Roseau, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Roseau County prosecutors have filed a gross misdemeanor charge against Amiya Michelle Thomas, 21, of Roseau. Court papers say Thomas interfered with a 911 call during a dispute on January 1, 2026. The call happened around 4:08 p.m., according to the complaint. What court papers allege Police were sent to an apartment… Continue reading Roseau: Woman Charged With Blocking 911 Call
Greenbush Man Charged in Roseau County Stop
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Greenbush man faces two driving charges after a traffic stop. Traffic stop on Highway 11 A court complaint names David Garcia Rodriquez, 51, of Greenbush. The complaint says a deputy stopped him at about 8:07 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2025. The stop was on Highway 11 near Highway 89 North… Continue reading Greenbush Man Charged in Roseau County Stop
Roseau: Semi Driver Charged in Bus Stop Arm Pass
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A driver faces charges after a bus stop arm report near Roseau. Court records say Shawn Robert Neustel, 49, of Verona, North Dakota, is charged. He faces a gross misdemeanor school bus stop arm violation count. The complaint lists the offense date as January 9, 2026. What the complaint says happened… Continue reading Roseau: Semi Driver Charged in Bus Stop Arm Pass
Roseau: Julie Byre Cited in Dollar General Theft
Roseau, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Roseau police cited Julie Loise Byre in a Dollar General theft case. Police say it happened on Dec. 27, 2025. What the police say happened The store manager told police he saw Byre at the register with a wet bag. He said she asked about an exchange. He also asked if… Continue reading Roseau: Julie Byre Cited in Dollar General Theft
Goodridge Man Charged After Car Touching Claim
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Goodridge man is charged after a reported incident in a vehicle. The complaint says the case involved unwanted sexual contact. Charge filed Blake Tearle Amorim Athay, 27, of Goodridge, is charged in Pennington County District Court. Court records list one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fifth Degree. The… Continue reading Goodridge Man Charged After Car Touching Claim
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 6, 2026
Crookston Fire Calls On Thursday, March 5th, at 10:30 a.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the 200th block of Broadway for a general fire alarm activation. On scene, they couldn’t find any clear causes for the alarm, so they turned it over to the staff after resetting the panel. On Thursday, March 5th, at… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 6, 2026
Thief River Falls: Felon Charged Over Rifle Sale
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Karlstad man is charged with a felony gun offense in Pennington County District Court. Prosecutors charged Evan James Tyler Timm, born March 1, 1990, court records show. The complaint lists Prosecutor File No. 25-600-109 and Court File No. 57-CR-25-830. The allegation Timm is charged as ineligible to possess firearms under… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Felon Charged Over Rifle Sale
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Lobby Threats
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Llewellyn Beneais faces felony and misdemeanor charges after an alleged threat inside the Pennington County Law Enforcement Center in Thief River Falls. According to court documents, Beneais had been staying in the building lobby because he had no money and no place to stay. The documents say he had been… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Lobby Threats
Halma Woman Charged In $29K Check Forgery
Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Halma woman is facing three felony counts in Kittson County District Court. Court records say the case involves an altered refund check from a Moorhead law firm. Prosecutors charged Jessica Marie Klegstad, 45, of Halma. The complaint lists Prosecutor File No. 25000177 and Court File No. 35-CR-25-192. What authorities allege… Continue reading Halma Woman Charged In $29K Check Forgery
Thief River Falls: 5 Charges in Stolen Gun Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Prosecutors in Pennington County filed five charges against Tanner Lyle Peterson. The counts involve a stolen gun and a Nintendo Switch. The charges cover alleged acts from Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, 2025. Two felony counts list a maximum of 20 years in prison. What court records allege A criminal complaint… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 5 Charges in Stolen Gun Case
Warroad: Powassin Charged in Repeat Assault Case
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man faces a new domestic assault charge. Mathew Dylan Edward Powassin, 31, is listed as the defendant. Charge filed in Roseau County Powassin is charged with domestic assault, a gross misdemeanor. The alleged incident happened on or about Feb. 28, 2026. The complaint cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242. The maximum… Continue reading Warroad: Powassin Charged in Repeat Assault Case
Grand Forks Man Charged After Meth, Child Found
