Crookston Fire Calls On Thursday, February 26th, at 10:25 a.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the 300th block of Minnesota Street for a general fire alarm activation. On the scene, there was no active fire or smoke, so they reset the panel and cleared the scene. On Thursday, February 26th, at 12:58 p.m., the… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 27, 2026
Darwin: Litchfield Teen Charged With DWI, Jail Meth
Darwin, Meeker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Martinez Martinez, 19, of Litchfield, faces DWI and contraband charges after a crash and a jail search, records say. Crash on U.S. Highway 12 A Meeker County sheriff’s deputy was sent to the 300 block of U.S. Highway 12 in Darwin. The call came at about 4:07 p.m. on February… Continue reading Darwin: Litchfield Teen Charged With DWI, Jail Meth
Crookston: Grand Forks Man Charged Over Death Threats
Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces new felony charges in Polk County. Steven Andrew Rodahl, 33, is charged with two counts of threats of violence. The case stems from alleged threats toward his ex-wife and her boyfriend. What the complaint alleges A criminal complaint says the threats were made on January… Continue reading Crookston: Grand Forks Man Charged Over Death Threats
Bemidji: Red Lake Man Charged After ER Assault
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – Cyrus Lee Graves, 22, of Red Lake, faces assault charges after an incident in Bemidji. Police say the altercation happened at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. The hospital is at 1300 Anne St. NW. It is in Bemidji. What happened A criminal complaint was filed in Beltrami County District Court. It says… Continue reading Bemidji: Red Lake Man Charged After ER Assault
Darwin: Meth, Ammo Charges After Search Warrant
Darwin, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A man faces drug and ammo charges after a warrant search. William Elmo Tabb III, 63, of Darwin, is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession. He also faces a gross misdemeanor ammo charge. The complaint describes him as an unlawful user of a controlled substance. Search warrant details The criminal complaint… Continue reading Darwin: Meth, Ammo Charges After Search Warrant
Swanville Man Charged After Stearns County Traffic Stop
Stearns County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Swanville man faces felony charges after a traffic stop. Joshua Thomas Larum, 40, is charged with felony stalking and felony domestic assault by strangulation. He also faces a felony threat of violence charge, plus DWI and misdemeanor domestic assault counts. A criminal complaint says deputies stopped the vehicle on February… Continue reading Swanville Man Charged After Stearns County Traffic Stop
Bemidji: Laporte Mom Charged in Custody Case
Bemidji, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Jessica Marie Michaud, 43, of Laporte, is facing two criminal charges after a custody dispute. What the police say happened Bemidji police opened an investigation after speaking with the child’s father. That conversation occurred on February 18, 2026, according to the complaint. Investigators say Michaud did not return a 6-year-old child… Continue reading Bemidji: Laporte Mom Charged in Custody Case
Crosby Man Charged in Crow Wing Sex Case
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — David Allen Rono, 61, of Crosby, is charged with two felonies. The case follows an investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. Charges Court documents filed in Crow Wing County District Court list two counts. Both counts are second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Minnesota law defines that offense in Minn.… Continue reading Crosby Man Charged in Crow Wing Sex Case
Crosslake: Dad Charged After Meth, DWI Stop
Crosslake, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Merrifield man is facing felony drug charges and new impaired driving counts after a traffic stop in Crosslake. What the police say happened Court records say an officer saw a driver fail to signal a turn onto County Road 16. The stop happened at about 5:27 p.m. on… Continue reading Crosslake: Dad Charged After Meth, DWI Stop
Little Falls Man Charged in Meth DWI Refusal
Morrison County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Little Falls man faces two DWI charges. A vehicle was found in a ditch north of town. Court records say Terry Edward Schmidt, 58, was in a vehicle off 203rd Street on February 19, 2026. A deputy responded after a report at about 7:34 a.m. The deputy arrived a short… Continue reading Little Falls Man Charged in Meth DWI Refusal
East Grand Forks: Meth Charge Near High School
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks, North Dakota, man faces new charges. Police stopped him in East Grand Forks. Prosecutors charged Chad Allen Gustafson, 51, with one felony and one gross misdemeanor. The case is filed in Polk County District Court. The court file is 60-CR-26-231. What the police say happened A criminal complaint… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Meth Charge Near High School
Brainerd: Man Cuts GPS Monitor on Valentine’s Day
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) A Brainerd man faces a felony escape charge. Police say he cut off a GPS ankle monitor. Devon William Coolen, 25, of Brainerd, is the defendant. The alleged incident happened on February 14, 2026. What court papers allege A criminal complaint says an alert came in at about 12:10 a.m. The… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Cuts GPS Monitor on Valentine’s Day
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 26, 2026
