Detroit Lakes man Zachariah Beaupre faces charges after officials say he drove an uninsured vehicle with expired registration in Becker County.
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Becker County DWI Charge Filed Against Willis Wenschlag
Willis Roger Jr. Wenschlag, 74, was booked into Becker County Jail on a third-degree DWI charge with one aggravating factor, according to jail records.
Becker County Man Arrested for Restraining Order Violation
Jamie Duane Dotseth was booked into the Becker County Jail after an arrest for an alleged restraining order violation, according to jail records.
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Highway 10 Stop
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Highway 10 Stop Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a Highway 10 incident in Becker County. According to a criminal complaint filed in Becker County District Court, Timothy Lynn Porter, 40, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with driving after cancellation. Court… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Highway 10 Stop
Mahnomen Woman Charged In Becker County Case
Mahnomen Woman Charged In Becker County Case Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mahnomen woman is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Becker County District Court. Hannah Lynn Sargent, of Mahnomen, is charged with criminal vehicular operation causing bodily harm while under the influence of alcohol. The charge was filed in Becker County District Court under… Continue reading Mahnomen Woman Charged In Becker County Case
Becker County Man Booked In DWI Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kyle James Bachmeier, 39, was recently booked into the Becker County Jail. Booking information lists Bachmeier’s booking date as May 21, 2026. No estimated release date was listed in the report. Booking Details The listed offense is tied to Minnesota DWI law. The report cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(7). That section involves… Continue reading Becker County Man Booked In DWI Case
Pine Point Man Charged In Becker Traffic Stop
Pine Point, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Pine Point man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Becker County after a traffic stop led to a check of his license status, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Jeremy Jon Fleischhacker, 39, of Park Rapids, is charged with driving after cancellation as… Continue reading Pine Point Man Charged In Becker Traffic Stop
Ogema Man Charged After Becker County Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jamie Lee Bevins Sr. of Ogema has been charged in Becker County District Court after a traffic stop on February 14, 2026. According to the criminal complaint, Bevins faces one gross misdemeanor count of driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge was filed in Minnesota District Court, Seventh… Continue reading Ogema Man Charged After Becker County Stop
Detroit Lakes Teen Charged in School Trespass
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Tommy Giovanni Corrales, 18, of Dilworth, has been charged after authorities said he entered Detroit Lakes High School with a group that was not allowed inside. According to a criminal complaint, the case was filed in Becker County District Court, 7th Judicial District. Corrales is charged with trespass on school property and… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Teen Charged in School Trespass
Lake Park Man Charged After Becker County Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Lake Park man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Becker County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors charged Caide Lawrence Northrup, 22, with driving after cancellation that was deemed inimical to public safety. The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24.… Continue reading Lake Park Man Charged After Becker County Stop
Detroit Lakes Stop Brings Charges for Two Men
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A traffic stop in Detroit Lakes has led to criminal charges against Jesse Scott Ross and Dale Richard Herk, according to a complaint filed in Becker County District Court. Court records say the stop happened on February 8, 2026, near Frazee Street and Washington Avenue. Authorities said a white 2002 Toyota… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Stop Brings Charges for Two Men
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes area traffic stop has led to a gross misdemeanor charge against James William Helgeson, 55, of Rothsay. Charge Filed In Becker County According to a complaint filed in the Minnesota District Court, Helgeson is charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge stems from a… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Insurance Case
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes woman is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Becker County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. The defendant is identified as Jessica Ann Anderson, 44, of Detroit Lakes. Court records say she was charged with failure to provide insurance information… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Insurance Case
