Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling. The operation led to the deaths of an Indian family who froze while trying to cross the U.S.-Canada border during a 2022 blizzard. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of a sophisticated illegal… Continue reading Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota

Grand Forks Man to Face January Trial in Basketball Court Shooting Case

Allen Little

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old Grand Forks man, Allen Jaborie Ticordiyae Little, is scheduled for a jury trial on January 6-7 following his final dispositional conference on November 14. Little has maintained his not guilty plea to charges of aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless endangerment, both Class C felonies carrying… Continue reading Grand Forks Man to Face January Trial in Basketball Court Shooting Case

UPDATE: Charges Filed in Disturbing Domestic Violence Case

UPDATE: Charges Filed In Terrifying Domestic Violence Incident WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Charges have now been filed against the suspect in a terrifying Domestic Violence incident in Warren, Minnesota Saturday evening. Jeremiah Anderson is facing Assault with a Dangerous Weapon charges.

Fargo Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession in Federal Case

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Fargo resident, Kadar Pearson, has pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Pearson was arrested during an investigation into a shots-fired report near The Arbors apartment complex. Authorities discovered him wearing a sweatshirt and ski mask despite warm weather conditions. When approached,… Continue reading Fargo Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession in Federal Case

Minnesota Pair Charged in Pennington County Drug Trafficking Case

Krista R. Bergeron

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Krista R. Bergeron of Warren, Minnesota, and Ethan A. Johnson of St. Hilaire, Minnesota, have been charged with drug trafficking in Pennington County. Court documents reveal that the charges stem from an ongoing investigation by a regional drug task force. Authorities allege that the pair sold methamphetamine to a confidential… Continue reading Minnesota Pair Charged in Pennington County Drug Trafficking Case

Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men, Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel, will appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 14, for a pretrial conference related to human smuggling charges. The case involves a smuggling network transporting Indian migrants across the U.S.-Canada border. Court documents indicate that Patel and Shand, both Florida residents, coordinated the operation.… Continue reading Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

Today’s Deliberations in Fergus Falls Federal Court’s Deadly Human Smuggling Case

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me & trfnews.i234.me) Deliberations are set to begin today in connection to the men charged in a human smuggling case that left a family a 4 froze to death along the Canadian border.

UPDATE: Charges Filed in Grand Forks and Walsh Counties for High-Tech Crime Case

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Criminal charges have now been filed in a high tech crime case in Grand Forks and Walsh Counties in North Dakota. The suspect are a trio from the state of New York.

Minnesota Election Day Criminal Case

HUBBARD COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Nevis, Minnesota man, who was serving as the head election judge at a Hubbard County Township Precinct on Election Day is facing 2 felony counts of: Election judge accepts vote of unregistered voter and Election Day- Neglect of Duty.

3 Suspects Captured in Grand Forks Theft-Fraud Case, Possible Connections to Other Locations

NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) Three suspects connected to multiple theft-fraud cases in Grand Forks on Friday have been arrested in central North Dakota.

Minnesota Criminal Case on Election Day

HUBBARD COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Nevis, Minnesota man, who was serving as the head election judge at a Hubbard County Township Precinct on Election Day is facing 2 felony counts of: Election judge accepts vote of unregistered voter and Election Day- Neglect of Duty.

Langdon Man Faces Legal Delays in Alleged Indecent Exposure Case at Grand Cities Mall

GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Two weeks after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Jeffery Dalton Stanley, 56, from Langdon, has not been apprehended following allegations of indecent exposure at Grand Cities Mall in Grand Forks. The incident, reported on October 21, involved Stanley engaging in inappropriate behavior in a mall common area. According to… Continue reading Langdon Man Faces Legal Delays in Alleged Indecent Exposure Case at Grand Cities Mall

St. Paul Police Shoot and Kill Man Linked to Homicide Case

St. Paul Police Shoot and Kill Man Linked to Homicide Case

ST. PAUL (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an incident where St. Paul police fatally shot a man on Saturday afternoon, November 9. Police were responding to a report about a man suspected of involvement in a recent St. Paul homicide. Around 1 p.m., officers received a call identifying a 36-year-old… Continue reading St. Paul Police Shoot and Kill Man Linked to Homicide Case

Murder Charged in Pennington County Drug Overdose Case

Murder Charge Filed In Pennington County Drug Overdose Death ST. HILAIRE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing a murder charge in connection to the drug overdose of a woman in St. Hilaire, Minnesota.