Crookston Fire Calls On Wednesday, February 25th, at 12:00 p.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the corner of West 6th and Birch for a two-vehicle accident. They aided in traffic control before clearing the scene. On Thursday, February 26th, at 12:33 a.m., the Crookston fire department responded to 7th Ave S to assist EMS.… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 26, 2026
Willmar Man Charged After Threats in Meeker County
Meeker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Willmar man faces two felony charges. The case involves alleged threats sent by text. Tyler Daniel Hill, 38, of Willmar, is charged with two felony counts of Threats of Violence. What the complaint says Court papers say the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office got a report on January 5, 2026. An… Continue reading Willmar Man Charged After Threats in Meeker County
Brainerd: Woman Charged in Monitor Cutoff Case
Brainerd, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Sydney Paige Needham, 32, of Brainerd, has been charged. She is accused of felony aiding an offender on probation, parole, or supervised release. According to the criminal complaint, the case began on February 14, 2026. Brainerd Police said they received a report about Devon William Coolen. Police said Coolen… Continue reading Brainerd: Woman Charged in Monitor Cutoff Case
Waubun: Naytahwaush Teen Charged in Assault
Waubun, Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) A 19-year-old woman from Naytahwaush is charged after an early-morning assault in Waubun. Alondra Danelle Miller, 19, is charged with felony third-degree assault. The charge alleges substantial bodily harm. The case was filed on February 18, 2026. The alleged offense date is February 17, 2026. What investigators allege According to the… Continue reading Waubun: Naytahwaush Teen Charged in Assault
Waubun: 19-Year-Old Charged After Assault, Hit Officer
Waubun, Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Ponsford woman is charged after an early-morning assault. Court records say Kaylee Lynn Warren is accused of attacking her cousin inside a Waubun home. Police were called at 2:51 a.m. on February 17, 2026, the complaint says. A family member told dispatch the victim had been “jumped” in… Continue reading Waubun: 19-Year-Old Charged After Assault, Hit Officer
Perley: DWI Refusal Charge After Ranger Call
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court records show Austin James Olheiser, 27, of Hendrum, is charged. A complaint was filed in Norman County District Court. The case stems from a report in Perley on Feb. 15, 2026. What deputies say happened A caller reported a man driving a Polaris Ranger at high speed in Perley. The… Continue reading Perley: DWI Refusal Charge After Ranger Call
Blackduck: Drug DWI, Obstruction Charges Filed
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Blackduck man faces two gross misdemeanor charges. The case stems from a traffic stop on February 13, 2026. That is according to a complaint filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court. Traffic stop Blackduck police stopped a vehicle around 5:27 PM, the complaint says. The stop happened near Summit Avenue NW in… Continue reading Blackduck: Drug DWI, Obstruction Charges Filed
Hermantown: Duluth Man Charged in Converter Theft Try
Hermantown, St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police say a Duluth man tried to steal a catalytic converter. He now faces charges. Court records identify the suspect as Robert J. Daugaard, of Duluth. Prosecutors charged Daugaard with felony first-degree criminal damage to property. He also faces a misdemeanor fleeing charge. What the police say happened Police… Continue reading Hermantown: Duluth Man Charged in Converter Theft Try
Pike Bay: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Pike Bay man is facing a felony domestic assault charge, according to court records. Robert Wayne Thunderhawk, 32, of Cass Lake, Minnesota, is named in a criminal complaint filed in Cass County District Court. The case is in the 9th Judicial District. Court file: 11-CR-26-224. Prosecutor file: 0110021385. What the… Continue reading Pike Bay: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed
Bemidji Knife Assault Charges, Warrant Issued
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Joshua John Beaulieu, 41, of Bemidji, faces three felonies after a reported knife assault. The complaint says it happened at a home. What the complaint alleges Court documents list the time as about 1:36 a.m. on January 31, 2026. Bemidji police were sent to Itasca Loop. A caller reported a woman… Continue reading Bemidji Knife Assault Charges, Warrant Issued
Park Rapids: Walmart Return Scam Charge Filed
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Fenzel, 34, of Akeley, is charged in Park Rapids. Investigators say the case involved fake returns of computer gear. Fenzel is charged with Theft of movable property without consent, a gross misdemeanor, in Hubbard County District Court. The complaint lists the alleged offense date as January 10, 2026. The… Continue reading Park Rapids: Walmart Return Scam Charge Filed
Park Rapids: Man Charged In Walmart GPU Return Scam
Park Rapids, Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old man is charged after an alleged return scheme at Walmart involving computer graphics cards. Cameron Lee Bense, 24, of Park Rapids, is charged with gross misdemeanor theft. The charge was filed in Hubbard County District Court. What the police say happened According to the complaint, Walmart Asset… Continue reading Park Rapids: Man Charged In Walmart GPU Return Scam
Gary York, 82
