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
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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
Bemidji: Felony Kohl’s Theft Charge Filed
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony theft charge in Beltrami County District Court after a reported shoplifting incident at Kohl’s in Bemidji, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names Karin Fairbanks, born Jan. 19, 1967, of Bemidji, Minnesota, as the defendant. Felony Theft Charge Fairbanks is charged… Continue reading Bemidji: Felony Kohl’s Theft Charge Filed