John Fitzgerald Pendelton was born December 14, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles Ray and Colleen Faye (O’Dell) Pendelton. John was raised in several states while growing up with his most memorable states that he lived in being Michigan, Florida, and Colorado. During this time he attended several different schools, completing school through the 10th… Continue reading John Pendelton, 62
Barbara Banaszewski, 87
Barbara Banaszewski, 87, of Roseau, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, with her loving family by her side. Barbara Beatrice Blazejewski was born on April 23, 1938, in Wright Township, Marshall County, MN, the daughter of Florian and Clara (Borowicz) Blazejewski. She graduated from Strandquist High School… Continue reading Barbara Banaszewski, 87
Matt Olson, 37
Matt Olson, 37, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Visitation… Continue reading Matt Olson, 37
Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80
Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80 of Newfolden, MN passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Butch’s life at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Russ Steer officiating. Burial… Continue reading Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80
Randy Marcotte, 38
Randy Marcotte, 38, of Karlstad, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026. Randy David was born on March 9, 1988, in Delta, CO, the son of Terry and Christine (Elvestad) Marcotte. He was raised in Minot, ND, where he graduated from Minot High School in 2007. Following graduation, Randy attended Northland Community &… Continue reading Randy Marcotte, 38
Fargo Man Faces New Assault Charges
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing new felony charges after police say he seriously injured a pregnant woman during a January assault. Charges Filed In Fargo Case Teon Berry has been charged with two counts of domestic violence resulting in serious bodily injury. According to court documents, Fargo Police responded to an apartment… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces New Assault Charges
Fort Totten Man Signs Plea Deal in Assault Case
FORT TOTTEN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fort Totten man has signed a plea agreement in federal court after prosecutors accused him of badly beating a woman on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Eric Herbert Hunt, 28, signed the agreement on Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. The court has not yet accepted… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Signs Plea Deal in Assault Case
Bismarck Drug Ring Leader Gets 40 Years
Bismarck (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota woman accused of leading a major meth ring has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison. Jessica Trottier, 46, received that sentence on Thursday, April 9. Chief Judge Peter Welte handed down the decision in federal court. The case centered on a wide drug network that operated from… Continue reading Bismarck Drug Ring Leader Gets 40 Years
Devils Lake Teen Gets Probation in Sex Case
Devils Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fort Totten teen has been sentenced after pleading guilty to three felony sex charges tied to crimes in Devils Lake. Marquese Quincy Dubois, 19, changed his plea during a court hearing on Thursday, April 9. He pleaded guilty to three Class A felony counts of gross sexual imposition. The charges… Continue reading Devils Lake Teen Gets Probation in Sex Case
Cass Lake Woman Charged in Fentanyl Case
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing a felony drug charge in Cass County after authorities said fentanyl was found inside a bag at Cedar Lakes Casino in Cass Lake. According to a criminal complaint, Amber Larae Lord, 48, is charged with third-degree drug possession. The charge alleges she possessed more than five… Continue reading Cass Lake Woman Charged in Fentanyl Case
Bluffton Woman Charged After Serving Teen Alcohol
Bluffton (trfnews.i234.me) — A Wadena woman is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Otter Tail County. Court records say she served alcohol to a 19-year-old at a Bluffton bar. Charge Filed In Otter Tail County Amanda Louise Roggenkamp, 29, has been charged in Otter Tail County District Court. The charge is furnishing alcohol to a… Continue reading Bluffton Woman Charged After Serving Teen Alcohol
Thief River Falls Woman Charged After .19 DWI Stop
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman from Thief River Falls has been charged with third-degree DWI in Pennington County. The charge followed a traffic stop early on March 24, 2026, according to a criminal complaint. Traffic Stop on Highway 1 The complaint says a deputy saw a westbound vehicle cross the fog line and center… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Charged After .19 DWI Stop
East Grand Forks Woman Charged in Store Burglary
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Alexis Irene Ingvalson of East Grand Forks has been charged with third-degree burglary after an incident at Dollar General, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Court records say the charge stems from March 4, 2026, in East Grand Forks. Prosecutors allege Ingvalson entered the… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Charged in Store Burglary
Cass Lake Man Charged After Crash, Struggle