Minot, ND – Gary G. York, 82, of Minot, ND, formerly of Thief River Falls, died on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Gary was born March 16, 1943, in Rugby, ND to William and Elaine (Frishman) York. He grew up in Minot, ND, and graduated from Minot High School… Continue reading Gary York, 82
Park Rapids Man Charged in Meth Sale, Possession
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Park Rapids man faces two felony drug charges after a search warrant. The case was filed in Hubbard County District Court. Ryan Anthony Burnos, 44, is charged with third-degree sale of methamphetamine. The sale charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.023. He is also charged with fifth-degree possession of methamphetamine.… Continue reading Park Rapids Man Charged in Meth Sale, Possession
Donald Mosbeck, 92
Red Lake Falls – Donald Mosbeck of rural Red Lake Falls passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. A memorial service for Donald will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Black River Lutheran Church, rural Red Lake Falls. Burial will be held in the spring at Black River Church Cemetery.… Continue reading Donald Mosbeck, 92
Bemidji Stop: Felony Meth Pipe Charge With Kids
Beltrami County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Virginia, Minnesota woman faces a felony drug charge. Police say it followed a Bemidji traffic stop. Adriana Dominique Johnson, 29, is charged with storing methamphetamine paraphernalia in the presence of a child or vulnerable adult. Prosecutors filed the case in Beltrami County District Court on Feb. 17, 2026. What… Continue reading Bemidji Stop: Felony Meth Pipe Charge With Kids
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 25, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections iCenter in Crookston reported the arrest of the following- Daniel Edward Salz-Deleon, 27 of Crookston, for disorderly conduct – brawling or fightingDavid Hernandez, 60 of Crookston, for disorderly conduct – brawling or fighting Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report
Willmar: Vicente Garcia Charged With DWI After Crash
Willmar, Kandiyohi County (trfnews.i234.me) — Vicente Garcia, 34, of Willmar, has been charged. Prosecutors filed two third-degree DWI counts in Kandiyohi County District Court. The case stems from a traffic crash reported at about 6:50 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026. What the police say happened Officers were sent to 4th Street and Augusta Avenue… Continue reading Willmar: Vicente Garcia Charged With DWI After Crash
Shevlin: Hwy 2 Stop Leads to Gun, Meth Charges
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Shevlin man faces felony weapon and drug charges after a Highway 2 stop. Garrett L. Racette, of Shevlin, Minnesota, is named in the criminal complaint. Court documents say he was a passenger in the vehicle. Authorities say the stop happened on February 23, 2026. Deputies pulled the vehicle over for… Continue reading Shevlin: Hwy 2 Stop Leads to Gun, Meth Charges
Fargo Vehicle Fire: Man Found Dead Inside
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — An adult man was found dead after a vehicle fire in north Fargo. The incident happened on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. What happened The Fargo Fire Department said crews were dispatched at 12:58 p.m. The call came in as a report of a vehicle fire. The location was the 1200… Continue reading Fargo Vehicle Fire: Man Found Dead Inside
Fargo: Man Charged as Robbery Accomplice
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Martell A. Wilson of Fargo has been charged with felony accomplice to robbery, court records show. A juvenile male, described as a relative of Wilson, was detained on an allegation of robbery. The juvenile is not being named. Charges filed The felony accomplice charge alleges Wilson helped the robbery happen.… Continue reading Fargo: Man Charged as Robbery Accomplice
Bemidji: Overdose Call Brings Detective Response
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A reported overdose brought responders near Lake Bemidji on Tuesday afternoon. TRF News monitored early dispatch traffic. The call came in around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Dispatch described the area as near 10th Street by the lake. Dispatch also noted that a detective was requested. Authorities have… Continue reading Bemidji: Overdose Call Brings Detective Response
Baudette Burglary: $50K Guns, Booze Stolen
Baudette, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Chicago City, Minnesota man is now charged in a burglary case tied to a rural Baudette home. Court records say the loss totals about $50,000. The defendant is Austin Otte of Chicago City, Minnesota. A juvenile male has also been charged in the case. Juvenile cases are usually handled in… Continue reading Baudette Burglary: $50K Guns, Booze Stolen
Becker: Brainerd Man Faces Felony DWI Charges
Sherburne County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces felony charges after a traffic stop in Becker Township. Leon John Walker, 62, is charged with two counts of felony first-degree DWI. He also faces a gross misdemeanor count. The case includes several traffic-related counts. What the police say happened According to a criminal complaint, police stopped… Continue reading Becker: Brainerd Man Faces Felony DWI Charges
Bemidji: Cass Lake Woman Charged After Meth Stop
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman faces drug charges after a stop in Bemidji. Blair Marie Brown, 42, is charged with fifth-degree drug possession. She is also charged with giving a peace officer a false name. Traffic stop details Court records say the stop happened at about 2:02 a.m. on February 11,… Continue reading Bemidji: Cass Lake Woman Charged After Meth Stop
