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
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Mahnomen Man Arrested in Becker County Drug Bust: Loaded Syringe and Meth Found
Mahnomen (trfnews.i234.me) On March 15, 2025, John Melvin Sargent, Jr., 40, of Mahnomen, was arrested in Becker County on felony and gross misdemeanor charges. A Becker County sheriff’s deputy observed Sargent driving southbound on County Highway 21 in White Earth, with neither he nor his passenger wearing seatbelts. Upon stopping, the deputy noted Sargent’s glossy eyes… Continue reading Mahnomen Man Arrested in Becker County Drug Bust: Loaded Syringe and Meth Found
Frazee, Minnesota Shock: Man Allegedly Breaks Into Home, Flashes Fake Gun Over Ex-Girlfriend Dispute
Frazee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In a tense and unsettling incident in Frazee, Minnesota, Jaden Pihlaja is now facing a felony burglary charge and a petty misdemeanor for fifth-degree assault after an alleged confrontation involving what appeared to be a firearm. According to a probable cause statement, on March 16th, a Becker County Deputy was called… Continue reading Frazee, Minnesota Shock: Man Allegedly Breaks Into Home, Flashes Fake Gun Over Ex-Girlfriend Dispute
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Assault in Becker County Attack
Callaway, MN – Joseph Lee Stiyer of Detroit Lakes is facing a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon following a Sunday incident in rural Callaway, Becker County. Incident Details According to court documents, Becker County deputies responded to a report of an assault at a residence. Several witnesses were present when the incident… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Assault in Becker County Attack
Vehicle Partially Submerged in Big Detroit Lake Prompts Access Warning
BECKER COUNTY, MINN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Sunday, December 29, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office reported a vehicle partially submerged in Big Detroit Lake near the Holiday Inn access point. The Sheriff’s Office did not provide information regarding injuries or the circumstances leading to the incident. They have advised the public to avoid using the Holiday… Continue reading Vehicle Partially Submerged in Big Detroit Lake Prompts Access Warning
Minneapolis Drug Trafficker Arrested Near Detroit Lakes: 184 Grams of Meth Seized
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A suspected Minneapolis drug trafficker was apprehended by the Becker County Sheriff’s Office after a timely tip from a special agent led to his arrest near Detroit Lakes. Kevin Turck, 58, was taken into custody in the early hours of August 25th after deputies were alerted that he would be… Continue reading Minneapolis Drug Trafficker Arrested Near Detroit Lakes: 184 Grams of Meth Seized