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!
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Detroit Lakes Couple Accused of Massive Tax Fraud—Owe Over $117K to Minnesota!
Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes couple is facing multiple felony tax fraud charges after allegedly failing to file or pay Minnesota state income and sales taxes for five years from 2018 through 2022. According to court documents, Randy Harold Wold, 56, owner of Northern Wild Taxidermy, and Alisa Joy Wold, 51, owner of… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Couple Accused of Massive Tax Fraud—Owe Over $117K to Minnesota!
Bemidji Man Jaden Lee Wood Sentenced for Felony Third-Degree Assault in Becker County
Becker County, MN – Jaden Lee Wood, 25, of Bemidji, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony third-degree assault following a violent attack in White Earth on Jan. 2, 2024. Case Summary 
Victim’s Injuries: The victim suffered a laceration near the eye, heavy facial swelling, and bleeding from the left eye… Continue reading Bemidji Man Jaden Lee Wood Sentenced for Felony Third-Degree Assault in Becker County
Bobbi Jo LaCrosse of Detroit Lakes Charged with Felony Theft & Credit Card Fraud
Detroit Lakes, MN – Bobbi Jo LaCrosse, 50, has been charged in Becker County District Court with: Two counts of felony theft Gross misdemeanor credit card fraud Driving after her license was canceled as inimical to public safety Case Details 
January 3, 2024: LaCrosse borrowed a vehicle from a man in Rochert to… Continue reading Bobbi Jo LaCrosse of Detroit Lakes Charged with Felony Theft & Credit Card Fraud
Waubun Woman Charged with Felony for Wrongfully Obtaining Assistance in Becker County
Becker County, MN – Tya Rose Brinkman, 41, of rural Waubun, has been charged with felony wrongfully obtaining assistance after an investigation revealed unreported income while receiving state aid. 
Investigation & Allegations 
May 2024: Brinkman reported no personal income, aside from her juvenile son’s $1,030 per month in Social Security benefits.
Reported… Continue reading Waubun Woman Charged with Felony for Wrongfully Obtaining Assistance in Becker County
Rural Naytahwaush Man Sentenced for Burglary in Becker County
Becker County, MN – Dennis Anthony Tibbetts Sr., 46, has been sentenced for felony third-degree burglary after being caught on security cameras stealing multiple items from a residence in Rochert on July 11, 2024. A felony second-degree burglary charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement. 
Caught on Camera: How the Crime… Continue reading Rural Naytahwaush Man Sentenced for Burglary in Becker County
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Two Felony Counts of Domestic Assault by Strangulation in Becker County
Becker County, MN – Christopher Lee Peake, 36, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with two felony counts of domestic assault by strangulation after allegedly attacking his significant other multiple times on January 20 and January 21. 
Incident Details & Allegations January 20: Peake’s significant other questioned him about infidelity.
In response,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Two Felony Counts of Domestic Assault by Strangulation in Becker County
Audubon Woman Charged with Fleeing Police and DWI After High-Speed Chase
Audubon, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Becker County woman faces multiple charges, including felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and misdemeanor DWI, after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit before crashing into a ditch. Incident Details On the evening of February 1, 2025, a Becker County Deputy spotted a vehicle driving erratically on County… Continue reading Audubon Woman Charged with Fleeing Police and DWI After High-Speed Chase
Frazee Man Sentenced for Violating Predatory Offender Registration Law
Frazee, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Becker County man convicted of multiple sex offenses has been sentenced for violating Minnesota’s predatory offender registration law after authorities found him living and working in Louisiana without permission. Case Background Anthony Ruben Lucero, 62, of rural Frazee, MN, is required to register as a predatory offender due to prior convictions, including:… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced for Violating Predatory Offender Registration Law
St. Paul Man Sentenced for Felony Domestic Assault in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Morye Deshawn Cooley, 30, of St. Paul, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony domestic assault, following a violent incident involving a woman and child in Detroit Lakes. Incident Details On the evening of December 27, 2023, Detroit Lakes police responded to a domestic assault call at a residence.… Continue reading St. Paul Man Sentenced for Felony Domestic Assault in Becker County
Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Kaylee Alexandra Miller, 33, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor second-degree DWI. As part of a plea agreement, a child endangerment charge was dropped. The case stems from an August 3, 2024, incident when a Minnesota State Trooper stopped… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI in Becker County
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
Lake Park Woman, Ashley Ann Knapper Charged with Felony Assault Involving Knife
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 23, law enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance call in rural Lake Park, Minnesota. Upon arrival, officers interviewed a male individual who reported that Ashley Ann Knapper, 47, and Cody Albert Bader, 34, had taken his son, born in 2021. The man alleged that during an altercation at Knapper’s residence,… Continue reading Lake Park Woman, Ashley Ann Knapper Charged with Felony Assault Involving Knife