Five Indicted in North Dakota Fentanyl Trafficking Case

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Five individuals were charged with various crimes related to alleged fentanyl possession and transportation. The incident occurred on October 25th when law enforcement stopped a vehicle traveling along U.S. Highway 2. The driver, Darla Rae Belgarde, stated she had picked up Olivia Rain Patneaud in Fargo as the latter requested… Continue reading Five Indicted in North Dakota Fentanyl Trafficking Case

Double Trouble: West Fargo Man Faces New Charges Amid Warrant for Felony Firearm Charge

Jeremy Dalton

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeremy Dalton, a 34-year-old former bouncer of Old Broadway in downtown Fargo, has been convicted of aggravated assault and now faces new charges. In early 2024, Dalton was found guilty of assaulting someone in downtown Fargo. The incident was captured on video, showing him punching another man in the face. He… Continue reading Double Trouble: West Fargo Man Faces New Charges Amid Warrant for Felony Firearm Charge

Child Torture: A Minnesota Man Faces Charges in a Shocking Case

Joseph Cole Wulfson

RED LAKE COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Cole Wulfson is accused of beating a 12-year-old child in July. The alleged attack was caught on video and showed Wulfson headbutting the child, then hitting and shoving them for approximately two-and-a-half minutes, according to a probable cause statement filed in the case. Wulfson allegedly hit the child… Continue reading Child Torture: A Minnesota Man Faces Charges in a Shocking Case

Cold Case Revived: 84-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder in 50-Year-Old Wisconsin Cold Case

Jon Miller

OWATONNA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — On February 15, 1974, Mary K. Schlais was found dead in an intersection in Spring Brook Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin. An investigation revealed that it was a homicide. Schlais had been hitchhiking to Chicago for an art show when she met her demise. Over the years, investigators tracked leads and conducted… Continue reading Cold Case Revived: 84-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder in 50-Year-Old Wisconsin Cold Case

New Lead in 29-Year-Old Jodi Huisentruit Disappearance Case

Jodi Huisentruit

Twin Cities (trfnews.i234.me) – The Mason City Police Department (MCPD) and Minnesota law enforcement officials conducted a search in Winsted last month after receiving a tip. Jodi Huisentruit went missing on June 27, 1995, while en route to work at KIMT-TV in Mason City. The MCPD has been investigating her disappearance for over two decades.… Continue reading New Lead in 29-Year-Old Jodi Huisentruit Disappearance Case

Andrew James Varno: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes

Andrew James Varno

Andrew James Varno, 26, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony theft in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a residence in Burlington Township reported that copper had gone missing on February 8, 2024. The homeowner stated she had left her home around 11 p.m., and when she returned at 3:30 a.m.,… Continue reading Andrew James Varno: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes

Patricia Ann Thompson: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes

Patricia Ann Thompson, 52, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony theft in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a trailer went missing from the Crisis and Resource Center on August 10, 2024. Security footage showed the trailer being pulled out of the lot while attached to Thompson’s vehicle. On October 4,… Continue reading Patricia Ann Thompson: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes

Double Jeopardy: Grand Forks Murder Case Unfolds with Multiple Suspects

Donald Bartlette and Nicholas Wride-Arnold

GRAND FORKS, N.D.(trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Kiehl was found unresponsive at a home on Cherry Street in Grand Forks late Thursday night. He had suspicious injuries and was later pronounced dead at Altru Hospital. The police investigation led to the arrest of two individuals: Donald Bartlette, 45 years old, who faces charges of murder; and Nicholas… Continue reading Double Jeopardy: Grand Forks Murder Case Unfolds with Multiple Suspects

Fargo Police Investigate $250,000 Theft Case

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo woman is facing a felony Theft of Property charge, after $250,000 worth of collectible bank notes went missing from a home based Fargo business.

Third Individual Indicted in Baudette Conspiracy and Bribery Case

3rd Man Charged In Conspiracy & Bribery Case In Baudette BAUDETTE, MN (Page1Publictions.com) A third man has been charged in a Bribery and Conspiracy case in Baudette, Minnesota is a scheme to allegedly try to get out of prosecution in a DWI case.

Justice Served: Arthur Deshun Campbell’s Becker County Fair Assault Case

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Arthur Deshun Campbell was sentenced in Becker County District Court for two misdemeanor fifth-degree assault charges. Two felony second-degree assault charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement. On July 28, 2023, Detroit Lakes police officers responded to an assault report at a residence. A juvenile male stated he… Continue reading Justice Served: Arthur Deshun Campbell’s Becker County Fair Assault Case

UPDATE: Two Individuals Charged in Grand Forks Murder Case

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two men are now facing pending charges of Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the Thursday beating death of Anthony Kiehl in Grand Forks. We have the latest details.

BREAKING NEWS: Suspect Identified in Murder Case of Bemidji Native in Wisconsin

BREAKING NEWS: Suspect Named In Bemidji Native's, Wisconsin Murder Case SAWYER COUNTY, WI (trfnews.i234.me) A man from Bemidji has been named as the suspect in the murder of a Bemidji native in Wisconsin last year.