Holmesville Township Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
Holmesville Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A man and a child were found dead Monday at a home in Holmesville Township. Both had apparent gunshot wounds. Authorities say the case remains under investigation. Welfare Check Led to Discovery The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said the call came in at about 12:39 p.m. Monday. A man went to… Continue reading Holmesville Township Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
Lake Park Man Charged in $7,416 Truck Damage
Lake Park (trfnews.i234.me) A Becker County man faces a felony property damage charge after a truck was damaged last June. Prosecutors say the repair estimate tops $7,400. Charge Filed in Becker County According to a criminal complaint, Devin Michael Knox, 40, of Rush City, is charged with first-degree damage to property. The case was filed… Continue reading Lake Park Man Charged in $7,416 Truck Damage
Detroit Lakes Driver Jailed in TikTok Death
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old rural Detroit Lakes woman has been sentenced after a deadly distracted driving crash that killed an 81-year-old pedestrian. Mariska Kay Nunn was sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony count of criminal vehicular homicide. Court records said she drove in a grossly negligent manner when the crash… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Driver Jailed in TikTok Death
Park Rapids Man Charged in Becker County Home Invasion
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Park Rapids man faces a felony charge after a violent home invasion. Charge filed Roy Lee Branson Doss, 21, of Park Rapids, is charged with felony first-degree burglary involving assault. Court records link the case to an attack reported on November 22, 2025. What investigators allege A criminal complaint was… Continue reading Park Rapids Man Charged in Becker County Home Invasion
White Earth man charged in Becker County assault case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Nathan Peter Brown, 39, of White Earth, is facing felony charges in Becker County District Court. Court records show Brown is charged with felony fourth-degree assault. He is also charged with felony violation of a restraining order. Those two charges are tied to alleged events on Nov. 21. Brown also faces a… Continue reading White Earth man charged in Becker County assault case
Detroit Lakes: Felony Charge for Not Registering
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A 36-year-old man faces two felony charges. Court records say he did not update his required address registration. Charges filed in Becker County Duane Lawrence Fineday Jr., 36, address unknown, is charged in Becker County District Court. Prosecutors allege he violated Minnesota’s predatory offender registration law twice. The case includes… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Felony Charge for Not Registering
White Earth: Man Sentenced for 60-Mile Police Chase
White Earth, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minneapolis man has been sentenced for felony fleeing. Court records tie the case to a child custody call. Levi Roland Hansmeier, 34, of Minneapolis, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He pleaded guilty to fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. A gross misdemeanor DWI charge… Continue reading White Earth: Man Sentenced for 60-Mile Police Chase
Ogema Man Charged After Deputy Assault, Tasered
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kenneth Quentin Brown Jr., 54, of rural Ogema, has been charged. The case is filed in Becker County District Court, according to court records. Brown is also known as “Crusher,” records say. Prosecutors filed two felony counts of fourth-degree assault on a peace officer. He is also charged with obstructing justice.… Continue reading Ogema Man Charged After Deputy Assault, Tasered
Detroit Lakes SUV Theft Charge Filed in Becker County
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have charged a rural Waubun man after an SUV theft report in Detroit Lakes. Dominic Lewis Kroulik, 26, of rural Waubun, faces a felony theft charge. The case is filed in Becker County District Court. Court records say the case involves a white 2011 Dodge Journey SUV. What court records… Continue reading Detroit Lakes SUV Theft Charge Filed in Becker County
Detroit Lakes: Ogema Man Faces Felony DWI
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Ogema man is facing new felony DWI charges in district court. Jonathan Joseph Fossen, 36, is charged with two counts of felony DWI in Becker County District Court. Traffic Stop Court records say a deputy stopped Fossen around 6 p.m. on Jan. 10. The stop happened at County Highway… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Ogema Man Faces Felony DWI
Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Bat Assault
BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have charged Natalie June McGinnis Mason, 54, of rural Detroit Lakes. Court records list two felonies. They include second-degree assault and third-degree assault. The charges are allegations. They must be proven in court. What court records allege Deputies and medics were sent out on Oct. 4, 2025, according to the… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Bat Assault
