High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks Leads to Multiple Charges for Local Man

Paul Smith

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Paul Smith, has been charged with multiple offenses after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase. Charges include simple assault, unlawful use of license plates, possession of stolen property, weapon law violations, fleeing on foot and in a motor vehicle, reckless endangerment, and more. On November… Continue reading High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks Leads to Multiple Charges for Local Man

Driver Arrested for DWI After Allegedly Speeding at 94 MPH in Pennington County

Zachary Roth Dreher

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Nov. 16, a sheriff’s deputy allegedly clocked a vehicle traveling 94 mph on Center Street East near the intersection with 310th Avenue Northeast. Zachary Roth Dreher, 39, of Red Lake, has been charged with third-degree DWI (0.16 BAC or greater), no proof of insurance, and speeding (90/60). He was… Continue reading Driver Arrested for DWI After Allegedly Speeding at 94 MPH in Pennington County

BREAKING NEWS: Man Allegedly Swinging Hammer During Domestic Dispute with Girlfriend

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks Police on the scene of a disturbance at an apartment complex late Sunday afternoon. Report of man swinging a hammer.

Man Cited for Theft After Allegedly Stealing Clothing Items in Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls, MN (Thief River Falls) – On October 7, at 7:08 p.m., local police responded to a reported theft at Old Bostwicks in Thief River Falls. The suspect, identified as Alejandro Rafael Martinez Sanchez, age 53, has been cited for theft. According to the police citation, Sanchez allegedly stole a jacket and a… Continue reading Man Cited for Theft After Allegedly Stealing Clothing Items in Thief River Falls

FEMA Employee Removed After Allegedly Discriminating Against Trump Supporters

FEMA Employee Removed After Allegedly Discriminating Against Trump Supporters

Florida (trfnews.i234.me) – A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee was removed from her position after it was alleged that she advised a disaster relief team to bypass homes displaying support for President-elect Donald Trump. The incident occurred in Florida following Hurricane Milton. According to reports, the employee’s actions were deemed unacceptable by FEMA officials,… Continue reading FEMA Employee Removed After Allegedly Discriminating Against Trump Supporters

Murder-for-Hire Scheme Unfolds: Three Suspects Arrested in Death of Detroit Lakes Missionary

Murder-for-Hire Scheme Unfolds: Three Suspects Arrested in Death of Detroit Lakes Missionary

LUBANGO, ANGOLA (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 25, Beau Shroyer was stabbed and killed at a remote location in Angola. An investigation revealed that it was a premeditated act. The Angolan Criminal Investigation Service (CIS) discovered that Jackie Shroyer, Beau’s wife, had promised Bernadino Elias, the couple’s security guard, along with two other men, Isalino Kayoo… Continue reading Murder-for-Hire Scheme Unfolds: Three Suspects Arrested in Death of Detroit Lakes Missionary

Betrayal of Trust: Fargo Man Accused of Sexual Relationship with 12-Year-Old Girl

Wyatt Borden

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A warrant was issued for the arrest of 21-year-old Wyatt Borden on October 30. He is charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition and one count of contributing to the deprivation or delinquency of a minor. According to court documents, the 12-year-old girl was reported missing in May 2023 and… Continue reading Betrayal of Trust: Fargo Man Accused of Sexual Relationship with 12-Year-Old Girl

Otter Tail County Murder Charge: Victim Dies from Overdose Allegedly Sold Deadly Dose

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman from Elizabeth, Minnesota has been charged with 3rd Degree Murder in the August overdose death of a man near Fergus Falls. Kaitlyn Jo Carroll allegedly supplied the victim with drugs.

Monster in Plain Sight: Minnesota Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sex Abuse

Calvin John Rybakowski

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

Gun Allegedly Bought in Preparation for COVID-19 Unrest

Allegedly Purchased Gun In Case Of COVID-19 Anarchy THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A convicted predatory offender is facing more criminal charges, after allegedly stating he purchased a gun to protect his mother in case anarchy developed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Fargo Drug Trafficker Allegedly Driving Wrong Way Stopped by Grand Forks Police

Alleged Wrong Way, Fargo Drug Trafficker Pulled Over By Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo woman is facing drug trafficking charges in Grand Forks County, after being pulled over going the wrong way on Interstate-29.

Minnesota Man Allegedly Threatens Women and Assaults Police Officers

MN Man Allegedly Threatens To Kill Women & Attacks Police PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota man is facing a string of charges, after allegedly threatening to kill women and attacking Police in Park Rapids, Minnesota, last weekend.

