Bemidji Truck Plunges Into River, Driver Dies

Bemidji Truck Plunges Into River, Driver Dies

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A man died Friday evening after his pickup left Sunnyside Road east of Bemidji. It then crossed a yard and went into the Mississippi River. Authorities received a 911 call at 4:43 p.m. on Friday, March 20. The caller said the driver did not get out before the truck went under. That… Continue reading Bemidji Truck Plunges Into River, Driver Dies

Bemidji Man Charged In Fentanyl, Meth Case

Bemidji Man Charged In Fentanyl, Meth Case

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji-area drug case has led to a felony charge against Fabian Dean Rosebear, 33, of Ponemah, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. Rosebear is charged with fifth-degree drug possession. Prosecutors allege he possessed mixtures containing fentanyl and methamphetamine on or about March 2, 2026. The… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In Fentanyl, Meth Case

Bemidji Man Charged In Laundromat Assault

Bemidji Man Charged In Laundromat Assault

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji-area man is facing a felony charge after an alleged assault at a local laundromat, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. James Edward King, 53, of Red Lake, has been charged with third-degree assault causing substantial bodily harm. The charge is a felony under… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In Laundromat Assault

Bemidji Man Charged With Fentanyl, Gun Crimes

Bemidji Man Charged With Fentanyl, Gun Crimes

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji case has led to serious felony charges against Demarcus James Freeman, 34, after a traffic stop on Highway 71, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota’s court system. Freeman is charged in Beltrami County District Court with second-degree drug possession and illegal firearm possession by a person barred from… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged With Fentanyl, Gun Crimes

Bemidji Woman Charged in Meth Possession Case

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 Father Charged In Child Endangerment Case

Bemidji Father Charged In Child Endangerment Case

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man now faces four gross misdemeanor charges in a child endangerment case. Court records identify the defendant as Phillip Duwayne Jones. The complaint was filed in Beltrami County District Court. According to the complaint, the charges cover four children. The case lists the alleged conduct between July 9, 2025, and… Continue reading Bemidji Father Charged In Child Endangerment Case

Bemidji Woman Charged After DWI Drug Arrest

Bemidji Woman Charged After DWI Drug Arrest

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji woman now faces two charges after a February traffic stop in Beltrami County. According to a criminal complaint, Kristan Jean Raymond, 46, was charged in Minnesota District Court. She faces a felony count of fifth-degree drug possession. She also faces a gross misdemeanor count of DWI test refusal. The case… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged After DWI Drug Arrest

Bemidji Man Charged After .21 DWI Arrest

Bemidji Man Charged After .21 DWI Arrest

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Ninth Judicial District Court. The complaint names Cheyenne John Waybenais Jr., 23, of Bemidji. Court records show the charge stems from a stop early on March 7, 2026.… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After .21 DWI Arrest

Bemidji Man Charged in Fentanyl DWI 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 Woman Charged After Fentanyl DWI Stop

Bemidji Woman Charged After Fentanyl DWI Stop

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing two charges after a late-night traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in District Court. Traffic Stop in Bemidji Prosecutors allege Rasharon Kaye King, 18, was stopped at about 11:50 p.m. on March 7, 2026. The stop happened near Paul Bunyan Drive NW… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged After Fentanyl DWI Stop