Lake Park: EMT Hurt, Rural Man Faces Felony Charge
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Lake Park man faces a felony assault charge. Court records say an EMT was hurt. Prosecutors charged Gage Michael Halverson, 20, in Becker County District Court. The case follows a Jan. 11 call in Lake Park. Lake Park is in Becker County, near Detroit Lakes. Deputies respond to many… Continue reading Lake Park: EMT Hurt, Rural Man Faces Felony Charge
Bagley: Fentanyl Case Ends With Probation, Time Served
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Bagley man has been sentenced in Becker County District Court. Patrick Michael Thompson, 31, was sentenced for felony fifth-degree drug possession, court records said. Traffic stop and arrest The case began around 3 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2025. Deputies stopped a vehicle on County Highway 34 for a bad… Continue reading Bagley: Fentanyl Case Ends With Probation, Time Served
Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Washington, 71, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with four felonies. Prosecutors filed three counts of felony domestic assault. They also filed one count of felony fifth-degree drugs. The case is in Becker County District Court. Allegations Court papers say the alleged assaults happened from Dec. 19 through Jan. 7.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges
Frazee Man Charged After Cheekbone Fracture
Frazee, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 33-year-old Frazee man faces felony assault charges. Court papers say a woman suffered a fractured cheekbone during a December fight. Prosecutors charged Michael Allen Willette with third-degree assault and fifth-degree assault. He is held at the Becker County Jail, according to court records. What the complaint alleges The case… Continue reading Frazee Man Charged After Cheekbone Fracture
Detroit Lakes Walmart theft: 3 Fargo-area charged
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Prosecutors have charged three Fargo-area residents. The case involves alleged thefts at a Walmart in Detroit Lakes. Raul Mario Salinas, 47, of Fargo, is charged with felony theft. Jeffery Soular, 34, of Fargo, faces the same charge. Melissa Nicole Ortiz, 34, of West Fargo, is also charged. Dec. 13, 2025:… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Walmart theft: 3 Fargo-area charged
Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Becker County prosecutors charged Bianca Ann Sampson, 34, of Detroit Lakes. She faces a felony fifth-degree drug possession count in Becker County District Court. The case follows a traffic stop in Detroit Lakes on Jan. 14, 2025. Why was the car stopped Officers stopped a vehicle after a towel covered… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found
Detroit Lakes: Gaylord Man Gets 62 Months for DWI
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Gaylord man is headed to state prison. The case stems from a felony DWI stop in Detroit Lakes. Sentence in Becker County Eduardo Ramos Garcia Jr., 47, of Gaylord, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He pleaded guilty to felony DWI. The conviction also covered refusing chemical… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Gaylord Man Gets 62 Months for DWI
Ogema Woman Sentenced in Meth, DWI Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Priscilla Jo Bevins, 52, of rural Ogema, was sentenced in district court. She pleaded guilty to felony fifth-degree drug possession and a DWI count. Two other charges were dismissed in a plea agreement. What led to the case Court records say a tribal police officer stopped Bevins on February 1, 2025.… Continue reading Ogema Woman Sentenced in Meth, DWI Case
Mahnomen Man Charged After Fentanyl DWI Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Chris Angus Clark Sr., 44, of rural Mahnomen, faces new charges in district court. Prosecutors charged Clark with felony DWI. They also charged him with gross misdemeanor driving. Records say his license status was canceled as inimical to public safety. Traffic stop Court records say the stop happened just after 3 a.m.… Continue reading Mahnomen Man Charged After Fentanyl DWI Stop
Lake Park: Felony Drug Conspiracy Case Filed
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Cody Joe Johnson, 40, of rural Lake Park, has been charged in Becker County District Court. Lucas Jerome Gage, 35, of Frazee, is charged in the same case. Charges filed Johnson: felony first-degree conspiracy to commit aggravated controlled substance crime. Gage: felony third-degree drugs, aiding and abetting sale. Gage: fifth-degree drugs, aiding… Continue reading Lake Park: Felony Drug Conspiracy Case Filed
Detroit Lakes Assault Case Dropped: Witnesses Missing
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A felony first-degree assault case has been dismissed in Becker County District Court. The defendant was Calvin Dean Basswood, 55, of rural Ponsford. Why was the case dismissed? Court records show the Becker County Attorney’s Office filed a dismissal on Jan. 15. In that filing, prosecutors said they could not find… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Assault Case Dropped: Witnesses Missing