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man faces two charges after a reported hit-and-run, a traffic stop, and a struggle with officers on April 9, according to a criminal complaint. Alex Cody Gould, 38, of Bena, was charged in Minnesota District Court in Cass County. The case includes one gross misdemeanor count and one… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged After Crash, Struggle
Waseca County Man Dies in Highway 14 Crash
Waseca County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Waseca man died in a one-vehicle crash early Tuesday on westbound Highway 14 in Saint Mary Township. The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened at about 2:09 a.m. near mile marker 156. The vehicle was a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. Investigators said the SUV was traveling west when it left… Continue reading Waseca County Man Dies in Highway 14 Crash
Osage Man Charged in Becker County Assault
Osage (trfnews.i234.me) — A Park Rapids man now faces a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge in Becker County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. The defendant is identified as Adam Nathaniel Keezer. Court records say he is charged with domestic assault, subsequent violation, under Minnesota Statute 609.2242. The complaint says the… Continue reading Osage Man Charged in Becker County Assault
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT April 14, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Jayson Lee Drussell, 58 of Mahnomen, for driving after revocation of a drivers license. Crookston Fire Calls Todd Jonas Hicks, 54 of Grand Forks, ND, for first-degree drug sales of 50 grams or more of a narcotic not cocaine within a… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT April 14, 2026
Thief River Falls Court Cases: Theft, DWI, Fines
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A new round of court case updates from Thief River Falls and nearby agencies shows a mix of theft, DWI, traffic, and disorderly conduct cases. The cases involve the Thief River Falls Police Department, Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The most… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Cases: Theft, DWI, Fines
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Child Solicitation Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Authorities said the case began on Feb. 18. That day, police received a report involving alleged contact on Snapchat with a 13-year-old boy. Teie has been summoned to appear in court. The case remains pending. Damian Marshall Teie, 29, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony electronic solicitation of… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Child Solicitation Case
Thief River Falls Woman Cited in Walmart Theft
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman has been cited after a reported theft at Walmart on March 30. According to police, officers received the report at 3:56 p.m. The call involved an alleged theft at the Walmart store in Thief River Falls. Woman Identified in Citation Authorities said Nancy Marie Schley,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Cited in Walmart Theft
Thief River Falls Woman Gets Probation in Meth Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls Woman was sentenced on a felony charge of storing meth paraphernalia in the presence of a child. She was also sentenced on a gross misdemeanor charge of contributing to the need for protection or services. Jessica Lynn Maunz, 30, of Thief River Falls, has been sentenced in… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Gets Probation in Meth Case
Thief River Falls Man Cited in Van Key Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man has been cited after police received a report of tampering with a motor vehicle early on March 27. Early Morning Report According to the citation, police were called at 4:41 a.m. to the area of 714 Second St. W. The report said someone had tampered… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited in Van Key Case
Gordon St. Michel, 73
Lexington, KY (formerly of Red Lake Falls) – It is with profound sadness and heartfelt appreciation for an extraordinary life that we announce the passing of Gordon A. St. Michel, who departed this world on March 17, 2026, at Baptist Health Lexington, Kentucky. Gordon, born on December 28, 1952, at the Naval Station Great Lakes… Continue reading Gordon St. Michel, 73
Michelle “Micki” Morrissey, 68
Glenwood – Michelle “Micki” Morrissey, age 68, of Glenwood, died surrounded by family on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood. Michelle “Micki” Marie Morrissey was born to Ronald and Celeste (Pierce) Gerardy on November 23, 1957, in Thief River Falls. She was the second born of six children and… Continue reading Michelle “Micki” Morrissey, 68
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced After Spying On Teenage Girl
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man was sentenced after a felony privacy case involving a teenage girl. Matthew Alan Kessel, 38, was sentenced March 30 in Pennington County District Court. Sentence Ordered by the Court Kessel was convicted of interference with privacy. The court gave him a 12-month prison sentence. That sentence… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced After Spying On Teenage Girl
Warren Woman Arrested After Suspected DMT Lab Found
Warren (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warren woman is facing serious drug charges after authorities said they found a suspected DMT lab during a probation search on Monday, April 6. Authorities identified the suspect as Carla Christene Swenson, 47. She was arrested after investigators said they found materials tied to suspected drug production inside the property. Probation… Continue reading Warren Woman Arrested After Suspected DMT Lab Found