Ponsford Resident Pleads Guilty to Assault and Arson Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -On May 18, 2024, a Becker County deputy responded to an assault report at a residence in Ponsford, Minnesota. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that William Lawrence Butcher II had struck an 11-year-old family member on the left side of the head. Additionally, Butcher had ignited… Continue reading Ponsford Resident Pleads Guilty to Assault and Arson Charges
Lake Park Man Sentenced for Felony Receiving Stolen Property
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua James Tougas, 35, of rural Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony receiving stolen property after a plea agreement dropped a second-degree drug charge. Court records reveal that on July 25, 2022, law enforcement executed a search warrant on a property in Lake Park.… Continue reading Lake Park Man Sentenced for Felony Receiving Stolen Property
Man Sentenced for Check Forgery in Becker County Court
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Casey Michael Wheeler, 34, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony check forgery. According to court records, on May 22, 2023, a sheriff’s investigator obtained three copies of checks written to Wheeler, totaling $1,450. The checks, provided by an individual identified as JW, were accompanied… Continue reading Man Sentenced for Check Forgery in Becker County Court
Audubon Man Sentenced for Disorderly Conduct in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James William Varno, 56, of Audubon, was sentenced in Becker County District Court for a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. A felony charge of threats of violence was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Court records indicate that on April 10, 2024, an Audubon police officer witnessed Varno yelling… Continue reading Audubon Man Sentenced for Disorderly Conduct in Becker County
Minnesota Man Sentenced for Possession of Illegal Materials
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jamison Michael Nelson, 48, formerly of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court on three felony counts of possessing illegal materials on a computer. Three additional counts were dismissed under a plea agreement. Court records indicate that on February 11, 2016, the National Center for Missing and Exploited… Continue reading Minnesota Man Sentenced for Possession of Illegal Materials
NY Man Sentenced for Assault After High-Stakes Car Chase in Frazee
Becker County, (trfnews.i234.me) – Hector Manuel Morales-Pagen, 27, of Amsterdam, New York, was sentenced in Becker County District Court after a violent domestic incident escalated into a car chase. On July 20, Morales-Pagen’s girlfriend fled their home with her two children after he began throwing and breaking items. As she headed to the police station,… Continue reading NY Man Sentenced for Assault After High-Stakes Car Chase in Frazee
Fargo Man Sentenced for DWI Crash Causing Serious Injuries on Highway 10
Jeff Paul Hanna, 60, of Fargo, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony criminal vehicular operation after causing a serious crash while under the influence. On November 25, 2023, Hanna ran a red light on Highway 10, crashing into an SUV turning from Airport Road. The collision caused extensive damage to both… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced for DWI Crash Causing Serious Injuries on Highway 10
Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Felony Threats of Violence, Granted Probation
Tyra McKenzie Witt, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to felony threats of violence. The sentencing stems from an August 12, 2023, incident in which Witt allegedly threatened to shoot family members after picking up a gun in Frazee. According to court records, Becker County deputies… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Felony Threats of Violence, Granted Probation
Waubun Man Avoids Felony Conviction After High-Speed Chase in Becker County
Martin Guthrie Seeger, 40, of Waubun, narrowly avoided a felony conviction after leading police on a high-speed chase in Becker County on August 2, 2023. Court records reveal that a state trooper clocked Seeger’s Volkswagen Passat speeding at 95 mph in a 60-mph zone in Richwood Township. When the officer activated his lights and siren,… Continue reading Waubun Man Avoids Felony Conviction After High-Speed Chase in Becker County
Felony Theft Charges Dismissed Against Frazee Contractor After New Evidence Emerges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Felony theft by swindle charges against Blake Andrew Sundvor, 41, of Frazee, have been dismissed in Becker County District Court after new evidence came to light. Sundvor was initially accused of taking $50,000 for a construction project in Becker County that he failed to complete. According to court records, Sundvor and… Continue reading Felony Theft Charges Dismissed Against Frazee Contractor After New Evidence Emerges
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Violating Multiple Protection Orders
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Craig Daniel Bellanger, 42, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony attempted domestic abuse in Becker County District Court for violating two or more orders for protection within 10 years of a prior conviction. Details from the criminal complaint were not available online. Bellanger was released without bail on… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Violating Multiple Protection Orders