Bemidji: Drug DWI Arrest With Kids In Car
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man faces two gross misdemeanor charges in Beltrami County District Court. Police stopped the vehicle in Bemidji on Feb. 16, 2026. David George Goggleye Sr., 44, is charged with second-degree DWI involving Schedule I or II drugs. He is also charged with driving after cancellation as being inimical… Continue reading Bemidji: Drug DWI Arrest With Kids In Car
Fosston: Man Charged After 90 MPH Trooper Chase
Fosston, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – Christopher Michael Roragen, of Fosston, is charged with three felonies after a pursuit. Court records say he fled a traffic stop on Feb. 20. A state trooper tried to stop his vehicle near Fosston. Roragen allegedly sped away. Records say speeds reached about 90 mph. What court records allege The trooper… Continue reading Fosston: Man Charged After 90 MPH Trooper Chase
Grand Forks: New Felony Filed After Foot Chase
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court records describe a brief foot chase in Grand Forks. Robert Chandler Wood, of Grand Forks, now faces new charges in the case. What investigators allege Court records say deputies tried to arrest Wood on four outstanding warrants. Deputies tried to arrest him on February 19 near the Winterland Apartments… Continue reading Grand Forks: New Felony Filed After Foot Chase
Shevlin: Man Charged After Eviction Threat Texts
Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kerry W. Lane, of Shevlin, Minnesota, is facing criminal charges after an eviction dispute, according to court records. What court records allege Court documents say Lane’s landlords served him with an eviction notice. The landlords then reported receiving threatening text messages. The report says the texts arrived on or about February… Continue reading Shevlin: Man Charged After Eviction Threat Texts
Mahnomen: Man Charged After YouTube Threats
Mahnomen: Man Charged After YouTube Threats Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mahnomen man is charged after alleged threats were posted online. James Douglas Sargent, 51, of Mahnomen, faces three felony counts of threats of violence. All three counts cite Minnesota Statute 609.713, court records show. The alleged threats span Jan. 16 to Jan. 27, 2026.… Continue reading Mahnomen: Man Charged After YouTube Threats
Cass Lake: Repeat DWI Charge After Snowbank Crash
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Cass Lake man is charged with a repeat DWI after a vehicle left the road. The case is filed in the Minnesota District Court. What prosecutors allege According to a criminal complaint, Quint Kyle Ironnecklace was found in a vehicle in a snowbank. The report says it happened on February 8,… Continue reading Cass Lake: Repeat DWI Charge After Snowbank Crash
Crookston: Bong, Synthetic THC Found in Jail Intake
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old East Grand Forks man is charged after a jail intake search in Crookston. Prosecutors say Logen Tayler Kurz brought contraband into the Northwest Regional Corrections Center on February 11, 2026. The complaint lists one gross misdemeanor count of introducing contraband into a jail. The case is filed in Polk… Continue reading Crookston: Bong, Synthetic THC Found in Jail Intake
Bemidji: DWI Charge After Warrant Test Refusal
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A police chase ended near Bemidji on February 12, 2026. The details are in a new court complaint. Randy Arthur Thunder, 40, of Redby, is charged with second-degree DWI. The case is filed in Beltrami County District Court. The court file is 04-CR-26-430. According to the complaint, dispatch calls came in at… Continue reading Bemidji: DWI Charge After Warrant Test Refusal
Bemidji: Felony No-Contact Charge, Foot Chase Alleged
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman faces a felony charge after a reported no-contact-order violation. Court records also list two misdemeanor counts. Laurie Eileen Bedeau, 47, of Bemidji, is charged with felony violation of a no contact order. The complaint cites Minn. Stat. 629.75. Prosecutors allege the felony level applies due to prior convictions.… Continue reading Bemidji: Felony No-Contact Charge, Foot Chase Alleged
Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts
Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man faces a felony charge after reported threat texts. Charge filed Zachary James Meyer, 40, of Warroad, is charged with one count of felony threats of violence. The case is filed in Roseau County District Court. Investigation began: Feb. 15, 2026. Alleged… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts
Grand Forks: Woman Charged After Ryan House Break-In
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman is facing a felony burglary charge after an alleged incident at a downtown apartment building. Josia Rose Mary Roberts of Grand Forks has been charged with felony burglary. She also faces misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and simple assault. The charges are based on court documents. What… Continue reading Grand Forks: Woman Charged After Ryan House Break-In
Cass Lake: Charges After Woman Spits on Deputy
Cass Lake, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman is facing charges after a reported arrest incident on Feb. 20. Leah Renee Jacobs, of Cass Lake, is charged with felony assault of a peace officer. She is also charged with misdemeanor obstructing legal process. What court documents say According to a probable cause statement, a… Continue reading Cass Lake: Charges After Woman Spits on Deputy
