Domestic Violence Charge GRAFTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grafton, North Dakota man is facing a felony charge of Interference of Emergency Telephone Call and Domestic Violence.
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Man from Wahpeton Faces Charges of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Videos, Meth, and Handguns
WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Wahpeton, North Dakota man is facing charges of Possession of Certain Materials Prohibited, meth and handguns.
Former Cass County Deputy Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy, 26-year-old Carson Theodore Quam, has been charged with ten felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials. The charges were filed on December 3, 2024, in Cass County District Court. Investigators from the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) allege that Quam possessed these materials… Continue reading Former Cass County Deputy Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Ryan Adolph Holm Charged with Domestic Abuse Order Violation
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Ryan Adolph Holm, born November 8, 1977, has been charged with violating a domestic abuse protection order on December 3, 2024. The charge falls under Minnesota statute 518B.01.14(a), which governs general misdemeanors related to protective order violations. Details of the alleged incident or enforcement actions have not been disclosed at this… Continue reading Ryan Adolph Holm Charged with Domestic Abuse Order Violation
Former Cass County Deputy Charged with Possession of Child Exploitation Materials
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A former Cass County deputy, Carson Theodore Quam, 26, has been charged with 10 counts of possessing child exploitation materials. The charges, filed on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Cass County District Court, allege that Quam had materials on a cellphone between September 2021 and September 2024 depicting children aged 2 to… Continue reading Former Cass County Deputy Charged with Possession of Child Exploitation Materials
Daycare Worker Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges Following Incident at Grand Cities Mall
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A daycare provider in Grand Forks, Jarae Grad, 22, has been charged with felony child abuse. On Monday, Dec. 2, Grad waived her preliminary hearing and entered a not-guilty plea. The incident, reported on Oct. 15 at Hopeful Beginnings daycare in the Grand Cities Mall, was captured on video by… Continue reading Daycare Worker Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges Following Incident at Grand Cities Mall
Alarming Account of Suspected Elder Abuse by a Caregiver
Disturbing Story Of Alleged, Elder Abuse By A Caregiver CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man is facing a felony charge of Criminal Abuse by Caregiver.
Heart-Wrenching Account of Alleged Ongoing Child Abuse and Neglect in North Dakota
Heartbreaking Story Of Alleged, Ongoing Child Abuse & Neglect In North Dakota HARVEY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A heartbreaking story of alleged, ongoing child abuse and neglect in Harvey, North Dakota.
Sioux Falls Day Care Owner Charged with Child Abuse
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The owner of a Sioux Falls daycare has been charged with child abuse after an investigation into allegations of physical assault. 44-year-old Ametrea Christion was booked into the Minnehaha County Jail on Wednesday night and released on bond just over an hour later. According to court documents, police reviewed video… Continue reading Sioux Falls Day Care Owner Charged with Child Abuse
Child Abuse Allegations: HOPEful Beginnings Employee Charged in Incident Involving Young Child
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Jarae Arlouine Grad, a 22-year-old employee at HOPEful Beginnings Child Care Facility in Grand Forks, has been charged with Class B felony child abuse of a person under six years old. According to an affidavit filed in the case, Grad allegedly used excessive force on a young girl who was… Continue reading Child Abuse Allegations: HOPEful Beginnings Employee Charged in Incident Involving Young Child
Sexual Predator Caught: Matthew McCarty’s Year-Long Online Abuse of Minors Exposed
CAVALIER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Alyn McCarty, a 34-year-old man from Hillsboro, Kansas, is being held on a $50,000 bond for his alleged involvement in online sexual contact with minors over a period of several years. According to an affidavit filed in the case, McCarty used various methods to persuade and coerce young girls… Continue reading Sexual Predator Caught: Matthew McCarty’s Year-Long Online Abuse of Minors Exposed
UPDATE: Child Abuse Charge Filed Against Grand Forks Daycare
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks daycare center has sent out a notice to families, following our report that one of their now former employees has been charged with Child Abuse.