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) Cole Rae Longoria, 31, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, faces three felony charges. The case involves alleged drug paraphernalia, a one-year-old child, and a reported vehicle chase. Charges filed Felony, third-degree controlled substance crime, possession in a prohibited zone. Felony for storing methamphetamine paraphernalia in the presence of a child. Felony fleeing… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged After Meth, Child Found
Laporte Driver Charged in Drug DWI Traffic Stop
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) A Laporte woman is charged with a drug-related DWI after a traffic stop on Highway 34, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hubbard County District Court. Charge filed Laura Amber Johnson, 47, of Laporte, is charged with third-degree DWI. The complaint says it involved a Schedule I or II controlled substance,… Continue reading Laporte Driver Charged in Drug DWI Traffic Stop
Prior Lake: Meth Seizure Leads to Charges
Scott County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crosslake man is charged after a hotel room search at Mystic Lake Casino. Court records say police found nearly a half-pound of methamphetamine. The case was filed in Scott County District Court. Thomas Paul Olszewski, 37, faces two first-degree felony counts. One count alleges drug sale. The other alleges drug… Continue reading Prior Lake: Meth Seizure Leads to Charges
Shevlin: Man Charged After Stop Finds Suppressor, Meth
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) A Shevlin man faces charges after a Highway 2 stop, court papers say. What happened Garrett Lee Racette, 39, of Shevlin, is charged in Hubbard County District Court. The court is in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Prosecutors list file number 26CR01073. The court file is 29-CR-26-158. The complaint says a sheriff’s deputy… Continue reading Shevlin: Man Charged After Stop Finds Suppressor, Meth
St. Cloud: Man Charged in Drugs, Prostitution
St. Cloud, Stearns County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Little Falls man faces charges tied to a St. Cloud case. Court filings list Jeffrey Joseph Scepurek, 43, of Little Falls, as the defendant. The incident date in the filing is February 22, 2026. The listed location is St. Cloud, Minnesota. Scepurek is charged with one felony count… Continue reading St. Cloud: Man Charged in Drugs, Prostitution
Nisswa Man Charged After Guns Found in Home Search
Nisswa, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) Adam Albert Pence, 40, of Nisswa, is charged with four felonies. The charges follow a search warrant at his home. Law enforcement executed the warrant on Earl Drive in Nisswa on Feb. 22, 2026. The case includes allegations of illegal gun possession. Two of the felony counts involve firearms restrictions.… Continue reading Nisswa Man Charged After Guns Found in Home Search
Bemidji: Drug DWI Charge After Hwy 2 Traffic Stop
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces a drug DWI charge after a Highway 2 stop. Steven Christopher Mapes, 36, is charged with second-degree DWI, a gross misdemeanor. The case is filed in Hubbard County District Court, Ninth Judicial District. The court file is 29-CR-26-155. The prosecutor’s file is 26CR01072. Traffic stop on Highway… Continue reading Bemidji: Drug DWI Charge After Hwy 2 Traffic Stop
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 5, 2026
Crookston Fire Calls On Wednesday, March 4th, at 6:30 p.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the 100th block of East 2nd Street for a general fire alarm activation. On the scene, they found the problem originated in an overheated motor for the air unit. They ventilated the room before resetting the panel and clearing… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 5, 2026
Badger Stop Leads to DWI, Gun, Cannabis Charges
Badger, Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A traffic stop in Badger led to multiple charges, court records show. Kopen Lins Sandstrom, 48, of Roseau, faces two counts of Third-Degree Driving While Impaired. He also faces a firearm transport count. He is charged with no proof of insurance. He is also charged with a cannabis open package… Continue reading Badger Stop Leads to DWI, Gun, Cannabis Charges
Cass Lake: Drug DWI, Fleeing Charges Filed
Cass Lake, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is charged with two gross misdemeanor DWI counts and one misdemeanor fleeing count, according to a criminal complaint filed in Cass County District Court. The defendant is River Phoenix Shady, 36, of Cass Lake. Court records list the case in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The… Continue reading Cass Lake: Drug DWI, Fleeing Charges Filed
Joyce Kron, 102
Moorhead – Joyce Kron passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Thief River Falls, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2 p.m. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Condolences may be sent… Continue reading Joyce Kron, 102
Baxter: Brainerd Man Charged in Drug DWI
