Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kaylynn Lea Jackson, 21, of rural White Earth, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony third-degree assault stemming from a violent incident in Ogema, Minnesota. On June 17, 2024, a special agent with the White Earth Police Department responded to a residence on Loon Drive in Ogema. There,… Continue reading Becker County: White Earth Woman Sentenced for Brutal Retaliation Assault
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Becker County: Man Charged with Felony Theft After Alleged Menards Scheme
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Nathaniel Martin Kieffer, 46, of rural Frazee, has been charged with felony theft in Becker County District Court following two alleged shoplifting incidents at the Detroit Lakes Menards store. According to court records, on October 6, 2023, Kieffer entered the Menards store and placed a security system and a cordless nailer… Continue reading Becker County: Man Charged with Felony Theft After Alleged Menards Scheme
Frazee Man Sentenced After Deadly Shooting at Acorn Lake Trailer Park
Frazee, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — In a case that has drawn significant attention, Willis Charles McDonald, 32, of Frazee, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 60 days in the Becker County Jail and two years of probation following a fatal shooting incident that occurred in August 2024. While McDonald was acquitted of manslaughter charges, he was found… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced After Deadly Shooting at Acorn Lake Trailer Park
Hawley Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Justin Scott Lee Stallman, 29, of Hawley, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for two felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. A third count was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. On July 17, 2023, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a Cyber Tip… Continue reading Hawley Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material in Becker County
Becker County Man Faces Felony Charge for Failing to Register as Predatory Offender
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Jason Earl Strong, 51, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony violation of the predatory offender registration law. According to court records, on October 11, 2024, a Detroit Lakes police investigator discovered that Strong was listed as non-compliant on the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension… Continue reading Becker County Man Faces Felony Charge for Failing to Register as Predatory Offender
Frazee Man Sentenced for Failing to Register as Predatory Offender in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Raul Arturo Gomez-Valadez, 32, of Frazee, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for violating Minnesota’s predatory offender registration law, a felony offense. According to court records, on January 17, 2023, a law enforcement investigator reviewed the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s predatory offender records and found Gomez Valadez listed… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced for Failing to Register as Predatory Offender in Becker County
Becker County BREAKING: Brian Wayne Crabtree Arrested After Assaulting Officer & Multi-Charge Crime Spree!
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Becker County have arrested Brian Wayne Crabtree, age 38, on April 10, 2025, in connection with a string of felony charges. Crabtree faces five serious offenses, including failure to appear for a felony, third-degree burglary, receiving stolen property, theft of movable property, and fourth-degree assault on a peace officer… Continue reading Becker County BREAKING: Brian Wayne Crabtree Arrested After Assaulting Officer & Multi-Charge Crime Spree!
Becker County: Zachary Holland Busted for Breaking Into Occupied Home — 1st-Degree Burglary Charge Filed!
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities arrested Zachary Norman Holland, 31, on April 8, 2025, on a serious first-degree burglary charge under Minnesota Statute 609.582.1(a). This felony offense involves unlawfully entering a dwelling that was occupied at the time, without the involvement of any accomplice. Holland remains in custody and is scheduled for potential release on… Continue reading Becker County: Zachary Holland Busted for Breaking Into Occupied Home — 1st-Degree Burglary Charge Filed!
Becker County DWI ALERT: Lance Walter Richardson Arrested for 3rd-Degree DWI — Alcohol Over Legal Limit
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Lance Walter Richardson, 39, was arrested on April 13, 2025, in Becker County for driving while impaired (DWI) with an alcohol concentration over 0.08 within two hours, violating Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(5). He was additionally charged under 169A.26.1(a) for third-degree DWI, which includes one aggravating factor, such as a prior DWI offense… Continue reading Becker County DWI ALERT: Lance Walter Richardson Arrested for 3rd-Degree DWI — Alcohol Over Legal Limit
Becker County: Scot Joseph Tolgoni Arrested for Violating Protection Order Tied to Prior Domestic Abuse
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Scot Joseph Tolgoni, age 30, was arrested on April 12, 2025, after allegedly violating an order for protection under Minnesota Statute 518B.01.14(c). This charge is classified more severely due to a previous domestic violence-related conviction or adjudication within the past 10 years, making it a criminal offense with enhanced penalties. Violating… Continue reading Becker County: Scot Joseph Tolgoni Arrested for Violating Protection Order Tied to Prior Domestic Abuse
Becker County ERUPTS: Tabashish Ogitchida Arrested for Wildfire Arson, Terroristic Threats, and Property Destruction!
