Tag: alleged

Fargo Woman Faces Charges for Alleged Relationship with 16-Year-Old Teen

Melanie Lynn Atkinsvahary

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Melanie Lynn Atkinsvahary, a 30-year-old woman from Farmerbranch, Texas, is facing charges in North Dakota after allegedly having a sexual relationship with an underage teen. According to court documents, on December 5, 2023, the teen’s guardian reported the alleged relationship to police. The guardian claimed that Atkinsvahary had admitted to having… Continue reading Fargo Woman Faces Charges for Alleged Relationship with 16-Year-Old Teen

Grand Forks Man to Face January Trial in Basketball Court Shooting Case

Allen Little

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old Grand Forks man, Allen Jaborie Ticordiyae Little, is scheduled for a jury trial on January 6-7 following his final dispositional conference on November 14. Little has maintained his not guilty plea to charges of aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless endangerment, both Class C felonies carrying… Continue reading Grand Forks Man to Face January Trial in Basketball Court Shooting Case

Merrifield Man Cited for Alleged Generator Theft

Rayne Austin Villa

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Rayne Austin Villa, a 24-year-old resident of Merrifield, has been cited for theft. According to the citation, Villa allegedly reversed his vehicle into a driveway located at 1610 Stevens Drive and took a Champion generator that was in the driveway. Two witnesses identified Villa as the driver involved in… Continue reading Merrifield Man Cited for Alleged Generator Theft

Langdon Man Faces Legal Delays in Alleged Indecent Exposure Case at Grand Cities Mall

GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Two weeks after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Jeffery Dalton Stanley, 56, from Langdon, has not been apprehended following allegations of indecent exposure at Grand Cities Mall in Grand Forks. The incident, reported on October 21, involved Stanley engaging in inappropriate behavior in a mall common area. According to… Continue reading Langdon Man Faces Legal Delays in Alleged Indecent Exposure Case at Grand Cities Mall

Detroit Lakes, MN Missionary Found Dead in Alleged Murder For Hire Plot; Wife Suspected

ANGOLA, AFRICA (trfnews.i234.me) Law enforcement officials have now released detailers regarding the death of Beau Shroyer, a missionary from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, who was killed in Africa. Authorities now say his wife Jackie was the mastermind of the murder for hire.

VIDEO UPDATE: Two Brothers Charged in Bemidji, Minnesota for Alleged Involvement in Brother’s Fatal Beating

VIDEO UPDATE: 2 Brothers Charged In Connection To Beating Death Of Brother In Bemidji, Minnesota BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two brothers, Joseph and Daniel Eason are now each facing charges in connection to the beating death of their brother, Jarod Eason in Bemidji, Minnesota last Summer. Joseph Eason has been charged with 1st Degree Manslaughter. Daniel… Continue reading VIDEO UPDATE: Two Brothers Charged in Bemidji, Minnesota for Alleged Involvement in Brother’s Fatal Beating

Justice Takes a Step Forward: Grand Forks Man Found Competent to Stand Trial in Murder Case

Nicholas Narveson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A significant development has been made in the case against Nicholas Narveson, accused of murdering 53-year-old James Jorgenson at Sledster’s Food and Brew in downtown Grand Forks on July 4. Following an evaluation by doctors at the North Dakota State Hospital, a report was presented to a judge on Friday,… Continue reading Justice Takes a Step Forward: Grand Forks Man Found Competent to Stand Trial in Murder Case

Fort Totten Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Escape from Grand Forks County Custody

Collin Wade Posey

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Wade Posey, 32, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, September 23, and pleaded not guilty to three crimes related to his alleged attempt to escape from Grand Forks County custody while being held at Altru Hospital. Posey is charged with Class C felony escaping arrest or charge, Class C… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Escape from Grand Forks County Custody

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Class A Felony for Alleged 50 Grams+ Meth Delivery

Blayne Evan Saiger

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Blayne Saiger, a 38-year-old man from Grand Forks, has pleaded not guilty to a Class A felony charge for allegedly delivering at least 50 grams of methamphetamine. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. Saiger reportedly sold approximately 88.4 grams of the illicit substance to a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Class A Felony for Alleged 50 Grams+ Meth Delivery

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

Predator Behind Bars: Grand Forks Man Charged in Shocking Child Abuse Case

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

Alleged Shoplifting Incident Results in Felony Drug Charge at GF Walmart

Alleged Theft Leads To Felony Drug Charge At GF Walmart GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a felony drug charge, after being detained for an alleged theft at a Grand Forks Walmart.