Fargo: Driver Arrested in Stolen Car at Walgreens
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police arrested a Fergus Falls man in a stolen vehicle case. Court papers say the arrest happened outside a south Fargo Walgreens. Police say the case started at 3:12 p.m. on February 19. Officers went to a Walgreens lot on 13th Avenue South in Fargo. They reported spotting the stolen… Continue reading Fargo: Driver Arrested in Stolen Car at Walgreens
Bemidji Man Charged in 2025 iPad Theft
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is now charged in a March 2025 theft case tied to stolen Apple devices, according to court documents. What court documents allege Court records say a victim reported an iPad and AirPods stolen from a vehicle. The report says the theft happened in March 2025. The victim later… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in 2025 iPad Theft
Duluth: Man Accused of Stabbing Officer During Arrest
Duluth, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Duluth police officer was stabbed in the leg early Saturday, police said. What happened Police said the call came in at about 12:35 a.m. near 1st Avenue West and First Street. Dispatchers were told an intoxicated man was causing a disturbance. Police said the man struck the side of a… Continue reading Duluth: Man Accused of Stabbing Officer During Arrest
Cohasset Stop Nets 529g Meth, Shakopee Man Charged
Itasca County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Shakopee man faces major drug charges after a traffic stop near Cohasset, Minnesota. Kenneth Dean Smith is accused of drug trafficking in northern Minnesota. The case is based on court records. Traffic Stop Details On February 16, deputies received a tip about Smith’s travel plans. The tip said he was… Continue reading Cohasset Stop Nets 529g Meth, Shakopee Man Charged
Devils Lake: Woman Accused of Kicking Officer
Devils Lake, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fort Totten woman is facing felony charges. Police say the case started as a domestic call. The charges name Taniesha Rainbow, of Fort Totten. Court records list two felonies. They also list two misdemeanors. What the police say happened Police say they responded to an apartment on February… Continue reading Devils Lake: Woman Accused of Kicking Officer
Fargo Man Charged in Strangulation Assault
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jeremy R. Bourasa of Fargo is charged with aggravated assault domestic violence. The charge is a felony, according to court records. What court documents allege Court documents say officers were sent to a Fargo home on Feb. 17 at 5:52 a.m. The call was reported as a domestic dispute. The… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged in Strangulation Assault
Fargo: Moorhead Man Charged in Stolen $42K SUV
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man is facing a felony theft charge in Fargo. Court records name the suspect as Jerry Troubleman Flah. What court records say According to court documents, officers stopped Flah on February 13 in Fargo. The vehicle he was driving had been reported stolen in New Mexico. The criminal… Continue reading Fargo: Moorhead Man Charged in Stolen $42K SUV
Fargo Woman Charged After Meth Found Near Kids
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo woman faces a felony charge. The case follows a drug search at a home. Monica A. Courneya, of Fargo, is charged with endangerment of a child. Court documents say the charge stems from a Feb. 17 search of her residence. The search was carried out by the Cass County… Continue reading Fargo Woman Charged After Meth Found Near Kids
East Grand Forks: Stolen Car Found at Burger King
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police say they found a man in a stolen car. The car was in a restaurant lot. Michael Jason Morgal, 43, of Conway, South Carolina, is charged in Polk County. He faces felony receiving stolen property. What the police say happened Police got the stolen vehicle report around… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Stolen Car Found at Burger King
Fargo: 12 Years Before Release in Child Sex Case
Cass County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man was sentenced after a child sex plea. Sentencing Aaron Cofell was sentenced on February 23, 2026, in Cass County District Court. The court imposed a 30-year prison sentence. Cofell must serve at least 12 years before he can seek release. The sentence also includes five years… Continue reading Fargo: 12 Years Before Release in Child Sex Case
Valley City: Man Accused of Aiming Gun at Pregnant Woman
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Valley City man faces felony charges after an apartment call. Police say the case includes felony terrorizing and a drug allegation. The call came in early Saturday morning. Police say they were sent to an apartment building in the 1000 block of Fifth Street Southeast. The call came in… Continue reading Valley City: Man Accused of Aiming Gun at Pregnant Woman
Red Lake Falls: Theft Probe, Juvenile Call, WIC Card
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) The Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office released a weekly call summary. The report was dated February 20, 2026. Juvenile transport and release On the evening of February 13, parents asked deputies for help with an unruly juvenile. A deputy transported the youth to the Red River Valley Juvenile Center in Crookston.… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: Theft Probe, Juvenile Call, WIC Card
Waubun: Woman Charged After Spitting on Officer