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Tabashish Anamiki Ogitchida, 48, was arrested on April 10, 2025, in connection with a chaotic and dangerous incident involving wildfire arson, terroristic threats, and damage to property exceeding $500. According to authorities, Ogitchida was also charged with obstructing a peace officer and engaging in disorderly conduct described as offensive, boisterous, and… Continue reading Becker County ERUPTS: Tabashish Ogitchida Arrested for Wildfire Arson, Terroristic Threats, and Property Destruction!
Becker County DWI SHOCK: Jesse Caleb Bailey Arrested AGAIN For Felony-Level Offense!
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Becker County arrested Jesse Caleb Bailey, age 34, on April 11, 2025, for a First-Degree DWI offense under Minnesota Statute 169A.24.1(2). This serious charge applies because Bailey has a prior felony-level DWI conviction, making this a repeat and elevated offense. No estimated release date has been provided yet. First-degree… Continue reading Becker County DWI SHOCK: Jesse Caleb Bailey Arrested AGAIN For Felony-Level Offense!
Becker County: Man Booked for Brutal Domestic Assault
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing incident has unfolded in Becker County, where 43-year-old William Brandon Annette was arrested on April 11, 2025. The charge? Domestic Assault – Misdemeanor, specifically intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm on another individual, according to statute 609.2242.1(2). Authorities have released a mugshot of Annette, who remains in… Continue reading Becker County: Man Booked for Brutal Domestic Assault
Dodge Ram Rolls Off Highway 10 in Becker County – Driver and Passenger Involved in Crash, One Injury Reported!
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me)—A serious crash occurred on April 2, 2025, at 9:04 AM on Westbound Highway 10, near Mile Marker 42, in Detroit Township, Becker County. A 2019 Dodge Ram, driven by Jennifer Lila Moline, 43, of Brainerd, MN, lost control due to snowy and icy road conditions. The vehicle ran off the right side… Continue reading Dodge Ram Rolls Off Highway 10 in Becker County – Driver and Passenger Involved in Crash, One Injury Reported!
Brandon Christopher Tredwell Arrested in Becker County – DWI Charge for Refusing Chemical Test!
Becker County—In a high-profile arrest on March 28, 2025, Brandon Christopher Tredwell, a 25-year-old man, was taken into custody under serious DWI charges after refusing to submit to a chemical test. Tredwell was arrested for DWI (Driving While Impaired) under 169A.20.2(1), which involves refusing a breath test or any other chemical test when requested by… Continue reading Brandon Christopher Tredwell Arrested in Becker County – DWI Charge for Refusing Chemical Test!
Katie Ann Halpin Arrested in Becker County – Details Behind the Drug and Contraband Charges!
Katie Ann Halpin Arrested in Becker County – Shocking Details Behind the Drug and Contraband Charges! Becker County—In a stunning turn of events, 26-year-old Katie Ann Halpin was arrested on March 31, 2025, under serious criminal charges that have shocked the local community. The young woman faces charges of Drug Possession and Contraband Introduction after… Continue reading Katie Ann Halpin Arrested in Becker County – Details Behind the Drug and Contraband Charges!
Bernard Frank Shore Arrested in Becker County – Predatory Offender Charges!
Bernard Frank Shore Arrested in Becker County – Predatory Offender Charges Shock Community! Becker County—In a disturbing turn of events, Bernard Frank Shore, a 36-year-old man, was arrested on April 1, 2025, under charges of failing to fulfill registration requirements as a predatory offender. The arrest has shocked the Becker County community, as it involves… Continue reading Bernard Frank Shore Arrested in Becker County – Predatory Offender Charges!
Miles David Otis-Watson Arrested in Becker County – DWI Charges with Aggravating Factor!
Miles David Otis-Watson Arrested in Becker County – Shocking DWI Charges with Aggravating Factor! Becker County—A shocking arrest took place on April 5, 2025, as Miles David Otis-Watson, a 26-year-old man, was booked under serious DWI charges in Becker County. Otis-Watson faces multiple charges related to impaired driving, including third-degree driving while impaired with an… Continue reading Miles David Otis-Watson Arrested in Becker County – DWI Charges with Aggravating Factor!
Dawn Marie Vizenor Arrested in Becker County – Domestic Assault Charges!
