Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A felony first-degree assault case has been dismissed in Becker County District Court. The defendant was Calvin Dean Basswood, 55, of rural Ponsford. Why was the case dismissed? Court records show the Becker County Attorney’s Office filed a dismissal on Jan. 15. In that filing, prosecutors said they could not find… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Assault Case Dropped: Witnesses Missing
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Wadena Man Charged After Car-Ramming Assault
Wadena County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Wadena man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a reported domestic dispute. Jaeden Donald Carpenter, 21, of Wadena, has been charged with felony domestic assault. He is also charged with fourth-degree criminal damage to property, a misdemeanor. The complaint lists the alleged offense date as December 11, 2025. The… Continue reading Wadena Man Charged After Car-Ramming Assault
Moorhead: Man Charged in Child Sex Assault Case
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man is facing felony charges in a child sex assault case. Lawrence Alexander Leslie Jr is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He is also charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The child’s name is not being published. What the complaint says According to court documents, a 12-year-old… Continue reading Moorhead: Man Charged in Child Sex Assault Case
Walker Man Charged in Strangulation Assault
Walker, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) Dakota Raez-Lordez Jackson, 26, of Walker, faces three new charges. Prosecutors allege a family member was strangled during a late-night fight. Charges Filed Jackson is charged with felony Domestic Assault – By Strangulation under Minnesota Statute 609.2247. He is also charged with gross misdemeanor Domestic Assault – Subsequent Violation under Minnesota… Continue reading Walker Man Charged in Strangulation Assault
Wadena: Lennon charged with sex conduct, assault
Wadena County (trfnews.i234.me) — John Patrick Lennon, 39, of Wadena, is facing three felony charges in district court. Court records list two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. They also list one count of felony domestic assault. The charges were filed in Wadena County District Court on Feb. 3, 2026. The case follows an investigation… Continue reading Wadena: Lennon charged with sex conduct, assault
Wadena: Plymouth Man Charged in Hotel Assault
Wadena (trfnews.i234.me) — A Plymouth man faces felony assault charges after a hotel dispute in Wadena. Gregory James Pasquarette, 32, of Plymouth, is charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation. He is also charged with felony domestic assault. A misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal damage to property charge was also filed. What the complaint says Police responded… Continue reading Wadena: Plymouth Man Charged in Hotel Assault
Brainerd: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed
Brainerd, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Dusten Wayne Wendorff, 30, of Brainerd, has been charged. He faces one count of felony domestic assault, court records show. The case was filed on February 5, 2026, in Crow Wing County District Court. Authorities say the incident happened early that same morning in Brainerd. What deputies say happened According to the… Continue reading Brainerd: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed
Perham: Neighbor Stops Stabbing, Olsen Held
Perham, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A neighbor may have saved a woman’s life during an assault in Perham, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the call came in Saturday at 10:16 a.m. Deputies and Perham police were sent to a report of an assault in progress. What deputies say happened The sheriff’s… Continue reading Perham: Neighbor Stops Stabbing, Olsen Held
Garrison: 3 Arrested After Serious Assault
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) A young man is in unknown condition after a serious assault near Garrison. What happened Deputies were called just before midnight on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The call came from near the Crow Wing and Mille Lacs county line. Officials have shared a few details so far. The sheriff’s office said… Continue reading Garrison: 3 Arrested After Serious Assault
Bismarck: ND State Pen Halts Visits After Assault
Bismarck (trfnews.i234.me) — In-person visitation at the North Dakota State Penitentiary has been canceled until further notice. The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation posted the notice on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The agency did not give a reopening date. Assault reported at the prison The cancellation followed an inmate-on-inmate assault reported Saturday morning.… Continue reading Bismarck: ND State Pen Halts Visits After Assault