Crow Wing County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd attorney is facing serious felony charges after allegedly making multiple death threats and violent statements toward colleagues at his law firm. Allen Jan Peterson, 33, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, appeared in court today on charges of stalking and threats of violence. His bail was set at $1… Continue reading Crow Wing County Attorney Accused of Chilling Death Threats and Violent Fantasies
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Minnesota Attorney Claims to be a “Sociopath,” Allegedly Made Multiple Death Threats
BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An attorney who’s been working at a law office in Brainerd, Minnesota is facing criminal charges. He allegedly told an office employee he’s sociopath and made multiple threats to kill people. Allen Jan Peterson of Grand Rapids, Minnesota has been charged with Stalking and Threats of Violence.
EAST GRAND FORKS CONTROVERSY: Prosecutor Who Cleared Cop in Fatal Shooting Exchanged Dozens of Emails With Officer Prior to Incident
EAST GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) – TRF News is reporting serious questions surrounding the fatal police shooting of 42-year-old Lucas Gilbertson during an attempted apprehension last January outside East Grand Forks — and now, scrutiny has intensified over the relationship between the officer who pulled the trigger and the county attorney who cleared him. According to… Continue reading EAST GRAND FORKS CONTROVERSY: Prosecutor Who Cleared Cop in Fatal Shooting Exchanged Dozens of Emails With Officer Prior to Incident
Former Attorney from Warren, Minnesota Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Ex-Wife’s Murder
Former Warren, Minnesota Attorney Gets 18 Year Prison Sentence In Murder Of Ex-Wife WARREN, MN. (trfnews.i234.me) Anders Odegaard, a former attorney in Warren, Minnesota has been sentenced to 18-years in prison for beating death of his wife in August of 2022.
Minnesota Attorney General’s Response to Suggestion of President Trump Pardoning Derek Chauvin
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota Attorney General’s response to a suggestion that Trump should pardon Chauvin.
South Dakota Attorney General Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Accident
South Dakota Attorney General Strikes & Kills Pedestrian HIGHMORE, SD (trfnews.i234.me) South Dakota’s Attorney General struck and killed a pedestrian with his car.
Carrington Woman Faces 21 Charges as Attorney Withdraws from Case Before Trial in Foster County
Carrington, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—With just a week before trial, a Carrington woman accused of stalking, harassment, and impersonating a police officer is now without legal representation after her lawyer abruptly withdrew from her case. 📌 Defendant: Carrie Beth Cotton, 46📌 Location: Foster County, ND📌 Total Charges: 21 across seven cases (Aug. 2024 – Dec. 2024)📌 Upcoming… Continue reading Carrington Woman Faces 21 Charges as Attorney Withdraws from Case Before Trial in Foster County
Eric James Reinbold Appeals Murder Conviction – Cites Ineffective Counsel
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Eric James Reinbold Appeals Murder Conviction – Argues Ineffective Counsel & Alternate Suspects 🚨 Minnesota – February 2025 🚨 Eric James Reinbold, convicted of murdering his wife Lissette Reinbold in 2021, is appealing his 40-year sentence. His attorney, Christopher Cadem, argued before a panel of judges that Reinbold’s original defense was ineffective,… Continue reading Eric James Reinbold Appeals Murder Conviction – Cites Ineffective Counsel
Breaking News: Mother of Five Passes Away, Ex-Husband and Attorney Facing Financial Troubles in Jail
UPDATE: Mother Of 5 Dies, Ex-Husband, Attorney Strapped With Debt In Jail WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A family member posted on facebook that 31-year old Carissa Odegaard has died. She was the mother of 5 children with her ex-husband, Anders Odegaard, what is now in jail, suspected of assaulting her.
Warren, MN Attorney Imprisoned; Ex-Wife from Grand Forks in Critical Condition Due to Assault
Warren, MN Attorney Jailed, Ex-Wife From Grand Forks Critical Condition From Beating WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Warren, Minnesota attorney, Anders Odegaard is in the Marshall County jail awaiting formal charges in the near death beating of his ex-wife. His ex-wife, 31-year old Carissa Joy Odegaard of Grand Forks is currently in critical condition at a… Continue reading Warren, MN Attorney Imprisoned; Ex-Wife from Grand Forks in Critical Condition Due to Assault
Attorney Assaulted in Minnesota Courtroom
Attorney Punched In Minnesota Courtroom MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An attorney was punch and knocked to the floor in a Minneapolis courtroom.
North Dakota Vehicular Homicide Trial Postponed Over Chemical Test Dispute
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — The trial of Travis Dean Bell, a 43-year-old resident of Fordville, North Dakota, has been postponed. Bell faces charges including Class A felony criminal vehicular homicide and Class C felony criminal vehicular injury. The Class A felony carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. The charges stem from a… Continue reading North Dakota Vehicular Homicide Trial Postponed Over Chemical Test Dispute
Jamestown Officer’s Use of Deadly Force Deemed Justified in December Incident
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 3, 2024, in Jamestown, North Dakota, a police officer fatally shot a man outside Fred’s Den bar. Stutsman County State’s Attorney Fritz Fremgen reviewed the incident and determined that the use of deadly force was justified, opting not to file charges against the officer involved, Sgt. Cory Beckman. Incident… Continue reading Jamestown Officer’s Use of Deadly Force Deemed Justified in December Incident
North Dakota Attorney General and Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) conducting investigation on Rolette County Commissioner
BOTTINEAU, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Officials tell TRF News that Rolette County Commissioner is under investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and North Dakota Attorney General’s office. Craig Poitra was booked into the Bottineau County jail on November 8th and has since posted bail.
