On April 5, 2025, Fargo police arrested 42-year-old Andrew Joel Noreen on felony charges of child abuse and neglect. A 911 caller reported hearing yelling and a child exclaiming, “You’re hurting me.” Upon arrival, officers interviewed the child, who alleged that Noreen threw a book, struck the child’s arm cast, grabbed the child by the… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested on Felony Child Abuse and Neglect Charges
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Fargo Resident Accused of Child Abuse and Neglect
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing Child Abuse and Child Neglect charges.
Woman Accused of Animal Cruelty and Abuse
Woman Charged With Mistreatment-Animal Torture HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Halstad, Minnesota woman has been charged with Mistreatment-Animal Torture, after court documents say her dog was seized by law enforcement and eventually had to be put down.
Crookston Man Arrested in Domestic Abuse No Contact Order Violation
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 23 at 2:33 p.m., the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report involving a violation of a Domestic Abuse – No Contact Order. Jason Russel Johnson, 38, of Crookston, was cited for two offenses: driving while under restrictions and violating the court-issued No Contact Order. He was arrested… Continue reading Crookston Man Arrested in Domestic Abuse No Contact Order Violation
Polk County Man Arrested for Violating Protection Order After Domestic Abuse Case
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a disturbing turn of events, 46-year-old Frank Malone Williams Jr. was arrested on March 25, 2025, in Polk County for violating a court-issued Order for Protection related to a domestic abuse case. The charge, a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 518B.01.14(a), follows allegations that Frank Malone Williams Jr. willfully disregarded the… Continue reading Polk County Man Arrested for Violating Protection Order After Domestic Abuse Case
Clay County: Johnathon Roy Baxton Busted for Cocaine, Domestic Abuse, and Twin Theft Charges!
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — At 5:29 AM on March 28, 2025, Johnathon Roy Baxton, 38, was taken into custody by the Moorhead Police Department and now faces multiple serious charges: 1st-Degree Controlled Substance Possession – involving cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine, among Minnesota’s most severe drug offenses. Domestic Abuse – Violation of Order for Protection (OFP)… Continue reading Clay County: Johnathon Roy Baxton Busted for Cocaine, Domestic Abuse, and Twin Theft Charges!
Polk County — Man Arrested for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Polk County have confirmed the arrest of Loren Junior Larson, born December 22, 1971, on March 26, 2025, for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order. No contact orders are court-issued mandates that prohibit individuals from contacting alleged victims of abuse, and violating them is considered a serious offense… Continue reading Polk County — Man Arrested for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Becker County: Joseph Allen Jr. Porter Arrested After Dangerous Police Chase and Domestic Abuse Violations
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have arrested Joseph Allen Porter Jr., age 45, following a high-risk police chase and multiple domestic-related offenses, all culminating in a dramatic incident on March 22, 2025. Porter is accused of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, resulting in substantial bodily harm, and violating domestic abuse no-contact orders—twice—with… Continue reading Becker County: Joseph Allen Jr. Porter Arrested After Dangerous Police Chase and Domestic Abuse Violations
Joshua Temple Sentenced to 5 Years for Domestic Abuse of Wife Battling Cancer
GRAND FORKS, ND – Joshua Jon Temple, 40, of Grand Forks, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison followed by 2 years of probation after pleading guilty to terrorizing and endangering an eligible adult. Two domestic violence charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. The charges stemmed from Temple’s abuse of his… Continue reading Joshua Temple Sentenced to 5 Years for Domestic Abuse of Wife Battling Cancer
Warroad Man Busted for Violating Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order — Roseau County Arrest Shock
Warroad, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A 34-year-old Warroad man is in legal trouble after being arrested for allegedly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order — a serious offense in cases involving past domestic violence. Alexander S. Nichols was booked on March 25, 2025, by the Warroad Police Department. He faces a misdemeanor charge for breaching a court-ordered… Continue reading Warroad Man Busted for Violating Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order — Roseau County Arrest Shock
Minnesota Man Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Online Abuse and Sexual Assault of Teenager
In a shocking case from Mounds View, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me), 35-year-old Michael Bruce Gillis faces federal charges after allegedly using a fake identity to chat with a teenager online and subsequently sexually assaulting him. The investigation began when family members found recent conversations between the teen and “Nick Miller,” who identified himself as being interested in… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Online Abuse and Sexual Assault of Teenager
Man from Jamestown Faces Charges for Continuous Sexual Abuse of Child
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Jamestown, North Dakota man is charges with Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.
