Bemidji, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing felony stalking and burglary charges after deputies say he broke into a neighbor’s home while she was out of town. Nathan Christopher Crouch, 42, is charged with felony stalking with a pattern of conduct. He is also charged with second-degree burglary of a dwelling. He also… Continue reading Bemidji: Neighbor Reports Break-In, Stalking Charges
Ulen: Victim Identified in Fatal House Fire
Ulen (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal house fire near Ulen. Officials say Daryn Waller, 57, died in the fire on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. The call came in mid-morning Emergency crews were dispatched at about 10:14 a.m. Friday. The call reported a structure fire in rural Clay County. The address… Continue reading Ulen: Victim Identified in Fatal House Fire
Thief River Falls: Threat Message Locks Down LHS
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Lincoln High School entered secure mode Monday after staff learned of a possible threat. What prompted the response School leaders said a student reported a concerning message. The message talked about bringing a weapon to school. How the school responded The student tied to the message was marked absent that… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Threat Message Locks Down LHS
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 13, 2026
Fargo: Martin Pleads Guilty in Apartment Shooting
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A man charged in a fatal Fargo shooting has changed his plea. Patrick Martin was arrested on Jan. 14, 2025, court records show. He was first charged with two counts of murder. He was also charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. Plea change in court Court records show Martin pleaded not… Continue reading Fargo: Martin Pleads Guilty in Apartment Shooting
Detroit Lakes: Felony DWI, Meth Case Ends in Prison
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man has been sentenced for felony DWI and felony fifth-degree drug possession. Jareth James Krogen, 38, of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court, according to court documents. Late-night stop on Highway 59 Court documents say the incident happened on June 19 at about 11:37… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Felony DWI, Meth Case Ends in Prison
Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man faces a felony fifth-degree drug charge in Becker County District Court. Kyle James Bachmeier, 38, of Detroit Lakes, was charged after a traffic stop, according to court records. Traffic stop Court records indicate that the stop occurred on November 24 in Detroit Lakes. An officer stopped… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop
New York Mills: 3-Year-Old Dies in Dog Attack
New York Mills (trfnews.i234.me) — A 3-year-old boy died after a dog attack near New York Mills, Minnesota. Authorities say the boy’s grandmother was also hurt. What the sheriff’s office reported The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said the call came in at about 1 p.m. on Jan. 11, 2026. Dispatch received a 911 call… Continue reading New York Mills: 3-Year-Old Dies in Dog Attack
Fargo: Centre Walkout Leads to Felony Escape Charge
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony escape charge after police say he walked out of a local facility during intake. George B. Johnson Jr., of Fargo, is charged with felony escape. The allegation stems from an incident reported on January 6, 2026. What the incident report says Officers were sent to… Continue reading Fargo: Centre Walkout Leads to Felony Escape Charge
Audubon: Rifle Found, Man Sentenced for Threats
Audubon, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) An Audubon man has been sentenced for felony threats of violence, court records show. James William Varno, 58, of Audubon, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He was also found guilty of gross misdemeanor harassment. The court did not enter an adjudication on the harassment count. A misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge… Continue reading Audubon: Rifle Found, Man Sentenced for Threats