Lake Park Woman Avoids Felony Charge: Robin Lynn Johnson’s Misdemeanor Deal

Robin Lynn Johnson

Robin Lynn Johnson, 37, of rural Lake Park, has reached an agreement with the Becker County Attorney’s Office to suspend prosecution on two misdemeanor charges of abandoning animals. The original charge was a felony but it was dismissed by the prosecutor’s office. According to court records, on November 10, 2022, Lake Park police received a… Continue reading Lake Park Woman Avoids Felony Charge: Robin Lynn Johnson’s Misdemeanor Deal

Oakes Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Neglecting Dozens of Cats in Filthy Home

Oakes Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Neglecting Dozens of Cats in Filthy Home

OAKES, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Rita Fiala, a 74-year-old woman from Oakes, has been charged with one felony count of animal cruelty and 29 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect. The charges stem from an incident on March 4th when first responders were called to her home after she had fallen. The medics encountered difficulties entering the… Continue reading Oakes Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Neglecting Dozens of Cats in Filthy Home

Polk County Woman Charged with Felony for Animal Mistreatment

Polk County Woman Facing Felony Mistreatment of Animal Charge POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Erskine, Minnesota woman has been charged with Felony, Overwork-Mistreatment of Animals-Torture charge, after a dog was allegedly found deceased, chained to a tree with no food or water.

UPDATED: Significant Financial Issues Prompt Major Changes at Circle of Friends Animal Shelter in Grand Forks

UPDATE: Major Financial Problems Behind Shake Up At Circle of Friends Animal Shelter In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A look at the partial financial statement of Circle of Friends Animal Shelter in Grand Forks shows the major problem behind the board of directors decision to close its animal adoption center and eliminate its… Continue reading UPDATED: Significant Financial Issues Prompt Major Changes at Circle of Friends Animal Shelter in Grand Forks

Devils Lake Preschool Organizes Fundraiser to Support Animal Shelter

Devils Lake Preschool Raises Money For Animal Shelter DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Discovery Preschool in Devils Lake had a successful Friday afternoon. Their lemonade stand raised $550 for the local animal shelter.

Dog Fight Escalates to Gunfight in Williston: Man Charged with Animal Cruelty and Reckless Endangerment

WILLISTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A routine dog fight turned into a dramatic gunfight in Williston on August 21, leaving one dog dead and two men facing serious charges. Williston Police were dispatched to the 1700 block of 29th Street West around 10:30 a.m. following reports of a firearm-related altercation. Upon arrival, officers discovered two men, Ricky… Continue reading Dog Fight Escalates to Gunfight in Williston: Man Charged with Animal Cruelty and Reckless Endangerment