Duluth County Shocked: Former Climbing Coach Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Child Pornography
DULUTH County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a disturbing case that has shaken the Duluth community, former climbing instructor Lucas Matthew Kramer, 45, has been sentenced to 6 ½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials. Kramer, who previously worked as a climbing coordinator at the University of Minnesota Duluth… Continue reading Duluth County Shocked: Former Climbing Coach Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Child Pornography
Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Child Abuse After Infant’s Arm Broken!
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing case of child abuse has emerged in Grand Forks, where Tyler Jeffrey Richards has been charged with felony child abuse after allegedly breaking the arm of his infant son last September. 
What Happened?According to court documents, Richards told investigators that he was feeding his infant when he… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Child Abuse After Infant’s Arm Broken!
Williams, MN Couple CHARGED in Disturbing Sexual Abuse Case Involving a Minor
In Williams, Minnesota, a shocking case has emerged involving local couple Kraig and Jennifer Stokke. The pair have been charged with criminal sexual conduct involving a minor girl between 2019 and June 2nd, 2021 at their rural Williams home and the Lake of the Woods Campground. The female victim claims to have undergone dozens of… Continue reading Williams, MN Couple CHARGED in Disturbing Sexual Abuse Case Involving a Minor
Man Charged with Child Abuse in Girlfriend’s Home
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a felony charge of Child Abuse.
Grand Forks Woman Michaela Baker Faces FELONY Charges After DUI Crash & Animal Abuse Allegations
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me)— New shocking details have emerged regarding a Thursday crash on the 1100 block of Fifth Avenue North in Grand Forks. Initially, Michaela Baker was arrested on DUI charges, but now, authorities have upgraded her charges to include: Felony reckless endangerment with extreme indifference Misdemeanor DUI Animal abuse Criminal mischief—willful damage (reckless or… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Michaela Baker Faces FELONY Charges After DUI Crash & Animal Abuse Allegations
Jared Hubbard Arrested in Beltrami County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)— Authorities in Beltrami County have arrested Jared Hubbard, 6’3″ tall and weighing 200 pounds, on February 25, 2025, for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). Hubbard faces charges under Minnesota Statute 629.75.2(b), which makes it a misdemeanor offense to violate a court-issued no-contact order meant to protect victims of… Continue reading Jared Hubbard Arrested in Beltrami County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Derek Gould Arrested in Beltrami County for Assault and Domestic Abuse Violation
Beltrami County, MN – Derek Gould, 509 tall and weighing 170 pounds, was taken into custody on February 22, 2025, and booked into Beltrami County Jail on multiple charges, including 5th-degree assault and violation of a domestic abuse protection order. According to court records, Gould faces the following charges: Minnesota Statute 609.224.1(2) – 5th-degree assault,… Continue reading Derek Gould Arrested in Beltrami County for Assault and Domestic Abuse Violation
Becker County Man CHARGED with Felony Domestic Abuse – Released on Just $300 Bail!
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Man Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse, Walks Free on $300 Bail! Nathan Arthur Meyer, Jr., 18, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony domestic abuse for violating two or more orders for protection and misdemeanor obstruction of the legal process. Despite the serious allegations, Meyer was released… Continue reading Becker County Man CHARGED with Felony Domestic Abuse – Released on Just $300 Bail!