Waubun, Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) Emily Rose Tibbetts, 29, of Waubun, is charged after a late-night disturbance call. What happened Court papers say officers were sent to a home on County Road 4 at about 11:26 p.m. on February 8, 2026. A caller reported an intoxicated woman causing a scene and making threats. Dispatch then reported… Continue reading Waubun: Woman Charged After Spitting on Officer
Hankinson ND: Dogs in Cold, Man Faces Felony
Hankinson, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota man faces a felony animal cruelty charge. Deputies and a veterinarian searched a Hankinson property, court documents say. Felony charge and warrant Tyrone Donyel Wilson was charged Feb. 13 in the Southeast Judicial District Court. The charge is animal cruelty, a Class C felony. Court filings say… Continue reading Hankinson ND: Dogs in Cold, Man Faces Felony
Walsh County, ND: Measles Cases Rise to 11
Walsh County (trfnews.i234.me) — North Dakota health leaders confirmed four new measles cases on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. The update raised the state total to 11 cases for 2026. First case reported in Walsh County State officials confirmed one case in Walsh County, the first reported there this year. The patient recently traveled to Pembina… Continue reading Walsh County, ND: Measles Cases Rise to 11
Fargo Jury Convicts Man in Bell Bank Assault
Fargo Jury Convicts Man in Bell Bank Assault Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Cass County jury found Royal Rockefeller, 46, guilty of aggravated assault on Thursday, Feb. 19. Prosecutors said the attack happened near Bell Bank in downtown Fargo. They said it took place around 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. The location was the 15… Continue reading Fargo Jury Convicts Man in Bell Bank Assault
Grand Forks Kidnapping Case Ends With 5-Year Prison Term
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man will spend five years in prison. The sentence follows a kidnapping of a stranger, prosecutors said. Abdi Ahmed Ali pleaded guilty to kidnapping on Friday, Feb. 20. The case started in April, according to court filings. What happened Police said the victim was sitting in his car… Continue reading Grand Forks Kidnapping Case Ends With 5-Year Prison Term
Mahnomen: .14 DWI Charge After Domestic Call Stop
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) A Mahnomen man is charged with second-degree DWI. The charge follows a late-night traffic stop. The stop happened after a reported domestic assault call. What authorities allege According to the complaint, deputies were sent to a home on the 2200 block of Waabanong East Road. Dispatch logged the call as a domestic… Continue reading Mahnomen: .14 DWI Charge After Domestic Call Stop
Fertile Man Charged in Cocaine Delivery Case
Fertile, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Chase William Donaldson, 28, of Fertile, faces felony drug charges. A criminal complaint outlines the allegations. What the complaint alleges Deputies served a search warrant on February 4, 2026. The warrant targeted a home on Center Avenue South in Fertile. The address is in the 45600 block. Court records say… Continue reading Fertile Man Charged in Cocaine Delivery Case
Fargo: Gun Linked to Nov. Shooting, Man Charged
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man faces felony charges after a gun seizure during a traffic stop. Marvelous Saylee, 20, was charged Feb. 20 in Cass County District Court. He is accused of reckless endangerment with a firearm and terrorizing with a dangerous weapon. He also faces a separate charge for unlawful gun… Continue reading Fargo: Gun Linked to Nov. Shooting, Man Charged
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 23, 2026
Goodwin Redeagle, 40 of Sauk Rapids, for failure to appear after being convicted of a felony Crookston Fire Calls Chad Allen Gustafson, 51 of Grand Forks, for third-degree drug possession Pheynix Charles Graham, 27 of Ada, for domestic assault
Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces life in prison. The case involved a 2024 murder and a kidnapping near Brainerd. Chad Aaron Aanerud, 36, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He received life in prison for first-degree murder. The victim was 62-year-old Lyle Maske. The sentence allows possible release after 30 years.… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping
Hackensack: Ronald Borchert Sex Offender
Rural Hackensack, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Ronald Emil Borchert. The DOC entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 232616. The record lists the registered address as rural Hackensack, Minnesota. The listed law enforcement agency is the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. What the DOC record says The DOC entry lists the… Continue reading Hackensack: Ronald Borchert Sex Offender
Backus: Robert Litzau Sex Offender
Rural Backus, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Robert Arthur Litzau in the Pine River area near Backus. The DOC entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 132667. The record lists a release date of June 20, 2016. The record says the prison sentence and supervised release expired. Statute listed The DOC… Continue reading Backus: Robert Litzau Sex Offender
Cass Lake: Leroy Richardson Sex Offender
Cass Lake, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Leroy Joseph Richardson. The entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 183912. The record lists an address in the 300 block of Spruce Avenue Northeast in Cass Lake. The record lists a release date of November 27, 2023. The record says Richardson is assigned… Continue reading Cass Lake: Leroy Richardson Sex Offender
