Man Accused of Strangling Woman as 911 Call Captures Threats

Man Accused of Strangling Woman as 911 Call Captures Threats

Alpha, Jackson County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 37-year-old Alpha man faces three domestic violence charges. The case is filed in Jackson County District Court. Charges Felony domestic assault by strangulation (609.2247.2) Felony threats of violence (609.713.1) Gross misdemeanor domestic assault, later offense (609.2242.2) Jordan Scott Elzenga, 37, of Alpha is the defendant in the case. The… Continue reading Man Accused of Strangling Woman as 911 Call Captures Threats

Man Accused of Threatening Detox Staff, Claiming ‘Cartel’

Man Accused of Threatening Detox Staff, Claiming ‘Cartel’

Brown County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Willmar man faces felony charges after threats in New Ulm. Tyler Daniel Hill, 37, of Willmar, was charged in Brown County. He faces two felony counts of Threats of Violence. He also faces one misdemeanor count of Disorderly Conduct. What the complaint says happened The incident date listed in the… Continue reading Man Accused of Threatening Detox Staff, Claiming ‘Cartel’

Woman Accused of Driving 17 MPH With “Rock Collection”

Woman Accused of Driving 17 MPH With “Rock Collection”

Rockford, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) Trisha Ann Burroughs, 48, of Rockford, faces felony and DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop. The allegations are listed in a Wright County complaint. The stop happened on January 24, 2026, at about 10:07 p.m., the complaint says. A Wright County deputy reported seeing a Mercury SUV driving erratically in Rockford.… Continue reading Woman Accused of Driving 17 MPH With “Rock Collection”

Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure

Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure

Martin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Daniel Harberts, 30, of Trimont, Minnesota, is charged with a felony count. The charge is listed as Terroristic Threats—Reckless Disregard Risk under Minn. Stat. § 609.713. What authorities allege According to the criminal complaint, deputies served an Extreme Risk Protection Order on January 23, 2026. Deputies also served a search… Continue reading Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure

Woman Accused of Wielding 12-Inch Steak Knife, Hitting Officer’s Eye

Woman Accused of Wielding 12-Inch Steak Knife, Hitting Officer’s Eye

Buffalo, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Buffalo woman faces charges after an alleged knife threat and a struggle with police. Lisa Louise Aho, 44, of Buffalo, is charged with four counts in Wright County court. The charges follow a reported domestic dispute on January 16, 2026. What the police say happened According to the criminal… Continue reading Woman Accused of Wielding 12-Inch Steak Knife, Hitting Officer’s Eye

Walker Man Accused of Stalking Officer With Loaded Gun

Walker Man Accused of Stalking Officer With Loaded Gun

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Walker man is charged after a visit to a Nisswa home. Prosecutors say Jerry Allen Stangel, 50, wore a mask and knocked on the door. The visit came the night before the planned testimony in a drug case. That case involved Stangel’s wife, according to the criminal complaint. Stangel… Continue reading Walker Man Accused of Stalking Officer With Loaded Gun

West Fargo: Fargo Man Accused in Bat Assault

West Fargo: Fargo Man Accused in Bat Assault

West Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police arrested a Fargo man after a reported assault. Police say a woman was attacked more than once. Brodrick Jenkins faces a charge of aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon. He also faces a domestic violence charge. Court papers say the reported assault happened on November 9, 2025. What… Continue reading West Fargo: Fargo Man Accused in Bat Assault

Walker: Man Accused of ATV Theft by Bad Checks

Walker: Man Accused of ATV Theft by Bad Checks

Walker, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota man faces a felony charge in Minnesota. Paul Joseph Baumler, 62, of Casselton, North Dakota, is charged with felony theft-by-check. The charge cites Minn. Stat. 609.52, subd. 2(a)(3)(i). ATV sale tied to closed account A criminal complaint says a Walker dealer reported a bounced check on September… Continue reading Walker: Man Accused of ATV Theft by Bad Checks

Gackle Man Arrested in DL for Prostitution Attempt

Elias Bautista Martinez

DETROIT LAKES, BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – Elias Bautista Martinez, 30, of Gackle, North Dakota, faces felony charges in Becker County District Court. Martinez is accused of attempting to hire an undercover officer posing as a 16-year-old prostitute. Undercover Operation Details On October 23, officers from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of… Continue reading Gackle Man Arrested in DL for Prostitution Attempt

Lake Park Woman Charged with Assault Over Eviction Dispute

Ashley Ann Knapper

Becker County trfnews.i234.me  A 38-year-old woman from rural Lake Park, Ashley Ann Knapper, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree assault and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. The charges stem from an incident on December 4th, when Becker County deputies responded to a disturbance call in Audubon. Upon arrival, the deputies spoke to Knapper,… Continue reading Lake Park Woman Charged with Assault Over Eviction Dispute