Charge for Threatening to Kill Attorney
Threatened To Kill Attorney Charge GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a felony Terrorizing charge, after allegedly threatening to kill his former attorney and his secretary.
UPDATE: Murder Case Progresses to Trial, Attorney Accused of Fatally Beating Wife
UPDATE: Murder Case Moving Toward Trial, Attorney Charged With Beating Wife To Death WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It appears the case of a Warrren, Minnesota attorney charged with beating his wife to death in front of their children is still moving toward trial. Anders Odegaard is charged with 2 counts of 2nd Degree Murder.
Update: Further Details on the Background of a Warren, MN Attorney Charged with Murdering Ex-Wife
UPDATE: More On The Background Of A Warren, MN Attorney, Charged With Murdering His Ex-Wife WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Anders Odegaard is a Warren, Minnesota attorney who’s been charged with 2nd Degree Murder in the beating death of his ex-wife, Carissa Odegaard. We have a deeper look at his background.
COMPLETE PRESS BRIEFING: Attorney General Exonerates Fargo Officer in Fatal Shooting Incident
FULL NEWS CONFERENCE: Attorney General, Clears Fargo Officer in Deadly Shooting FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Attorney General has cleared a Fargo Police Officer of any wrong doing in a deadly officer-involved-shooting.
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem Passes Away: A Personal Tribute
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem Dies… A Personal Note BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) North Dakota Attorney General, Wayne Stenehjem has died at the age of 68 in Bismarck.
UPDATE: Progress in the Murder Trial of Warren, Minnesota Attorney
UPDATE: Murder Trial Against Warren, Minnesota Attorney Moving Forward WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The murder trial for Anders Odegaard, a Warren, Minnesota attorney is moving forward. He’s charged with beating to death his wife in August of 2022.
Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator
ROCHESTER — Connor Bowman, a former Mayo Clinic doctor, is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder without intent for allegedly poisoning his wife, Betty Bowman, in 2023. Bowman’s defense team, led by attorney Michael Schatz, has filed a notice indicating they will argue that Bowman is not guilty and may present alternate… Continue reading Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator
Prominent Lawyer Avoids Jail Time After Drunkenly Hitting Construction Worker, Sentenced to Probation
PINE CITY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A high-profile Minnesota attorney, James Patrick Carey, head of one of the state’s largest personal injury firms, avoided further jail time after being sentenced to four years of supervised probation for criminal vehicular operation. The 64-year-old lawyer admitted to striking a highway construction worker while driving under the influence last… Continue reading Prominent Lawyer Avoids Jail Time After Drunkenly Hitting Construction Worker, Sentenced to Probation
North Dakota Attorney General Urges More Victims to Come Forward in Ray Holmberg Child Sex Crimes Case
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Attorney General is urging potential victims of former state senator Ray Holmberg, who recently pleaded guilty to child sex crimes, to come forward. Attorney General Drew Wrigley believes that there are more individuals with crucial information about the case and is asking them to contact investigators. Ray Holmberg,… Continue reading North Dakota Attorney General Urges More Victims to Come Forward in Ray Holmberg Child Sex Crimes Case
Attorney General Calls for Other Potential Holmberg Victims to Report
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Attorney General is asking other, possible victims of former legislator, Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks to come forward. Holmberg has plead guilty to child sex crimes.
🚨 Frazee Man Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Lakes Resident 🚨
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Willis Charles McDonald, 31, of Frazee, Minnesota, is facing charges of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of Arlan Ray Bergstrom Jr., 31, of Detroit Lakes. McDonald’s attorney, Blair W. Nelson, insists that the shooting was an act of self-defense, a claim made during a court hearing on… Continue reading 🚨 Frazee Man Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Lakes Resident 🚨
Beltrami County Attorney Issues Warning After Surge in Reckless Motorcycle Speeds
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Beltrami County Attorney David Hansen, based in Bemidji, has issued a public warning to motorcyclists after filing charges on August 14th for reckless driving and no insurance. The charges stem from an incident the previous night where a motorcyclist on a high-performance “crotch rocket” was clocked exceeding 100 mph. Hansen noted… Continue reading Beltrami County Attorney Issues Warning After Surge in Reckless Motorcycle Speeds
Prominent Attorney Admits to DUI and Hitting Construction Worker
PINE CITY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A prominent Minnesota attorney admitted this week that he was drunk when he struck and injured a construction worker along Interstate 35 last year. James Patrick Carey, 64, of Edina, Minnesota, agreed to plead guilty to a gross misdemeanor count of criminal vehicular operation resulting in bodily harm. He made… Continue reading Prominent Attorney Admits to DUI and Hitting Construction Worker
Minnesota Woman Accused of Child Torture Seeks Extension as Attorney General Takes Over Prosecution
BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jorden Nicole Borders, accused of torturing her three children, appeared via Zoom with her public defender, Mark Hansen, on Tuesday, April 23. They requested more time as the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office assumed prosecution. Assistant Attorneys General Mary Russell and Dominika Kins were consulted, with the state supporting the request. Borders… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Accused of Child Torture Seeks Extension as Attorney General Takes Over Prosecution