Mentor Man Enters Plea in Sex Crime Case
Mentor (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mentor, Minnesota, man entered an Alford plea on Tuesday, April 7, in a criminal sexual conduct case. Francisco Arellano, 38, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Under an Alford plea, a defendant maintains innocence but admits prosecutors likely have enough evidence to win at trial. Plea Entered In District Court… Continue reading Mentor Man Enters Plea in Sex Crime Case
Belcourt Shooting Injures 3 at House Party
Belcourt (trfnews.i234.me) — Three people were hurt in a shooting at a house party late Friday night in Belcourt, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The shooting happened shortly before midnight, based on information shared by Turtle Mountain Tribal leadership through BIA law enforcement. Authorities said the injuries were not life-threatening. All three victims… Continue reading Belcourt Shooting Injures 3 at House Party
Fargo Manager Accused in $31K Restaurant Theft
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo restaurant manager is facing a felony theft charge after prosecutors said more than $30,000 was taken from a local business. According to court records, Thanakrit Iamsamang appeared in Cass County District Court on Monday, April 6. He is charged with one felony count of theft. What Court Documents Allege Court… Continue reading Fargo Manager Accused in $31K Restaurant Theft
Watkins Murder Case Halted Over Competency Ruling
Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) A Wright County murder case is on hold after a judge found the defendant incompetent to stand trial. David Bruce Delong, 41, of Watkins, is charged with the death of Amber Czech, 20. Prosecutors say Delong killed Czech during an early morning shift on Nov. 11, 2025. The attack happened at Advanced… Continue reading Watkins Murder Case Halted Over Competency Ruling
Ogema Woman Charged After Arrest Struggle
Ogema, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Glenda Jean Anderson of rural Ogema is facing two criminal charges after a March 22 disturbance call in Becker County, according to a complaint filed in district court. Charges Filed In Becker County Court records show Anderson is charged with two counts of obstructing legal process. One count is a gross… Continue reading Ogema Woman Charged After Arrest Struggle
Richwood Pursuit Leads to Threats Charge
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Mahnomen man faces new charges after a traffic stop near Richwood. Court records say the case began on April 1. Michael Anthony Bush, 40, is charged in Becker County District Court. The charges include felony threats of violence. He also faces a misdemeanor count of fleeing on foot. Charges Filed The… Continue reading Richwood Pursuit Leads to Threats Charge
Detroit Lakes Teen Charged in School Trespass
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Tommy Giovanni Corrales, 18, of Dilworth, has been charged after authorities said he entered Detroit Lakes High School with a group that was not allowed inside. According to a criminal complaint, the case was filed in Becker County District Court, 7th Judicial District. Corrales is charged with trespass on school property and… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Teen Charged in School Trespass
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Plate Mismatch
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) A Becker County criminal complaint charges Gage Michael Halverson, 20, after a January traffic stop in Detroit Lakes. Charges Filed According to the complaint, Halverson faces one gross misdemeanor count of intent to escape taxation. He also faces one misdemeanor count for failing to provide proof of insurance. The case was filed… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Plate Mismatch
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Struggle
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man faces four charges after an April 2 arrest. The charges include one felony and three gross misdemeanors, according to a complaint filed in Becker County District Court. Caleb Nicholas Fellini is charged with obstructing legal process and fourth-degree assault of a peace officer. The felony count alleges… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Struggle
Lake Park Man Charged After Becker County Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Lake Park man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Becker County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors charged Caide Lawrence Northrup, 22, with driving after cancellation that was deemed inimical to public safety. The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24.… Continue reading Lake Park Man Charged After Becker County Stop
Detroit Lakes Man Charged in Insurance Case
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Perham man faces a gross misdemeanor charge in Becker County after a court complaint said he did not have valid proof of insurance during a traffic stop in Detroit Lakes. According to the complaint, Jeffry Wayne Lehman, 58, was stopped on November 16, 2025, after a report of a vehicle… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged in Insurance Case
Dryden Twp Tow Crash Kills Lakeville Man
