STRATHCONA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities confirmed that Seddrex Gates, who died in a house fire in Roseau County last week, was a fugitive wanted in connection with the 2021 killing of Patricia Wright in Brooklyn Center. On June 23, 2021, Gates allegedly shot Patricia Wright at her home, which they shared with their six children.… Continue reading Fugitive Found Dead After Three-Year Manhunt Following Arson and Murder Allegations
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Thief River Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Suzette Gay Thompson, a 60-year-old woman from Thief River Falls, has pleaded guilty to first-degree arson for starting a fire at the Islamic Center in East Grand Forks. According to court documents, on June 5, 2022, an officer was dispatched to the Islamic Center after receiving a report that someone… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center
Brainerd Man Charged with Murder, Kidnapping and Arson After AMBER Alert Issued
BRAINERD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 35-year-old man from Brainerd, Minnesota, has been charged with multiple crimes including murder, kidnapping, and arson after a crime spree that prompted an AMBER Alert. According to court documents, Chad Aanerud allegedly abducted a pregnant woman and her four children at gunpoint on Halloween night. He then sexually assaulted the… Continue reading Brainerd Man Charged with Murder, Kidnapping and Arson After AMBER Alert Issued
Minnesota Woman Admits Guilt in Gruesome Murder and Arson Case
Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty In Brutal Murder-Arson Case BALL CLUB, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Ball Club, Minnesota woman has plead guilty in a July, Murder-Arson case in that town, which killed a man. The plea deal calls for Crystal Willson to spend 37-years in prison.
Arrest Made in Arson Case Involving Bridge Fire Near Dent, MN
Arrest In Arson Bridge Fire Near Dent, MN DENT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department says they’ve arrested a suspect in a Sunday morning bridge fire on Star Lake near Dent, Minnesota.
UPDATE: Suspect Identified in Thief River Falls Arson and Suspicious Death Case
UPDATE: Suspect Named In Thief River Falls Arson & Suspicious Death Investigation THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect has been name in an arson and suspicious death investigation in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. A female body was recovered from the fire scene.
Exclusive: Arson and Gunshot Charges Filed in Roseau, Minnesota
EXCLUSIVE: Arson & Gunshot Charges In Roseau, Minnesota ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Roseau, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges after gunshots were heard and a home was heavily damaged by fire in that town.
Neighbors Potentially Endangered by First-Degree Arson Charge
1st Degree Arson Charge, Neighbors Appear At Risk THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman is facing a 1st Degree Arson charge in a case that …
Thief River Falls Resident Faces Arson Charges
Thief River Falls Woman Charged With Arson THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman has been charged with 1st Degree Arson, after allegedly trying to burn down her residence.
Arson Allegation in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Arson Charge In Detroit Lakes, Minnesota DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes, Minnesota woman is facing a felony Arson charge in that city.
Charges of Arson and Domestic Violence
Arson & Domestic Violence Charges GONVICK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Gonvick, Minnesota man is facing Arson and Domestic Violence charges.
Potential arson attack on Islamic center in Moorhead, Minnesota
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead, Minnesota is facing a criminal charges, after an apprent threat to burn an Islamic Center in that town. Salih Ahmed Kasim has been charged with Attempted Burglary.
CURRENT VIDEO UPDATE: Woman Charged with Arson in Grand Forks Apartment Fire
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Woman Now Facing Arson Charge In Grand Forks Apartment Fire GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman is now charged with Arson in connection to a small fire at a Grand Forks apartment building on December 5th.
Suspect Charged in Thief River Falls Murder: Victim Found Bound and Burned
Thief River Falls Murder Victim Was Bound & Burned, Suspect Charged THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Formal charges have now been filed against a Thief River Falls, Minnesota man, after a female victim was found bound and burned to death in a Wednesday evening fire. Devon Pulczniski made his initial court appearance. Bail was set… Continue reading Suspect Charged in Thief River Falls Murder: Victim Found Bound and Burned
Brand-New $40,000 Vehicle Set Ablaze in Red Lake, MN
New, $40,000 Vehicle Torched At Red Lake, MN RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Authorities are investigating an arson case at Red Lake, Minnesota. A new, $40,000 vehicle was torched.