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me). Court papers say a Brainerd man faces new DWI charges after a stop near Baxter. Devron Lee Blood, 36, is charged with gross misdemeanor controlled-substance DWI in Crow Wing County District Court. He also faces a revocation charge tied to an ignition interlock. A third count alleges he failed to show… Continue reading Baxter: Brainerd Man Charged in Drug DWI
Bemidji: Cass Lake Man Charged in Sex Case
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man faces a felony sex charge. The report came from a Bemidji residential facility. Ronald Joseph Staples Jr., 40, of Cass Lake, is charged with felony fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The case stems from an incident reported on Oct. 1, 2024. According to the criminal complaint, an… Continue reading Bemidji: Cass Lake Man Charged in Sex Case
Wadena: Hurtig Charged in Registry Violation
Wadena (trfnews.i234.me) — A Wadena man faces a felony charge after a text-to-911 call at a gas station. Text-to-911 call at Holiday station Police in Wadena responded to a text-to-911 report about an argument at a Holiday Gas Station. Officers spoke with people at the scene, according to the criminal complaint. Police identified Nicholas Michael… Continue reading Wadena: Hurtig Charged in Registry Violation
Ironton: Brainerd Man Charged in Officer Assault
Ironton, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) A 21-year-old Brainerd man faces two charges after a disturbance call in Ironton. Tachoma Bruce Strong Bear Derosier, 21, of Brainerd, is charged with felony fourth-degree assault. The alleged victim was a peace officer, court records say. Prosecutors say the officer suffered demonstrable bodily harm. Derosier is also charged with… Continue reading Ironton: Brainerd Man Charged in Officer Assault
Brainerd Man Charged After Bedroom Standoff
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) Felony charges are now filed against Jeffrey Alvin Hoffman, 44, of Brainerd. Hoffman is charged with Threats of Violence, listed as reckless disregard of risk. He also faces a felony Domestic Assault charge. The case stems from a reported dispute inside a Crow Wing County home. What pothe lice say happened… Continue reading Brainerd Man Charged After Bedroom Standoff
Hubbard County: Bemidji Man Charged With DWI
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) Ashley Leanne Moore, 39, of Bemidji, is now facing new DWI charges. Prosecutors charged Moore with a gross misdemeanor for third-degree driving while impaired. The case follows a traffic stop in Hubbard County. What the stop report says According to the criminal complaint, an officer clocked Moore at 61 mph. The posted… Continue reading Hubbard County: Bemidji Man Charged With DWI
Puposky Man Charged After Ditch DWI in Beltrami
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Court records say a Puposky man is charged with third-degree DWI. Deputies found his pickup in a ditch. Anthony Robert Boe, 30, of Puposky, is the defendant. The alleged offense date is February 21, 2026. Court documents were filed on February 23, 2026. The case is in the Beltrami County District Court.… Continue reading Puposky Man Charged After Ditch DWI in Beltrami
Baxter man charged in private image case
Baxter (trfnews.i234.me) A Baxter man is charged in a private image case. Court filings in Crow Wing County name Shanoi Marcus Richardson, 32, of Baxter. He is charged with a gross misdemeanor. The charge alleges nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. The case followed an investigation by the Baxter Police Department. What court records allege… Continue reading Baxter man charged in private image case
Lengby Man Charged After Clearwater County Chase
Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) A Lengby man is wanted after a stop became a chase. Larry Michael Clark, 61, of Lengby, is charged in Clearwater County court. He faces a felony count for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He also faces a gross misdemeanor for driving after cancellation. He also faces a misdemeanor… Continue reading Lengby Man Charged After Clearwater County Chase
Longville: Redlake Man Charged in Strangulation Assault
Longville, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) Konrad Lee Smith, 22, of Redlake, is charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation. He also faces a gross misdemeanor domestic assault, subsequent violation. Court records list the alleged offense date as February 20, 2026. What happened A Cass County deputy went to a home in Longville on February 20, 2026.… Continue reading Longville: Redlake Man Charged in Strangulation Assault
Cody Teie October 20, 1992 – February 28, 2026
Cody Logan Teie, 33, of rural Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on October 20, 1992, in Thief River Falls to Corey Lynn and Hillary Hope (Peterson) Teie. Cody was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. He grew up in Pennington County, attending… Continue reading Cody Teie October 20, 1992 – February 28, 2026
Annette “Chickie” Peterson March 16, 1961 – February 28, 2026
Chickie Peterson was born on March 16, 1961, the youngest of twelve children born to Harold and Gladys (Skallet) Walseth. From the very beginning, she carried with her an old soul, one that would grow into a life marked by love, resilience, creativity, and deep connection to others. She was married for 28 years to… Continue reading Annette “Chickie” Peterson March 16, 1961 – February 28, 2026