Dryden Township, Sibley County (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal crash on Highway 19 in Sibley County left a Lakeville man dead after a vehicle towing setup began to fishtail and rolled into a ditch. Crash Happened on Highway 19 The crash happened at 10:51 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026. The location was Highway 19 and… Continue reading Dryden Twp Tow Crash Kills Lakeville Man
Eden Prairie Fatal on Hwy 212 After Wrong-Way Crash
Eden Prairie, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A wrong-way crash on Highway 212 in Eden Prairie left one man dead and another driver injured Saturday night. The crash happened at about 7:51 p.m. on April 11, 2026. It happened in the westbound lanes of Highway 212 at Valley View Road. What Happened Authorities said a 2017… Continue reading Eden Prairie Fatal on Hwy 212 After Wrong-Way Crash
Detroit Lakes Stop Brings Charges for Two Men
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A traffic stop in Detroit Lakes has led to criminal charges against Jesse Scott Ross and Dale Richard Herk, according to a complaint filed in Becker County District Court. Court records say the stop happened on February 8, 2026, near Frazee Street and Washington Avenue. Authorities said a white 2002 Toyota… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Stop Brings Charges for Two Men
Willmar Fatal Crash Kills Good Samaritan
Willmar, Kandiyohi County (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal crash west of Willmar claimed the life of a man who had stopped to help after an earlier wreck on Highway 40. What Happened The crash happened at about 8:09 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026. It took place at Highway 40 and 60th Street Southwest, west of… Continue reading Willmar Fatal Crash Kills Good Samaritan
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes area traffic stop has led to a gross misdemeanor charge against James William Helgeson, 55, of Rothsay. Charge Filed In Becker County According to a complaint filed in the Minnesota District Court, Helgeson is charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge stems from a… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Walmart Thefts
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes woman is facing a felony theft charge after prosecutors said she took merchandise from Walmart during a series of incidents in Becker County. Court records name the defendant as Maci Jo Lehman, 28, of Detroit Lakes. She is charged in Minnesota District Court with one felony count of… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Walmart Thefts
Hibbing Woman Dies After Garage Fire Injuries
HIBBING (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman has died after suffering serious injuries in a garage fire in Hibbing on Thursday, April 9. Emergency Response on Mesabi Drive According to Hibbing Police, officers responded at about 3:35 p.m. to the 400 block of Mesabi Drive. When they arrived, they found the woman on fire inside a garage.… Continue reading Hibbing Woman Dies After Garage Fire Injuries
Ransom County Side-by-Side Crash Injures Five
Ransom County (trfnews.i234.me) — Five people were hurt Friday evening after a side-by-side rolled over on a muddy, snow-covered road southwest of Elliott. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 12200 block of 71st Street SE. The location is about 2.5 miles southwest of Elliott. Crash Happened… Continue reading Ransom County Side-by-Side Crash Injures Five
Valley City: Missing Man Found Dead in River
Valley City (trfnews.i234.me) — Alfred “Al” Odden, a Wahpeton man missing since April 1, was found dead after authorities recovered a vehicle from the Sheyenne River in Valley City. According to Valley City police, the vehicle was found Friday evening, April 10, near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive. Crews could not remove it that… Continue reading Valley City: Missing Man Found Dead in River
Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Interlock Case
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Casey Stevan Crompton of Ada has been charged in Becker County District Court after a traffic-related case in Detroit Lakes. According to the criminal complaint, Crompton faces two charges. The first is a gross misdemeanor. It alleges a violation of an ignition interlock restriction. The second is a misdemeanor. It… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Interlock Case
Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Insurance Case
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes woman is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Becker County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. The defendant is identified as Jessica Ann Anderson, 44, of Detroit Lakes. Court records say she was charged with failure to provide insurance information… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Insurance Case
Crookston Man Gets 12 Years in Child Sex Case
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a first-degree sex crime involving a child under 13. G. Thomas Amiot, 82, was sentenced on Thursday, April 2. He received the minimum prison term required by law. He pleaded guilty to the felony charge in December. Court records said… Continue reading Crookston Man Gets 12 Years in Child Sex Case
Otter Tail River Assault Case Set for Trial
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) A felony assault case tied to a July 4, 2025, attack on the Otter Tail River is moving ahead in court. Miranda Paige Odgers, 24, is charged with one felony count of assault by aiding and abetting. The charge stems from an incident reported to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office… Continue reading Otter Tail River Assault Case Set for Trial