UPDATE: Crookston Resident Faces Charges for Allegedly Stabbing Mother

UPDATE: Crookston Man Charged With Stabbing His Mother CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man has now been formally charged with stabbing his mother last Friday in that town. Kevin Corona faces 2 counts of Attempted Murder and 3 counts of Assault.

BREAKING NEWS: Man Allegedly Shoots Wife in Roseau County, Minnesota

BREAKING NEWS: Man Reported Shooting His Wife In Roseau County, Minnesota ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man reported shooting his wife in Roseau County, Minnesota Monday night. * Check back later for more details.

Man Jailed Again for Allegedly Not Returning Monitoring Bracelet

Man Back In Jail After Allegedly Failing To Return Monitoring Bracelet GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man is back in the Grand Forks County Jail, after allegedly failing to return his monitoring bracelet.

Valley City Man Allegedly Kicks Woman in Back After Rejection

Valley City Man Allegedly Kicks Woman In Back, Who Reject Him VALLEY CITY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Valley City man is facing a felony charge for allegedly assaulting woman, who broke up with him.

Casino Security Guard Allegedly Knocks Person Unconscious

Casino Security Guard Appears To Beat Person Unconscious MAHNOMEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A spokesperson for the Shooting Star Casino tells TRF News a recent incident is under investigation by law enforcement. TRF News has obtained a video that appears to show a security guard beating a person unconscious.

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Murder Suspect Allegedly Apprehended in Clearwater County, MN

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Murder Suspect Apparently Caught In Clearwater County, MN BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The suspect in a fatal stabbing near Ebro, Minnesota is now apparently in custody as of 6:30 a.m. this Tuesday.

Allegedly Rendered Unconscious… Linked to Witness Tampering Case

Allegedly Knocked Them Out… Tied To Tampering With Witness Case DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have more information regarding a Tampering with Witness case in Devils Lake, North Dakota. It started with a man charged with knocking 2 people out.

SHOCKING INCIDENT: Suspect Allegedly Pointed Real Gun, Pretending to Shoot People

DISTURBING CRIME: Allegedly Pretended To Shoot People With Real Gun GRAFTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grafton, North Dakota man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly sitting in his pickup in the parking lot of a grocery store, while pretending to shoot people with a real gun.

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.

North Dakota Children Allegedly Living in Exlusive Nightmare Home

EXCLUSIVE: North Dakota Children Were Living In Alleged Nightmare Home KENSAL, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Kensal, North Dakota couple was arrested this week, and their 5 children were put under the supervision of Social Services, after an inspection of their home revealed alleged nightmare conditions.

Allegedly Strangled Victim Using Electrical Cord

Allegedly Strangled Victim With Electrical Cord GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is facing a felony Domestic Violence charge, after allegedly strangling a man with an electrical cord.

BREAKING VIDEO REPORT: 17-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Abducted and Restrained in Polk County, Minnesota

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Report Of 17 Yr. Old Girl Abducted, Tied Up In Polk County, Minnesota POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding our story of a female being found “tied up” in Polk County, Minnesota Monday afternoon. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office now says it was a 17-year old girl who is… Continue reading BREAKING VIDEO REPORT: 17-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Abducted and Restrained in Polk County, Minnesota

UPDATE: SWAT Responds to Crookston Incident; Suspect Allegedly Threatens Police

UPDATE: GF SWAT Called To Crookston, Suspect Allegedly Threatened To Shoot Police CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding the Grand Forks SWAT Team being called to Crookston Sunday evening. Frank Williams Jr. is now facing felony level criminal charges.

Oops! Man Allegedly Leaves Behind Backpack with $59,000 in Drugs, Cash, and a Handgun

WHOOPS! Man Allegedly Forgot Backpack Containing $59,000 Worth Of Drugs, Cash & Handgun BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota man is facing major drug trafficking charges, after allegedly forgetting a backpack that containied $59,000 worth of drugs, cash and a handgun.

UPDATE: Circulating Video Allegedly Shows Portions of GF Stabbing Incident Resulting in One Fatality

UPDATE: Video Circulating, Apparently Showing Some Of GF Stabbing Incident That Left 1 Dead GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) TRF News has been sent a copy of a video that apparently shows part of the stabbing incident in Grand Forks early Thursday morning that left a male dead.