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 4, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Christopher Lawrence Lichty, 24 of Crookston, for DUI Crookston Fire Calls
Bemidji Stop: Redlake Man Accused With Guns, Fentanyl
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Dyllon Joseph Johns, 23, of Redlake, faces new charges. The case stems from a Bemidji traffic stop, according to a complaint. Traffic stop in Bemidji Police stopped a vehicle in Bemidji on February 21, 2026, the complaint says. The stop happened at about 7:30 p.m., the complaint says. An officer reported… Continue reading Bemidji Stop: Redlake Man Accused With Guns, Fentanyl
Roseau County: DWI, Rifle Charge After Ditch Crash
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) A 21-year-old Roseau man faces DWI charges after deputies found his pickup in a ditch. What happened Charging papers say the call came in just before 1 a.m. on February 21, 2026. A deputy found two vehicles on County Road 13 in rural Roseau County. One vehicle was towing a truck that… Continue reading Roseau County: DWI, Rifle Charge After Ditch Crash
Ada: Man Charged With 2 Domestic Assault Counts
Ada, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) A 27-year-old Ada man faces new charges. The case stems from a reported domestic incident on February 20, 2026. Pheynix Charles Graham, 27, of Ada, is charged with two counts of gross misdemeanor domestic assault. He is also charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct. He is also charged with misdemeanor obstructing legal… Continue reading Ada: Man Charged With 2 Domestic Assault Counts
Beltrami County: DWI Stop With Baby, Drug Claim
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A criminal complaint says a Highway 2 traffic stop led to three charges. The driver was identified as Shayla Lee French, born September 20, 1999. Court records list her address in Ponemah, Minnesota. The complaint says a baby was in a car seat during the stop. An adult passenger, Dalton Lee… Continue reading Beltrami County: DWI Stop With Baby, Drug Claim
Thief River Falls: Jeep Backs Into Pickup at Stop Sign
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Feb. 5 at 3:28 p.m. Where it happened The crash was reported at Edgewood Drive and Spruce Avenue in Thief River Falls. Both drivers are listed as Thief River Falls residents in the report. What the report says Kimberly Ann Swenson… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Jeep Backs Into Pickup at Stop Sign
Thief River Falls: Patrol, DNR and Police Cases
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — New case summaries list traffic citations, fines, and dismissals from several agencies. The updates include the Minnesota State Patrol, the Minnesota DNR, and local law enforcement. All amounts below are listed as fines in the case summaries. Some outcomes can change in court. This report lists names, ages,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Patrol, DNR and Police Cases
Thief River Falls: Sign Damaged at Aurora Resource Center
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police are investigating a report of damage at the Aurora Resource Center. What the police say happened Police received the report at 2:37 p.m. on Feb. 11. Police said a sign at the business was damaged on Jan. 28. The report lists the case as property damage. The… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Sign Damaged at Aurora Resource Center
Thief River Falls Crash: Buick Hits Chevy Truck
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Thief River Falls on Feb. 4. The call came in at 2:22 p.m. The crash was reported near the intersection of Main Avenue and Third Street. Both drivers are from Thief River Falls, police said. What happened According to the police report, Tyrone… Continue reading Thief River Falls Crash: Buick Hits Chevy Truck
Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After 0.17 DWI Test
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing a third-degree DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop, according to a criminal complaint. Traffic Stop Near Third Street and Markley Avenue The stop happened on Feb. 21 at about 10:58 p.m. Police stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Third Street and Markley Avenue.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After 0.17 DWI Test
Thief River Falls: Skid-Steer Backs Into SUV at Wells Fargo
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) On Feb. 18 at 2:08 p.m., police received a report of a crash. The crash happened in the parking lot of Wells Fargo. Dylan Dahle of Plummer was operating a skid-steer, according to the report. Police said Dahle was backing up at the time. Police said the skid-steer backed into a Chevy… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Skid-Steer Backs Into SUV at Wells Fargo
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 3, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Michael Jacob Bendel-Paulson, 37 of Dilworth, for possession of a pistol/assault weapon with a previous felony conviction. Crookston Fire Calls Jimmy Allen Gray, Jr. 20 of Crookston, for felony domestic assault Sherry Lynn Wika, 50 of Grandin, for DUI