Out-of-State Suspected Drug Dealers Charged in Devils Lake

Alleged, Out-Of-State Drug Dealers Charged In Devils Lake DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two alleged, out-of-state drug dealers are facing trafficking charges in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Man Charged in Alleged Brutal Assault of Woman in Grand Forks

Man Charged With Alleged, Brutal Assault Of Woman In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake man is facing criminal charges in Grand Forks for the alleged, brutal assault of a woman.

Alleged One-Man Crime Wave in Grand Forks Scheduled for Court Appearance Friday

Alleged, 1 Man Crime Wave In Grand Forks Appears In Court Friday GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been charged in a string of vehicle break-ins. Shea Kennedy made his initial appearance in Grand Forks District Court on this Friday.

Child Safety Incident: Alleged Sexual Assault of Boy in Warroad Public Restroom

CHILD SAFETY: Boy Allegedly Sexually Assaulted In Warroad Public Restroom WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It’s a story out of Warroad, Minnesota that will leaving you thinking twice about ever letting a child enter a public restroom alone.

Former Law Enforcement Employee in Thief River Falls, MN Makes Alleged Chilling Statements

Alleged, Chilling Statements From Former Law Enforcement Employee In Thief River Falls, MN THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former dispatcher at the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department is facing a new round of criminal charges, after allegedly making some chilling statements.

Alleged Incident: Ex-Girlfriend Claims to Have Witnessed Him Consuming Meth

Ex-girlfriend Allegedly Saw Him Eating Meth GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake man is facing criminal charges in Grand Forks, after his ex-girlfriend reported to police that she saw him eating meth.

Alleged Attacker Targets Grand Forks Store Clerk, Customer, and Police Officer

Allegedly Attacked Grand Forks Store Clerk, Customer & Police GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake man is facing criminal charges in Grand Forks, after allegedly attacking a store clerk, customer and police.

Alleged Threats Against Elderly Woman, Escape Incident, and More

Alleged Threat To Elderly Woman, Fleeing & More GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a string of charges, after allegedly threatening an elderly woman, fleeing police and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Dramatic Apprehension of Prominent Alleged Drug Dealer in Northeastern North Dakota

EXCLUSIVE: Intense Arrest Of High Profile, Alleged N.E. North Dakota Drug Dealer FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Officers from multiple agencies arrested a high profile, alleged drug dealer from northeast North Dakota in Fargo this week. The suspect fled before, he tried again.

Lawsuit Filed Against LM Wind Power in Grand Forks Over Alleged Racial Discrimination

Race Discrimination Lawsuit Against LM Wind Power In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Federal regulation commission has filed a race discrimination lawsuit against LM Wind Power in Grand Forks on behalf of an employee who was fired.

Minneapolis Man Files Lawsuit After Alleged Police Shooting During George Floyd Protest: Claims Traumatic Brain Injury

Minneapolis Man Files Lawsuit After Alleged Police Shooting During George Floyd Protest: Claims Traumatic Brain Injury

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A Twin Cities man, Mason Hermann, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and its police department, claiming an MPD officer shot him in the head with a non-lethal projectile during a peaceful protest following George Floyd’s murder. The protest, held outside the MPD’s 3rd precinct on May 27, 2020,… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Files Lawsuit After Alleged Police Shooting During George Floyd Protest: Claims Traumatic Brain Injury

GPS Leads Alleged Canadian Drug Dealer Straight to Warroad Law Enforcement

G.P.S. Drives Alleged Canadian Drug Dealer To Law Enforcement by Warroad WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An alleged, Canadian drug dealer followed his vehicle’s GPS right into the hands of Homeland Security near Warraod, Minnesota.

Alleged Shoplifting in Grand Forks Escalates to Felony Charges

Alleged Shoplifting To Felony Level In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has moved up to felony level Theft, after allegedly shoplifting at a Menards store multiple times.