Roseau County: Man Arrested on Felony Drug & Domestic Abuse Charges
Roseau County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Paul J. Donahue, 48, was arrested by the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office on March 2, 2025, and is now facing multiple charges, including a felony drug offense and two misdemeanor charges related to domestic abuse and fleeing law enforcement. Charges Against Donahue: Felony: 5th Degree Drug Possession – Possession of… Continue reading Roseau County: Man Arrested on Felony Drug & Domestic Abuse Charges
HORRIFYING: Twin Valley Father & Son Charged in Shocking Sex Abuse Case!
Twin Valley, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A disturbing and deeply unsettling case has emerged in Twin Valley, Minnesota, as Juan Garza and his son, Michael Stodola of Moorhead, face serious sex crime charges involving a teenage girl. According to court documents, Garza, who was the victim’s caregiver, allegedly aided and abetted his son’s repeated sexual abuse of the… Continue reading HORRIFYING: Twin Valley Father & Son Charged in Shocking Sex Abuse Case!
Hilario Rincon Arrested in Polk County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Polk County, Minnesota – Hilario Rincon, born June 10, 1975, was arrested in Polk County on February 17, 2025, for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) within ten years of a prior conviction. Charge Details: Rincon has been charged under Minnesota Statute 629.75.2(c), which makes it a criminal offense to violate a court-ordered… Continue reading Hilario Rincon Arrested in Polk County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Beltrami County Woman Facing Felony Animal Mistreatment and Theft Charges
BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Beltrami County woman, already facing felony animal mistreatment charges, is now accused of felony theft after an investigation uncovered alleged financial exploitation. According to court documents, while authorities were executing a search warrant related to the mistreatment and deaths of hundreds of animals, they also found Debra Marshall’s sister,… Continue reading Beltrami County Woman Facing Felony Animal Mistreatment and Theft Charges
Becker County Woman Arrested for Domestic Abuse Order Violations and Drug Possession
Becker County, MN – A Becker County woman, Teresa Joe Johnson, 36, was taken into custody on February 10, 2025, after being charged with multiple violations of an order for protection and drug possession. According to court records, Johnson faces the following charges: Three counts of Domestic Abuse – Violate Order for Protection (Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Becker County Woman Arrested for Domestic Abuse Order Violations and Drug Possession
Mother of 1-Year-Old Speaks Out Against Plea Deal for Day Care Worker Accused of Abuse
Grand Forks, ND – A Grand Forks mother is demanding justice after learning that the day care worker accused of slamming her 1-year-old to the ground will likely avoid jail time due to a plea deal reached with prosecutors. 
Incident Date: October 2024 Location: Hopeful Beginnings Day Care (Hope Church) – Grand Forks, ND
… Continue reading Mother of 1-Year-Old Speaks Out Against Plea Deal for Day Care Worker Accused of Abuse
Grand Forks Woman to Plead Guilty in Daycare Child Abuse Case, Avoids Jail Time
Grand Forks, ND – A Grand Forks woman is set to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge after being caught on video shaking and slamming a 1-year-old child at a local daycare in October. The shocking incident occurred at Hopeful Beginnings Child Care inside Hope Church, where a co-worker recorded Jarae Grad during what was… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman to Plead Guilty in Daycare Child Abuse Case, Avoids Jail Time
Alissa Johnson Arrested in Beltrami County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Alissa Johnson was taken into custody at Beltrami County Jail on January 30, 2025, for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). She has been charged with a misdemeanor offense under Minnesota Statute 629.75.2(b). A Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) is issued by a court to protect victims of domestic… Continue reading Alissa Johnson Arrested in Beltrami County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Grand Forks Man Arrested for Domestic Assault and Child Abuse – Grand Forks County