Suspected Child Abuse Reported at Grand Forks Daycare
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman who was working at a daycare in that city has been charged with felony …
Multiple Offenders in Thief River Falls Facing Charges Ranging from Substance Abuse to Assault 10-21-2024
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Thief River Falls Police Department recently handled multiple cases involving charges of impaired driving, theft, and other offenses. Latasha Jane Makarrall, 25, Laporte: Fourth-degree driving while impaired (under the influence of a controlled substance). Received 30 days in jail, stayed for one year, and supervised probation for one year.… Continue reading Multiple Offenders in Thief River Falls Facing Charges Ranging from Substance Abuse to Assault 10-21-2024
East Grand Forks Teaching Assistant Charged with Child Abuse
East Grand Forks Teachers Assistant Charged With Malicious Punishment Of Her Children EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks teacher’s assistant has been charged with the Malicious Punishment of her children. In January, Nimo Khalif’s 6 children were taken into custody by Polk County Social Services.
Rap Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Hit With 6 New Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Amid Ongoing Sex Trafficking Case
New York (trfnews.i234.me) – Rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with six new sexual abuse lawsuits on Monday, including one accusing him of assaulting a minor. The civil suits were filed just a month after Combs was criminally charged for what prosecutors describe as a long-running scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs’ lawyer… Continue reading Rap Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Hit With 6 New Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Amid Ongoing Sex Trafficking Case
Charges of Severe Child Abuse
Brutal Child Abuse Charges CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota couple is facing brutal child abuse charges.
Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to an astonishing 50 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, for his heinous crimes against four young girls. Manuel Martinez Jr., 47, pleaded guilty in June to four counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition. The horrific abuse occurred over nearly a… Continue reading Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Crookston’s political scene. Derek Jon Brekken, a 36-year-old candidate running against incumbent Wendy Ault for the Ward 5 council seat, was arrested on Wednesday, October 2nd, for allegedly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order. According to court records, the offense is alleged… Continue reading Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation
Shameful Betrayal: St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Indian Country
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 1-year-old boy’s tragic death has led to a guilty plea from Collin Ray Delorme, who faces up to 40 years in federal prison for child abuse in Indian country. On February 18, 2023, a woman on the Spirit Lake Reservation called 911 and reported that the child was not breathing. The… Continue reading Shameful Betrayal: St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Indian Country
St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 29-year-old St. Michael man, Collin Delorme, has pleaded guilty to child abuse in the tragic death of a one-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The incident occurred in February 2023 when Delorme’s co-defendant called 911 to report the child was unresponsive. The child was rushed to a hospital in Devils Lake… Continue reading St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
Monster in Plain Sight: Minnesota Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sex Abuse
MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 50-year-old man from Middle River, Minnesota has been charged with multiple counts of child sex abuse after two young girls came forward to report years of sexual assault. Calvin John Rybakowski was arrested on September 9 and is being held on a $250,000 cash or surety bond. He faces… Continue reading Monster in Plain Sight: Minnesota Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sex Abuse
Predator Behind Bars: Grand Forks Man Charged in Shocking Child Abuse Case
GRAND FORKS — A disturbing case of child abuse has come to light in Grand Forks, where a 39-year-old man has been charged with two Class A felony counts of gross sexual imposition. Allen Timothy Dunn faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of either count. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed… Continue reading Predator Behind Bars: Grand Forks Man Charged in Shocking Child Abuse Case
Charges of Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse
Domestic Violence & Animal Abuse Charges COOPERSTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man is facing Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse charges in Cooperstown, North Dakota.
Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A former principal at an elementary school in West Fargo, North Dakota, will have to wait several months for his day in court. David George’s federal trial has been postponed until February after a request from his defense team. U.S. District Judge Peter Welte issued the ruling, citing “good cause” to continue… Continue reading Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations
Thief River Falls Resident Receives 45-Year Prison Sentence in Child Sexual Abuse Case
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced To 45-Years Prison In Child Sex Case THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 45-years in prison for a child sex case.
Grand Forks Resident Faces Child Abuse Charges
Grand Forks Man Charged With Child Abuse GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been charged with Child Abuse or Neglect.
EXCLUSIVE: Ramsey County Duo Charged with Sexual Abuse of Mentally Impaired Girl
EXCLUSIVE: Pair In Ramsey County Charged With Sexually Abusing Mentally Impaired Girl DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman in Ramsey County, North Dakota are each facing 5 counts of Gross Sexual Imposition. They allegedly sexually abused a mentally impaired 15 year old girl for months.
Daycare Provider in Bemidji Faces Abuse Charges
Woman Charged With Abuse While Providing Daycare In Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Owatonna woman has been charged with Malicious Punishment of a Child, while providing daycare in Bemiidji.
Child Sexual Abuse Allegedly Captured by Church Surveillance Camera
Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Child Caught On Church Camera GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is charged with sexually abusing a child and the alleged incidents were caught on camera.