Becker County Men Charged in $18K Check Scam
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Becker County men now face felony charges after investigators linked them to an alleged forged check scheme worth about $18,000. Dustin James Differding, 37, of rural Detroit Lakes, and Brandin Wassather, 46, of Frazee, were each charged in Becker County District Court. Each man faces one count of felony theft… Continue reading Becker County Men Charged in $18K Check Scam
Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase
Callaway (trfnews.i234.me) Lucas John Peterson, 36, of Callaway, has been charged in Becker County District Court after a police chase and DWI investigation in Detroit Lakes. Peterson faces a felony count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He also faces a gross misdemeanor charge of third-degree DWI, according to the criminal complaint.… Continue reading Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase
Frazee Man Sentenced in Becker County Meth Case
Frazee (trfnews.i234.me) Ricky Dee Thomas Jr., 32, of Frazee, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court in a felony drug case. Court records show the case involved methamphetamine sales in April 2025. According to the criminal complaint, a confidential informant told a drug task force agent that a meth purchase had been arranged with… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced in Becker County Meth Case
Crookston Man Charged in Assault Case
Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man now faces two criminal charges after a March 22 incident in Polk County, according to a complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Zachary Henry Bye, 33, is charged with felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic assault. The complaint says the case involves a family or household member… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged in Assault Case
Newfolden Gun Show Theft Charge Filed
Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man from Dauphin, Manitoba, is facing a felony charge after a gun show incident in Newfolden, according to a criminal complaint filed in Marshall County District Court. Court records say Wilfred John Kachurowsky was charged with felony theft. The complaint says the case stems from an incident on March 21,… Continue reading Newfolden Gun Show Theft Charge Filed
Williams Man Charged in Burned Truck Case
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) Wade Robert Anderson of McIntosh has been charged in Lake of the Woods County. Court records say he falsely reported his truck stolen and later admitted burning it. The charges come from a criminal complaint filed in the Minnesota District Court. Anderson faces one felony count of second-degree arson.… Continue reading Williams Man Charged in Burned Truck Case
Beltrami County Man Faces Felony DWI Charges
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Red Lake man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a crash in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Valen Vaughn Hughte, 34, was charged with first-degree DWI, alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours, and driving after cancellation as inimical to… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Faces Felony DWI Charges
Gary Man Charged In Child Assault Case
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Gary man is facing a misdemeanor assault charge after a criminal complaint was filed in Norman County District Court. According to the complaint, Todd William Steinmetz is charged with fifth-degree assault. The charge alleges he inflicted, or tried to inflict, bodily harm on a child on September 10, 2024. The… Continue reading Gary Man Charged In Child Assault Case
Beltrami County Woman Charged After DWI Crash
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Beltrami County woman is facing criminal charges after a rollover crash in the county last fall, according to a complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Charges Filed In Court Shoshona Leigh Olson, 30, of Deer River, is charged with second-degree DWI and a second drug-related DWI count. The case was filed… Continue reading Beltrami County Woman Charged After DWI Crash
Viking Man Charged In Shovel Assault Case
Viking (trfnews.i234.me) — A Karlstad man is facing a felony charge after a reported domestic assault in Viking, Minnesota. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Shane Scott Stone, 53, has been charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Prosecutors say the case stems from an incident on March 24, 2026,… Continue reading Viking Man Charged In Shovel Assault Case
Beltrami County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Shana Lynn Reich, 23, of Remer, faces two charges in Beltrami County. The charges stem from a traffic stop. According to a criminal complaint, a deputy stopped Reich’s vehicle near Mission Road and Roosevelt Road SE because the license plate light was not working. The complaint says Reich showed signs of recent… Continue reading Beltrami County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges
Bemidji Worker Charged After $2,300 Theft
