Buxton (trfnews.i234.me) – A Traill County man accused of shooting his neighbor’s dogs, killing one of them, will stand trial early next year.Luther Lerfald, 77, has been charged with two counts of animal abuse, according to court records. Investigators say Lerfald shot his neighbor’s double doodle earlier this year and left the animal to die… Continue reading Traill Co. Man Faces Trial for Dog Shootings
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Hatton Man Charged with Animal Abuse After Shooting Neighbor’s Dogs
Hatton, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Hatton resident, Luther Lerfald, is facing two counts of animal abuse after allegedly shooting two of his neighbor’s dogs. The incident occurred around March 9th. One of the dogs, a golden retriever named Jake, was killed, while the other, a golden doodle named Bauer, survived the shooting. According to court… Continue reading Hatton Man Charged with Animal Abuse After Shooting Neighbor’s Dogs
Carver County: Watertown Woman Charged with Bestiality Amid Child Pornography Investigation
Carver County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Watertown woman, Jamie Nicole Holcombe, 28, has been charged with two counts of bestiality after investigators uncovered explicit media during a child pornography investigation at her residence. On April 10, 2025, Carver County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at Holcombe’s home on Terrace Drive, which she shared with… Continue reading Carver County: Watertown Woman Charged with Bestiality Amid Child Pornography Investigation
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
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