GRAND FORKS – The Menards home improvement store is collecting pet supplies for the Circle of Friends Animal Shelter through May 31. At the store, customers may purchase items they wish to donate and then place them in large collection boxes located near the check-out registers inside the exit doors at Menards, 3550 32nd Ave.… Continue reading Menards collecting pet supplies for Circle of Friends Animal Shelter – Obituary
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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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
Two people arrested in Beltrami County, Minnesota for animal cruelty
HINES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman from rural Hines, Minnesota have each been charged with 10 felony counts of Mistreat …
Update: Animal remains discovered during search for missing TV anchor
WINSTED, MN (KROX.com) Animal remains were found in the search for missing TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit. A tip led them to Winsted, Minnesota.
Lake Park Woman Avoids Felony Charge: Robin Lynn Johnson’s Misdemeanor Deal
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, 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
Woman from Oakes, ND Accused of Animal Cruelty and Neglect
OAKES, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An Oakes, North Dakota woman is facing a felony charge of Animal Cruelty and 29 counts of …
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.
Charges of Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse
Domestic Violence & Animal Abuse Charges COOPERSTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man is facing Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse charges in Cooperstown, North Dakota.
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.
Girlfriend Charged with Child and Animal Neglect
GF Woman Facing Child & Animal Neglect Charges GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is facing Child and Animal Neglect charges.
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