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji worker now faces a felony theft charge after police said he stole more than $2,300 in merchandise from his employer. Charge Filed In Beltrami County Court records say Rigoberto Venegas Carlos, 33, of Buhl, Idaho, is charged with theft of movable property without consent. Prosecutors say the thefts happened… Continue reading Bemidji Worker Charged After $2,300 Theft
Bemidji Man Charged After Wolfe Center Assault
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing a felony assault charge after a reported fight at the Wolfe Center in Bemidji. According to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court, Michael Wayne Hatton, 44, was charged with fifth-degree assault. The charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 609.224.4(b). Prosecutors allege the case… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Wolfe Center Assault
Bemidji Woman Charged After Child Meth Exposure
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing criminal charges after prosecutors said she exposed a child to methamphetamine. The case was filed in the Minnesota District Court in Beltrami County. Charges Filed In Beltrami County Rebecca Lynn Rearick, of Bemidji, has been charged with one felony and one gross misdemeanor. The complaint says… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged After Child Meth Exposure
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT April 10, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Brett James Warken, 37 of Crookston, for fourth-degree damage to property Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report
Bemidji Man Charged After Reported Domestic Assault
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji-area domestic assault case has led to a gross misdemeanor charge against Nolan Joshua Nyman, 32, of Cass Lake, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Charge Filed Court records say Nyman is charged with domestic assault, subsequent violation, under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.2. The charge stems from… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Reported Domestic Assault
Roseau County D.A.R.E. Officer Cleared
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Roseau County D.A.R.E. officer has been cleared after a separate investigation into recent allegations. County officials say the case is now closed. The Roseau County Sheriff’s Office said the matter was reviewed by outside investigators. Officials said the move was made to keep the review independent. The Roseau County Attorney’s… Continue reading Roseau County D.A.R.E. Officer Cleared
East Grand Forks Man Charged After Traffic Stop
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Polk County man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Michael Scott Stone, 64, of East Grand Forks, was charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge stems… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Greenbush Man Charged in Roseau County Drug Case
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Greenbush man is facing a gross misdemeanor drug charge in Roseau County after a traffic stop and arrest on March 20, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors charged Maxwell Charles Anderson, 39, of Greenbush, with fifth-degree drug possession. The charge alleges he possessed methamphetamine in… Continue reading Greenbush Man Charged in Roseau County Drug Case
Hendrum Stop Leads to DWI Charge
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — A traffic stop near Hendrum has led to a third-degree DWI charge against Nathan Levi Bell, 27, of Harwood, North Dakota, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors allege Bell was stopped on March 29, 2026, on Highway 75 near 150th Avenue in Norman County. Court records… Continue reading Hendrum Stop Leads to DWI Charge
Stephen Driver Charged After Ditch Crash
Stephen, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Stephen man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a vehicle went into a ditch west of town, according to a criminal complaint filed in Marshall County District Court. The defendant is identified as Louw Andrew Roets, 39, of Stephen. Court records show he was charged with third-degree driving… Continue reading Stephen Driver Charged After Ditch Crash
Twin Valley Woman Charged in Bus Stop Case
Twin Valley, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) A Glyndon woman now faces a misdemeanor charge in Norman County. Court records say she drove past a stopped school bus in Twin Valley. The complaint says the bus had its stop arm out. It also says red lights were flashing. Charge Filed in Norman County According to the criminal… Continue reading Twin Valley Woman Charged in Bus Stop Case
Warroad Man Charged in Roseau County Sex Case
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) According to the complaint, Kyle James Rourk, 33, was charged in Minnesota District Court with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Charges Filed The complaint says the alleged crimes happened between June 1, 2023, and March 15, 2024, in Roseau County. One count carries a maximum sentence of 30… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged in Roseau County Sex Case
Bemidji Man Charged In Hiding Fugitive
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing one felony and two misdemeanor charges after prosecutors said he helped Marie Hillman avoid arrest for months. According to a complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Keith Bryan Olson, 56, was charged with aiding an offender to avoid arrest, obstructing legal process, and falsely reporting a crime.… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In Hiding Fugitive