Thief River Falls: Woman Arrested in HRO Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police say a Thief River Falls woman was cited and arrested after an alleged restraining order violation. The incident was reported on Feb. 18 at about 11:25 a.m. Police received a complaint of a harassment restraining order violation. What Police Allege Soudsakhone Chitmany, 43, of Thief River Falls, was cited… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Woman Arrested in HRO Case
Thief River Falls: Police Arrest Man After Disturbance Call
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a disturbance call at Park West Apartments in Thief River Falls. The call came in at about 4:21 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. The report said it sounded like a physical domestic assault in an apartment. What the police say happened Officers went to Park West Apartments at 1301… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Police Arrest Man After Disturbance Call
Thief River Falls: Man Arrested After Dewey Ave Disturbance
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a reported disturbance in Thief River Falls on Feb. 9. The call came in at 2:09 p.m. It was reported in the 500 block of Dewey Avenue. Charge and arrest Lyle Keith Benais, 37, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct. He was also arrested, according to… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Arrested After Dewey Ave Disturbance
Thief River Falls 3-Vehicle Crash Sends Teen for Checkup
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a three-vehicle crash in Thief River Falls on Feb. 6. The crash was reported at about 3:20 p.m. It happened near the intersection of Third Street and Atlantic Avenue. What the police say happened Police said Elsie Stromlund of Thief River Falls was driving a 2012 Honda Accord on Third… Continue reading Thief River Falls 3-Vehicle Crash Sends Teen for Checkup
St. Hilaire Gas Theft: ND Man Cited Over $60
St. Hilaire (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota man has been cited after a reported gas drive-off at a St. Hilaire business. Report made late Jan. 25 The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office said it received a theft report at about 9:26 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. The report came from Kruse Inn in St. Hilaire. Suspect… Continue reading St. Hilaire Gas Theft: ND Man Cited Over $60
Thief River Falls Inmate Charged in DANCO Texts
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged after jail texts were reviewed, court papers say. Jail texts lead to DANCO charges Chad Michael Nelson, 45, is charged with two gross misdemeanor counts of Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) violations. He remains in jail in Pennington County, according to the… Continue reading Thief River Falls Inmate Charged in DANCO Texts
Thief River Falls Man Arrested on DANCO Charge
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police arrested Chase Donald Nomeland, 29, of Thief River Falls. The arrest followed an alleged felony DANCO violation. The charge is an allegation. Nomeland is presumed innocent in court. What the police say happened According to the criminal complaint, officers went to a Pennington County home on Feb. 22. They were… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested on DANCO Charge
Thief River Falls: Felony Charges Over Registry Info
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Middle River man is facing new felony charges. Police say he did not update required registry details. Delwin Guy Johnson, 44, is charged with two felony counts. The counts allege failure to fulfill predatory offender registration duties. A criminal complaint was filed on February 18 in Pennington County District Court.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Felony Charges Over Registry Info
Thief River Falls: DWI and Ticket Outcomes
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — The latest Citation Disposition Bulletin lists traffic case outcomes. TRF News pays for copies of this public information. If it appears elsewhere online, it was copied. This bulletin includes city police cases, State Patrol citations, and DNR tickets. The outcomes come from court records. Thief River Falls Police… Continue reading Thief River Falls: DWI and Ticket Outcomes
Thief River Falls: Oklee Man Gets 42 Months
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — An Oklee man was sentenced in district court on Feb. 17. Court records say he helped with a cocaine sale to an undercover investigator in 2024. Zachariah John Howard, 23, was sentenced for a felony drug sale case. The conviction involved aiding and abetting a first-degree controlled substance… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Oklee Man Gets 42 Months
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 2, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following – Cecelia Beverly Midbo, 19, for fourth-degree DUI Crookston Fire Calls Sarah Rose Thoreson, 19 of Fertile, for giving a peace officer a false name/birthdate/or ID Adam Lee Puente, 32 of Crookston, for third-degree DUI with one aggravating factor.