Two individuals in custody following update on Grand Forks murder case.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks Police now say 2 people are in custody as persons of interest in the Thursday night murder of Anthony Kiehl at 110 Cherry Street in Grand Forks.

Sign of Vandalism: Case of Damaged Sign in Old Bostwicks

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On October 8th at 10:49 a.m., police received an unexpected call. A report had been made about property damage, someone had damaged a sign. The incident occurred in Old Bostwicks. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.  I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me

Rent Deposit Heist: A Mysterious Case of Vanishing Funds

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On October 10th at 11:56 a.m., a peculiar case unfolded unexpectedly. A man had placed his rent deposit into a drop box, only to be told later by the landlord that he hadn’t received the money. The incident was reported along 13th Street West, but the exact location of… Continue reading Rent Deposit Heist: A Mysterious Case of Vanishing Funds

Murder Suspect Cazmere Haskins May Get Plea Deal in Grand Forks Case

Cazmere Haskins

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A potential plea deal may be on the horizon for a young man accused of murder in North Dakota. The development comes as 18-year-old Cazmere Haskins, who was due to appear in court this week, has asked his attorney to push back his hearing. According to reports, Haskins is facing… Continue reading Murder Suspect Cazmere Haskins May Get Plea Deal in Grand Forks Case

Fargo Murder Case Dropped as Federal Charges Move Forward Against Suspect Amire Logan

Amire Logan

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking turn of events has unfolded in the investigation into the June 24 shooting death of Zion Brooks at the Arbors apartment complex in south Fargo. State charges against Amire Logan, 20, have been dropped as federal prosecutors take over the case. Fargo Police initially arrested Logan for murder after Brooks’… Continue reading Fargo Murder Case Dropped as Federal Charges Move Forward Against Suspect Amire Logan

Rap Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Hit With 6 New Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Amid Ongoing Sex Trafficking Case

Rap Mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs Hit With 6 New Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Amid Ongoing Sex Trafficking Case

New York (trfnews.i234.me) – Rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with six new sexual abuse lawsuits on Monday, including one accusing him of assaulting a minor. The civil suits were filed just a month after Combs was criminally charged for what prosecutors describe as a long-running scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs’ lawyer… Continue reading Rap Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Hit With 6 New Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Amid Ongoing Sex Trafficking Case

Five Individuals Charged in Polk County Burglary Case

Five Charged In Connection To Polk County Burglary MENTOR, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Five people have now been charged in connection to a burglary at a seed company near Mentor, Minnesota.

Justice Takes a Step Forward: Grand Forks Man Found Competent to Stand Trial in Murder Case

Nicholas Narveson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A significant development has been made in the case against Nicholas Narveson, accused of murdering 53-year-old James Jorgenson at Sledster’s Food and Brew in downtown Grand Forks on July 4. Following an evaluation by doctors at the North Dakota State Hospital, a report was presented to a judge on Friday,… Continue reading Justice Takes a Step Forward: Grand Forks Man Found Competent to Stand Trial in Murder Case

Hip-Hop Mogul Diddy Faces Court in Sex Trafficking Case Amid Bail Controversy

Hip-Hop Mogul Diddy Faces Court in Sex Trafficking Case Amid Bail Controversy

NEW YORK (trfnews.i234.me) – Hip-hop icon Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to face Manhattan federal court as he battles serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The 54-year-old music mogul, who was indicted last month for crimes dating back to 2008, is accused of running a network that exploited women, using violence and blackmail… Continue reading Hip-Hop Mogul Diddy Faces Court in Sex Trafficking Case Amid Bail Controversy

LM Wind Power Faces $125,000 Fine for Racial Harassment and Retaliation: Grand Forks Company Ordered to Pay Damages

LM Wind Power Faces $125,000 Fine for Racial Harassment and Retaliation: Grand Forks Company Ordered to Pay Damages

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing pattern of racial harassment and retaliation has been addressed by federal authorities at a Grand Forks-based manufacturing company. In a consent decree filed on Friday, September 20th, LM Wind Power Blades was ordered to pay $125,000 in damages as part of a settlement agreement. The allegations against the… Continue reading LM Wind Power Faces $125,000 Fine for Racial Harassment and Retaliation: Grand Forks Company Ordered to Pay Damages

Shameful Betrayal: St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Indian Country

Collin Ray Delorme

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 1-year-old boy’s tragic death has led to a guilty plea from Collin Ray Delorme, who faces up to 40 years in federal prison for child abuse in Indian country. On February 18, 2023, a woman on the Spirit Lake Reservation called 911 and reported that the child was not breathing. The… Continue reading Shameful Betrayal: St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Indian Country