Becker County—A shocking arrest occurred on April 2, 2025, when Dawn Marie Vizenor, a 60-year-old woman, was taken into custody under serious domestic assault charges in Becker County. Vizenor was booked under two separate counts of domestic assault, one involving the act of causing fear of immediate bodily harm or death and the other involving… Continue reading Dawn Marie Vizenor Arrested in Becker County – Domestic Assault Charges!
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Alleged Strangulation and DWI Incident in Becker County
Becker County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 22, 2025, White Earth police responded to a residence in Callaway, Minnesota, following an interrupted 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a woman who reported that her significant other, 35-year-old Michael James Brodsho of Detroit Lakes, had assaulted her. The woman stated that… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Alleged Strangulation and DWI Incident in Becker County
Becker County Mystery: Woman Found Dead on Arrow Lake Shore
Cormorant Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Becker County are investigating the death of a 44-year-old woman found on the shore of Arrow Lake in Cormorant Township. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a welfare check request for the woman on Friday, April 11, due to concerns about her health and safety. Deputies were unable… Continue reading Becker County Mystery: Woman Found Dead on Arrow Lake Shore
VIOLENT PURSUIT & HOME INVASION: Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for High-Speed Chase & Armed Burglary
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes man has been sentenced to a total of 48 months in state prison after a plea deal that stemmed from two serious felony incidents in Becker County—including a dangerous high-speed chase and a terrifying home invasion involving weapons. Edward Jonathan Beaulieu Jr., 30, was sentenced on March 6… Continue reading VIOLENT PURSUIT & HOME INVASION: Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for High-Speed Chase & Armed Burglary
Becker County Teen’s Gas Station Gun Threat Leads to Jail Time
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me)—An Ogema teenager, Wambli Ray Warren, 18, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony threats of violence following a January incident at a Detroit Lakes gas station. A second felony charge, intent to terrorize, was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, around 11 p.m. on… Continue reading Becker County Teen’s Gas Station Gun Threat Leads to Jail Time
Moorhead Woman Sentenced for Meth Possession Following Traffic Stop
White Earth (trfnews.i234.me) — Neka Joy Sargent, 32, of Moorhead, Minnesota, was sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to gross misdemeanor fifth-degree drug possession. She received a stay of adjudication, meaning successful completion of probation will lead to a dismissal of the charge. A misdemeanor charge of providing a false name to… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Sentenced for Meth Possession Following Traffic Stop
Becker County: Convicted Felon Aaron Boswell Caught With Firearm!
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a startling development, authorities in Becker County have taken Aaron Richard Boswell, 29, into custody after he was found illegally in possession of ammunition or a firearm despite a prior conviction for a crime of violence. Boswell was booked on March 25, 2025, and remains in jail with no listed… Continue reading Becker County: Convicted Felon Aaron Boswell Caught With Firearm!
Becker County Woman Arrested for Outrageous Public Rant
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 31-year-old woman identified as Jasmine Tarnelle Roberson is behind bars following a wild and disorderly public episode that led to her arrest on March 28, 2025. According to authorities, Roberson engaged in offensive, abusive, boisterous, and obscene behavior, violating Minnesota Statute 609.72.1(3) — a misdemeanor offense for disorderly conduct. Details… Continue reading Becker County Woman Arrested for Outrageous Public Rant
BECKER COUNTY: Domestic Violence Horror—Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Alleged Strangulation
BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 22nd, police in White Earth responded to a Becker County residence after receiving an interrupted 911 call that turned into a serious domestic violence investigation. According to court records, Michael James Brodsho of Detroit Lakes had already left the scene when authorities arrived. The female victim reported that Brodsho… Continue reading BECKER COUNTY: Domestic Violence Horror—Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Alleged Strangulation
Becker County Fugitive Alert: Jacob Martinez Wanted After Burglary Release Violation
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jacob Martinez Declared Wanted Fugitive Following Burglary Conviction Jacob Martinez, born November 16, 1994, has been officially listed as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections as of March 12, 2025. Martinez was convicted of burglary under court file 03-CR-22-543 in Becker County and released on July 30, 2024,… Continue reading Becker County Fugitive Alert: Jacob Martinez Wanted After Burglary Release Violation