Becker: Nonprofit Treasurer Charged in $200K Theft
Becker, Sherburne County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota suicide prevention nonprofit says it lost more than $200,000. Prosecutors now charge the group’s former treasurer, court records show. Ryan Gary Obermoller, 46, faces two felony theft counts in Sherburne County District Court. The charges were filed on Feb. 17, 2026. Obermoller served as executive director and treasurer… Continue reading Becker: Nonprofit Treasurer Charged in $200K Theft
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SCHMIDT, RICHARD DEAN Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: SCHMIDT, RICHARD DEAN Aliases: Birthdate: 1959 Sex: MALE Race: AMERICAN INDIAN Height: 5′ 6″ Weight: 185 LBS Eye Color: BROWN Hair Color: GRAY OR PARTIALLY GRAY Skin: LIGHT Registration Expiration: 3/14/2034 Risk Level: LOW Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: UNDETERMINED Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description… Continue reading SCHMIDT, RICHARD DEAN
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VONDAL, JOHNATHAN SCOTT Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: VONDAL, JOHNATHAN SCOTT Aliases: JOHN VONDAL, JONATHAN SCOTT Birthdate: 1988 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 170 LBS Eye Color: BLUE Hair Color: BROWN Skin: LIGHT Registration Expiration: LIFETIME Risk Level: LOW Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed… Continue reading VONDAL, JOHNATHAN SCOTT
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SWARTOUT, DANIEL WAYNE Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: SWARTOUT, DANIEL WAYNE Aliases: DAN Birthdate: 1987 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 5′ 8″ Weight: 205 LBS Eye Color: BROWN Hair Color: BROWN Skin: LIGHT Registration Expiration: 6/6/2032 Risk Level: MODERATE Registration Status: INCARCERATED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description… Continue reading SWARTOUT, DANIEL WAYNE
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SMITH, DUSTIN MONROE Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: SMITH, DUSTIN MONROE Aliases: Birthdate: 1983 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 200 LBS Eye Color: BLUE Hair Color: BROWN Skin: LIGHT Registration Expiration: LIFETIME Risk Level: HIGH Registration Status: INCARCERATED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description 1/13/2025… Continue reading SMITH, DUSTIN MONROE
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BELCHER, MICHAEL PAUL Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: BELCHER, MICHAEL PAUL Aliases: BELCHER, MIKE PAUL Birthdate: 1975 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 5′ 11″ Weight: 289 LBS Eye Color: BLUE Hair Color: BROWN Skin: FAIR Registration Expiration: 5/11/2035 Risk Level: LOW Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category… Continue reading BELCHER, MICHAEL PAUL
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DALGLIESH, ESPEN LAND Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: DALGLIESH, ESPEN LAND Aliases: Birthdate: 1973 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 6′ 1″ Weight: 180 LBS Eye Color: BLUE Hair Color: SANDY Skin: LIGHT Registration Expiration: 8/9/2031 Risk Level: LOW Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description 11/29/2017… Continue reading DALGLIESH, ESPEN LAND
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GARCIA, AUSTIN VICTOR Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: GARCIA, AUSTIN VICTOR Aliases: GARCIA, AUSTIN VICTO Birthdate: 2001 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 6′ 2″ Weight: 245 LBS Eye Color: BROWN Hair Color: BROWN Skin: Registration Expiration: 6/24/2048 Risk Level: MODERATE Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: UNDETERMINED Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description 6/27/2023 TAT… Continue reading GARCIA, AUSTIN VICTOR
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LILLEY, DENNIS MICHAEL Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: LILLEY, DENNIS MICHAEL Aliases: Birthdate: 1977 Sex: MALE Race: AMERICAN INDIAN Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 260 LBS Eye Color: BROWN Hair Color: BROWN Skin: MEDIUM Registration Expiration: 5/27/2029 Risk Level: MODERATE Registration Status: INCARCERATED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description… Continue reading LILLEY, DENNIS MICHAEL
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ZEUTZIUS, ROBERT LEE Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: ZEUTZIUS, ROBERT LEE Aliases: FREEMAN, BRIAN Birthdate: 1976 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 5′ 8″ Weight: 229 LBS Eye Color: HAZEL Hair Color: RED OR AUBURN Skin: LIGHT Registration Expiration: LIFETIME Risk Level: MODERATE Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed… Continue reading ZEUTZIUS, ROBERT LEE
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CALLOUSLEG, JOSHUA BENNETT Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: CALLOUSLEG, JOSHUA BENNETT Aliases: Birthdate: 2003 Sex: MALE Race: AMERICAN INDIAN Height: 5′ 8″ Weight: 130 LBS Eye Color: BROWN Hair Color: BLACK Skin: Registration Expiration: 1/29/2051 Risk Level: MODERATE Registration Status: INCARCERATED Ethnicity: UNDETERMINED Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description No information available Address… Continue reading CALLOUSLEG, JOSHUA BENNETT