Predator Behind Bars: Grand Forks Man Charged in Shocking Child Abuse Case

Predator Behind Bars: Grand Forks Man Charged in Shocking Child Abuse Case

GRAND FORKS — A disturbing case of child abuse has come to light in Grand Forks, where a 39-year-old man has been charged with two Class A felony counts of gross sexual imposition. Allen Timothy Dunn faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of either count. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed… Continue reading Predator Behind Bars: Grand Forks Man Charged in Shocking Child Abuse Case

High-Profile Murder Trial of Adam Fravel Begins: Jury Selection Underway in Maddi Kingsbury Case

MANKATO, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Jury selection has begun in the high-profile murder trial of Adam Fravel, accused of killing his partner and mother of his children, Maddi Kingsbury. The trial, originally set in Winona County, has been moved to Mankato due to concerns about impartiality caused by extensive media coverage. Judge Nancy Buytendorp supported the… Continue reading High-Profile Murder Trial of Adam Fravel Begins: Jury Selection Underway in Maddi Kingsbury Case

Two Additional Arrests Made in Bemidji Murder Case

2 More Arrested In Connection To Bemidji Murder Case BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two women have been arrested in connection to a February 17th murder in Bemidji, Minnesota. It’s alleged Lauryn Jones and Deja Mattison lured to accused shooter to a home in order to rob him.

Warroad Officer Receives 2.5-Year Sentence in Case with Potential Life Imprisonment

Warroad Cop Gets 2.5 Years In Case That Could Have Meant Life In Prison ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Warroad police officer was sentenced to just under two and a half years in prison today in a case that could have originally landed him in prison for life.

Minnesota Woman Admits Guilt in Gruesome Murder and Arson Case

Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty In Brutal Murder-Arson Case BALL CLUB, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Ball Club, Minnesota woman has plead guilty in a July, Murder-Arson case in that town, which killed a man. The plea deal calls for Crystal Willson to spend 37-years in prison.

Arrest Made in Arson Case Involving Bridge Fire Near Dent, MN

Arrest In Arson Bridge Fire Near Dent, MN DENT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department says they’ve arrested a suspect in a Sunday morning bridge fire on Star Lake near Dent, Minnesota.

UPDATE: Suspect Identified in Thief River Falls Arson and Suspicious Death Case

UPDATE: Suspect Named In Thief River Falls Arson & Suspicious Death Investigation THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect has been name in an arson and suspicious death investigation in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. A female body was recovered from the fire scene.

1 Arrest Made in Stolen Vehicle Case Near Arvilla, North Dakota

UPDATE: 1 Arrested In Stolen Vehicle Near Arvilla, North Dakota ARVILLA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a criminal incident out by Arvilla, North Dakota on this Friday morning. A Deputy Sheriff tells TRF News it was a stolen vehicle.

UPDATE: Murder Case Progresses to Trial, Attorney Accused of Fatally Beating Wife

UPDATE: Murder Case Moving Toward Trial, Attorney Charged With Beating Wife To Death WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It appears the case of a Warrren, Minnesota attorney charged with beating his wife to death in front of their children is still moving toward trial. Anders Odegaard is charged with 2 counts of 2nd Degree Murder.

FBI Investigates West Fargo Man in Child Exploitation Case

CHILD PORN: FBI Investigation Of West Fargo Man WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo, North Dakota man is facing child porn charges and the FBI during its investigation of him uncovered some very disturbing conversations.

Court Case Update: Anders Odegaard Charged in Wife’s Death in Warren, MN

UPDATE: Court Case Against Anders Odegaard, Charged With Beating His Wife To Death In Warren, MN WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have the latest in the court case against Anders Odegaard of Warren, Minnesota. He’s charged with 2 counts of 2nd Degree Murder in the beating death of his ex-wife in August.

FBI Announces $5,000 Reward in Murder Case of Missing Fargo Man

FBI Offers $5,000 Reward In Case Of Fargo Man Believed To Be Murdered TURTLE MOUNTAINS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The FBI is now offering a $5,000 reward in the case of a Fargo man who went missing in September of 2020. Craig Melton went missing, after giving 2 men a ride to Belcourt, North Dakota.

COVID-19 Case Identified at North Dakota Medical Center

COVID-19 Case Reported At North Dakota Medical Center RUGBY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, North Dakota is reporting on its facebook page that special precautions are being taken, after a COVID-19 case was found there.

Thief River Falls Resident Receives 45-Year Prison Sentence in Child Sexual Abuse Case

Thief River Falls Man Sentenced To 45-Years Prison In Child Sex Case THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 45-years in prison for a child sex case.