Grand Forks, ND – Authorities responded to a domestic disturbance on the 2200 block of 10th Avenue North around 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, where they arrested 35-year-old Evan Bohlman on multiple charges. According to Lieutenant Andrew Stein of the Grand Forks Police Department, officers arrived at the scene to find an intoxicated male suspect who had… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Arrested for Domestic Assault and Child Abuse – Grand Forks County
Faribault Couple Charged with Multiple Felonies in Disturbing Child Sexual Abuse Case
In Faribault, Minnesota, a shocking case of alleged child sexual abuse has led to the arrest and charging of two individuals with multiple felonies. The accused are 39-year-old Jordan Lee Schoen and 34-year-old Katrina Noelle Doneux. According to court documents, these charges stem from incidents that allegedly occurred between December 2019 and December 2021. The… Continue reading Faribault Couple Charged with Multiple Felonies in Disturbing Child Sexual Abuse Case
St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
ST. MICHAEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A St. Michael man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple child abuse charges that led to the tragic death of a 1-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. Case Overview 
Date of Incident: February 18, 2023 Location: St. Michael, ND – Spirit… Continue reading St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
Fargo Man Charged with Four Felonies Involving Alleged Sexual Abuse of Juvenile
In Fargo, North Dakota, Katterrius Maurice Oates is facing four felony charges for alleged sex acts and recording with a juvenile girl between July and November of 2024. Court documents reveal that he engaged in sexual activities with the minor on multiple occasions while also capturing some of these encounters on his phone. The device… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Four Felonies Involving Alleged Sexual Abuse of Juvenile
Donald Allen Baker Arrested in Otter Tail County, MN for Domestic Abuse Order Violation
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Donald Allen Baker, 52, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on January 31, 2025, after being arrested for violating a court-issued order for protection related to domestic abuse. Booking Details: Name: Donald Allen Baker Age: 52 Location: Otter Tail County, MN Booking Date: January 31, 2025 Charge: Domestic Abuse –… Continue reading Donald Allen Baker Arrested in Otter Tail County, MN for Domestic Abuse Order Violation
Joseph Greene Arrested in Otter Tail County, MN for Second-Degree Assault and Child Abuse
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Joseph Greene, 40, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on January 30, 2025, facing felony charges for second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon causing substantial bodily harm and malicious punishment of a child. Booking Details: Name: Joseph Greene Age: 40 Location: Otter Tail County, MN Booking Date: January 30, 2025… Continue reading Joseph Greene Arrested in Otter Tail County, MN for Second-Degree Assault and Child Abuse
Nationwide Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspected Child Predator with Ties to Multiple States
BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have arrested 24-year-old Thomas Humiston, a suspected child predator accused of sexually abusing two minors across multiple states, including Minnesota, California, and Nevada. The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) in California launched an investigation after receiving a suspected child abuse report from Alpine County Child Protective Services (CPS). The report… Continue reading Nationwide Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspected Child Predator with Ties to Multiple States
Ex-North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg to Be Sentenced for Traveling to Sexually Abuse Minors
Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Former North Dakota state senator Ray Holmberg, 81, will be sentenced on March 26 for traveling abroad with the intent to sexually abuse minors. Holmberg, who represented Grand Forks in the North Dakota Senate from 1976 until 2022, pleaded guilty to traveling to Prague multiple times between 2011 and 2016 with the purpose… Continue reading Ex-North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg to Be Sentenced for Traveling to Sexually Abuse Minors
Accusations of Severe Child Abuse in Harsh Cold 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.