Cass Lake Man Charged in Beltrami DWI Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Kalin Leroy Thoms of Cass Lake has been charged with two counts of second-degree DWI in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Both charges are gross misdemeanors. The complaint says the case began late on March 30, 2026, during a traffic stop in Beltrami County. What… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged in Beltrami DWI Case
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT April 9, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Willem Albertus Rossouw, 24 of Crookston for careless driving Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report
Pennington County DUI Crash Brings Homicide Charge This Week
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Pennington County prosecutors have charged Justin David Shultz after a deadly crash near Goodridge. The criminal complaint says one person died. Two others suffered serious injuries. The case was filed in the Minnesota District Court. Court records show Shultz faces one felony count of criminal vehicular homicide. He also faces two felony… Continue reading Pennington County DUI Crash Brings Homicide Charge This Week
Bemidji Man Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man now faces a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a traffic stop early March 26, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. Court records identify the defendant as Joseph Garry Lepak, born Nov. 5, 1988. The complaint says the charge stems from an incident in Bemidji at… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Domestic Assault
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing two criminal charges after a reported domestic incident on March 11, 2026, in Pennington County. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Jose Maximo Martinez is charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation and gross misdemeanor domestic assault. The complaint says… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Domestic Assault
Mahnomen Man Charged After License Stop
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) Jesse Paul Alvarado is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Mahnomen County after a traffic stop in Mahnomen, according to a criminal complaint. Court records say Alvarado was charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge was filed in Minnesota District Court in Mahnomen County. What the Complaint… Continue reading Mahnomen Man Charged After License Stop
Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years in Shooting Case
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) The sentence was handed down on Monday, April 6. The case centers on a shooting from Jan. 3, 2025. Prosecutors said Poitra and co-defendant Mason Wyatt Allery fired into a moving vehicle with five teens inside. Walker Michael Poitra, 18, has been ordered to serve 10 years in prison for the attempted murder… Continue reading Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years in Shooting Case
Grand Forks Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man was ordered Monday, April 6, 2026, to serve 20 years in prison for multiple drug crimes. The case involved cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, THC products, and psilocybin mushrooms. Jesus Guadalupe Perez, 43, spoke during his sentencing hearing. He apologized to his family, the community, and others in the… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
Warren DWI Case: Man Accused After Gas Station Call
Warren, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Warren man is facing gross misdemeanor charges after a reported disturbance at a gas station in Marshall County led to a DWI arrest, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Jesse Lee Francis, 37, of Alvarado, is charged with second-degree driving while impaired and third-degree driving while impaired… Continue reading Warren DWI Case: Man Accused After Gas Station Call
Fargo Man to Plead Guilty in Trump Threat Case
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) Andrew Sandvik, 47, has agreed to plead guilty in federal court after prosecutors said he made an online threat against President Donald Trump. Court records show the plea agreement was signed on April 2. The filing became public on April 3. The agreement still must be accepted by a federal judge. Sandvik admitted… Continue reading Fargo Man to Plead Guilty in Trump Threat Case
Bemidji Man Charged After License Stop
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. The defendant is identified as Jesse Jay Hockenson, 48, of Bemidji. Court records say he was charged with driving after cancellation that was listed as inimical… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After License Stop
Jim Scheef, 46
Jim Scheef, 46, of Fisher, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at his home from natural causes. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River… Continue reading Jim Scheef, 46
Bemidji Man Charged in $4,000 Burger King Theft
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man faces a felony theft charge. Court records say more than $4,000 was taken from Burger King South. The defendant is Jeffery Alan Lindseth, 46, of Bemidji. He is charged with one felony count of theft. The complaint was filed in Beltrami County District Court. The charge says the alleged theft… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in $4,000 Burger King Theft
Ogema Man Charged in Mahnomen Sex Abuse Case