Suspect Arrested in Fosston, Minnesota Murder Case: 1 Man Deceased

MURDER: Suspect Arrested, 1 Man Dead In Fosston, Minnesota FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect has been arrested in the murder of another man in Fosston, Minnesota early Sunday morning. A neighbor says they heard what sounded like a scuffle.

FOUND SAFE: Unusual Missing Person Case Resolved in Northern Minnesota

FOUND SAFE! Unusual Missing Man Case In Northern Minnesota CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an unusual missing man case in Clearwater County, Minnesota. The man has been missing for several days, after being spotted and then he takes off again. The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a… Continue reading FOUND SAFE: Unusual Missing Person Case Resolved in Northern Minnesota

UPDATE: Charges Filed in Bismarck Case Involving Wild Pursuit and Gunfire

UPDATE: Charges Filed In Wild Pursuit & Shots Fired In Bismarck Case BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A long string of charges have now been filed against a Jamestown, North Dakota man, following a wild pursuit and shots fired in Bismarck on Saturday.

Update: Investigation into Major Vandalism Case in Devils Lake Ongoing

UPDATE: Investigation Of Major Vandalism Case In Devils Lake Continues DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The investigation of a major vandalism case in Devils Lake, North Dakota continues. Detective Sue Swab of the Devils Lake Police Departments says they’re still putting together more than 60 reports to forward to the States Attorney’s office for formal charges.

Trio Charged in Benson County Burglary and Pursuit Case

UPDATE: Trio Charged In Benson County Burglary & Pursuit Case BENSON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two men and a woman are facing charges in a Sunday burglary and pursuit case in Benson County, North Dakota.

Exclusive: New and Disturbing Potential Clues in 1996 Missing Woman Case

EXCLUSIVE: New, Disturbing, Possible Clues In 1996 Case Of Missing Woman ARGYLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) TRF News has uncovered new, disturbing possible clues in the case of Veronica Safranski. She went missing from Warren, Minnesota in 1996. Now, more possible clues in the case have been uncovered.

Judge Declares “Mistrial” in Pembina County Rape Case

Judge Rules “Mistrial” In Pembina County Rape Case CAVALIER, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Judge has ruled “mistrial” in the rape case against a Cavalier, North Dakota man. It remains to be seen whether or not the entire case will be dismissed.

Recent Updates in Thief River Falls Criminal Sexual Conduct Case with Minor School Connections

Latest Developments In Thief River Falls Criminal Sexual Conduct Case With Thin Ties To School THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have the latest developments regarding a Criminal Sexual Conduct case in Thief River Falls, Minnesota that has thin ties to the school.

Update: Progress Made in Bemidji Sexual Assault Case Involving One Suspect

UPDATE: Bemidji Sexual Assault Case Moves Forward With 1 Suspect BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Texas man, charged in connection to the alleged rape of a young girl in Bemidji, Minnesota last September is scheduled to appear in court today. The case is moving forward with 1 suspect, after a dozen illegal immigrant were detained at… Continue reading Update: Progress Made in Bemidji Sexual Assault Case Involving One Suspect

Recent Developments in Minnesota Hells Angels Case: Rape and Kidnapping Charges Filed

EVELETH, MN (iNewz.TV) We have a new development in a case connected to the Hells Angels club in Eveleth, Minnesota. The attorney for one of the men charged with rape and kidnapping wants the case dismissed.

Allegedly Rendered Unconscious… Linked to Witness Tampering Case

Allegedly Knocked Them Out… Tied To Tampering With Witness Case DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have more information regarding a Tampering with Witness case in Devils Lake, North Dakota. It started with a man charged with knocking 2 people out.

10-Year Prison Sentence Handed Down in Case of 5-Year-Old’s Death

10 Year Prison Sentence, 5 Yr. Old Died ST. CLOUD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A St. Cloud man has been sentenced to 5 years in prison, after a 5-year old found his pistol and shot themselves in the head.

Second Suspect Charged in Stolen “Ruby Slippers” Case

Second Man Charged In Stolen “Ruby Slippers” Case MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A second man has now been charged in federal court in connection to the famous “Ruby Slippers” being stolen from the Judy Garland museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Chilling Case of Mental Health Crisis in Bemidji

Frightening Example Of A Mental Health Issue In Bemidji BEMIIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Police on an almost daily basis deal with mental health issues in towns across our region. Here’s an example of a frightening one in Bemidji.

Fargo Car Case: Singing Excessively Loud

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo, North Dakota man is facing a felony charge, after another person in the car was apparently singting too loud, so he allegedly held a knife to his neck.