Caution: Alarming Alleged Assault on Deputy in Bemidji, Minnesota

WARNING, GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION: Disgusting, Alleged, Assault On Deputy In Bemidji, Minnesota BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an report of an alleged, disgusting report of an assault on a Beltrami County Minnesota Deputy.

Alleged Prostitution Operation Uncovered in Bemidji-Beltrami County, MN

Apparent Prostitution Sting In Bemidji-Beltrami County, MN BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had an apparent prostitution sting in Bemidji-Beltrami County, Minnesota this weekend.

Months of Texting Culminated in Alleged Rape

Texting Went On For Months, Then She Was Allegedly Raped ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The victim stated she’d been texting with him for months. Then, she went to his home and was allegedly raped.

Accused Bold Potato Chip Thief Strikes in Grand Forks

Alleged, Brazen, Potato Chip Bandit In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly stealing a bag of potato chips from a vehicle inside a Grand Forks homeowners garage.

Colorado Man Sought in Roseau County for Alleged Child Sexual Assault

Colorado Man Wanted In Roseau County For Alleged, Sexual Assault Of Child ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An arrest warrant has been issued for a Colorado man for the alleged, sexual assault of a child in Roseau County, Minnesota.

Three Arrested After Alleged Meth Party on 9/11 in EGF

Apparent Party With Meth On 9-11 In EGF Lands 3 People In Jail EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three people have been charged with felony charges after being arrested in an East Grand Forks park on September 11th.

North Dakota Resident Faces Serious Charges for Alleged Child Sex Crimes

North Dakota Man Charged With Major Sex Crimes Involving Children MILNOR, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Craig Leroy Gregor of Milnor, North Dakota is facing a string of major sex crimes involving children.

Grand Forks Man Arrested for Alleged Burglary at NW Minnesota Bar

Grand Forks Man Arrested In Connection To NW Minnesota Bar Burglary STEPHEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been arrested in connection to a bar burglary in Stephen, Minnesota earlier this week.

Created Alleged Explicit Video of Minor Following Facebook Encounter

Made Alleged Juvenile Porno Video, After Facebook Meeting BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing a felony charge, after allegedly meeting a juvenile on facebook and then making a sex video with the victim.

Minnesota Man Faces 30 Years for Alleged Repeated Sexual Assault on Minor

Minnesota Man Faces 30 Years for Alleged Repeated Sexual Assault on Minor

MIDDLE RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Calvin John Rybakowski, a 50-year-old from Middle River, Minnesota, is facing first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges involving a child under 14. In August, Rybakowski allegedly touched the young female victim’s genitals, and the victim has since come forward, reporting that this abuse occurred multiple times. When questioned by investigators, Rybakowski… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces 30 Years for Alleged Repeated Sexual Assault on Minor

Fargo Man Faces Felony Charges for Alleged $4,000 Credit Card Fraud at Auto Parts Store

Preston Wren

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Preston Wren, a resident of Fargo, is now facing serious criminal charges after allegedly using another person’s credit card to place nearly $4,000 worth of orders at a local auto parts store. The charges against Wren include a felony for unauthorized use of personal identifying information and a misdemeanor for theft of… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Felony Charges for Alleged $4,000 Credit Card Fraud at Auto Parts Store

Alleged Robbery Conspiracy During Date in Moorhead Inflicts Brutal Attack on Victim

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead, Minnesota woman is facing felony charges, after allegedly setting up her date for Robbery!

Fargo Man Arrested for Alleged Midnight Assault, Faces Felony Charges

Brody Jerome Gray

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a disturbing incident, Brody Jerome Gray of Fargo is facing serious legal consequences after being charged with felony aggravated assault and domestic violence. The charges stem from an alleged attack on a woman at a Fargo residence just after midnight on August 24th. According to court documents, police were dispatched… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested for Alleged Midnight Assault, Faces Felony Charges

Moorhead Man Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Assault on Woman

Moorhead Man Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Assault on Woman

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead, Minnesota man is facing serious legal consequences after being charged with felony assault for allegedly attacking a woman in the town. Leonard E. King has been charged with two felony counts: domestic assault with two or more prior convictions and another assault charge, according to court documents. The incident… Continue reading Moorhead Man Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Assault on Woman

Man from Thief River Falls Charged with Alleged Assault on Family Member and Deputy

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly assaulting a family member and deputy.