Detroit Lakes Man Busted: Meth Stash Found in “Perry’s Office” Leads to Becker County Sentencing
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Shocking details emerged as Perry Lee Heinonen Sr., 65, of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court on felony fifth-degree drug charges. On September 30, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a Becker County residence and discovered two baggies containing 3.97 grams of methamphetamine inside a room… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Busted: Meth Stash Found in “Perry’s Office” Leads to Becker County Sentencing
Becker County: Anthony O’Ryan Brown Behind Bars After Refusing DWI Test
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Montrose man is facing legal trouble in Becker County. Authorities report that Anthony O’Ryan Brown, 37, was booked on March 8, 2025, for refusing to submit to a chemical breath test, a violation under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.2(1). This refusal stems from a DWI-related traffic stop where Brown allegedly failed to… Continue reading Becker County: Anthony O’Ryan Brown Behind Bars After Refusing DWI Test
Becker County: Teresa Marie English Arrested For DWI Incident
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Teresa Marie English, 42, is facing legal trouble following a recent arrest. On March 15, 2025, English was booked into the Becker County jail on charges of Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) under statute 169A.27.1. The arrest stems from an incident where English was allegedly driving while under the influence of… Continue reading Becker County: Teresa Marie English Arrested For DWI Incident
Becker County HORROR: Man Accused of Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment & Multiple Violations
Becker County — A shocking arrest has rattled Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) after Albert James Basswood III, 28, was taken into custody on March 9, 2025. Basswood faces a slew of serious charges, including: Violation of a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order within 10 years of a prior conviction (629.75.2(c)), False Imprisonment – Intentional Restraint (609.255.2),… Continue reading Becker County HORROR: Man Accused of Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment & Multiple Violations
Becker County: Domonique Chyenne Sigmundik Busted for Gas Theft
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have arrested Domonique Chyenne Sigmundik, 32, on March 14, 2025, for theft of motor fuel from a retailer under Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(18). The incident involved stealing fuel from a local business, landing Sigmundik behind bars. No estimated release date has been provided at this time. I’m Chris Harper reporting for… Continue reading Becker County: Domonique Chyenne Sigmundik Busted for Gas Theft
Becker County Fugitive: Ryan Michael Kinslow Wanted for Burglary
Becker County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Ryan Michael Kinslow, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since September 25, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Ryan Michael Kinslow MNDOC Offender ID: 265528 Birth Date: 07/17/1981 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 09/25/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Becker County Fugitive: Ryan Michael Kinslow Wanted for Burglary
Burnsville Man Busted for Selling Fentanyl in Becker County
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fentanyl Dealer Caught With 52 Grams – Sentenced! A major fentanyl dealer is off the streets after a shocking arrest in Becker County! Landen Gene Russette, 40, of Burnsville, MN, was sentenced in Becker County District Court after being convicted of: Felony First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime Felony Second-Degree Controlled Substance… Continue reading Burnsville Man Busted for Selling Fentanyl in Becker County
Becker County Man, Jordan Samuel McArthur Charged with Felony Domestic Assault—Released on Just $300 Bail!
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Felony Domestic Assault Suspect Released on Just $300 Bail! Shocking details emerge as a Becker County man accused of domestic assault and making threats with a firearm walks free on a minimal bail! Jordan Samuel McArthur, 33, of rural Ogema, has been charged in Becker County District Court with: Felony… Continue reading Becker County Man, Jordan Samuel McArthur Charged with Felony Domestic Assault—Released on Just $300 Bail!
Becker County Man CHARGED with Felony Domestic Abuse – Released on Just $300 Bail!
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Man Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse, Walks Free on $300 Bail! Nathan Arthur Meyer, Jr., 18, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony domestic abuse for violating two or more orders for protection and misdemeanor obstruction of the legal process. Despite the serious allegations, Meyer was released… Continue reading Becker County Man CHARGED with Felony Domestic Abuse – Released on Just $300 Bail!
