Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Polk County District Court after a reported crash and arrest in Crookston, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names James Matthew Villarreal, born May 12, 2006, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, as the defendant. Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Villarreal… Continue reading Crookston: Felony Threats Case After DWI Crash
Viola Twp: RAV4, Box Truck Crash on Hwy 42
VIOLA TWP, Olmsted County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Toyota RAV4 and a Freightliner box truck crashed on Minnesota Highway 42 Thursday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened at 9:28 a.m. on December 18, 2025. The location was MN Highway 42 at 75th Street NE in Viola Township. Troopers listed road conditions as wet.… Continue reading Viola Twp: RAV4, Box Truck Crash on Hwy 42
Crookston: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Polk County District Court after a reported domestic assault call in Crookston, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names Lena Lorraine Sawyer, born Oct. 4, 1984, of Crookston, Minnesota, as the defendant. Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Sawyer is charged… Continue reading Crookston: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed
McIntosh: Felony Meth DWI Charge Filed
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Polk County District Court involving a reported drug-related driving allegation tied to a probation office visit in McIntosh, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names Jamie Daniel Pladson, born Sept. 25, 1979, of McIntosh, Minnesota, as the defendant. Felony… Continue reading McIntosh: Felony Meth DWI Charge Filed
Thief River Falls: Teen Moped Burglary Case Filed
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint against Elijah Lee Louis Belgarde, 18, of Thief River Falls, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint lists two felony counts. They include aiding and abetting first-degree burglary. It also lists aiding and abetting attempted motor vehicle theft. The filing also… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Teen Moped Burglary Case Filed
East Grand Forks: Felony Threats at Treatment Center
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Polk County District Court after a reported incident at a treatment center in East Grand Forks, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names Derrick Delano McCuiston, born June 21, 1996, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, as the defendant. Felony and… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Felony Threats at Treatment Center
East Grand Forks: Meth Charge in School Zone Stop
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed criminal charges in Polk County District Court after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks, according to court records. Felony and Misdemeanor Charges The complaint names Marty David Burns, born March 1, 1964, of Grafton, North Dakota, as the defendant. Burns is charged with one felony count of… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Meth Charge in School Zone Stop
Thief River Falls: 3 Teens Linked to Burglary Call
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Pennington County District Court after a reported burglary call in Thief River Falls, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names Justin William Jourdain, 18, of Thief River Falls, as the defendant. Court records also describe the alleged involvement… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 3 Teens Linked to Burglary Call
Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Pennington County prosecutors filed a felony complaint against Elijah Lee Louis Belgarde. Court records say the case stems from Snapchat messages sent on November 30, 2025. The alleged target is a Thief River Falls teen. A second teen also gave a statement, according to the complaint. What the complaint alleges… Continue reading Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat
Akeley: Pickup Hits Bank on Hwy 34, Driver Hurt
AKELEY, Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup crashed into a bank building in Akeley on Monday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened on December 15, 2025. The reported time was 12:46 p.m. The location was Highway 34 and Marie Avenue in Akeley. The road was listed as dry. What happened State Patrol… Continue reading Akeley: Pickup Hits Bank on Hwy 34, Driver Hurt