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KELLER, NATHANIEL JAMES OWEN Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: KELLER, NATHANIEL JAMES OWEN Aliases: Birthdate: 1987 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 5′ 6″ Weight: 160 LBS Eye Color: HAZEL Hair Color: RED OR AUBURN Skin: LIGHT Registration Expiration: 5/28/2041 Risk Level: MODERATE Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category… Continue reading KELLER, NATHANIEL JAMES OWEN
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SMITH, DAMON JOHN Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: SMITH, DAMON JOHN Aliases: Birthdate: 1987 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 5′ 6″ Weight: 206 LBS Eye Color: BLUE Hair Color: RED OR AUBURN Skin: FAIR Registration Expiration: LIFETIME Risk Level: HIGH Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location… Continue reading SMITH, DAMON JOHN
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CARRINGTON, CHARLES MATTHEW JR Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: CARRINGTON, CHARLES MATTHEW JR Aliases: KARINGTON, CHARLES MICHAEL Birthdate: 1968 Sex: MALE Race: AMERICAN INDIAN Height: 5′ 7″ Weight: 202 LBS Eye Color: BLACK Hair Color: GRAY OR PARTIALLY GRAY Skin: LIGHT BROWN Registration Expiration: LIFETIME Risk Level: HIGH Registration Status: INCARCERATED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO… Continue reading CARRINGTON, CHARLES MATTHEW JR
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ELLIOTT, SPENCER ROBERT Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: ELLIOTT, SPENCER ROBERT Aliases: Birthdate: 1991 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 6′ 1″ Weight: 180 LBS Eye Color: HAZEL Hair Color: BROWN Skin: Registration Expiration: Risk Level: UNDETERMINED Registration Status: INCARCERATED Ethnicity: UNDETERMINED Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description 2/23/2026 TAT L ARM ARM, LEFT… Continue reading ELLIOTT, SPENCER ROBERT
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Jeffery Redden July 4, 1967 – February 26, 2026
Jeffery Redden, also known as “Nightowl,” was born on July 4, 1967, in Fort Benning, Georgia, and passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at Willow, his home in Crookston, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving caregivers. Funeral service for Jeffery will be held at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN, on Tuesday, March 10,… Continue reading Jeffery Redden July 4, 1967 – February 26, 2026
Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man died Saturday, Feb. 28, after a snowmobile crash in Gentilly Township. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were sent to the crash at about 2 p.m. The operator was identified as Cody Teie, 33, of Thief River Falls. He was pronounced dead at the scene,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash
Baxter: Felony Theft Charge After Walmart Skip-Scan
Baxter, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd woman faces a felony theft charge. Police say it happened at the Baxter Walmart. Sasha Mae-Susan Mattson, 41, is accused of skip-scanning at self-checkout. Prosecutors say it happened during ten store visits. The dates run from January 5 to February 20, 2026. Police response on Feb. 20… Continue reading Baxter: Felony Theft Charge After Walmart Skip-Scan
Fosston: Felony Charges After 90-MPH Trooper Chase
Fosston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fosston man faces three felony charges. The case follows a high-speed pursuit and a crash, court papers say. Prosecutors charged Christopher Michael Roragen, 48, of Fosston. The complaint was filed in Polk County District Court. The court file is 60-CR-26-237. The prosecutor’s file is F-26-033. What deputies say happened… Continue reading Fosston: Felony Charges After 90-MPH Trooper Chase
Red Lake County Blotter: Infant Injury, Student Posts
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — The Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office released a weekly activity report dated Feb. 27, 2026. The report covers calls and cases from Feb. 19 through Feb. 26. Order complaint closed On Feb. 19, a caller reported a possible restraining order violation. A deputy checked the report and found no violation.… Continue reading Red Lake County Blotter: Infant Injury, Student Posts
Brainerd: Little Falls Man Faces 2 First-Degree CSC
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Little Falls man is facing two felony sex crime charges. The case is filed in Crow Wing County. Christopher Charles Clinton Ames, 36, is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The case follows an investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged victim is… Continue reading Brainerd: Little Falls Man Faces 2 First-Degree CSC
Shevlin Man Charged in Threats, Assault Cases
Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Shevlin man faces new felony charges in two cases, court records show. Kerry Wynne Lane, 55, of Shevlin, is charged with felony threats of violence. He is also charged with felony domestic assault and gross misdemeanor harassment. Threat allegations A complaint says deputies took a report on February 20, 2026.… Continue reading Shevlin Man Charged in Threats, Assault Cases