She Claimed It Was Burned Pizza, Prosecutors Allege It Was Arson
She Said Burned Pizza, Prosecution Says It Was Arson BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji woman has been charged with Arson.
Woman Accused of Disturbing Murder and Arson in Itasca County, MN
Woman Charged With Gruesome Murder & Arson In Itasca County, MN BALL CLUB, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Ball Club, Minnesota woman has been charged with murdering a man and then setting his residence on fire. Crystal Wilson made her first court appearance today.
Suspect Arrested in Duluth for Murder and Arson in Fatal July Fire
DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Duluth Police have made a significant arrest this Sunday in connection with a deadly arson that occurred on July 25th. Tyler Edwards, 25, has been taken into custody and is facing several serious charges, including second-degree murder, first-degree arson, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and interference with a dead body.… Continue reading Suspect Arrested in Duluth for Murder and Arson in Fatal July Fire
Jennifer Stately’s Case Moves to Federal Court: Facing Multiple Charges in the Tragic Deaths of Her Sons
RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an important update in the ongoing legal proceedings against Jennifer Stately of Red Lake, Minnesota, who is accused of the tragic murders of her two young sons. On March 15th, 2024, Stately allegedly stabbed her five and six-year-old sons and then set their home on fire. One of… Continue reading Jennifer Stately’s Case Moves to Federal Court: Facing Multiple Charges in the Tragic Deaths of Her Sons
Fargo Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges for Attempted Arson and Domestic Violence
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Christopher Plentychief, a Fargo resident, is facing six felony charges following an alleged attempt to set fire to an apartment building at 901 42nd Street South on July 28th. According to court documents, Plentychief threatened his former girlfriend with a knife, prevented her from calling 911, poured lighter fluid on the… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges for Attempted Arson and Domestic Violence
Thief River Falls Woman Convicted of Arson After Drunken Incident
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Misty Myhrer, a woman from Thief River Falls, has been convicted of 4th-degree arson for setting her apartment on fire following a night of drinking in January. Initially charged with 1st-degree arson, Myhrer received credit for one week served in jail and faces no further incarceration unless she violates… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Convicted of Arson After Drunken Incident
Goodridge Man Arrested for Attempted Arson in Domestic Assault Incident
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 2 at 9:41 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of a domestic assault at a home along Guinan Avenue in Goodridge. Michael Tyler Moe, 35, of Goodridge, has been cited for domestic assault with the intent to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death. He… Continue reading Goodridge Man Arrested for Attempted Arson in Domestic Assault Incident
Redby Woman Charged with Arson and Burglary in Bemidji Incident
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 43-year-old woman from Redby, Minnesota, Renee King, is facing felony charges of arson and burglary after allegedly attempting to set a home on fire near Bemidji. The incident occurred south of Bemidji off Carr Lake Road. According to the homeowner, Faith Moan, they were sleeping when King allegedly took a… Continue reading Redby Woman Charged with Arson and Burglary in Bemidji Incident
Woman’s Car is Apparently Not to His Liking
ST. CLOUD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A St. Cloud, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly setting a woman’s car on fire.
Thief River Falls Crime Report: DUI, Arson, and Domestic Assault Cases Among Recent Sentences 6-11-2024
Thief River Falls Police Department Cases: DUI and Controlled Substance Cases: Justin Mark Holter, 46 Charges: Fourth-degree driving while impaired, fifth-degree controlled substance crime, introduction of contraband in a correctional facility, no proof of insurance (dismissed) Sentence: $1,785 fine, 30 days in jail (stayed for two years), probation for two years, comprehensive assessment and treatment… Continue reading Thief River Falls Crime Report: DUI, Arson, and Domestic Assault Cases Among Recent Sentences 6-11-2024
Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody James Belgarde, 37, from Saint Michael, Spirit Lake Nation, received a 327-month sentence for killing 17-year-old Leroy Chapin of Parshall on January 14, 2021. The incident involved second-degree murder and arson, with Belgarde shooting Chapin with a shotgun at his own house. He then set the house on fire to… Continue reading Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson
Introducing “Jack” The Arson Dog
DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Duluth, Minnesota Fire Department has the state’s first “arson dog”.