Moorhead, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In a harrowing development from Clay County, 24-year-old Mason Garza, formerly known as Rosa Garza, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 3-year-old Eastyn Deronjic. The plea was entered on April 7, 2025, in a courtroom filled with the anguished cries of family members and friends mourning the… Continue reading Clay County Horror: Caregiver Admits to Brutal Killing of 3-Year-Old Moorhead Boy
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Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 25 Years After Attempted Murder of Cops, Brutal Domestic Violence Rampage
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man will serve 25 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of horrifying crimes, including the attempted murder of law enforcement officers and multiple domestic violence-related felonies. Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 31, was convicted on seven felony charges in March, including four counts of Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 25 Years After Attempted Murder of Cops, Brutal Domestic Violence Rampage
Clay County — Barnesville Man Accused of Brutal Strangulation Assault
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Van Thomas Steinke, age 40, is facing a disturbing list of domestic violence-related charges after being arrested by the Barnesville Police Department on the evening of March 27, 2025. Steinke has been charged with: Third-degree Assault – Inflicting Substantial Bodily Harm Domestic Assault by Strangulation Domestic Assault – Causing Fear of… Continue reading Clay County — Barnesville Man Accused of Brutal Strangulation Assault
Plymouth Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Brutal Attack on Wife
Plymouth (trfnews.i234.me) — Franck Melaine Miessan, 39, of Plymouth, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his wife in the chest on March 10, 2025. The victim was found bleeding in the parking lot of the New Hope Police Department and was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. Initially claiming it… Continue reading Plymouth Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Brutal Attack on Wife
Pine Point Man Charged After Brutal Baseball Bat Attack on Brother
Pine Point (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Todd Stewart, 54, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after a violent family altercation. According to the criminal complaint, on March 12 at 9:41 p.m., a White Earth police officer responded to a Pine Point residence where… Continue reading Pine Point Man Charged After Brutal Baseball Bat Attack on Brother
Polk County Horror: Inmate Charged With Attempted Murder After Brutal Attacks On Guards
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a shocking development, the court case against Henry Wayne Vold of Mentor, Minnesota, progresses this week with an initial appearance. Vold faces charges of attempted murder, first-degree assault of a correctional employee, and felony assault. According to court records, Vold—while incarcerated at the Northwest Regional Correctional Center in Crookston in… Continue reading Polk County Horror: Inmate Charged With Attempted Murder After Brutal Attacks On Guards
Minnesota Horror: Man Charged After Stabbing Store Clerk 43 Times in Brutal Attack Caught on Camera
MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) — A chilling homicide has rocked a Minnesota community after police say a man brutally stabbed a store clerk 43 times in a deadly confrontation caught on surveillance cameras. According to the criminal complaint, police were dispatched to the store on March 18 following a report of a disturbance. Before the initial 911… Continue reading Minnesota Horror: Man Charged After Stabbing Store Clerk 43 Times in Brutal Attack Caught on Camera
WARROAD SHOCKER: Minnesota Man Charged After Brutal Family Assault
Warroad, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – In a disturbing case out of Warroad, Lucky A. Kounlavong of Warroad is now facing serious criminal charges after what police describe as a brutal assault on a family member and her boyfriend. According to the police report, the female victim told officers that Kounlavong forcefully pulled her to the ground… Continue reading WARROAD SHOCKER: Minnesota Man Charged After Brutal Family Assault
Fargo Man Charged: Borris Steven Dahn Accused of Brutal Sexual Assault and Theft in Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On this Monday, March 17th, charges were officially filed against Borris Steven Dahn, a Fargo, North Dakota man, accused of a violent assault and rape of his ex-girlfriend in Moorhead earlier this year. According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred on January 25th, 2025. The victim reported to law enforcement… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged: Borris Steven Dahn Accused of Brutal Sexual Assault and Theft in Moorhead
Becker County, Minnesota Victim of Brutal Baseball Bat Attack
PINE POINT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes, Minnesota man has been charged with felony Assault, after allegedly attacking his brother with a baseball bat in Pine Point.
Moorhead, MN: Hipolito Alambar Arrested for Brutal Assault & Death Threats!
