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

Detroit Lakes: Lake Park Man Charged in Check Forgery

Detroit Lakes: Lake Park Man Charged in Check Forgery

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Lake Park man faces a felony check forgery charge. Court records describe an altered vendor check. Cody Joe Johnson, 40, is charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is felony check forgery. All charges are allegations. Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. What investigators say happened On… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Lake Park Man Charged in Check Forgery

“No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation

"No Internet" for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony charge. Hartung is charged with electronic solicitation of a minor. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.352, subdivision 2a(1). Case basics Offense date: January 13, 2026. Date filed: January 13, 2026. Location listed: Thief River Falls. County: Pennington County. What… Continue reading “No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation

Jamestown: Man Accused of Threats Faces Felony

Jamestown: Man Accused of Threats Faces Felony

Jamestown (trfnews.i234.me) — A Jamestown man is facing new charges. Police say he made threats at a home. Police also say he caused damage inside the residence. Aaron Carow was arrested Tuesday night, according to court documents. He appeared in court on Wednesday. He pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief. He… Continue reading Jamestown: Man Accused of Threats Faces Felony