UPDATE: One Suspect in Polk County, MN Kidnapping Case Confirmed Deceased

UPDATE: 1 of 2 Men Named In Polk County, MN Kidnapping Case Is Deceased MCINTOSH, MN (iNewz.TV) Cout records say one of two men named in McIntosh, Minnesota kidnapping case is deceased.

NEW DETAILS REVEALED IN 2007 MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA MURDER CASE

UPDATE: Details Behind 2007 Minot, North Dakota Murder Revealed MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We now have details behind a 2007 Minot, North Dakota murder case. Nicole Rice, the former roommate of murder victim, Anita Knutson has formally been charged with Murder.

Bizarre Murder Unveiled: Charges Announced in Digi-Key Case as Suspect Claims Influence of Negative Force

BIZARRE MURDER, COMPLETE DETAILS: Charges Filed In Murder By Digi-Key, Suspect Felt Negative Force THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Charges have now been filed at Jorge Luis Benitez Estremera of Thief River Falls, Minnesota in the murder of Steven Opdahl of Oklee, Minnesota outside Digi-Key Tuesday night.

UPDATE: Two Additional Men Charged in Bemidji Area Case Involving 15-Year-Old Girl

UPDATE: 2 More Men Charged In Sex With 15-Year Old Girl Case In Bemidji Area BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two more men have now now been charged in connection to allegedly having sex with a 15-year old girl in the Bemidji area. Three men have now been charged in the case that could involve nearly a… Continue reading UPDATE: Two Additional Men Charged in Bemidji Area Case Involving 15-Year-Old Girl

TRF News Receives Recognition for Aiding in Solving Grand Forks Burglary Case

TRF News Gets A Bit Of Credit For Helping Solve Grand Forks Burglary Case GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) TRF News is getting a bit of credit for helping solve a Grand Forks Burglary case. Dee Lipsh of Grand Forks has now been charged with felony Burglary and Misdemeanor Theft of Property.

Suspect in Digi-Key Murder Case Appears in Court for the First Time

Digi-Key Murder Suspect Makes 1st Court Appearance THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The man charged with murder another man on the ground of Digi-Key in Thief River Falls, Minnesota made his first appearance in Court today. Jorge Estremera remains in jail with bail set at $1.5-million. We have the details.

REWIND! TRUE LIFE CRIME: North Dakota’s Most Infamous Murder Case

REWIND! TRUE LIFE CRIME: Worst Murder Case In North Dakota History TURTLE LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have a look back at the worst murder case in North Dakota history with Vernon Keel. Keel has written a novel about the murder of 8 people at the Jacob Wolf farm in 1920.

Comprehensive Update: Charges Filed in Cass Lake, MN Drive-By Shooting Case

DETAILED UPDATE: Charges File In Drive-By Shooting At Cass Lake, MN CASS LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We now have details regarding a Saturday morning drive-by shooting that injured a juvenile. Two adults, Lynal Fairbanks and Joshua Jackson are now facing charges. A juvenile was also arrested in connection to the incident.

Restitution for Grand Forks Tire Slasher Delayed Amid $32,000 Dispute

Matthew Vincent Morris

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Victims of a tire-slashing spree in Grand Forks will have to wait longer for compensation as a dispute over restitution arises in court. Matthew Morris, 32, who is already serving a two-year prison sentence for slashing 91 tires in October 2023, was back in court on Friday, Sept. 20. The… Continue reading Restitution for Grand Forks Tire Slasher Delayed Amid $32,000 Dispute

FAMILY TIES: Major Drug Trafficking Case Unfolds in Moorhead, Minnesota

FAMILY AFFAIR: Major Drug Crime Case In Moorhead, Minnesota MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) First court appearances today for 3 family members, all charged in a major drug crimes case.

Twin Valley Bomb Case Suspect Faces Additional Charge as Inmate

Man Charged In Twin Valley Bomb Case Facing New Charge As Inmate CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man charged in a bomb and drug case in Twin Valley, Minnesota last winter is now facing a new charge as an inmate at the Northwest Correctional Center.

Judge Rejects Plea Deal in Jamestown Fentanyl Overdose Case Involving 2-Year-Old

Christopher William Johnson

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Jamestown man, Christopher William Johnson, 40, faces multiple felony charges after his 2-year-old child overdosed on fentanyl. On Sept. 18, a judge rejected Johnson’s plea deal, leaving him to face trial on Oct. 1. Johnson is charged with endangerment of a child (Class B felony), reckless endangerment, possession of drug… Continue reading Judge Rejects Plea Deal in Jamestown Fentanyl Overdose Case Involving 2-Year-Old

Three Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future’s $250 Million Fraud Scheme