Moorhead, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Man Arrested After Violent, Unprovoked Attack! Hipolito Alambar is now facing felony assault charges after a brutal attack in Moorhead, Minnesota. According to court documents, just before 11:00 p.m. on March 7th, police responded to a 911 call from a woman screaming, “Get off him now!” at the 1700 block of… Continue reading Moorhead, MN: Hipolito Alambar Arrested for Brutal Assault & Death Threats!
Savage Attack in Moorhead Leaves Victim Brutally Beaten
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect is facing a felony Assault charge, following a brutal, unprovoked beating in Moorhead, Minnesota.
HORROR IN SPIRIT LAKE: Man Charged with Murdering Sister & Niece in Brutal Shooting
Tokio, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A horrifying tragedy unfolded on the Spirit Lake Reservation last week when Johnnie Jay Gaking allegedly went on a shooting rampage, killing his sister and her 3-year-old daughter while severely injuring his mother. According to a criminal complaint filed in federal court on March 10, the attack took place on March 4… Continue reading HORROR IN SPIRIT LAKE: Man Charged with Murdering Sister & Niece in Brutal Shooting
HORRIFIC ATTACK: Aurora Woman Rips Out Hair, Bites Off Finger & Chokes Dog in Brutal Assault!
Aurora (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing and violent assault inside an Aurora, MN apartment complex left one woman hospitalized with severe injuries, including a severed finger, while another victim suffered hair ripped from her scalp. The attacker also allegedly choked a small dog before being restrained by a bystander. Authorities rushed to the scene at 12:30 p.m.… Continue reading HORRIFIC ATTACK: Aurora Woman Rips Out Hair, Bites Off Finger & Chokes Dog in Brutal Assault!
Moorhead Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Brutal Murder!
Moorhead, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A horrifying case of violence has reached its conclusion in Moorhead, Minnesota. Robert Icanberry, 59, has been sentenced to just over 30 years in prison for the brutal stabbing death of Terry Klevgaard in April 2023. The victim, a Crookston, MN native, was discovered lifeless in an apartment after not being seen for… Continue reading Moorhead Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Brutal Murder!
Minnesota Man Charged After Brutal Motel Attack—Tracked to Canada!
Baudette, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Boy Lake, Minnesota man is now facing multiple felony charges after a violent incident at a Baudette motel that led to his arrest near the Canadian border. According to court documents, officers responded to the American Motel on February 23rd at 1:49 a.m., where a female victim reported being brutally attacked… Continue reading Minnesota Man Charged After Brutal Motel Attack—Tracked to Canada!
BRUTAL ATTACK IN WEST FARGO: Man KNOCKS Victim Unconscious in Violent Assault!
West Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – A violent assault in West Fargo has led to felony charges against Brandon Lee Adams Knutson, after police say he brutally attacked another man, knocking him unconscious. 
According to court documents, the incident unfolded on February 22 at 4:38 a.m. when West Fargo police responded to a report… Continue reading BRUTAL ATTACK IN WEST FARGO: Man KNOCKS Victim Unconscious in Violent Assault!
MINNEAPOLIS: Coby Levan Richardson ARRESTED for Fatal Assault – Brutal Attack Caught on Video!
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking, brutal assault on Lyndale Avenue South has left one man dead and 42-year-old Coby Levan Richardson behind bars, facing second-degree murder charges. THE DEADLY ATTACK On February 15, 2025, Minneapolis police responded to the 2500 block of Lyndale Avenue South around 12:20 p.m. after reports of a violent confrontation. Officers… Continue reading MINNEAPOLIS: Coby Levan Richardson ARRESTED for Fatal Assault – Brutal Attack Caught on Video!
Details: Brutal Stabbing Incident Involving Man and Woman Near Bemidji, MN
DETAILS: Vicious Stabbing Attack Of Man & Woman Near Bemidji, MN BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Formal criminal charges have been filed and we now have details surrounding a vicious stabbing attack against a man and his wife by a former girlfriend.
