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
Detroit Lakes: Moorhead Man Sentenced for Walmart Theft
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead man was sentenced for felony theft after a Walmart case in Detroit Lakes. Christopher James Lussier, 42, of Moorhead, pleaded guilty to one felony theft count, court records show. A second felony theft count was dismissed under a plea deal. What happened Court records say the theft happened… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Moorhead Man Sentenced for Walmart Theft
Pennington County: Felony Drug Case Dismissed
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A dismissed felony drug offense is included in the latest edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin. TRF News pays for copies of this public information. TRF News publishes these outcomes for readers. TRF News also asks others not to repost this material. Pennington County Sheriff’s Office case Jezzirae… Continue reading Pennington County: Felony Drug Case Dismissed
Thief River Falls: Cohasset Man Charged With 0.22 DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cohasset man is charged with third-degree DWI after a traffic stop in Thief River Falls. Court records say two breath tests later showed a 0.22 result. Darrin John Anderson, 39, of Cohasset, has been charged with third-degree DWI. He was arrested, according to the complaint. Traffic stop near Highway… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Cohasset Man Charged With 0.22 DWI
Thief River Falls: Bite Alleged in Domestic Assault
Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Police received a report of a domestic assault at 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4. The incident was reported in the 300 block of Merriam Avenue North. Preston Jeffery Olson, 36, of Thief River Falls, was cited for domestic assault. He was arrested, according to the citation. According to… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Bite Alleged in Domestic Assault
Thief River Falls: Pickup Hits Pole on Icy Horace Ave
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported crash near the intersection of Horace Avenue and Fourth Street early New Year’s Day. According to the report, the call came in at 6:22 a.m. on Jan. 1. What police say happened Police said Tristin Breiland of Thief River Falls was driving a 2004 Dodge… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Pickup Hits Pole on Icy Horace Ave
Pennington County Jail Roster – January 11, 2026
Pennington County Jail Roster – January 11, 2026 January 11, 2026 Ashwood, David Age: 44 Booking Date: 2024-06-21 Booking #: 2024006012 Case# Charge Description Sev 00000000 609.749.5(a) Stalking – Engages in Stalking F Barnes, Kevin Age: 34 Booking Date: 2025-11-24 Booking #: 2025000460 Case# Charge Description Sev 23502163 169A.25.1(b) Traffic – DWI –… Continue reading Pennington County Jail Roster – January 11, 2026