Detroit Lakes: Walmart Spark Swindle Theft Charge
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old Detroit, Michigan man is charged in Becker County District Court. Maurice Drewaun Jordan is charged with felony theft by swindle. What prosecutors allege According to court records, the case involves a Detroit Lakes Walmart theft. Investigators said it happened on Dec. 15, 2025. They said Jordan stole… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Walmart Spark Swindle Theft Charge
Ogema, MN: DWI Refusal Charge After Car in Ditch
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
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
Frazee: Man Gets 78 Months in Meth Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Frazee man will spend years in state prison after a meth case tied to a search warrant. Jamie Allen Danzeisen, 54, was sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony second-degree drug charge. Court records say the case stems from a search on Aug. 21, 2024. What investigators… Continue reading Frazee: Man Gets 78 Months in Meth Case
Detroit Lakes: Man Charged in DWI Hit-and-Run
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man faces two felony DWI counts. Samuel Allen Stone, 65, is charged with two counts of first-degree DWI in Becker County District Court. What prosecutors allege Court records say a hit-and-run crash happened on December 1, 2025. The crash was reported during the afternoon in Detroit… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Man Charged in DWI Hit-and-Run
Detroit Lakes: Frazee Man Gets Theft Sentence
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Frazee man has been sentenced for felony theft. The case involves two visits to the Menards store in Detroit Lakes. What court records say Court records say Nathaniel Martin Kieffer, 47, entered the store on Oct. 6, 2023. He placed a security system and a cordless nailer in a… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Frazee Man Gets Theft Sentence
Detroit Lakes: Sartell Woman Held in Stolen Buick
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Sartell woman faces charges after a stop near Callaway. Julie Ann Blood, 30, of Sartell, is charged in Becker County District Court. The charges include felony receiving stolen property. They also include a gross misdemeanor for giving a false name. A misdemeanor driving charge was also filed. Court… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Sartell Woman Held in Stolen Buick
Lake Park area: Fargo man charged in cocaine case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man faces a felony drug charge after a traffic stop. Dustin Alexander Vines, 30, of Fargo, is charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is a fifth-degree controlled substance crime, listed as a felony. What deputies reported Court records describe a traffic stop from Dec. 20, 2025. A… Continue reading Lake Park area: Fargo man charged in cocaine case
White Earth Man Charged in Becker County NCO Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kyle Joseph Jones, 23, of White Earth, faces new charges in Becker County District Court. Charges Filed Prosecutors charged Jones with felony violation of a no-contact order. He is also charged with a misdemeanor no-contact order violation. Court records list both counts in the same case. What Is Known So Far… Continue reading White Earth Man Charged in Becker County NCO Case
Detroit Lakes: Teen Hurt in Icy Hwy 10 Rollover
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) An 18-year-old Detroit Lakes driver was hurt Wednesday in an icy Highway 10 rollover. Crash details The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash was reported at 2:11 p.m. It happened near milepost 48 on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes. Troopers said the SUV was traveling eastbound when it lost control. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Teen Hurt in Icy Hwy 10 Rollover
Detroit Lakes: Waubun Woman Charged After Spitting
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Waubun woman faces felony charges after a late-night arrest in Detroit Lakes. Police say the woman fought officers and later fought jail staff. The woman is 22-year-old Katie Jolene Reich, according to court records. Reich was taken into custody early Thursday morning. What police allege Officers were sent… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Waubun Woman Charged After Spitting
Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Meth Found in Purse
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Bianca Ann Sampson, 34, of Detroit Lakes, is charged. Police cite a January 14, 2026, traffic stop. Charge filed Sampson faces one felony count of fifth-degree controlled substance crime. The complaint cites Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1). The allegation involves possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Meth Found in Purse
Gackle Man Arrested in DL for Prostitution Attempt
DETROIT LAKES, BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – Elias Bautista Martinez, 30, of Gackle, North Dakota, faces felony charges in Becker County District Court. Martinez is accused of attempting to hire an undercover officer posing as a 16-year-old prostitute. Undercover Operation Details On October 23, officers from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of… Continue reading Gackle Man Arrested in DL for Prostitution Attempt