Cass Lake: Michael Littlewolf Sex Offender
Cass Lake, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Michael Lee Littlewolf. The DOC entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 129016. The record lists Cass Lake, Minnesota, as the registered address. The record lists the Cass County Sheriff’s Office as the law agency. Charges listed The DOC record lists a charge under… Continue reading Cass Lake: Michael Littlewolf Sex Offender
Pine River: Dustin Ayres Sex Offender
Rural Pine River, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota DOC record lists Dustin Gene Ayres. The record information was provided to TRF News. The entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 211953. The record lists a Cass County address near Central Bungo Township. The location is listed as rural Pine River, Minnesota. What the DOC record lists… Continue reading Pine River: Dustin Ayres Sex Offender
Williams: Corey Roper Sex Offender
Williams, Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Corey Kyran Roper. The record lists MNDOC Offender ID 226414. The record lists a registered address in Williams, Minnesota. The release date listed is January 2, 2018. The record says the prison sentence and supervised release expired. What the DOC… Continue reading Williams: Corey Roper Sex Offender
Mahnomen: Michael Buckanaga Jr. Sex Offender
Mahnomen, Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Michael Jerome Buckanaga Jr. The entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 223477. The record lists Mahnomen, Minnesota, as the registered address. The record lists the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office as the law agency. What the record says The DOC entry lists an offense under… Continue reading Mahnomen: Michael Buckanaga Jr. Sex Offender
Beltrami County: Virgil Kingbird Sex Offender
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Virgil Lee Kingbird. The entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 224913. The record lists Beltrami County as the address county. The record lists the registered address as unknown. The law enforcement agency listed is the Minnesota BCA. DOC details listed Name: Virgil Lee Kingbird Birth… Continue reading Beltrami County: Virgil Kingbird Sex Offender
Bemidji: Michael Smith Sex Offender
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Michael Warren Smith. The DOC entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 219408. The record lists a Bemidji address in the 900 block of 21st Street Northwest. The release date listed is July 15, 2019. The entry says the prison sentence and supervised release expired.… Continue reading Bemidji: Michael Smith Sex Offender
Bemidji: Thomas Strong Sex Offender
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Thomas Edward Strong. The record lists Strong as homeless in Bemidji, Minnesota. The entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 238882. The record lists a release date of April 18, 2016. The record says the prison sentence and supervised release expired. Charge statute listed The… Continue reading Bemidji: Thomas Strong Sex Offender
Bemidji: Jerrold Ryan Kemmer Sex Offender
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Jerrold Ryan Kemmer. The DOC entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 178090. The record lists a Bemidji-area address near Bardwell Drive Northwest. The record lists a release date of June 9, 2015. The entry says the prison sentence and supervised release expired. Charges listed… Continue reading Bemidji: Jerrold Ryan Kemmer Sex Offender
Blackduck: Dean Johnson Sex Offender
Blackduck, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Dean Melvin Johnson. The DOC entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 234474. The record lists a registered address in Blackduck, Minnesota. The entry lists a release date of August 4, 2016. The entry says the sentence and supervised release expired. What the DOC record… Continue reading Blackduck: Dean Johnson Sex Offender
Bemidji: Tyler Gabrelcik Sex Offender
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Tyler Michael Gabrelcik. The DOC entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 239445. The record places him in Bemidji and Beltrami County. The record lists a release date of July 9, 2024. The record says he is assigned to Intensive Supervised Release. What the DOC… Continue reading Bemidji: Tyler Gabrelcik Sex Offender
Bemidji: Richard Derby Sex Offender
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Richard Dean Derby. The record lists Derby with MNDOC Offender ID 260623. The record lists a registered address in the 900 block of 11th Street Northwest in Bemidji. The entry lists the Bemidji Police Department as the law enforcement agency. What the DOC… Continue reading Bemidji: Richard Derby Sex Offender
Bemidji: Jeffrey Ballek Sex Offender
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Jeffrey Thomas Ballek. The entry lists a registered address in Bemidji. It lists a release date of October 12, 2020. The record says Ballek is assigned to Intensive Supervised Release. DOC details listed Name: Jeffrey Thomas Ballek Birth date: 06/10/1966 Height: 5′ 4″ Weight:… Continue reading Bemidji: Jeffrey Ballek Sex Offender
Bemidji: Gerald Browneagle Sex Offender
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Gerald Joseph Browneagle. The record lists MNDOC Offender ID 175879. The record lists an Intensive Supervised Release assignment. The release date shown is January 27, 2026. What the DOC record says The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute 609.342. That statute… Continue reading Bemidji: Gerald Browneagle Sex Offender
Warroad: Tyrel Dubois Sex Offender