Brooks Man Sentenced to Probation After Assaulting Child in Brutal Attack
BROOKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Brooks, Minnesota man was sentenced to a suspended 30-month prison term and placed on supervised probation for five years after a violent attack on a child that was captured on video. Case Overview 
Date of Incident: July 6, 2024
Location: Brooks, MN Investigating Agency: Local Law Enforcement The Crime Joseph Cole… Continue reading Brooks Man Sentenced to Probation After Assaulting Child in Brutal Attack
Brutal Assault at Fargo Homeless Shelter: Man Charged with Felony in Cass County
FARGO, ND – A violent altercation at a downtown homeless shelter in Fargo has led to serious felony charges against a local man. According to court documents, Isiah L. Jeanotte has been charged with felony aggravated assault after allegedly attacking a man at the Downtown Engagement Center on February 10. Fargo police officers were dispatched… Continue reading Brutal Assault at Fargo Homeless Shelter: Man Charged with Felony in Cass County
Moorhead Firefighters Brave Brutal Cold To Battle Blaze
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Moorhead firefighters are on the scene of a garage fire on this Tuesday evening.
Brutal Cold Hits Grand Forks: Wind Chill Advisory in Effect
GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me)—Residents woke up to brutally cold temperatures this Tuesday morning, with the National Weather Service issuing a Wind Chill Advisory for the region. At 7:15 a.m., temperatures were sitting at -14°F, with wind chills making it feel as cold as -38°F. The advisory remains in effect until noon, with potential wind… Continue reading Brutal Cold Hits Grand Forks: Wind Chill Advisory in Effect
Hennepin County Basketball Assault: Player Beaten With Tire Iron in Brutal Attack
NEW HOPE, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A high school basketball game in Hennepin County turned into a horrifying scene when a player was violently assaulted on the bench. The incident occurred on January 28 at Robbinsdale Cooper High School in New Hope, during a matchup against Fridley High School. Authorities report that several individuals stormed the gym and… Continue reading Hennepin County Basketball Assault: Player Beaten With Tire Iron in Brutal Attack
Belcourt Man Justin Lee Baker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Sexual and Domestic Assaults
Belcourt, ND – A Belcourt man has been sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted of multiple counts of sexual and domestic assault, including two counts of sexual abuse by threat of death or serious bodily injury and two counts of domestic assault by strangulation. Horrific Abuse and Investigation According to court documents… Continue reading Belcourt Man Justin Lee Baker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Sexual and Domestic Assaults
Bemidji Man Stanley Stewart Jones Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Attack
Bemidji, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Stanley Stewart Jones is now facing criminal assault charges after allegedly beating a man unconscious during a violent altercation in Bemidji on January 27, 2025. Brutal Assault on Third Street Northwest According to court documents, at 9:30 PM, police responded to a disturbance call on the 600 block of Third Street Northwest in… Continue reading Bemidji Man Stanley Stewart Jones Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Attack
Becker County Woman Charged with Brutal Assault
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Callaway, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges in the alleged, brutal assault of a woman in Becker County.
Fargo Fists: A Brutal Beating and the Aftermath
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Travice LeDoux has taken a plea deal in connection to a brutal beating that occurred on April 6, 2024, in downtown Fargo. He was charged with felony aggravated assault and being an accomplice to aggravated assault. The first charge of felony aggravated assault was dismissed, and the second charge was reduced… Continue reading Fargo Fists: A Brutal Beating and the Aftermath
Deadly Reunion: Ex-Husband’s Brutal Revenge on Former Love
ST PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The St. Paul Police Department is seeking 37-year-old Mychal Allan Stowers in connection with two counts of second-degree murder and other charges related to a shooting incident on October 19. According to a criminal complaint filed against him, Stowers allegedly shot his ex-wife, Damara Alexis Stowers (35), at her apartment… Continue reading Deadly Reunion: Ex-Husband’s Brutal Revenge on Former Love
UPDATE: Charges have been filed in the brutal assault and fire incident in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Charges now filed at James Laducer in connection to a brutal Wednesday night assault of a woman and fire in Grand Forks.