Lake Park Woman Charged with Assault Over Eviction Dispute
Becker County trfnews.i234.me A 38-year-old woman from rural Lake Park, Ashley Ann Knapper, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree assault and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. The charges stem from an incident on December 4th, when Becker County deputies responded to a disturbance call in Audubon. Upon arrival, the deputies spoke to Knapper,… Continue reading Lake Park Woman Charged with Assault Over Eviction Dispute
Lake Park man charged in Becker Co. meth case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Lake Park man faces a new felony drug charge, court records say. Charge filed Glenn Walter Olson, 39, of rural Lake Park, is charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is felony fifth-degree drug possession. What happened Court records say deputies were sent to Olson’s home on December… Continue reading Lake Park man charged in Becker Co. meth case
Detroit Lakes: Lake Park Man Charged in Check Forgery
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Lake Park man faces a felony check forgery charge. Court records describe an altered vendor check. Cody Joe Johnson, 40, is charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is felony check forgery. All charges are allegations. Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. What investigators say happened On… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Lake Park Man Charged in Check Forgery
Fergus Falls: Don Pablo’s Closes Amid ICE Fears
Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant has closed its Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes locations. The owners said the move was tied to reports of ICE activity in the area. The restaurant posted on Facebook that it was “closed until further notice.” The post blamed “unforeseen family” issues. A second… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Don Pablo’s Closes Amid ICE Fears
Ogema, MN Woman Charged After Suspected Drugged Driving
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 23-year-old woman from Ogema faces a drug DWI charge. The case began with a trespass call, records say. The incident occurred in the White Earth area, according to records. Charge filed Misty Dawn Weaver, 23, of Ogema, Minnesota, is charged with one misdemeanor count. The count is DWI for driving… Continue reading Ogema, MN Woman Charged After Suspected Drugged Driving
Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy Wayne DeGroat, 59, of Ogema, is headed to prison after a jury verdict. DeGroat was sentenced in Becker County District Court on Dec. 30, 2025. Judge Michelle Lawson imposed a 21-month state prison sentence in St. Cloud. The court gave him 177 days of jail credit. The court also ordered… Continue reading Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit
Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joann Evonne Wik, 47, lives in rural Detroit Lakes. She now faces two felony charges. Wik is charged in Becker County District Court with felony check forgery. She is also charged with felony theft by swindle. Court records tie the case to a $5,738.23 check. What investigators say An investigator with… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
White Earth: Ogema Woman Sentenced for Spitting
White Earth, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kaylynn Lea Jackson, 21, of rural Ogema, was sentenced in court. The case was handled in Becker County District Court, records show. What court records say happened Court records say officers were sent to a home on Beaver Trail on July 5, 2025. The call came in during the… Continue reading White Earth: Ogema Woman Sentenced for Spitting
Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed
Ponsford, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A felony assault charge against Calvin Basswood of Ponsford has been dismissed. The case involved an alleged bat attack in rural Detroit Lakes last October. Prosecutors had accused Basswood of assaulting a man with a bat. The victim has not been publicly named in the information shared with TRF News. Details… Continue reading Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed
Detroit Lakes: Man Faces Felony Domestic Assault
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man is facing four felony charges in an ongoing domestic violence case, according to court documents. The defendant is Richard Lee Washington, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Court records say an adult woman reported recent abuse to the Detroit Lakes Police Department on January 8. Allegations In the report,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Man Faces Felony Domestic Assault
Detroit Lakes: Pair Charged in $6,100 Walmart Theft
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Two people are now charged after two alleged thefts at the Detroit Lakes Walmart. Court records say the cases happened in October and December of 2025. Melissa Ortiz, of West Fargo, is charged with felony theft. Jeffery Soular, of Fargo, is also charged. Court records name a third male suspect. No… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Pair Charged in $6,100 Walmart Theft