Bemidji Stop Leads to Gun, Fentanyl Charges
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji traffic stop ended in a short chase and new felony charges. Who is charged Demarcus James Freeman, 34, of Minneapolis, is charged with felony second-degree drug possession. He is also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Traffic stop and foot chase A deputy stopped a… Continue reading Bemidji Stop Leads to Gun, Fentanyl Charges
Grand Forks Chase Ends With PIT, BearCat Arrests
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A routine traffic stop turned into a chase in Grand Forks on Wednesday night. Stop turns into a chase Police said an officer tried to stop a 2010 Honda Ridgeline near South 10th Street. The stop was attempted at about 8:15 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2026. Police said the truck… Continue reading Grand Forks Chase Ends With PIT, BearCat Arrests
Red Lake Woman Guilty of Killing Two Children
Red Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury found Jennifer Marie Stately guilty on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Stately, 37, was convicted of six crimes tied to the deaths of two children. Court records say the events happened on the Red Lake Reservation. Guilty verdicts Jurors returned guilty verdicts on these counts: Two counts of premeditated murder. Two… Continue reading Red Lake Woman Guilty of Killing Two Children
Park Rapids Man Charged After Capitol Threats
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Park Rapids man faces two felony charges after alleged threats tied to the Minnesota Capitol. John Tobias, of Park Rapids, is charged with two felony counts of making terroristic threats. The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office announced the case after an investigation on Tuesday, Feb. 24. What investigators say Authorities say… Continue reading Park Rapids Man Charged After Capitol Threats
Brainerd: Man Charged in Domestic Assault, Meth Find
Brainerd, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man is facing two felony charges after a dispute. The case includes an assault claim and a meth find. What prosecutors allege Ricky Alan Blomlie, 35, of Brainerd, is charged with Felony Domestic Assault. He is also charged with Felony Drugs in the 5th Degree. The drug count alleges… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Charged in Domestic Assault, Meth Find
Cass Lake: Woman Accused of Spitting on Deputy
Cass Lake, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) – Leah Renee Jacobs, 40, of Cass Lake, is charged after an incident on February 20, 2026. Jacobs is charged with felony fourth-degree assault on a peace officer. She is also charged with misdemeanor obstruction of legal process. What the complaint says According to the criminal complaint, a Cass County… Continue reading Cass Lake: Woman Accused of Spitting on Deputy
Park Rapids Man Charged in Becker County Home Invasion
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Park Rapids man faces a felony charge after a violent home invasion. Charge filed Roy Lee Branson Doss, 21, of Park Rapids, is charged with felony first-degree burglary involving assault. Court records link the case to an attack reported on November 22, 2025. What investigators allege A criminal complaint was… Continue reading Park Rapids Man Charged in Becker County Home Invasion
Willmar Teen Charged in Protection Order Violations
Kandiyohi County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Willmar man faces two gross misdemeanor counts. The charges involve alleged no-contact order violations. Charges Judd Edward Malvin, 19, of Willmar, is charged with a DANCO violation. He is also charged with violating an Order for Protection, called an OFP. Court documents say the alleged conduct happened from Dec.… Continue reading Willmar Teen Charged in Protection Order Violations
Bemidji: Walker Woman Charged After Walmart Theft
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Walker woman faces a gross misdemeanor DWI charge and a theft count. Deanne Florence Cloud, 42, of Walker, Minnesota, is charged in Beltrami County. Prosecutors charged Cloud with second-degree DWI for refusing a chemical test. She is also charged with misdemeanor theft. What happened at Walmart According to the criminal… Continue reading Bemidji: Walker Woman Charged After Walmart Theft
Spring Lake Park: Foot Chase Leads to Charges
Spring Lake Park, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman faces two charges in Anoka County. Jessica Mae Brunelle, 22, is charged in Anoka County District Court. The charges follow a reported domestic assault call. Charges Filed Brunelle is charged with giving a peace officer the false name of another person. That count is a… Continue reading Spring Lake Park: Foot Chase Leads to Charges
Mahnomen: Sunshine Rock Charged in Drug DWI Stop
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — Sunshine Lynn Rock, 49, of Mahnomen, is charged in a drug-related DWI case. The charge followed a traffic stop early Friday. The case was filed in Mahnomen County District Court. Case details Prosecutor File No.: 26000318 Court File No.: 44-CR-26-97 Offense date: February 20, 2026 Rock faces three gross misdemeanor counts… Continue reading Mahnomen: Sunshine Rock Charged in Drug DWI Stop