Minnesota DOC: Melissa Marie Manypenny Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota – Melissa Marie Manypenny, born on January 3, 1982, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 11, 2024. Manypenny was convicted on DWI-related charges in Becker County under Case #03-CR-18-2009. She was sentenced on June 3, 2020, and was last released from custody on May… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Melissa Marie Manypenny Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Becker County Man Arrested on Out-of-County Warrant
Becker County, MN – Authorities in Becker County have arrested Rodney Alan Boswell, 52, on February 14, 2025, due to an out-of-county warrant. Boswell was taken into custody and remains jailed while awaiting further legal proceedings. According to official records, the charge listed against Boswell is: Out-of-County Warrant or Probable Cause Arrest (Details pending release… Continue reading Becker County Man Arrested on Out-of-County Warrant
Becker County Man Arrested for Third-Degree Burglary, Set for Release on April 6
Becker County, MN – Authorities in Becker County have arrested Dennis Anthony Tibbetts Sr., 47, on February 14, 2025, for third-degree burglary. He remains in custody and is scheduled for release on April 6, 2025. According to court records, Tibbetts faces the following charge: Burglary – 3rd Degree – Entering Without Consent with Intent to… Continue reading Becker County Man Arrested for Third-Degree Burglary, Set for Release on April 6
Becker County Man Arrested on Burglary, Domestic Assault, and No-Contact Order Violations
Becker County, MN – Aaron James Goodwin, 41, has been arrested in Becker County on February 13, 2025, facing multiple felony charges related to domestic assault, burglary, and violations of a no-contact order. According to official court records, Goodwin is charged with the following offenses: Domestic Assault – Gross Misdemeanor – Subsequent Violation (Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Becker County Man Arrested on Burglary, Domestic Assault, and No-Contact Order Violations
Becker County Woman Arrested for Domestic Abuse Order Violations and Drug Possession
Becker County, MN – A Becker County woman, Teresa Joe Johnson, 36, was taken into custody on February 10, 2025, after being charged with multiple violations of an order for protection and drug possession. According to court records, Johnson faces the following charges: Three counts of Domestic Abuse – Violate Order for Protection (Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Becker County Woman Arrested for Domestic Abuse Order Violations and Drug Possession
Becker County Man Arrested for DWI, Insurance Violation, and Hit-and-Run
Becker County, MN – Authorities in Becker County have arrested Elmer Paul Hasty, 43, on February 10, 2025, on multiple charges, including DWI, driving without proof of insurance, and failing to stop after a traffic collision. According to court records, Hasty faces the following charges: DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance… Continue reading Becker County Man Arrested for DWI, Insurance Violation, and Hit-and-Run
Becker County Woman Arrested for DWI, Set for Release on February 20
Becker County, MN – Connie Jo Reiland, 49, was arrested in Becker County on February 14, 2025, on a DWI charge after allegedly operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. According to official records, Reiland faces the following charge: DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1)) Authorities have… Continue reading Becker County Woman Arrested for DWI, Set for Release on February 20
Becker County Woman Arrested for Multiple Theft and Check Forgery Charges
Becker County, MN – A Becker County woman, Ashley Anne Ashley, 34, was taken into custody on February 14, 2025, after being charged with multiple counts of felony theft and check forgery. She is currently being held in jail as legal proceedings continue. According to court records, Ashley Anne Ashley faces the following five serious… Continue reading Becker County Woman Arrested for Multiple Theft and Check Forgery Charges
Becker County Man Arrested for DWI, Set for Release on March 8
Becker County, MN – Authorities in Becker County have arrested Nicholas Gordon Scheiben, 28, on February 11, 2025, for driving while intoxicated (DWI). He remains in custody and is scheduled for release on March 8, 2025. According to court records, Scheiben faces the following charge: DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Minnesota… Continue reading Becker County Man Arrested for DWI, Set for Release on March 8
Becker County Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
Becker County, MN – A Becker County man, Vance Daries Brooks, 35, was taken into custody on February 14, 2025, on charges of disorderly conduct. He remains in custody as legal proceedings move forward. According to court records, Brooks faces the following charge: Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene Behavior (Minnesota Statute 609.72.1(3)) Authorities have not provided… Continue reading Becker County Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
Callaway Woman Faces Felony Charges After Fleeing Incident in Becker County
Becker County—On February 16, 2025, Terese R. Madigan of Callaway, Minnesota, was charged with felony fleeing and gross misdemeanor DWI refusal in Becker County. According to court documents, a deputy responded to a 911 hang-up call on Highway 59, north of Detroit Lakes. Upon arrival, the deputy attempted to stop a pickup truck leaving the… Continue reading Callaway Woman Faces Felony Charges After Fleeing Incident in Becker County
Ogema Woman, Carol Jean Nelson, Sentenced in Becker County for Manslaughter in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Carol Jean Nelson, 48, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter in connection to a fatal fentanyl overdose. 