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the ongoing Feeding Our Future fraud case, three more defendants have pleaded guilty this week for their involvement in a $250 million scheme defrauding government child nutrition programs. This comes two years after the first indictments were unsealed. On Friday, Sept. 20, Khadra Abdi, 43, of Minneapolis, admitted to… Continue reading Three Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future’s $250 Million Fraud Scheme

Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Mother’s Day Lake Cabin Burglary, Stole $1,800 in Equipment

Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Mother’s Day Lake Cabin Burglary, Stole $1,800 in Equipment

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man, Ryan Bohn, has pleaded guilty to burglarizing a lake cabin on West Lost Lake, located northeast of Fergus Falls, on Mother’s Day. The 40-year-old was caught on surveillance video driving a boat past the cabin, which later helped authorities connect him to the theft. The cabin’s owner… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Mother’s Day Lake Cabin Burglary, Stole $1,800 in Equipment

Thief River Falls Police Department Case Highlights: Terroristic Threats, DUI, and Theft Sentencings

Thief River Falls Police Department Cases: Querionte Chris Williams, 33, Thief River Falls Charge: Felony terroristic threats Sentence: Stay of adjudication; $125 fine Conditions: Credit for 38 days served, 5 years supervised probation, no contact with victims, complete chemical dependency program at Rewind, follow all recommendations and aftercare, continue mental health counseling, cooperate with possible… Continue reading Thief River Falls Police Department Case Highlights: Terroristic Threats, DUI, and Theft Sentencings

Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison

Hunter Biden

LOS ANGELES (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, made a surprise guilty plea in federal court on Thursday, admitting to charges related to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes. The plea came just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, avoiding a potentially damaging trial that could have aired personal details… Continue reading Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison

Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case

Jacob Lopez

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jacob Andrew Lopez, 22, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday, Sept. 5, after pleading guilty to Class A felony possession of more than 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver. The charges stemmed from a March drug bust at his residence, which… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case

Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Protection Order Violation Amid Ongoing Domestic Assault Case

Adam Thomas Nelson

On July 18 at 12:45 a.m., police received a report of a violation of a protection order. Adam Thomas Nelson, 38, from Grand Forks, N.D., has been charged with a felony violation of the order. The complaint was officially filed on August 5, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. According to the… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Protection Order Violation Amid Ongoing Domestic Assault Case

Five Sentenced in Shocking Child Abuse Case on Red Lake Reservation

Red Lake Indian Reservation, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Five individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a horrifying child abuse and neglect case on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Trina Mae Johnson, who directed the abuse of a child in her legal custody through a foster care placement, received the harshest sentence: 216… Continue reading Five Sentenced in Shocking Child Abuse Case on Red Lake Reservation

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell, representing DFL-Woodbury, has pleaded not guilty to felony burglary charges in a highly contentious case unfolding in Becker County. Mitchell stands accused of unlawfully entering a Detroit Lakes residence, where her stepmother resides, and taking items that belonged to her late father during an incident… Continue reading Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case

North Dakota Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Child Sex Abuse Case Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct

David Walter Gaddie

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has vacated the conviction of David Walter Gaddie, a Grand Forks man found guilty of child sex abuse in 2021, due to prosecutorial misconduct. The court ruled on Wednesday, August 28, that Cass County prosecutors inappropriately presented evidence to the jury that alleged Gaddie had also… Continue reading North Dakota Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Child Sex Abuse Case Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct

Jennifer Stately’s Case Moves to Federal Court: Facing Multiple Charges in the Tragic Deaths of Her Sons

Jennifer Stately's Case Moves to Federal Court: Facing Multiple Charges in the Tragic Deaths of Her Sons

RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an important update in the ongoing legal proceedings against Jennifer Stately of Red Lake, Minnesota, who is accused of the tragic murders of her two young sons. On March 15th, 2024, Stately allegedly stabbed her five and six-year-old sons and then set their home on fire. One of… Continue reading Jennifer Stately’s Case Moves to Federal Court: Facing Multiple Charges in the Tragic Deaths of Her Sons

North Dakota Attorney General Urges More Victims to Come Forward in Ray Holmberg Child Sex Crimes Case

North Dakota Attorney General Urges More Victims to Come Forward in Ray Holmberg Child Sex Crimes Case

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Attorney General is urging potential victims of former state senator Ray Holmberg, who recently pleaded guilty to child sex crimes, to come forward. Attorney General Drew Wrigley believes that there are more individuals with crucial information about the case and is asking them to contact investigators. Ray Holmberg,… Continue reading North Dakota Attorney General Urges More Victims to Come Forward in Ray Holmberg Child Sex Crimes Case