Charges Filed After Driver Allegedly Threatened Suicide Before Crash That Killed 2 Boys In EGF

Charges Filed, Allegedly Threatened Suicide Just Before Crash Killed 2 Boys In EGF EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Charges have now been filed against a driver in a 2-vehicle head-on crash that killed 2 boys in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. An arrest warrant has been issued for Valentin Mendoza IV.

Man’s Checkbook Allegedly Disappeared After Facebook Encounter

Man's Checkbook Allegedly Went Missing After Meeting Her On Facebook THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Mahnomen woman is facing a check forgery charge in Thief River Falls, after allegedly meeting a man on facebook and using his checkbook.

Suspect(s) Allegedly Investigated Drug Trafficking

Suspect(s) Apparently Studied Drug Trafficking MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two men are facing criminal charges, following an investigation in Moorhead, Minnesota that included the seizure of drugs and books on how to traffic them.

Newfolden Man Cited for Theft After Allegedly Leaving Convenience Store Without Paying

A Newfolden area man, identified as 34-year-old Evan Maki, was cited for theft after allegedly leaving a Thief River Falls convenience store without paying for gas and cigarettes. According to reports, Maki attempted to charge his purchases, but when informed that he could not, he walked out of the store without completing the transaction. The… Continue reading Newfolden Man Cited for Theft After Allegedly Leaving Convenience Store Without Paying

Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Allegedly Selling Over 130 Grams of Meth in Sting Operations

GRAND FORKS — A 61-year-old Grand Forks man, Robert Barrett Yahnke, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly selling a total of 137.8 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover agent and a confidential informant across five separate occasions, according to an affidavit filed in the case. Yahnke is charged with two Class A felonies: delivery… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Allegedly Selling Over 130 Grams of Meth in Sting Operations

Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator

Connor Bowman

ROCHESTER — Connor Bowman, a former Mayo Clinic doctor, is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder without intent for allegedly poisoning his wife, Betty Bowman, in 2023. Bowman’s defense team, led by attorney Michael Schatz, has filed a notice indicating they will argue that Bowman is not guilty and may present alternate… Continue reading Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator

Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Pills in Undercover Sting

Noah Daniel Lawrence

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes man, Noah Daniel Lawrence, has been charged with a felony for the third-degree sale of narcotics following a successful undercover sting operation. According to court documents, Lawrence allegedly sold M-30 Fentanyl pills to a confidential informant working with the Becker County Sheriff’s Department in June. The operation,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Pills in Undercover Sting

Moorhead Woman Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Orchestrating Date Night Robbery

Kaitlyn Smith

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead, Minnesota woman, Kaitlyn Smith, is now facing felony charges after allegedly setting up her date for a brutal robbery. According to court documents, the male victim had been dating Smith for about a month when, on August 26th, she picked him up and drove him to a residence at… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Orchestrating Date Night Robbery

Bismarck Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl at State Capitol Grounds

Isiah Simms

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 24-year-old Bismarck man, Isiah Simms, has been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl on the grounds of the North Dakota State Capitol. According to a police release issued on Friday, August 23, Simms is currently held at the Burleigh Morton Detention Center, facing three counts of gross… Continue reading Bismarck Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl at State Capitol Grounds

Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault and Terrorizing After Allegedly Attacking One Woman and Threatening Another

Ashton E. Newman

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ashton E. Newman of Jamestown is facing serious felony charges after allegedly assaulting one woman and threatening to kill another if she reported the incident. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 20th at 3:04 a.m. when police were dispatched to a Jamestown residence. Upon arrival, officers found one… Continue reading Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault and Terrorizing After Allegedly Attacking One Woman and Threatening Another

Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,400 During Odd Jobs

Jonathan Peoples

CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jonathan Peoples, a Fargo resident, is now facing serious criminal charges after allegedly stealing $1,400 in cash while performing odd jobs at a Cass County home. According to court documents, the victim reported the missing cash after hiring Peoples for various tasks around the property. During the investigation, Peoples allegedly provided… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,400 During Odd Jobs

Fargo Woman Charged with Felony Terrorizing After Allegedly Chasing Man with Knife

Johnique Lewis

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo woman, Johnique Lewis, is facing a felony charge of terrorizing domestic violence after a harrowing incident involving a knife. According to court documents, police responded to a domestic disturbance at a Fargo residence on August 20th. The male victim reported that Lewis had allegedly chased him with a knife,… Continue reading Fargo Woman Charged with Felony Terrorizing After Allegedly Chasing Man with Knife