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) An Ogema man is facing two felony charges in Mahnomen County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. James Richard Uran, 47, of Ogema, has been charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The complaint says the alleged victim was under 13 at the time of the reported… Continue reading Ogema Man Charged in Mahnomen Sex Abuse Case
Gary Brantl, 77
Thief River Falls – Gary Lee Brantl, 77, of Thief River Falls, formerly of Plummer, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Gary Lee Brantl was born May 12, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND, son of Elmer and Fern (Christian) Brantl. The family lived on a… Continue reading Gary Brantl, 77
Beltrami County Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Beltrami County man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in northern Minnesota, according to a criminal complaint. Court records say Glenn Fineday Jr., 58, of Pennington, was charged with driving after cancellation that was listed as inimical to public safety. What the Complaint Says The charge stems… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Joanne Schultz, 78
Red Lake Falls – Joanne Schultz, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls. Born on June 5, 1947, in Crookston to Lester and Mabel (Walker) Gutheridge, Joanne lived a life marked by warmth, dedication, and an… Continue reading Joanne Schultz, 78
Gatzke Man Charged After .25 DWI Stop
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) A Gatzke man now faces several criminal charges after a traffic stop in Roseau County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Gastin Jeffrey Kriel, 37, of Gatzke, is charged with two gross misdemeanor DWI counts. He also faces misdemeanor charges for an open bottle violation and a firearm… Continue reading Gatzke Man Charged After .25 DWI Stop
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT April 8, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Alexandria Casey Johnson, 35 of Fisher, for third-degree DUI with one aggravating factor. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report
Alvarado Dad Charged After Child Not Returned
Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) A Marshall County man is facing a felony charge after a child was not returned to her mother, according to a criminal complaint. Charge Filed In Marshall County Court records say Dustin Jeffery Franks, 34, of Alvarado, was charged in Marshall County District Court. The charge is depriving another of custodial or… Continue reading Alvarado Dad Charged After Child Not Returned
Bemidji School Fight Leads to Weapon Charge
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A fight at Bemidji High School led to charges against Demario Rico Gayden, court records show. A criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County says the case began on March 24, 2026. The complaint alleges Gayden assaulted a staff member during a fight involving several students. It also alleges he had a… Continue reading Bemidji School Fight Leads to Weapon Charge
Newfolden Man Charged After Pennington DWI Crash
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A Newfolden man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a crash near U.S. Highway 59, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Charge Filed Prosecutors charged David Wayne Jenson, 61, of Newfolden, with third-degree driving while impaired. The complaint says the case stems from an April 2,… Continue reading Newfolden Man Charged After Pennington DWI Crash
Bemidji Woman Charged in DWI Refusal Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji woman is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a reported DWI incident in Beltrami County. According to a criminal complaint, Danyl Shirley Peterson, 44, was charged with refusing to submit to a chemical test. The case was filed in the Minnesota District Court. Incident Report Court records say the incident… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged in DWI Refusal Case
Bemidji Man Charged After Threats, Chase, DWI
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man faces several charges after a March 29 incident in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint. Daniel James Reiners, 49, is charged with felony terroristic threats, felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, gross misdemeanor DWI test refusal, and misdemeanor carrying a pistol while under the influence… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Threats, Chase, DWI
Crookston Man Charged After .22 DWI Test
Crookston, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston man is facing two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a traffic stop in rural Polk County, according to a criminal complaint. Charges Filed In Polk County Christopher Ryan Martin, 29, is charged in Minnesota District Court in Polk County. The complaint lists third-degree DWI and third-degree DWI with an alcohol… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged After .22 DWI Test
East Grand Forks Man Charged After DWI Stop
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) A Warren man faces three charges after a late-night traffic stop in Polk County, court records show. A criminal complaint says Chad David Treumer was stopped around 1:12 a.m. on March 28. He was driving a Ford F-150 on Demers Avenue in East Grand Forks. The complaint says the pickup was… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After DWI Stop