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
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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