Park Rapids Man Charged with Felony After Allegedly Pulling Knife in Bicycle Road Rage Incident

Park Rapids Man Charged with Felony After Allegedly Pulling Knife in Bicycle Road Rage Incident

PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 31-year-old man from Park Rapids, Minnesota, Robert W. McGrath, is facing a felony charge of Threats of Violence following an alleged road rage incident on August 20th. The confrontation occurred at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Main Avenue North when McGrath was riding his bicycle in the middle… Continue reading Park Rapids Man Charged with Felony After Allegedly Pulling Knife in Bicycle Road Rage Incident

Fargo Woman Charged with Felony After Allegedly Assaulting ER Nurse

Lisa R. Miller

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Lisa R. Miller of Fargo is facing a felony charge for allegedly assaulting a nurse in the emergency department of a Fargo hospital. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 17th when a nurse was checking Miller’s vitals. During the check, Miller allegedly punched the nurse twice in the… Continue reading Fargo Woman Charged with Felony After Allegedly Assaulting ER Nurse

Viking, MN Woman Charged with Felony Assault After Allegedly Threatening with Knife and Ramming Vehicle

Britney Rae Grover

VIKING, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Britney Rae Grover of Viking, Minnesota, is facing a serious felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. According to court documents, Grover allegedly escalated an argument by driving her vehicle into the male victim’s parked car. In a separate incident, Grover is reported to have stood in the kitchen holding… Continue reading Viking, MN Woman Charged with Felony Assault After Allegedly Threatening with Knife and Ramming Vehicle

Roseau Man Charged with Felony After Allegedly Threatening Ex-Girlfriend with Axe

Bradley Beam

ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 22-year-old man, Bradley Beam, is facing felony assault and misdemeanor domestic assault charges after allegedly threatening his ex-girlfriend with an axe in Roseau, Minnesota. On August 9th, police responded to an apartment complex following a report of a man wielding an axe and threatening a woman. When officers arrived, they… Continue reading Roseau Man Charged with Felony After Allegedly Threatening Ex-Girlfriend with Axe

UPDATE: Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Strangling Brother to Death in Cass Lake, Minnesota

CASS LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Arthur James Jones has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder in the Saturday strangulation death of his brother north of Cass Lake, Minnesota.

Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust: Fargo Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A routine traffic stop on I-29 led to a significant drug bust, landing a Fargo man in Grand Forks County custody. On Monday, August 12, a sheriff’s deputy pulled over a black Cadillac for failing to signal a lane change and noticed it lacked proper registration. The driver, 55-year-old Todd… Continue reading Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust: Fargo Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl

Moorhead Woman Arrested for Allegedly Slashing Man’s Neck in Unprovoked Attack

Mary N. Hjelseth

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Moorhead police have arrested 36-year-old Mary Nicole Hjelseth after she allegedly slashed a man’s neck with a knife late Thursday night. The incident occurred in the 1800 block of 20th Street, where officers responded to reports of a serious injury. The 43-year-old male victim, who lived in the apartment, reported that… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Arrested for Allegedly Slashing Man’s Neck in Unprovoked Attack

Florida Woman Arrested in Fergus Falls for Allegedly Scamming $20,000 from Local Victim

Florida Woman Arrested in Fergus Falls for Allegedly Scamming $20,000 from Local Victim

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Florida woman, Nadia Islam from Miramar, is facing charges of Theft by Swindle in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, after allegedly scamming a local resident out of $20,000. According to court documents, the incident began on August 13th when the victim’s computer froze, prompting them to call a purported Microsoft support… Continue reading Florida Woman Arrested in Fergus Falls for Allegedly Scamming $20,000 from Local Victim

💰 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

Fort Totten Man’s Desperate Escape Attempt Adds to Felony Charges After Standoff

Collin Wade Posey

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Wade Posey, a 32-year-old man from Fort Totten, is now facing additional charges after allegedly attempting to escape custody following his arrest after a tense standoff with Grand Forks law enforcement. Posey, already charged with multiple Class C felonies, including escaping a felony arrest and possessing contraband useful for… Continue reading Fort Totten Man’s Desperate Escape Attempt Adds to Felony Charges After Standoff

Plummer Man Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Abusing Boy Over Three Years