Minnesota Man Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Online Solicitation and Distribution of Sexual Material to a Minor

Da'Jon D. Matanah

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 26-year-old man from Crookston, Minnesota, Da’Jon D. Matanah, is facing two serious felony charges after allegedly engaging in illicit conversations with a minor via the internet. According to court documents, he has been charged with soliciting child through electronic communications to engage in sexual conduct and distributing via electronic communications… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Online Solicitation and Distribution of Sexual Material to a Minor

Florida Man Working in Warroad, MN, Faces Felony Charge After Alleged Knife Threat

Avila S. Reycel

WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Avila S. Reycel, a resident of West Palm Beach, Florida, and currently working in Warroad, Minnesota, is now facing a felony charge following a knife-threatening incident in the town. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 17th at 1:13 a.m. when police were dispatched to McKenzie Street Northeast at… Continue reading Florida Man Working in Warroad, MN, Faces Felony Charge After Alleged Knife Threat

La Crescent Man Sentenced for Repeated Sexual Assault of Mentally Impaired Teen

CALEDONIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Laverne Twite, a 66-year-old man from La Crescent, has been sentenced in Houston County District Court after being accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a mentally impaired woman over the course of five years, starting when she was just 13. Twite was charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of criminal… Continue reading La Crescent Man Sentenced for Repeated Sexual Assault of Mentally Impaired Teen

💰 Texas Man Held on $1.5 Million Bond for Allegedly Scamming Elderly Minnesota Woman Out of $136,000 in Cash and Gold

Mutahir Ahmed Khan

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 23-year-old McKinney, Texas, man, Mutahir Ahmed Khan, is being held on a $1.5 million bond after allegedly swindling an elderly Marshall County woman out of $136,000. Khan, who faces up to 20 years in prison for two felony theft charges, reportedly convinced the victim to send cash hidden in… Continue reading 💰 Texas Man Held on $1.5 Million Bond for Allegedly Scamming Elderly Minnesota Woman Out of $136,000 in Cash and Gold

🚨 Moorhead Woman Busted for Drug Trafficking After Alleged Assault Report in Fargo

Koryna Quintero

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Koryna Quintero of Moorhead is now facing serious drug trafficking charges in Fargo. According to court documents, on August 11, Quintero reported being assaulted in her car in the parking lot of Tailgator Bar in Fargo. While she claimed to have been attacked, police found no visible injuries and no one… Continue reading 🚨 Moorhead Woman Busted for Drug Trafficking After Alleged Assault Report in Fargo

Grand Forks Teen Arrested After Alleged Assault Leads to DWI and Test Refusal Charges

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On August 1, police responded to a report of an alleged assault that had occurred years ago in another state, leading them to 421 LaBree Ave. N. Imre Renek Schulz, 18, of Grand Forks, N.D., was arrested and charged with third-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test and… Continue reading Grand Forks Teen Arrested After Alleged Assault Leads to DWI and Test Refusal Charges

Jamestown Man Arrested for Alleged Child Sex Crimes

Mark R. Windish

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Jamestown, North Dakota man has been arrested on charges of sex crimes against children. According to Lieutenant Sidman of the Jamestown Police Department, the investigation began on July 14th, and after approximately two weeks of thorough investigation, the suspect was apprehended. On the morning of July 31st, a search warrant… Continue reading Jamestown Man Arrested for Alleged Child Sex Crimes

Crookston Man Faces Trial for Alleged Kidnapping and Assault in Grand Forks

Angel Alberto Torres-Sosa

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Angel Alberto Torres-Sosa, 32, of Crookston, is set to stand trial later this year in Grand Forks on four felony charges, including kidnapping and attempted gross sexual imposition by using force, both Class A felonies with a maximum 20-year sentence in North Dakota. He also faces charges of aggravated assault… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Trial for Alleged Kidnapping and Assault in Grand Forks