Investigation & ArrestOn March 13, 2023, law enforcement officers, including a White Earth investigator, responded to a residence near Ogema following a report… Continue reading Ogema Woman, Carol Jean Nelson, Sentenced in Becker County for Manslaughter in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case
Detroit Lakes Man, Andy Joe Nemec, Charged in Becker County with Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Andy Joe Nemec, 49, of Detroit Lakes, is facing felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges following allegations from a former foster child who accused him of sexual abuse and taking explicit photos of her. Initial Allegations in 2019The case first surfaced on November 5, 2019, when the victim, then 8 or… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, Andy Joe Nemec, Charged in Becker County with Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct
St. Paul Woman, Asialena Shana Johnson, Charged in Becker County for Felony Firearm Possession
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A St. Paul woman, Asialena Shana Johnson, 35, is facing felony firearm charges in Becker County District Court after she was allegedly found with a firearm inside a White Earth women’s shelter on December 16, 2024. Incident DetailsAccording to court records, a White Earth police officer responded to a women’s shelter… Continue reading St. Paul Woman, Asialena Shana Johnson, Charged in Becker County for Felony Firearm Possession
Mariah Lynn Olsen Arrested in Becker County for DWI, Theft, and Drug Possession
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Mariah Lynn Olsen, 28, was arrested on February 2, 2025, and is currently being held without bail at Becker County Jail on multiple criminal charges, including driving while impaired (DWI), theft, and drug possession. Charge Details: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle with Any Amount of a Schedule I/II Drug (excluding… Continue reading Mariah Lynn Olsen Arrested in Becker County for DWI, Theft, and Drug Possession
Anthony Joseph Thompson Arrested in Becker County for DWI and Major Drug Possession Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Anthony Joseph Thompson, 39, was arrested on February 7, 2025, and is currently being held without bail at Becker County Jail on multiple serious charges, including DWI and felony-level drug possession involving fentanyl and heroin. Charge Details: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (Minnesota… Continue reading Anthony Joseph Thompson Arrested in Becker County for DWI and Major Drug Possession Charges
Treyton Jorge Edwards Arrested in Becker County for Fourth-Degree Assault on a Peace Officer
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Becker County have confirmed the arrest of Treyton Jorge Edwards, 20, on February 3, 2025. Edwards is facing two charges of fourth-degree assault after allegedly throwing bodily fluids at a peace officer, a serious criminal offense under Minnesota law. Charge Details: Assault – Fourth Degree – Peace Officer – Throws… Continue reading Treyton Jorge Edwards Arrested in Becker County for Fourth-Degree Assault on a Peace Officer
Craig Daniel Bellanger Arrested in Becker County for Violating No Contact Order and First-Degree Burglary
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Becker County have confirmed the arrest of Craig Daniel Bellanger, 43, on February 3, 2025. Bellanger is facing serious felony charges, including violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) within 10 years of a previous conviction and first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling. Charge Details: Domestic Abuse No Contact… Continue reading Craig Daniel Bellanger Arrested in Becker County for Violating No Contact Order and First-Degree Burglary
Beaux Michael Duvall Jr. Faces Assault and Drug Charges in Becker County
DETROIT LAKES MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Becker County man, Beaux Michael Duvall Jr., 36, of rural Ponsford, is facing multiple felony charges, including second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and third-degree assault, following an alleged stabbing incident on July 31, 2024. Stabbing Incident in Detroit Lakes According to court records, Duvall allegedly attacked a man outside a… Continue reading Beaux Michael Duvall Jr. Faces Assault and Drug Charges in Becker County
Lucille Meyer Wanted in Becker County for DWI Offense
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me)—The Minnesota Department of Corrections has issued a warrant for the arrest of Lucille Elizabeth Meyer, born on November 15, 1985. Meyer was convicted of felony DWI in Becker County under court file number 03-CR-16-2633. After being sentenced on September 6, 2019, she was released on July 20, 2022. As of January 22, 2025,… Continue reading Lucille Meyer Wanted in Becker County for DWI Offense
Nathan Mark Hanson Arrested in Becker County for Drug Possession and Protection Order Violation
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 22, 2025, 38-year-old Nathan Mark Hanson was arrested in Becker County on charges of fifth-degree drug possession and violating a protection order. According to court records, Hanson was found in possession of a controlled substance during a routine traffic stop. Further investigation revealed that he had an active order for… Continue reading Nathan Mark Hanson Arrested in Becker County for Drug Possession and Protection Order Violation
Lato Zane Aaron Estrella Arrested in Becker County for Fifth-Degree Assault