Chad Dean Stanford

Plummer, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Chad Dean Stanford, 45, of Plummer, has been charged with three felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct after allegedly sexually abusing a boy for nearly three years. The charges were filed in Red Lake County District Court on August 2. According to the complaint, the abuse came to light following… Continue reading Plummer Man Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Abusing Boy Over Three Years

Pair Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Cashing $3,500 in Counterfeit Checks in Grand Forks

Jenny Langaas

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kurt Johnson of Grand Forks and Jenny Langaas of Grafton are facing serious criminal charges after allegedly cashing over $3,500 worth of counterfeit checks at various businesses in Grand Forks. The pair is charged with felony counts of conspiracy to commit unauthorized use of personal identifying information, unauthorized use of… Continue reading Pair Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Cashing $3,500 in Counterfeit Checks in Grand Forks

Texas Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Swindling $136,000 from Warren Woman

Mutahir Ahmed Khan

Marshall County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Texas man has been charged in Marshall County District Court after allegedly swindling a Marshall County resident out of $136,000 over three separate transactions in 2023. Arrest and Charges Mutahir Ahmed Khan, 23, of McKinney, Texas, has been charged with felony theft. The complaint was filed on April 19,… Continue reading Texas Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Swindling $136,000 from Warren Woman

New York Man Faces Charges After Allegedly Ramming Car in Minnesota

Hector Morales-Pagen

FRAZEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Hector Morales-Pagen, a 26-year-old from Amsterdam, New York, is facing serious criminal charges in Frazee, Minnesota, after allegedly crashing into a vehicle driven by the victim. According to court documents, the incident occurred on July 20th, when a Becker County Deputy responded to a disturbance. The female victim reported that Morales-Pagen… Continue reading New York Man Faces Charges After Allegedly Ramming Car in Minnesota

Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Charges After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Woman and Daughter

Preston Davis

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Preston Davis, 32, of Grand Forks, is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly threatening to shoot a woman and her daughter. According to court documents, on the evening of July 15th, officers responded to reports of terroristic threats in the area of 110 Cherry Street. Davis allegedly made threats to… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Charges After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Woman and Daughter

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for DWI After Crashing Into Roundabout Signs

Mark Alan Haugen

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls area man was arrested following reports of a vehicle running over signs at the Barzan roundabout on 3rd Street. Police received multiple 911 calls reporting that a gray vehicle had “run over signs in the roundabout and kept going.” The driver, identified as 51-year-old Mark… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for DWI After Crashing Into Roundabout Signs

Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Strandquist, Minnesota, man appeared in court on June 18 for charges of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Jeffrey Lars McHam, 65, was released without bond on his promise to attend future court proceedings. McHam and his significant other, Peggy Ann Omdahl, face charges of financial exploitation of a… Continue reading Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud

Oklee Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Spanking Daughter

Red Lake County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An Oklee man has been charged in Red Lake County District Court after he allegedly spanked his 2-year-old daughter hard enough to leave visible handprints. Father Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges Matthew Colin Singletary, 34, is facing a felony charge of malicious punishment of a child under age 4.… Continue reading Oklee Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Spanking Daughter

Grand Forks Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Altercation Turns Violent

Alexander Antonio Thompson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Antonio Thompson, 27, faces serious charges after a workplace altercation in April escalated to attempted murder. Thompson waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony attempted murder and two counts of Class C felony aggravated assault. If convicted, Thompson could be… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Altercation Turns Violent

TRF Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Crashing into Electrical Box

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man, Aaron Merck (39), has been cited for Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property after allegedly crashing his 2009 Hyundai into an electrical box near Duluth Avenue North. The incident, reported just after 7 p.m., has led to Merck facing two additional charges related… Continue reading TRF Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Crashing into Electrical Box

TRF Man Cited For Allegedly Stealing Hotel Towels

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been cited for theft following the reported disappearance of some towels. Police identified Randy Hicks, 68, as the individual cited for the theft. Officers were dispatched to America’s Best Value Inn & Suites shortly after 4 p.m. on Monday in response to the… Continue reading TRF Man Cited For Allegedly Stealing Hotel Towels

A woman from Cavalier was arrested for allegedly smuggling Suboxone into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Elaine Alexis Longtine, a 25-year-old woman from Cavalier, was arrested on Monday, May 13, in connection with an incident involving the smuggling of Suboxone film strips into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center concealed within greeting card envelopes. Longtine faces charges of Class A felony conspiracy to deliver or possess… Continue reading A woman from Cavalier was arrested for allegedly smuggling Suboxone into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center

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