Felon Faces Federal Charges After Alleged Firearm Possession and Drug Bust

Raymond L. Graham Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Raymond Lee Graham Jr., 36, is facing federal charges after an arrest in Grand Forks County revealed a trove of drugs and an alleged firearm. Initially charged with multiple crimes, Graham fled from police during a traffic stop, leading to the discovery of 1.2 pounds of marijuana, methamphetamine-coated marijuana, empty… Continue reading Felon Faces Federal Charges After Alleged Firearm Possession and Drug Bust

Fergus Falls Man Charged After Alleged Shooting at Delivery Driver

Jeffrey Defries

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey L. Defries, a 55-year-old resident of rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota, faces felony assault charges after allegedly shooting at a delivery driver on July 24, 2024. According to the probable cause statement, the incident occurred at around 1:50 p.m. on County Highway 15. The delivery driver, an African American male,… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Charged After Alleged Shooting at Delivery Driver

Granite Falls Man Faces Multiple Charges for Alleged Assault and Threats with Firearm

Christ Rud

Marshall County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Christ Rud, 26, of Granite Falls, has been charged with four serious offenses in Marshall County District Court after allegedly pointing a pistol at his pregnant girlfriend and threatening to kill her. The charges against Rud include felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, gross misdemeanor possession of ammunition/firearm due… Continue reading Granite Falls Man Faces Multiple Charges for Alleged Assault and Threats with Firearm

Crookston Man Faces Additional Charges in Alleged Rape Case

Susano Isaiah Padilla

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man arrested in October for allegedly raping an intoxicated woman is now facing two additional, related felony charges. Susano Isaiah Padilla, 21, was initially charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and third-degree criminal sexual conduct. An amended criminal complaint, filed Tuesday, July 2, added one count of first-degree… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Additional Charges in Alleged Rape Case

Early Morning Shootout in Southeast Minot Leaves Three Injured, Including Shooter

Laquint Tydelle Sarvis

MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Three people were injured in a shooting during a fight in southeast Minot, including the alleged shooter. Minot Police received calls about multiple people fighting and possible gunshots in the 10 block of First Avenue Southeast on Sunday, June 23, at approximately 3:10 a.m., the department said in a news release.… Continue reading Early Morning Shootout in Southeast Minot Leaves Three Injured, Including Shooter

Accused New Mexico Man Facing Charges in Dilworth for Alleged Attempted Murder

DILWORTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man from New Mexico is facing a string of criminal charges, after trying to steal vehicles and threatening people with a knife in Dilworth, Minnesota late Wednesday afternoon.

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Strangulation in Domestic Assault

Janier Antonio Rivera

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Early Wednesday morning, a Thief River Falls man was arrested for domestic assault by strangulation. Police report that Janier Antonio Rivera, 21, was taken into custody after a woman arrived at the lobby of a building on Knight Avenue to report a domestic incident. Officers responded shortly after 12:30… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Strangulation in Domestic Assault

Monday Night in Grand Forks Sees Juvenile Chaos and Alleged Knife Threat

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks Police responded to a chaotic scene at the Winterland Apartments in Grand Forks Monday night. Police tell TRF News a knife was collected as evidence, but no one was injured with it. At this point, police arent releasing much information since it invovles juveniles. Check back later today for… Continue reading Monday Night in Grand Forks Sees Juvenile Chaos and Alleged Knife Threat

Viking Man Faces Justice: Initial Court Appearance for Alleged Methamphetamine Crime

Jeremy Aaron Tostrup

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, faces a daunting legal battle following his initial court appearance in Grand Forks County on June 11. Charged with a Class A felony for possessing over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Tostrup could serve up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The… Continue reading Viking Man Faces Justice: Initial Court Appearance for Alleged Methamphetamine Crime

East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale

Terimal Dion Singleton

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man waived his Tuesday, May 28, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to a felony third-degree narcotics sale. Terimal Dion Singleton, 50, faces up to 20 years in prison for the alleged crime. In August 2023, a confidential informant conducted a controlled buy from Singleton, according… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale

John James Nogowski, 35, Faces Charges for Alleged Methamphetamine Sale

John James Nogowski

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – John James Nogowski, 35, from Fargo, North Dakota, faces charges in Pennington County District Court for allegedly selling methamphetamine to an informant in Thief River Falls in January. Details of the Case: Charge: Nogowski has been charged with felony third-degree controlled substance crime – sale. A warrant has been… Continue reading John James Nogowski, 35, Faces Charges for Alleged Methamphetamine Sale

Grand Forks Tire Slasher Pleads Guilty to Damaging 50 Vehicles

Matthew Vincent Morris

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Vincent Morris, 31, who is accused of slashing tires on 50 vehicles in a single night last fall, changed his plea to guilty on Monday, May 13. Morris is charged with Class B felony criminal mischief, resulting in more than $10,000 worth of damage. The charge carries a maximum… Continue reading Grand Forks Tire Slasher Pleads Guilty to Damaging 50 Vehicles

Brooke Ashley Gustafson Faces Charges Including Child Endangerment After Alleged DUI Incident

Brooke Ashley Gustafson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 2, police received a report that a drunk motorist had just left a home and was traveling with her child. A sheriff’s deputy responded since the police department was handling another call. He allegedly observed the vehicle enter the Falls Stay N Play campground and stopped it… Continue reading Brooke Ashley Gustafson Faces Charges Including Child Endangerment After Alleged DUI Incident

Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run DUI After Alleged Accident in Thief River Falls

Joseph Randy Dessellier

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 4 at 11:16 p.m., police received a report of a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Greenwood Street and Barzen Avenue. Joseph Randy Dessellier, 46, Thief River Falls, has been charged with third-degree DWI and leaving the scene of an accident/collision. He was arrested. According to the… Continue reading Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run DUI After Alleged Accident in Thief River Falls

Alleged Aiding an Offender Arrested

Julieaunna Nicole Colbert

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Thief River Falls authorities apprehended Alejandro Lee Lara, 24, on April 10 at 8:39 p.m., following police surveillance at 922 Pleasant Ave. Lara was wanted in Morrison County. Additionally, Julieaunna Nicole Colbert, 20, of Thief River Falls, faces charges of felony aiding an offender to avoid arrest. Upon observation of Lara… Continue reading Alleged Aiding an Offender Arrested

Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County

Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, 30, faced a pivotal moment in his legal battle as he waived his preliminary hearing, scheduled for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to a slew of charges in Grand Forks County. The charges stem from an incident where Pawlowski allegedly shoplifted merchandise… Continue reading Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County

Alleged Incest and Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Filed Against Minnesota Man

Clifford Robert Letourneau III

BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 48-year-old Ham Lake man faces multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct, including incest, involving his daughter and her roommate in Crow Wing County District Court. Clifford Robert Letourneau III is charged with felony incest and felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct with someone who is mentally impaired or physically helpless. The… Continue reading Alleged Incest and Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Filed Against Minnesota Man

Former Emerado City Auditor Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Financial Misconduct

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling turn of events, Wendy Jane Sullivan, 59, former Emerado city auditor, appeared in court, waving her preliminary hearing and entering a plea of not guilty to two severe felonies. Allegations Unveiled Sullivan stands accused of perpetrating two Class A felonies, including theft exceeding $50,000 and misapplication of… Continue reading Former Emerado City Auditor Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Financial Misconduct

Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eleven months following the tragic death of Steven Opdahl outside DigiKey, chilling details emerge from an omnibus hearing shedding light on the alleged perpetrator’s mindset. Assistant Special Agent Testifies: Ricky Wuori Jr., of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, recounted his initial interview with Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera. Wuori described Benitez-Estremera’s… Continue reading Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety

Charges Filed Against Grand Forks Woman for Alleged Attempted Murder of Mother

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is charged with Attempted Murder, after allegedly trying to strangle her mother Sunday night. Brianna Thomas faces charges of Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence.

Alleged Theft Incident Unfolds at Falls Liquor

Richard Wayne Reierson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a surprising turn of events on March 19 at 12:02 p.m., authorities were alerted to a theft at Falls Liquor, casting a shadow over the usually quiet afternoon. Richard Wayne Reierson, a 36-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, found himself at the center of the controversy, facing accusations… Continue reading Alleged Theft Incident Unfolds at Falls Liquor