Warroad, Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Tyrel David Alan Dubois. The DOC entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 264604. The record lists a registered address near Lake Street NE and State Avenue N in Warroad. What the DOC record says The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute 609.344.… Continue reading Warroad: Tyrel Dubois Sex Offender
Warroad: Rorie Copeland Sex Offender
Rural Warroad, Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Rorie Alyn Copeland. The DOC entry lists Copeland with MNDOC Offender ID 242492. The record lists a Roseau County address near County Road 13. The city is listed as rural Warroad, Minnesota. DOC details listed Name: Rorie Alyn Copeland Birth date: 01/30/1991… Continue reading Warroad: Rorie Copeland Sex Offender
Duluth Officer Stabbed After Early-Morning Call
Duluth, St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Duluth police officer was stabbed in the leg early Saturday, according to police. What happened The incident started around 12:35 a.m. Saturday, police said. Duluth officers responded to a report of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance downtown. Police identified the man as Kevin Daniel Couillard, 22, of… Continue reading Duluth Officer Stabbed After Early-Morning Call
Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore dies at 25
New Albany, Indiana (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore has died. He was 25. Officials in New Albany, Indiana, said Moore was found dead Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Authorities said the death appears self-inflicted. The case remains under investigation. What officials have said New Albany police confirmed the death. They said more details… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore dies at 25
Hallock: Mathew Glad Sex Offender
Hallock, Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Mathew Mark Glad. The DOC entry lists Glad with MNDOC Offender ID 260805. The record lists a registered address in the 300 block of West Broadway Street in Hallock. The record lists the Kittson County Sheriff’s Office as the law enforcement agency. What… Continue reading Hallock: Mathew Glad Sex Offender
Oslo: Ross Teigen Sex Offender
Rural Oslo, Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Ross Lyle Teigen. The DOC entry lists MNDOC Offender ID 255641. The record lists a registered address as rural Oslo, Minnesota. The listed law enforcement agency is the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. What the DOC record says The DOC entry lists “Predatory… Continue reading Oslo: Ross Teigen Sex Offender
Warren: Rickey Lindemoen Sex Offender
Warren, Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Rickey Lee Lindemoen. The DOC entry lists Lindemoen with MNDOC Offender ID 222333. The record lists a registered address in Warren, Minnesota. What the DOC record says The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute 609.342. That statute covers first-degree criminal sexual… Continue reading Warren: Rickey Lindemoen Sex Offender
Viking: DOC Lists Matthew Berry Sex Offender
Viking, Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Matthew Allen Berry. The record lists MNDOC Offender ID 241159. It lists a registered address in Viking, Minnesota. The record places the address in Marshall County. What the DOC record says The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute 609.343. That statute… Continue reading Viking: DOC Lists Matthew Berry Sex Offender
Thief River Falls: Todd Sorenson Sex Offender
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Todd Joshua Sorenson. The entry places him in Pennington County. The record lists MNDOC Offender ID 242277. The record also lists a registered address in Thief River Falls. What the record says The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Todd Sorenson Sex Offender
Thief River Falls: Steven Bruyere Sex Offender
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Steven Bruyere. The entry places him in Pennington County. The entry lists his MNDOC Offender ID as 215440. It lists a registered address in Thief River Falls. What the DOC record shows The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Steven Bruyere Sex Offender
PAHL, DAVID MICHAEL Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: PAHL, DAVID MICHAEL Aliases: PAHL, DAVID M SCHAFFER, DAVID WAYNE SCHAFFER JR, DAVID WAYNE Birthdate: 1988 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 5′ 4″ Weight: 205 LBS Eye Color: HAZEL Hair Color: BROWN Skin: FAIR Registration Expiration: 7/31/2031 Risk Level: MODERATE Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT… Continue reading PAHL, DAVID MICHAEL
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LITZINGER, RICHARD JOHN Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: LITZINGER, RICHARD JOHN Aliases: LITZINGER, RICH Birthdate: 1946 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 5′ 9″ Weight: 185 LBS Eye Color: BROWN Hair Color: WHITE Skin: FAIR Registration Expiration: 6/20/2029 Risk Level: LOW Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location… Continue reading LITZINGER, RICHARD JOHN
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PFEIFF, STEVEN ARTHUR Sex Offender
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: PFEIFF, STEVEN ARTHUR Aliases: Birthdate: 1988 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 6′ 4″ Weight: 230 LBS Eye Color: GREEN Hair Color: BROWN Skin: FAIR Registration Expiration: LIFETIME Risk Level: MODERATE Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description 2/24/2012… Continue reading PFEIFF, STEVEN ARTHUR
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