COON RAPIDS HORROR: 21 Dead Cats Found in Abandoned Home—Woman Faces Felony Animal Cruelty Charges

COON RAPIDS HORROR: 21 Dead Cats Found in Abandoned Home—Woman Faces Felony Animal Cruelty Charges

Coon Rapids, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Coon Rapids woman faces multiple criminal charges after authorities discovered a horrific scene inside a foreclosed home: 21 dead cats and dozens more living in squalid conditions.​ According to a criminal complaint filed in Anoka County, 59-year-old Jacqueline Marie Broberg is accused of mistreating the animals between January and… Continue reading COON RAPIDS HORROR: 21 Dead Cats Found in Abandoned Home—Woman Faces Felony Animal Cruelty Charges

Woman Accused of Animal Cruelty and Abuse

Woman Charged With Mistreatment-Animal Torture HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Halstad, Minnesota woman has been charged with Mistreatment-Animal Torture, after court documents say her dog was seized by law enforcement and eventually had to be put down.

EXCLUSIVE: Investigation into Animal Cruelty in East Grand Forks

EXCLUSIVE: Animal Abuse Investigation In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An animal abuse investigation is underway in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, after a security camera caught a suspect swinging a puppy around with a rope around its neck.

Becker County: Georgette Maxfield Arrested For Animal Mistreatment

Georgette Suzanne Maxfield

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Georgette Suzanne Maxfield, age 36, has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty under Minnesota Statute 343.21.2, which prohibits overworking, mistreating, or depriving animals of necessary food or shelter. The arrest occurred on March 27, 2025, and she is currently being held as an adult offender. Details of the animals involved… Continue reading Becker County: Georgette Maxfield Arrested For Animal Mistreatment

Beltrami County: David Kingbird Arrested on Felony Gun Charge, Fleeing Police, and Animal Mistreatment

David Kingbird

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — David Kingbird is in custody at the Beltrami County Jail after being arrested on multiple charges, including a serious felony firearm offense. According to court documents, Kingbird was booked on March 17, 2025, and is currently held without bail. Kingbird faces a felony charge for possessing ammunition or a firearm after… Continue reading Beltrami County: David Kingbird Arrested on Felony Gun Charge, Fleeing Police, and Animal Mistreatment

Bismarck Woman Caught on Video Beating Dog—Shocking Animal Cruelty Case Unfolds!

Rolanda Yvette Touche

Bismarck (trfnews.i234.me) — 🐶 A shocking case of animal cruelty has surfaced in Bismarck as authorities charge Rolanda Yvette Touche with felony animal abuse after a disturbing video captured her beating a dog. 🚔 According to a statement of probable cause, the incident occurred on February 25, 2025, when a witness recorded Touche repeatedly hitting, kicking,… Continue reading Bismarck Woman Caught on Video Beating Dog—Shocking Animal Cruelty Case Unfolds!

Grand Forks Woman Michaela Baker Faces FELONY Charges After DUI Crash & Animal Abuse Allegations

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me)— New shocking details have emerged regarding a Thursday crash on the 1100 block of Fifth Avenue North in Grand Forks. Initially, Michaela Baker was arrested on DUI charges, but now, authorities have upgraded her charges to include: Felony reckless endangerment with extreme indifference Misdemeanor DUI Animal abuse Criminal mischief—willful damage (reckless or… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Michaela Baker Faces FELONY Charges After DUI Crash & Animal Abuse Allegations

Beltrami County Woman Facing Felony Animal Mistreatment and Theft Charges

Douglas Erickson and Debra Marshall

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Beltrami County woman, already facing felony animal mistreatment charges, is now accused of felony theft after an investigation uncovered alleged financial exploitation. According to court documents, while authorities were executing a search warrant related to the mistreatment and deaths of hundreds of animals, they also found Debra Marshall’s sister,… Continue reading Beltrami County Woman Facing Felony Animal Mistreatment and Theft Charges

Authorities Search for Missing Dogs in Anoka County Amid Animal Cruelty Investigation

Authorities in Anoka County, Minnesota, are searching for two missing dogs at the center of a disturbing animal cruelty investigation after a contracted animal control provider allegedly concealed the animals and refused to cooperate with investigators. The case began on January 26 when deputies responded to a medical emergency at a Linwood Township home. Inside,… Continue reading Authorities Search for Missing Dogs in Anoka County Amid Animal Cruelty Investigation

Puppies Rescued from Roadside Box: Animal Allies Seeks Help

Puppies Rescued from Roadside Box: Animal Allies Seeks Help

DULUTH, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – A box left on the side of the road contained puppies, discovered by a passerby who stopped to investigate. Animal Allies Humane Society confirmed that all the puppies are alive and unharmed. The organization is now working to find safe homes for them. In a Facebook post, the organization outlined the… Continue reading Puppies Rescued from Roadside Box: Animal Allies Seeks Help

Beltrami County Animal Neglect Case: 64 Rescued, 170 Missing

Douglas Erickson and Debra Marshall

HINES, Minn (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 6, 2024, the Animal Humane Society (AHS) and Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on the 16700 block of Aksarben Lane NE, near Hines, Minnesota. The operation aimed to rescue over 250 animals reportedly living in substandard conditions. Upon arrival, authorities found 64 animals—comprising… Continue reading Beltrami County Animal Neglect Case: 64 Rescued, 170 Missing

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