Woman Alleges Abuse Occurred at Interstate-29 Rest Area Sunday Morning
HILLSBORO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An emergency call to check out a woman at a rest area south of Hillsboro, North Dakota on …
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Grand Forks Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Thief River Falls Man Given 60 Year Prison Sentence In Grand Forks Child Sex Cases GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man has been given a prison sentence of 60 years in prison in connection to child sex cases in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Beau Abrahamson plead guilty to 3 counts… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Grand Forks Child Sexual Abuse Cases
“Fatal Attraction” Case in Walker, Minnesota
“Fatal Attraction” Type Case In Walker, Minnesota WALKER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman from Walker, Minnesota is facing criminal charges for allegedly abusing and threatening a man in their domestic relationship.
Accusation of Severe Child Abuse in Frigid Conditions
Charge Of Ugly Child Abuse In Brutal Cold EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks woman is facing criminal charges, after allegedly forcing her children to stand out in the brutal cold.
Becker County Inmate Faces New Charges: Allegations of Repeated Sexual Abuse of a Minor
BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Christopher Honer, currently serving time at the state prison in St. Cloud, Minnesota, is now facing additional charges for previous incidents in Becker County. According to court documents, Honer has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor. The… Continue reading Becker County Inmate Faces New Charges: Allegations of Repeated Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Alleged Abuse in Kingsbury Pre-Trial
WINONA COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Allegation of abuse in pre-trial motions for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury of Winona, Minnesota.
Five Sentenced in Shocking Child Abuse Case on Red Lake Reservation
Red Lake Indian Reservation, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Five individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a horrifying child abuse and neglect case on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Trina Mae Johnson, who directed the abuse of a child in her legal custody through a foster care placement, received the harshest sentence: 216… Continue reading Five Sentenced in Shocking Child Abuse Case on Red Lake Reservation
UPDATE: Bail Established in Shocking Child Abuse Incident in Bemidji, Minnesota
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Bail has been set in a horrific child abuse case in Bemidji, Minnesota. John Davis has been charged with 1 Degree Assault of an infant.
North Dakota Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Child Sex Abuse Case Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has vacated the conviction of David Walter Gaddie, a Grand Forks man found guilty of child sex abuse in 2021, due to prosecutorial misconduct. The court ruled on Wednesday, August 28, that Cass County prosecutors inappropriately presented evidence to the jury that alleged Gaddie had also… Continue reading North Dakota Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Child Sex Abuse Case Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct
Update: Shocking Child Abuse Incident Uncovered in Bemidji, Minnesota
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to a story we brought you last week out of Bemidji, Minnesota regarding an injured child. The child’s father has now been charged for allegedly physical abuse of the infant.
North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kenzie Rose Baker, 27, of St. Michael, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact, child abuse, and child neglect in connection with the death of a 1-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Her sentencing is scheduled for January 22, 2025. In February 2023, emergency responders were called… Continue reading North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
Ponsford Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on White Earth Reservation
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph Schultz, 42, of Ponsford, has been indicted on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact involving a minor under the age of 12 on the White Earth Indian Reservation. According to court documents, the alleged abuse occurred between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, within the boundaries… Continue reading Ponsford Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on White Earth Reservation
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Christopher Honer, 48, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. As part of a plea agreement, three additional charges of criminal sexual conduct and a second possession charge were dropped. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
Grand Forks man to serve 15 years for gross sexual imposition, child abuse
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Marcus Arlo Hoffmann, 33, was sentenced on Thursday, August 15, to 20 years in prison, with five years suspended, for committing Class A felony gross sexual imposition and Class C felony child abuse. The case began in early September 2023 when Hoffmann was reported for assaulting… Continue reading Grand Forks man to serve 15 years for gross sexual imposition, child abuse
Former North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Plans
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ray Holmberg, an 80-year-old former state senator from Grand Forks, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to charges of traveling to Prague with the intent to sexually abuse a minor. Holmberg appeared in U.S. District Court in Fargo on Thursday, August 8, 2024, where Federal Judge Daniel Hovland accepted his guilty plea.… Continue reading Former North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Plans
