Child Abuse Allegations: HOPEful Beginnings Employee Charged in Incident Involving Young Child

Jarae Arlouine Grad

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

Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges: Conspiracy and Controlled Substance Sale Allegations

Dyllan Matthew Peltier

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 38-year-old Fargo man has pleaded not guilty to two felony drug charges in Polk County. Dyllan Matthew Peltier was charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale and third-degree sale of a controlled substance. According to court records, the conspiracy charge carries a maximum sentence of 20… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges: Conspiracy and Controlled Substance Sale Allegations

Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation

Derek Jon Brekken

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

Exclusive: Crookston School Resource Officer Claims Allegations of Wrongdoing Are Completely Untrue and Denies Job Removal

CROOKSOTN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Don Rasicot, the Crookston, Minnesota School Resource Officer who was removed from his job last month tells TRF News the allegations against him are completely false.

Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations

David George

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

Investigation: Allegations of Drugged Drinks at Fargo Bars

INVESTIGATION: Reports Of Drugged Drinks At Fargo Bars FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Joe Anderson of the Fargo Police Department talks about recent reports of drinks at bars being drugged.

Domestic Violence Allegations in Thief River Falls, MN

Domestic Violence Charges In Thief River Falls, MN THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing a felony charge related to domestic violence.

Grand Forks Resident Faces Criminal Trespass Allegations

Criminal Trespass Charge In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a charge of Criminal Trespass.

Significant Drug Trafficking Allegations in Bemidji, Minnesota

Major Drug Trafficking Charges In Bemidji, Minnesota BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman are facing major drug trafficking charges in Bemidji, Minnesota, after being pulled over on a traffic stop this week.

UPDATE: Polk County Health Department Addresses COVID-19 Allegations at Crookston’s Care & Share Facility

UPDATE: Polk County Health Dept. Responds To Claims Of COVID-19 At Crookston's, Care & Share CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Polk County Health Department has responded to claims of COVID-19 exposure to people who used the food shelf at Crookston’s, “Care & Share” shelter.

Disturbing Allegations of Child Neglect in “Three’s Company”

Disturbing, Alleged “Three's Company” Child Neglect GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks trio, 2 women and a man, who are in a romantic relationship according to a social worker, have each been charged with 5 felony counts of Child Neglect.

EXCLUSIVE: Murder and Drug Trafficking Allegations Rock Northern Valley

EXCLUSIVE: Murder & Drug Trafficking Charges In The Northern Valley CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two Crookston, Minnesota men are now facing a charge of 1st Degree Conspiracy to Commit Murder, along with numerous drug trafficking charges. The presumed murdered man has not been found.

Becker County Inmate Faces New Charges: Allegations of Repeated Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Nicholas Christopher Honer

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

Karlstad Woman Faces Additional Charges After Burglary Arrest: Check Forgery and Counterfeit Allegations Surface

Ashley Bothum

KITTSON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Earlier this week, we reported that 36-year-old Ashley Bothum of Karlstad, Minnesota, was charged with burglary and theft related to an incident at a Hallock Eye Clinic where she was employed. Authorities cracked that case using hidden security cameras. Now, Bothum is facing additional charges in a separate case. Court… Continue reading Karlstad Woman Faces Additional Charges After Burglary Arrest: Check Forgery and Counterfeit Allegations Surface

Warroad Hockey Coach David Marvin Wins Defamation Case After Baseless Allegations

Warroad Hockey Coach David Marvin Wins Defamation Case After Baseless Allegations

In a significant legal victory, David Marvin, the long-time head coach of the Warroad High School girls hockey team, has won a defamation lawsuit against six individuals who falsely accused him of criminal conduct. The settlement, reached this week, involved written apologies from the defendants and a $5,000 donation to a charity in Marvin’s name.… Continue reading Warroad Hockey Coach David Marvin Wins Defamation Case After Baseless Allegations

Fertile Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Conduct Charges Amidst Shocking Allegations

Ilia Grigory Basargin

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic courtroom scene, Ilia Grigory Basargin of Fertile, Minnesota, stood before the judge on Thursday, April 18, and firmly pleaded not guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. The 32-year-old was embroiled in controversy after being accused of engaging in sexual conduct with two juvenile girls, one under… Continue reading Fertile Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Conduct Charges Amidst Shocking Allegations