Apartment Damage
FARGO ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A Fargo woman is facing a felony charge after police say she caused more than $2,000 in damage inside an apartment building on Christmas Eve. Shania B. Higdem of Fargo is charged with felony criminal mischief. The charge follows a vandalism call that brought officers to an apartment building in… Continue reading Fargo: Felony Charge After $2K+ Apartment Damage
Grand Forks Drug Sting: Two Charged in Meth Sale
GRAND FORKS ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A man and woman from Grand Forks are now facing felony charges after a drug sting operation last September. Jenny M. Bercier and Kevin J. Forschen have been charged in the case. Court records show the charges include felony delivery of a controlled substance, meth. They also face a… Continue reading Grand Forks Drug Sting: Two Charged in Meth Sale
Detroit Lakes: Sartell Woman Charged in Stolen Car
Becker County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Sartell woman is facing criminal charges in a stolen vehicle case. The stop happened in Detroit Lakes on Christmas Eve morning. Julie Ann Blood of Sartell is charged with felony receiving stolen property. She also faces misdemeanor charges for giving a false name and driving after cancellation. Traffic stop… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Sartell Woman Charged in Stolen Car
Cass Lake: Mallet Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Cass Lake, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges. The case involves an alleged mallet attack on Christmas Day. Joaquin D. Cruz of Cass Lake is charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon. He is also charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. What court documents say happened According to… Continue reading Cass Lake: Mallet Attack Leads to Felony Charge