Park Rapids Man Charged After Capitol Threats

Park Rapids Man Charged After Capitol Threats

Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Park Rapids man faces two felony charges after alleged threats tied to the Minnesota Capitol. John Tobias, of Park Rapids, is charged with two felony counts of making terroristic threats. The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office announced the case after an investigation on Tuesday, Feb. 24. What investigators say Authorities say… Continue reading Park Rapids Man Charged After Capitol Threats

Cass Lake: 387g Meth, 82g Fentanyl Seized

Cass Lake: 387g Meth, 82g Fentanyl Seized

Cass Lake, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman faces four felony drug charges after a search warrant led to a large seizure of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to court documents. Chelsea Lurinda Cantu, 35, is charged in Cass County District Court with two counts of first-degree drug sale and two counts of… Continue reading Cass Lake: 387g Meth, 82g Fentanyl Seized

Swanville Man Charged After Stearns County Traffic Stop

Swanville Man Charged After Stearns County Traffic Stop

Stearns County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Swanville man faces felony charges after a traffic stop. Joshua Thomas Larum, 40, is charged with felony stalking and felony domestic assault by strangulation. He also faces a felony threat of violence charge, plus DWI and misdemeanor domestic assault counts. A criminal complaint says deputies stopped the vehicle on February… Continue reading Swanville Man Charged After Stearns County Traffic Stop

Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge

Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge

Granite Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A 57-year-old Isanti man faces two felony charges. Prosecutors charged Jack Leonard Williams after a reported incident on February 7, 2026. Court documents say the events happened in Granite Falls and along Highway 23. What happened Police were sent to Casey’s General Store at about 8:17 p.m., the complaint says. Williams told… Continue reading Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge

Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Washington, 71, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with four felonies. Prosecutors filed three counts of felony domestic assault. They also filed one count of felony fifth-degree drugs. The case is in Becker County District Court. Allegations Court papers say the alleged assaults happened from Dec. 19 through Jan. 7.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found

Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Becker County prosecutors charged Bianca Ann Sampson, 34, of Detroit Lakes. She faces a felony fifth-degree drug possession count in Becker County District Court. The case follows a traffic stop in Detroit Lakes on Jan. 14, 2025. Why was the car stopped Officers stopped a vehicle after a towel covered… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found

Fargo: Judge Sets $5M Cash Bail in Wengel Case

Joshua Alexander Hite

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A judge set $5 million cash-only bail for a 21-year-old Fargo man accused of killing 25-year-old Isadora Wengel. Charges filed Joshua Alexander Hite appeared in court on Friday for his initial appearance. He was arrested on Feb. 10, authorities said. Hite faces charges of murder and other counts. Those include… Continue reading Fargo: Judge Sets $5M Cash Bail in Wengel Case

Baudette: 70-Year-Old Charged in DWI Truck Case

Baudette: 70-Year-Old Charged in DWI Truck Case

Baudette, Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) A Baudette man is accused of driving while impaired. Court records name him as Faron Ray Olson, 70. Olson faces two gross misdemeanor counts of third-degree driving while impaired. The charges cite Minnesota Statutes 169A.20.1(1) and 169A.20.1(5). What is alleged A criminal complaint says deputies were called at… Continue reading Baudette: 70-Year-Old Charged in DWI Truck Case

Twin Valley Man Charged After Vehicle Ramming

Twin Valley Man Charged After Vehicle Ramming

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — David Gerald Kasin, 55, of Twin Valley, faces two charges after a reported assault. What happened Court records say the victim sat in a vehicle on January 22, 2026. Investigators say Kasin drove up in another car. They say he intentionally rammed the victim’s vehicle. Witnesses say Kasin then got out… Continue reading Twin Valley Man Charged After Vehicle Ramming

Mahnomen: Man Charged After Threat to Kill Officer

Mahnomen: Man Charged After Threat to Kill Officer

Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — Daniel Deegan, 64, of Mahnomen, is charged in a traffic stop case. Police say he resisted arrest. Police also say he later threatened to kill an officer. Charges filed Deegan is charged with one felony count of Threats of Violence – Reckless Disregard Risk (609.713.1). He is also charged with one… Continue reading Mahnomen: Man Charged After Threat to Kill Officer