Southern Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Stabbing and Child Endangerment
MANKATO, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — In a shocking turn of events, Dustin Murilla, a 35-year-old man from Southern Minnesota, has been sentenced to an astonishing 20 years in prison for his role in the fatal stabbing of a woman and terrorizing an innocent child. The harrowing incident unfolded on May 2023 during a high-speed police chase… Continue reading Southern Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Stabbing and Child Endangerment
Fargo Fury: Woman Sentenced to 360 Days in Jail for Brutal Downtown Beating
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A woman who pleaded guilty to stomping twice on a man’s head during a brutal downtown Fargo beating was sentenced Monday. Angelica Hernandez, visibly shaken and tearful, apologized for her actions and claimed she had made a mistake. However, Judge Nicholas Chase called the beating “brutal” and “chilling,” saying that calling it… Continue reading Fargo Fury: Woman Sentenced to 360 Days in Jail for Brutal Downtown Beating
Justice Served: Man Accused of Brutal Grocery Clerk Murder Declared Fit for Trial
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A dramatic turn in a high-profile case has seen Taylor Schultz, accused of brutally killing 66-year-old Robert Skafte at his workplace, declared fit to stand trial. Skafte, who worked as a clerk at Oak Grove Grocery in Minneapolis’ Loring Park neighborhood, was beaten and impaled with a golf club on December 6,… Continue reading Justice Served: Man Accused of Brutal Grocery Clerk Murder Declared Fit for Trial
Man Arrested After Two-Year Search for Brutal Assault on Girlfriend at Perham Party
PERHAM, MINN. – An Otter Tail County man who had been on the run for nearly two years was arrested over the weekend, accused of a violent assault on his girlfriend. Jose Garcia Pena, 29, of Perham, was taken into custody on Sunday and appeared in court on Monday, where he was charged with 3rd-degree… Continue reading Man Arrested After Two-Year Search for Brutal Assault on Girlfriend at Perham Party
Man Charged in Alleged Brutal Assault of Woman in Grand Forks
Man Charged With Alleged, Brutal Assault Of Woman In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake man is facing criminal charges in Grand Forks for the alleged, brutal assault of a woman.
Brutal Attack in Fargo Leads to Charges
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo woman has been charged with felony Domestic Violence, after the male victim reported that she allegedly, brutally assaulted him.
UPDATE: Victim of Brutal Assault Shares New Details
UPDATE: Victim Of Vicious Attack Reveals New Information BELCOURT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The victim of an apparent vicious attack near Belcourt, North Dakota last week has revealed new information, according to a family member. Rosemary Guitterez remains at a Minot hospital.
Elko New Market Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Brutal Hammer Attack That Killed Neighbor
ELKO NEW MARKET, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – An Elko New Market man, 27-year-old Cesar Jeff Cervantes-Montoya, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after a deadly altercation with his 68-year-old neighbor in January 2022. Cervantes-Montoya admitted to striking his neighbor with a hammer, causing severe head trauma that led to the victim’s death. The incident… Continue reading Elko New Market Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Brutal Hammer Attack That Killed Neighbor
Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Domestic Violence After Brutal Assault on Wife
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Kadin Joslyn, 22, has been charged with felony domestic violence following a brutal attack on his wife. The incident occurred at their home on August 20th after Joslyn allegedly became violent when his wife refused his sexual advances. According to court documents, the victim sustained severe injuries,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Domestic Violence After Brutal Assault on Wife
Walhalla Man Charged in Alleged Brutal Attack on Woman
Walhalla Man Charged, Alleged, Brutal Attack Of Woman WALHALLA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Walhalla, North Dakota man is facing a trio of felony charges, following the alleged, brutal attack of a woman.
Minneapolis Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Brutal Beating Near Church
MINNEAPOLIS — A 38-year-old Minneapolis man, Byron Vinicio Varga Bautista, has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly beating a 57-year-old woman to death outside a Minneapolis church. The tragic incident occurred in July near Oak Park Avenue North and Penn Avenue North. Police responded on July 14 and discovered the woman’s body with severe… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Brutal Beating Near Church
Fort Yates Man Pleads Guilty After Brutal Boiling Water Attack on Fellow Inmate
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fort Yates, North Dakota man, Christopher Paul James Morrison, 24, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, September 17, to a reduced charge in a violent assault case involving another inmate at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center. Morrison originally faced charges of felony first- and third-degree assault for pouring boiling water on… Continue reading Fort Yates Man Pleads Guilty After Brutal Boiling Water Attack on Fellow Inmate
Alleged Robbery Conspiracy During Date in Moorhead Inflicts Brutal Attack on Victim
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead, Minnesota woman is facing felony charges, after allegedly setting up her date for Robbery!