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 22, 2025, 21-year-old Lato Zane Aaron Estrella was arrested in Becker County on charges of fifth-degree assault under Minnesota Statute 609.224.1(2), which pertains to inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm. According to court records, Estrella was involved in an altercation at a local establishment in Detroit Lakes, where he… Continue reading Lato Zane Aaron Estrella Arrested in Becker County for Fifth-Degree Assault
Seth Nathanel Eagle Faces Felony Charges for Property Damage in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 24, 2025, 24-year-old Seth Nathanel Eagle was booked in Becker County on charges of first-degree property damage under statute 609.595.1(4), indicating that the value of the damaged property exceeded $1,000. This offense is classified as a felony. According to court records, the incident occurred on September 12, 2023, when Audubon… Continue reading Seth Nathanel Eagle Faces Felony Charges for Property Damage in Becker County
Mahnomen’s Joshua Lawrence Miller Sentenced in Becker County for Felony Sexual Conduct
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Joshua Lawrence Miller, 33, of Mahnomen, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. As part of a plea agreement, two felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct were dismissed. According to court records, on October 7, 2020, a Moorhead police officer met with a 15-year-old… Continue reading Mahnomen’s Joshua Lawrence Miller Sentenced in Becker County for Felony Sexual Conduct
Detroit Lakes’ Kyla Dawn Nelson Charged with Felony Theft in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 30, 2023, Detroit Lakes police responded to Menards to investigate multiple shoplifting incidents. According to court records, 44-year-old Kyla Dawn Nelson of Detroit Lakes, along with an accomplice, allegedly stole merchandise totaling $1,109.57 during several visits: approximately $357.74 on October 29, 2023; $712.07 on December 28, 2023; and $39.76 on… Continue reading Detroit Lakes’ Kyla Dawn Nelson Charged with Felony Theft in Becker County
Red Eagle Goodwin of Becker County Charged with Assaulting Hospital Staff
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On July 28, 2024, White Earth police officers arrested 39-year-old Red Eagle Goodwin of rural Bagley in Becker County on an outstanding felony warrant from Mahnomen County. Due to a possible overdose, officers transported Goodwin to Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes for medical evaluation. During transport, Goodwin was combative, kicking… Continue reading Red Eagle Goodwin of Becker County Charged with Assaulting Hospital Staff
Maurice Ivan Rodriquez Sentenced in Becker County for Felony Sexual Conduct
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Maurice Ivan Rodriquez, 28, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. A more severe charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, on June 23, 2022, a Becker County sheriff’s investigator interviewed a… Continue reading Maurice Ivan Rodriquez Sentenced in Becker County for Felony Sexual Conduct
Michael James Azure Charged with Felony Assault in White Earth, Becker County
WHITE EARTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 25, 2024, in White Earth, Becker County, Minnesota, Michael James Azure was involved in a physical altercation with another male individual. During the incident, a third individual attempted to intervene, at which point Azure reportedly struck this person with a bamboo stick. When the bamboo stick broke, Azure allegedly… Continue reading Michael James Azure Charged with Felony Assault in White Earth, Becker County
Ronald Wright Arrested After Vehicle Collision Near Sunlite Bar and Grill in Becker County
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Saturday, January 18, at approximately 7:34 p.m., the Becker County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident at the Sunlite Bar and Grill. Two individuals entered the establishment reporting involvement in a vehicular collision and exhibiting apparent injuries. The preliminary investigation indicated that 18-year-old Ronald Alvin Wright III was operating… Continue reading Ronald Wright Arrested After Vehicle Collision Near Sunlite Bar and Grill in Becker County
Ogema Resident Jordan MacArthur Charged with Domestic Assault in Becker County
OGEMA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jordan Samuel MacArthur, a resident of Ogema, Minnesota, is facing legal charges following a domestic incident. According to court documents, on January 11th, a female reported to law enforcement that during an altercation, MacArthur restrained her and applied pressure to her neck for 15 to 20 seconds. As a result, MacArthur… Continue reading Ogema Resident Jordan MacArthur Charged with Domestic Assault in Becker County
Alexis Rose Lee Nolan Arrested for DWI in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 6, 2025, Alexis Rose Lee Nolan, aged 26, was booked into the Becker County Jail. She faces charges under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(5) for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours of driving. Revisor According to the Becker County Jail roster, Nolan’s estimated… Continue reading Alexis Rose Lee Nolan Arrested for DWI in Becker County
Becker County Arrests Anthony Michael Licence for DWI