Detroit Lakes: ICE Arrest Caught on Video
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made at least one arrest Monday morning. The incident happened in Detroit Lakes, according to a video posted online. Video shows officers outside China Buffet The video was shared by Grace Waawaate-Ikwe Roberts on Facebook. Roberts has more than 6,000 followers on her… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: ICE Arrest Caught on Video
Middle River Man Charged After Wrong-Way Chase
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Middle River man is charged after a reported wrong-way driving incident and pursuit in Becker County. Court records identify the defendant as Zachary Ryan Opdahl, 38, of Middle River, Minnesota. He is charged with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He is also charged with gross misdemeanor… Continue reading Middle River Man Charged After Wrong-Way Chase
Detroit Lakes: Howard Acquitted of Assault Charges
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man has been found not guilty in a felony domestic assault case. Court records say Dejuan Lamar Howard, 32, was acquitted in Becker County District Court. He faced a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation. He also faced a felony domestic assault charge. What the complaint alleged… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Howard Acquitted of Assault Charges
Bemidji: Neighbor Reports Break-In, Stalking Charges
Bemidji, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing felony stalking and burglary charges after deputies say he broke into a neighbor’s home while she was out of town. Nathan Christopher Crouch, 42, is charged with felony stalking with a pattern of conduct. He is also charged with second-degree burglary of a dwelling. He also… Continue reading Bemidji: Neighbor Reports Break-In, Stalking Charges
Detroit Lakes: Felony DWI, Meth Case Ends in Prison
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man has been sentenced for felony DWI and felony fifth-degree drug possession. Jareth James Krogen, 38, of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court, according to court documents. Late-night stop on Highway 59 Court documents say the incident happened on June 19 at about 11:37… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Felony DWI, Meth Case Ends in Prison
Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man faces a felony fifth-degree drug charge in Becker County District Court. Kyle James Bachmeier, 38, of Detroit Lakes, was charged after a traffic stop, according to court records. Traffic stop Court records indicate that the stop occurred on November 24 in Detroit Lakes. An officer stopped… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop
Audubon: Rifle Found, Man Sentenced for Threats
Audubon, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) An Audubon man has been sentenced for felony threats of violence, court records show. James William Varno, 58, of Audubon, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He was also found guilty of gross misdemeanor harassment. The court did not enter an adjudication on the harassment count. A misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge… Continue reading Audubon: Rifle Found, Man Sentenced for Threats
Detroit Lakes: Moorhead Man Sentenced for Walmart Theft
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead man was sentenced for felony theft after a Walmart case in Detroit Lakes. Christopher James Lussier, 42, of Moorhead, pleaded guilty to one felony theft count, court records show. A second felony theft count was dismissed under a plea deal. What happened Court records say the theft happened… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Moorhead Man Sentenced for Walmart Theft
Frazee: Death Threat Alleged Over Cat, Knife Pulled
Frazee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Frazee man is facing criminal charges after an argument over a cat at a local trailer court. James A. Damon, of Frazee, is charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon. He is also charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault. Argument followed the report of a cat bite According to… Continue reading Frazee: Death Threat Alleged Over Cat, Knife Pulled
White Earth MN: 2nd Man Charged in Shots Fired Case
White Earth (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have filed another felony charge tied to a shots-fired report in White Earth last weekend. Investigators say the shots were reported just after 8 a.m. Saturday in the White Earth area. Officials say the case has now led to two criminal complaints in Becker County. New Charge Announced Fernando Thompson,… Continue reading White Earth MN: 2nd Man Charged in Shots Fired Case
Detroit Lakes: Sartell Woman Charged in Stolen Car
Becker County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Sartell woman is facing criminal charges in a stolen vehicle case. The stop happened in Detroit Lakes on Christmas Eve morning. Julie Ann Blood of Sartell is charged with felony receiving stolen property. She also faces misdemeanor charges for giving a false name and driving after cancellation. Traffic stop… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Sartell Woman Charged in Stolen Car