Grand Forks Man to Plead Guilty in Domestic Abuse Case Involving Late Wife
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Grand Forks man is set to plead guilty to two felony charges stemming from years of alleged domestic abuse against his late wife, Whitney Temple, including physical violence while she was hospitalized for cancer treatment. Case Background Defendant: Joshua Jon Temple, 41 Charges: Class B Felony – Endangering an Eligible Adult… Continue reading Grand Forks Man to Plead Guilty in Domestic Abuse Case Involving Late Wife
Belcourt Man Justin Lee Baker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Sexual and Domestic Assaults
Belcourt, ND – A Belcourt man has been sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted of multiple counts of sexual and domestic assault, including two counts of sexual abuse by threat of death or serious bodily injury and two counts of domestic assault by strangulation. Horrific Abuse and Investigation According to court documents… Continue reading Belcourt Man Justin Lee Baker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Sexual and Domestic Assaults
Middle River Man Calvin John Rybakowski Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Middle River, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Calvin John Rybakowski, 50, of Middle River, has pleaded not guilty to felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct after being accused of sexually abusing a young girl over two years. Serious Allegations Against Rybakowski Law enforcement received a report in August 2024 alleging that Rybakowski had sexually assaulted an 8-year-old girl. The victim… Continue reading Middle River Man Calvin John Rybakowski Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Roseau County’s Tyler J. Morin Arrested for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Roseau County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 21, 2025, the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Tyler J. Morin for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) within 10 years of a previous conviction, a gross misdemeanor offense. In Minnesota, a DANCO is a court order prohibiting an individual from contacting a protected person, typically issued… Continue reading Roseau County’s Tyler J. Morin Arrested for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
East Grand Forks Resident Brian Lee Espinoza Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Brian Lee Espinoza, a 33-year-old resident of East Grand Forks, is currently detained on a $100,000 cash or surety bond. He faces three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, each carrying a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a mandatory minimum of 12 years. According to the statement of probable… Continue reading East Grand Forks Resident Brian Lee Espinoza Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
Maplewood School Employee William Haslach Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material in Ramsey County
Ramsey County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 21, 2025, William Michael Haslach, 30, was charged in Ramsey County with ten felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) involving minors under the age of 14. Investigation Details The investigation commenced on January 2, 2025, when the Maplewood Police Department received a tip from the… Continue reading Maplewood School Employee William Haslach Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material in Ramsey County
Two Men Arrested in Grand Forks for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In Grand Forks, North Dakota, two men have been arrested for allegedly possessing images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of minors. Devon Hegland and Gabriel Basilio face five charges each of possession of certain materials prohibited under state law. On January 15, 2025, a search warrant was executed at… Continue reading Two Men Arrested in Grand Forks for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Leeds, North Dakota Man John Michael Lister Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
LEEDS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Leeds, North Dakota man, John Michael Lister, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the sexual abuse of two children. Lister is charged with two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child and two counts of gross sexual imposition. According to court documents, the allegations involve… Continue reading Leeds, North Dakota Man John Michael Lister Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Martin Arndt Arrested in Pennington County for Domestic Abuse Order Violation
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Martin Arndt was taken into custody on January 14, 2025, in Pennington County. He is charged with violating a domestic abuse order for protection under statute 518B.01.14(a), classified as a misdemeanor. Arndt is currently held without bail at the Pennington County Jail. His physical description includes a height of 5 feet 11… Continue reading Martin Arndt Arrested in Pennington County for Domestic Abuse Order Violation
Brooks Man Pleads Guilty to Reduced Child Abuse Charge
RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Cole Wulfson, 34, from Brooks, Minnesota, was scheduled for trial this week on charges including felony child torture. On December 31, he entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of malicious punishment of a child causing substantial bodily harm. This felony carries a potential five-year prison term.… Continue reading Brooks Man Pleads Guilty to Reduced Child Abuse Charge
Leeds Man Charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of Children
LEEDS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – John Michael Lister has been charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child and Corruption of a Minor in Leeds, North Dakota. According to court documents, the victims were two girls under 10 who experienced multiple sexual assaults over two years. During an interview, John Michael Lister admitted to using sex toys,… Continue reading Leeds Man Charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of Children
Angela D. Young Arrested for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Roseau County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 2, 2025, Angela D. Young, aged 26, was arrested by the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). This violation is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law, particularly when it occurs within ten years of a previous qualified domestic violence-related offense conviction.… Continue reading Angela D. Young Arrested for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Man Accused of Decade-Long Sexual Abuse in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 31-year-old man named Benito Fox has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child in Fargo. The alleged victim is a 14-year-old girl who reported the abuse to authorities. According to court documents, the abuse began when she was still in the sixth grade. A preliminary hearing… Continue reading Man Accused of Decade-Long Sexual Abuse in Fargo
Charge Related to Domestic Abuse
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.
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.
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
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