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 6, 2025, law enforcement in Becker County, Minnesota, arrested 29-year-old Anthony Michael Licence. He was charged with violating Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(5), which pertains to operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 within two hours. Anthony Michael Licence’s booking records indicate that his estimated release date is January… Continue reading Becker County Arrests Anthony Michael Licence for DWI
Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Faces January Trial for First-Degree Burglary
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury is scheduled to stand trial for first-degree burglary on January 27 in Becker County. The charges stem from an alleged break-in at her stepmother’s residence in Detroit Lakes in April. During a settlement conference held on December 31, no agreement was reached, leading the… Continue reading Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Faces January Trial for First-Degree Burglary
Amanda Jo Knutson Sentenced for Felony Property Damage and Theft
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Amanda Jo Knutson, 40, of rural Pelican Rapids, was sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony first-degree criminal damage to property and felony theft. The charges stem from a July 20, 2022, incident at U-Store Lock and Leave in Detroit Lakes. According to court records, Detroit Lakes police received a report… Continue reading Amanda Jo Knutson Sentenced for Felony Property Damage and Theft
Two Individuals Charged Following Theft Incident in Thief River Falls
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 27, 2024, Ashley A. Ashley of Ogema, Minnesota, and Casey Wheeler were observed removing carts filled with merchandise from L&M Fleet Supply in Thief River Falls without payment. The stolen items, including an electric generator, were valued at $4,160. The pair departed the scene in a Dodge… Continue reading Two Individuals Charged Following Theft Incident in Thief River Falls
Ryan Oliver Aune Charged with Felony Burglary in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 17, 2023, law enforcement responded to a burglary alarm at a residence near County Highway 14 in rural Becker County, Minnesota. The property included a house and multiple outbuildings. Upon investigation, authorities identified Ryan Oliver Aune, 33, of Fertile, Minnesota, as a suspect. Aune admitted to entering various… Continue reading Ryan Oliver Aune Charged with Felony Burglary in Becker County
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Sexual Contact and Alcohol Purchase for Minor
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Carl Burton Oftelie, 39, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony second-degree criminal sexual contact and a gross misdemeanor for purchasing alcohol for a minor in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a Detroit Lakes police officer responded to a report of sexual conduct shortly after… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Sexual Contact and Alcohol Purchase for Minor
Detroit Lakes Man Faces Charges for Criminal Sexual Contact
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kyle Ryan Francis, 44, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree criminal sexual contact and gross misdemeanor fifth-degree criminal sexual contact. According to court records, on August 27, 2023, a detective from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a reported criminal sexual… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Faces Charges for Criminal Sexual Contact
Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Golf Cart, ATV, and Burglary Incidents in Minnesota
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Lawrence TeJohn, 39, of rural Cass Lake, Minnesota, is facing multiple charges in Becker County District Court, including felony third-degree burglary, felony theft, and misdemeanor property damage. On August 18, 2024, TeJohn allegedly drove a golf cart through a yard, driveway, and wire fence in the Long Lake Drive… Continue reading Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Golf Cart, ATV, and Burglary Incidents in Minnesota
High-Speed Chase Leads to Drug and Weapon Charges in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eddie David Holbdy, 47, of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, has been charged with felony first-degree drug possession and fleeing a peace officer in Becker County District Court. Court records indicate that on March 21, 2024, a White Earth police officer observed a vehicle speeding at 68 mph in a 55… Continue reading High-Speed Chase Leads to Drug and Weapon Charges in Becker County
High-Speed Chase: Levi Hansmeier’s Becker County Fleeing and DWI Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Levi Roland Hansmeier was charged in Becker County District Court for felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and gross misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. On July 22, a White Earth police officer responded to an investigation of a child custody dispute. The mother reported that her son was… Continue reading High-Speed Chase: Levi Hansmeier’s Becker County Fleeing and DWI Charges
Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting Near Acorn Lake, Becker County
BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A fatal shooting occurred early this Saturday morning near Acorn Lake in Becker County, Minnesota. Authorities responded to a report at 1:20 a.m. of an adult male being shot at 30397 Highway 10 Lot 12. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene around 2 a.m. Willis… Continue reading Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting Near Acorn Lake, Becker County