Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man now faces a felony charge after a reported threat case in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Ninth Judicial District Court. Ryan Thomas Newman, 43, of Bemidji, was charged with one count of terroristic threats. The charge alleges reckless disregard of the risk of causing… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Threats Complaint
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Bemidji Woman Charged in Meth Possession Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing a felony drug charge after an arrest late on March 7, 2026, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. Overview The defendant is identified as Lillie Rae Kise, 46, of Bemidji. Court records list her as homeless with no mailing address. Kise… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged in Meth Possession Case
Bemidji Man Charged in Fentanyl DWI Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji traffic stop has led to drug and DWI charges against Antonio James Whipps Jr. A criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court says the case stems from July 14, 2024. The court file is 04-CR-25-1127. Prosecutors charged Whipps with fifth-degree drug possession and driving while impaired. Both charges… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in Fentanyl DWI Case
Bemidji Stop Leads to 3 Charges for Cass Lake Man
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man now faces three charges after a traffic stop in Bemidji, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County. Court records say James Lee Roper Jr., 32, was charged with an ignition interlock violation, driving after cancellation, and possession of metal knuckles. The complaint says the stop happened… Continue reading Bemidji Stop Leads to 3 Charges for Cass Lake Man
Bemidji Man Charged After DWI Test Refusal
Bemidji, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop tied to a hit-and-run investigation, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. The complaint names Joseph William Folstrom, 44, as the defendant. He is charged with first-degree DWI, refusal to submit to a… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After DWI Test Refusal
Bemidji Man Charged in Felony Domestic Assault
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces three felony charges, court records say. The charges follow two alleged assaults and alleged threats. Prosecutors charged Richard Lee Mace Jr., 38, of Bemidji. He faces two felony domestic assault counts. He also faces one count of terroristic threats. The case is filed in Beltrami County District… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in Felony Domestic Assault
Bemidji Man Charged After DWI Test Refusal
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing new DWI charges. Police say he refused a chemical test. Court records name the defendant as Joseph William Folstrom, 44, of Bemidji. What police allege The charges stem from a traffic stop on February 25, 2026. The stop happened around 9:47 p.m., according to the complaint.… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After DWI Test Refusal
Bemidji: Overdose Call Brings Detective Response
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A reported overdose brought responders near Lake Bemidji on Tuesday afternoon. TRF News monitored early dispatch traffic. The call came in around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Dispatch described the area as near 10th Street by the lake. Dispatch also noted that a detective was requested. Authorities have… Continue reading Bemidji: Overdose Call Brings Detective Response
Bemidji Teen Charged After Stairwell Assault
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Bemidji man faces new assault charges. A criminal complaint describes a stairwell fight. Charges Blayze Bradley Cloud, 19, of Bemidji, is charged with felony domestic assault. The charge is listed under Minn. Stat. 609.2242.4. Cloud is also charged with fifth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. That charge is listed under Minn. Stat.… Continue reading Bemidji Teen Charged After Stairwell Assault
Man charged after defecating in Bemidji Police patrol car
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bagley man faces felony charges. Police say he defecated in a patrol car on purpose. Sha-Lu Nuday Steeprock, 23, appeared in court on Wednesday, according to a criminal complaint. He is charged with first-degree damage to property. He is also charged with fifth-degree drug possession. He also faces charges of fleeing… Continue reading Man charged after defecating in Bemidji Police patrol car