Fargo Man Faces Felony Charge After Brutal Baseball Bat Attack
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Lonnie Herron of Fargo, North Dakota, is now facing a felony aggravated assault charge following a violent altercation on August 6. According to court documents, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway North, where they discovered two men engaged in a fight. Surveillance footage reviewed by the authorities revealed… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Felony Charge After Brutal Baseball Bat Attack
Bismarck Man Released on Bond Launches Brutal Attack, Faces Attempted Murder Charges
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Just four hours after being released on a domestic assault charge, Jeremy Krueger-Grinnell, 33, was arrested again, this time for a brutal assault that nearly turned deadly. On Thursday night, August 16, in Bismarck, Krueger-Grinnell allegedly strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness. When a 43-year-old neighbor intervened, Krueger-Grinnell responded with… Continue reading Bismarck Man Released on Bond Launches Brutal Attack, Faces Attempted Murder Charges
Inmate Faces New Charges After Brutal Stabbing of Corrections Officer in Park Rapids Jail
PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Cole Pigeon, a convicted felon from Bayport, Minnesota, is now facing four additional felony assault charges after a vicious attack on a corrections officer at the Hubbard County Jail in Park Rapids. According to the criminal complaint, Pigeon used a makeshift weapon—a piece of metal fashioned into a shiv from… Continue reading Inmate Faces New Charges After Brutal Stabbing of Corrections Officer in Park Rapids Jail
Corrections Officer in Park Rapids, Minnesota Suffers Brutal Attack
PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A convicted felon is facing more charges, following the brutal attack of a corrections officer at the Hubbard County Jail in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Cole Pigeon is facing 4 felony Assault charges.
Brooks Man Charged with Felony Child Torture After Brutal Assault Caught on Camera
Brooks, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph Cole Wulfson, 33, of Brooks, appeared in Red Lake County District Court on Wednesday, July 17, facing serious charges after a video captured him violently assaulting his 12-year-old stepson. The disturbing July 6th incident, recorded by a surveillance camera outside a rural Brooks home, shows Wulfson allegedly headbutting the boy,… Continue reading Brooks Man Charged with Felony Child Torture After Brutal Assault Caught on Camera
“You’re Fired!”—Fargo Woman Faces Felony Charges After Brutal Attack on Boss
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On August 9th, a routine termination meeting at an IHOP in Fargo turned violent when Naccara Perry, upon being informed of her dismissal, allegedly launched a brutal assault on her boss. According to court records, the confrontation began in a private office with the regional manager on the phone. After being… Continue reading “You’re Fired!”—Fargo Woman Faces Felony Charges After Brutal Attack on Boss
Detroit Lakes Teen Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Hallway Attack
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Spencer George Eliasson, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony third-degree assault in Becker County District Court following a violent altercation on December 3, 2023. According to court records, police were dispatched to an apartment building in Detroit Lakes after a report of an assault. The victim, identified as… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Teen Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Hallway Attack
Woman Pleads Guilty in Brutal Downtown Fargo Assault Case
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Angelica Hernandez, one of six individuals charged in connection with a violent assault in downtown Fargo, has pleaded guilty to being an accomplice to aggravated assault. The incident occurred on NP Avenue, west of Broadway, where a fight broke out, leading to the attack on three men. Among the victims was Sam… Continue reading Woman Pleads Guilty in Brutal Downtown Fargo Assault Case
Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Brutal Assault Outside Zorbaz
Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Angela Lee Kier, 41, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony third-degree assault. A felony charge of simple robbery was dismissed, and no adjudication was made on a misdemeanor fifth-degree assault conviction. Kier was convicted of the two assault charges by a jury on… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Brutal Assault Outside Zorbaz
Brutal Assault on Main Avenue: Suspect Arrested After Gruesome Attack
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of Sunday, a man was found lying on Main Avenue, bleeding profusely from his nose and mouth. He told police that his attacker had threatened to “rip his face off.” Fargo Police swiftly identified Ahmed Hassan as the suspect and arrested him for aggravated assault and robbery. The… Continue reading Brutal Assault on Main Avenue: Suspect Arrested After Gruesome Attack
4 Out of 6 Suspects Now Facing Charges for Brutal Beating in Fargo – Update
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update with more details regarding the brutal beating of 2 men in downtown Fargo on April 6th. Four of 6 suspects in the case have now been charged.