Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed

Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed

Ponsford, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A felony assault charge against Calvin Basswood of Ponsford has been dismissed. The case involved an alleged bat attack in rural Detroit Lakes last October. Prosecutors had accused Basswood of assaulting a man with a bat. The victim has not been publicly named in the information shared with TRF News. Details… Continue reading Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed

Detroit Lakes: Man Faces Felony Domestic Assault

Detroit Lakes: Man Faces Felony Domestic Assault

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man is facing four felony charges in an ongoing domestic violence case, according to court documents. The defendant is Richard Lee Washington, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Court records say an adult woman reported recent abuse to the Detroit Lakes Police Department on January 8. Allegations In the report,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Man Faces Felony Domestic Assault

Cass Lake: Man Charged in Sex Assault, Stalking

Cass Lake: Man Charged in Sex Assault, Stalking

Cass Lake, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing three felony charges. Court documents link the case to an alleged incident on January 1, 2026. Charges filed Matic J. Wakanabo, of Cass Lake, faces felony charges of criminal sexual conduct involving penetration, stalking, and terroristic threats. The complaint says the woman reported threats… Continue reading Cass Lake: Man Charged in Sex Assault, Stalking

Thief River Falls: Subway Worker Punched, Police Say

Thief River Falls: Subway Worker Punched, Police Say

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported assault at a Subway restaurant in Thief River Falls. The call was reported at 8:19 p.m. on Jan. 3, according to a citation. Michael Caden Lansford, 23, of Land O’Lakes, Florida, has been cited for fifth-degree assault. Police say he punched an employee during a… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Subway Worker Punched, Police Say

Detroit Lakes: Howard Acquitted of Assault Charges

Detroit Lakes: Howard Acquitted of Assault Charges

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man has been found not guilty in a felony domestic assault case. Court records say Dejuan Lamar Howard, 32, was acquitted in Becker County District Court. He faced a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation. He also faced a felony domestic assault charge. What the complaint alleged… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Howard Acquitted of Assault Charges

Ada: Domestic Assault Charge After Infant Held

Ada: Domestic Assault Charge After Infant Held

ADA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 22-year-old Ada woman is charged after an early morning domestic call. Madison Leighann Manypenny Roy, 22, of Ada, is charged with gross misdemeanor domestic assault. The charge is listed as domestic assault-subsequent violation under Minnesota law. The case is based on a criminal complaint filed in court. Call reported in… Continue reading Ada: Domestic Assault Charge After Infant Held

Thief River Falls: Bite Alleged in Domestic Assault

Thief River Falls: Bite Alleged in Domestic Assault

Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Police received a report of a domestic assault at 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4. The incident was reported in the 300 block of Merriam Avenue North. Preston Jeffery Olson, 36, of Thief River Falls, was cited for domestic assault. He was arrested, according to the citation. According to… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Bite Alleged in Domestic Assault

Vergas: Felony Threats, Domestic Assault Alleged

Vergas: Felony Threats, Domestic Assault Alleged

Vergas (trfnews.i234.me) — A Vergas, Minnesota, man is facing a felony charge and two gross misdemeanor counts in a domestic case. Alvin Ervin Hersch of Vergas has been charged with felony threats of violence. He also faces gross misdemeanor domestic assault charges. The domestic assault counts include harm and fear, according to court records. What… Continue reading Vergas: Felony Threats, Domestic Assault Alleged

Park River: Grand Forks Woman Charged in Assault

Park River: Grand Forks Woman Charged in Assault

Park River (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman faces two felony charges after a reported assault in Park River. Tilly Welsh, of Grand Forks, is charged with terrorizing and aggravated assault. The case is filed in Walsh County District Court. What court records allege Deputies were sent to a Park River residence at about 5:50… Continue reading Park River: Grand Forks Woman Charged in Assault

Thief River Falls: Domestic Assault Reported Dec. 25

Thief River Falls: Domestic Assault Reported Dec. 25

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police in Thief River Falls responded to a reported domestic assault on Dec. 25. The call came in at 11:15 a.m., according to police. Police said the incident was reported at Sherwood Park Townhomes. Citation and arrest Ruben Jose Yrigoyen, 35, of Thief River Falls, was cited for domestic assault,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Domestic Assault Reported Dec. 25