Frazee: 19-Year-Old Killed in Home Invasion
Frazee (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in a Frazee home invasion. Court documents say Bryson Andrew May was killed at his home on West Ash Avenue. The documents describe the break-in as a planned robbery. What court documents describe Investigators say four people came to the home in the early morning… Continue reading Frazee: 19-Year-Old Killed in Home Invasion
Frazee: Suspect Admits Firing in Home Invasion
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old New York Mills man is charged in a fatal Frazee shooting. New court documents say the man confessed to firing a gun during a home invasion. Arthur Deshun Campbell is charged with second-degree murder with intent. The victim was 19-year-old Bryson Andrew May of Frazee, court records say. What… Continue reading Frazee: Suspect Admits Firing in Home Invasion
Frazee: 2nd Suspect Charged in Bryson May Murder
Frazee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A second suspect in the death of Bryson May in Frazee has now been charged with second-degree murder. Authorities filed the new charge against a 16-year-old male from Detroit Lakes. A decision has not been made on whether the teen will be tried as an adult. Because the suspect is a… Continue reading Frazee: 2nd Suspect Charged in Bryson May Murder
Fergus Falls: Antique Theft Case Ends in Jail Time
BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Fergus Falls man has been sentenced in a Richwood Township burglary case involving stolen antique collectibles. Court records say Bryce Anthony Barsness, 35, was linked to thefts from a shed near a home. The items included pottery bowls and other collectibles, according to the complaint. The victim told a… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Antique Theft Case Ends in Jail Time
Frazee Man Sentenced in Becker County Theft Case
Frazee Man Sentenced in Becker County Theft Case Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Daryl Jacob Aho, 38, of rural Frazee, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony theft. Two other felony theft charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement, according to court records. What court records say happened Court records say… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced in Becker County Theft Case
Becker County Wrong-Way DWI Chase Charges
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Middle River man faces felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a wrong-way driving incident on U.S. Highway 10 near Detroit Lakes. Charges Filed After Wrong-Way Driving Report Prosecutors in Becker County District Court have charged 38-year-old Zachary Ryan Opdahl. He is charged with fleeing a peace officer in a motor… Continue reading Becker County Wrong-Way DWI Chase Charges
Becker County Man Charged in Dog Shooting
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – A rural Menahga man is accused of shooting a neighbor’s dog with birdshot. According to court records, the case is filed in Becker County District Court. Prosecutors charged Arthur Louis Etter, 68, of rural Menahga, with misdemeanor mistreatment of an animal. The charge stems from an incident reported on October 24,… Continue reading Becker County Man Charged in Dog Shooting
Becker County: Two Men Face Child Sex Charges
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men face separate child sex crime charges in Becker County District Court. Prosecutors have charged 37-year-old Jonas Allen Zion of Frazee. He is accused of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Court documents say the alleged victim is younger than 13. Zion is reported to be more than three years older than… Continue reading Becker County: Two Men Face Child Sex Charges
Becker County: Masked Home Attack Charges
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors say two Menahga men used masks and brass knuckles in a Becker County home invasion. Court records identify the defendants as Jason Donarski and Jayden Burton. Both are charged with several felonies. Jason Donarski Jayden Burton Jason Donarski and Jayden Burton are charged in Becker County. They are presumed innocent… Continue reading Becker County: Masked Home Attack Charges
Becker County Man Accused Of Child, Officer Threats
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 38-year-old Detroit Lakes man is accused of threatening a child and a police officer during a late-night disturbance. The case is now filed in Becker County District Court. Prosecutors have charged Samuel Joseph Renteria with three felony counts. He faces two counts of threats of violence with reckless disregard. He… Continue reading Becker County Man Accused Of Child, Officer Threats
Becker County: Detroit Lakes Garage Fire
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Becker County firefighters are investigating a garage fire near Detroit Lakes. The blaze left a home with heavy damage and killed one dog. Another dog was rescued. The call came in at 2:58 p.m. on December 1. Crews arrived at an attached garage southeast of Detroit Lakes. They found flames fully… Continue reading Becker County: Detroit Lakes Garage Fire