Former ND Senator Repeatedly Violates Release Conditions Ahead of Child Abuse Plea
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A former North Dakota senator, set to admit to traveling abroad to sexually abuse a child, has repeatedly violated his release conditions, a federal report reveals. Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, has accessed the internet multiple times without approval since his federal indictment in October, according to a U.S. Pretrial Services report… Continue reading Former ND Senator Repeatedly Violates Release Conditions Ahead of Child Abuse Plea
Halstad Couple Charged in Infant Abuse Case
HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Halstad, Minnesota, 25-year-old Matthew Warner and his wife, 24-year-old Peggy Warner, are facing serious charges related to the abuse of their 6-week-old infant. Both are charged with felony malicious punishment of a child and gross misdemeanor endangerment of a child, which could cause harm or death. On July 12th, the… Continue reading Halstad Couple Charged in Infant Abuse Case
Teresa Joe Johnson Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse in Detroit Lakes
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Teresa Joe Johnson, 35, from Detroit Lakes, faces felony domestic abuse charges for violating two or more protection orders within a decade of a prior conviction. The criminal complaint was not available online. An arrest warrant was issued on June 27 after Johnson missed her initial court appearance. On July… Continue reading Teresa Joe Johnson Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse in Detroit Lakes
Ponsford Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Felony Domestic Abuse
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Steven Lee Larson, 38, of Ponsford, was sentenced on May 29 by Becker County District Court Judge Gretchen Thilmony for felony domestic abuse. Larson was convicted of violating two or more restraining orders within a 10-year period following a prior conviction. In a plea agreement, two additional domestic abuse charges were… Continue reading Ponsford Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Felony Domestic Abuse
Halstad Man Charged with Child Abuse: Infant Hospitalized with Seizures and Bruises
HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew D. Warner, a 25-year-old from Halstad, Minnesota, has been charged with felony malicious punishment of a child and gross misdemeanor child endangerment. The charges followed a disturbing incident on July 12th when Warner and his wife brought their six-week-old infant to Sanford Fargo’s Children’s Urgent Care Clinic. The infant, suffering… Continue reading Halstad Man Charged with Child Abuse: Infant Hospitalized with Seizures and Bruises
📝 Delarey Allen Basswood Sentenced for Felony Domestic Abuse in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Delarey Allen Basswood, 29, with no address available, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony domestic abuse – violating an order for protection. The criminal complaint is not available online. On April 23, District Judge Doug Clark sentenced Basswood to 35 days in jail, with credit for… Continue reading 📝 Delarey Allen Basswood Sentenced for Felony Domestic Abuse in Becker County
Accused Abuse of a Child
OKLEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Oklee, Minnesota man is facing a felony charge of Malicious Punishment of a Child Under the Age of Four.
Grand Forks Man Seeks Venue Change in High-Profile Abuse Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Jon Temple, 41, of Grand Forks, has requested a change of venue for his criminal case involving the abuse of his late wife, Whitney Temple, who was battling cancer. Temple faces charges including Class B felony endangering an eligible adult, Class C felony terrorizing, Class C felony domestic violence… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Seeks Venue Change in High-Profile Abuse Case
Minnesota Man Set to Change Plea in Shocking Child Abuse Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man’s Thursday, May 23, final dispositional conference in Grand Forks County court was canceled because he plans to change his plea in the gross sexual imposition case. Manuel Martinez Jr., 47, is charged with four counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition-victim under the age of 15-defendant… Continue reading Minnesota Man Set to Change Plea in Shocking Child Abuse Case
Former Youth Pastor Seeks Dismissal of Majority of Sexual Assault Charges
DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jackson Michael Gatlin, 35, a former assistant pastor at Duluth’s Vineyard Church, is pursuing the dismissal of multiple charges related to alleged sexual assaults against five girls. Gatlin, who rejected a plea offer from the prosecution, is opting for pretrial litigation. Gatlin faces 10 felony charges across five cases, primarily involving… Continue reading Former Youth Pastor Seeks Dismissal of Majority of Sexual Assault Charges
Former Olmsted County Deputy Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Richard Adamson, a 45-year-old former deputy from Olmsted County, Rochester, is indicted on multiple federal charges related to child sexual abuse. Indicted on April 11 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Adamson faces charges including production and attempted production of child sexual abuse materials, coercion, and… Continue reading Former Olmsted County Deputy Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses
Five Convicted of Child Abuse on Red Lake Indian Reservation
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Bobbi Jo Johnson, also known as Bobbi Jo Kingbird, has been found guilty by a federal jury of child neglect and child endangerment on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. The 46-year-old Red Lake woman’s conviction spans from January 2021 to April 2022. The victim, a child in the foster care of her… Continue reading Five Convicted of Child Abuse on Red Lake Indian Reservation