Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Waubun woman faces a DWI refusal charge after a ditch scene near Ogema. Court records list one felony count tied to third-degree DWI test refusal. The complaint says a warrant required a blood or urine sample. What deputies reported Court records say the incident happened on County Highway 34 near… Continue reading Ogema, MN: DWI Refusal Charge After Car in Ditch
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Detroit Lakes: Callaway Man Faces DWI, Fleeing Charges
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Lucas John Peterson, 37, of Callaway, faces charges after an early chase. Police say he refused a breath test. What the police say happened Police say the incident happened at about 2:29 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026. Officers were on patrol near Detroit Lakes High School. They reported seeing a… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Callaway Man Faces DWI, Fleeing Charges
Detroit Lakes: 4 Charged in ATM Jackpotting Try
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Four men are charged after police say they tried to break into and hack an ATM at Midwest Bank in Detroit Lakes. Investigators say the group tried a method known as “jackpotting.” The method targets the ATM’s internal computer. Police say it can make the machine spit out cash. What the… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: 4 Charged in ATM Jackpotting Try
Detroit Lakes: Bagley Woman Charged Over Fake $100
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bagley woman faces a gross misdemeanor counterfeiting charge in Becker County. Shauna Rae Lafriniere, 37, is accused of using a fake $100 bill in Detroit Lakes. Court records say the purchase happened at a Holiday gas station. The incident is listed at about 12:37 a.m. on October 3, 2025.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Bagley Woman Charged Over Fake $100
Ogema Man Charged in Two Child Sex Conduct Counts
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court records show an Ogema man has been charged with two counts tied to a child victim. James Richard Uran, of Ogema, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under 13. The charges are listed in Becker County District Court, according to court documents. What court… Continue reading Ogema Man Charged in Two Child Sex Conduct Counts
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
Detroit Lakes Walmart Theft: 22 Trips, $759 Missing
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Maisie Ann Sargent, 35, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with one count of gross misdemeanor theft. Court records list the charge as Theft—Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property—No Consent under Minnesota law. The complaint says Walmart’s loss prevention tracked 22 separate theft incidents. The incidents span about two months. The dates listed… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Walmart Theft: 22 Trips, $759 Missing
Ogema, Richfield Men Face Weapon Charges in Becker County
Ogema, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two men have been charged with weapons-related crimes in Becker County District Court following an investigation into a shots-fired incident in White Earth. Shots Fired Report Leads to Investigation On December 27, 2025, law enforcement responded to a report of shots fired on the 36000 block of Loon Drive in White… Continue reading Ogema, Richfield Men Face Weapon Charges in Becker County
Bemidji Man Charged with Stalking, Burglary in Detroit Lakes
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) – Nathan Christopher Crouch, 42, of Bemidji, has been charged with felony stalking, second-degree burglary, and misdemeanor domestic abuse for violating a no-contact order. Accusations and Investigation According to court records, on October 8, 2025, Crouch violated an order for protection by sending a video to a woman, threatening to commit suicide by… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged with Stalking, Burglary in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Man Faces Felony Charges for Domestic Assault
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes man has been charged with two felony counts related to domestic assault and threats of violence. Samuel Joseph Renteria, 38, was arrested following a disturbance at his apartment on November 27, 2025. Incident Overview At approximately 3:30 a.m., law enforcement officers responded to a call about a disturbance.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Faces Felony Charges for Domestic Assault