Bemidji Man Faces Additional Felony Theft Charge Amid Ongoing Robbery Case

Landon N. Lovejoy

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji man already facing a robbery charge has now been slapped with an additional felony theft charge. Landon N. Lovejoy admitted to authorities that he stole an eBike from an individual who was in jail and subsequently sold it to another party, according to the criminal complaint. Lovejoy, who is… Continue reading Bemidji Man Faces Additional Felony Theft Charge Amid Ongoing Robbery Case

⚖️ North Dakota Supreme Court Dismisses Two Sexual Imposition Counts in Devils Lake Case

Howard Anthony Studhorse

RAMSEY COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant legal development, the North Dakota Supreme Court has dismissed two counts of gross sexual imposition from the record of Howard Anthony Studhorse, 63, of Devils Lake. This decision came after an appeal revealed that two of the charges duplicated facts from other counts. Originally sentenced on July… Continue reading ⚖️ North Dakota Supreme Court Dismisses Two Sexual Imposition Counts in Devils Lake Case

Case Closed: No Charges for Mother in 1989 Baby-in-Box Mystery

Case Closed: No Charges for Mother in 1989 Baby-in-Box Mystery

ELK RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Sherburne County investigators have officially closed the decades-old case of a deceased infant found in a box by the side of the road near Elk River, Minnesota, in 1989. The Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday that recent advancements in DNA technology led to the identification of the baby’s mother. The… Continue reading Case Closed: No Charges for Mother in 1989 Baby-in-Box Mystery

Defense Moves to Suppress Key Evidence in Thief River Falls Overdose Death Case

Defense Moves to Suppress Key Evidence in Thief River Falls Overdose Death Case

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 35, of Thief River Falls, is facing felony charges of third-degree murder and third-degree controlled substance crime following the fatal overdose of Hailey Ann Czapiewski, 28, on November 28th. The charges stem from allegations that Kalinoski supplied Czapiewski with fentanyl, leading to her death. Kalinoski, who… Continue reading Defense Moves to Suppress Key Evidence in Thief River Falls Overdose Death Case

Warroad Hockey Coach David Marvin Wins Defamation Case After Baseless Allegations

Warroad Hockey Coach David Marvin Wins Defamation Case After Baseless Allegations

In a significant legal victory, David Marvin, the long-time head coach of the Warroad High School girls hockey team, has won a defamation lawsuit against six individuals who falsely accused him of criminal conduct. The settlement, reached this week, involved written apologies from the defendants and a $5,000 donation to a charity in Marvin’s name.… Continue reading Warroad Hockey Coach David Marvin Wins Defamation Case After Baseless Allegations

Arrest Made in Assault Case from Lil’ Wayne Concert at North Dakota State Fair

Arrest In Connection To North Dakota State Fair Fight

MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jaeger Lundeen, 22, of Minot, was arrested on Friday and charged with aggravated assault, a Class C felony, in connection with an incident that occurred during the Lil’ Wayne concert at the North Dakota State Fair on July 24. According to the Ward County Sheriff’s Department, witnesses reported that around 10:40… Continue reading Arrest Made in Assault Case from Lil’ Wayne Concert at North Dakota State Fair

🚨 Woman Pleads Guilty in Brutal Downtown Fargo Assault Case

Angelica Hernandez

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

Halstad Couple Charged in Infant Abuse Case

Matthew Warner, Peggy Warner

HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Halstad, Minnesota, 25-year-old Matthew Warner and his wife, 24-year-old Peggy Warner, are facing serious charges related to the abuse of their 6-week-old infant. Both are charged with felony malicious punishment of a child and gross misdemeanor endangerment of a child, which could cause harm or death. On July 12th, the… Continue reading Halstad Couple Charged in Infant Abuse Case

Update on Angela Hart Case: Body Found in Moorhead Park

Update on Angela Hart Case: Body Found in Moorhead Park

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Moorhead Police have provided additional details about the body found on Saturday night. At 8:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a body discovered by a bystander in a tall grassy area of a public park on the 3000 block of Rivershore Drive. The deceased has been identified as Angela… Continue reading Update on Angela Hart Case: Body Found in Moorhead Park

Former Deputy Escapes Further Jail Time in Domestic Violence Case

Roman Sobottke

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal judge sentenced former McLean County sheriff’s deputy Roman Sobottke to “time served” on Wednesday, July 24, in connection with a domestic violence case on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Sobottke pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife by strangulation on December 25, 2018. The case, delayed for years due to Sobottke’s… Continue reading Former Deputy Escapes Further Jail Time in Domestic Violence Case

Justice Sought for Young Victim in Bemidji Case

Erik Lopez

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Erik Lopez faces multiple charges including first-degree criminal sexual conduct and felonies of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The case has gained attention as it involves the alleged assault of a 13-year-old girl by a man known to her as “Panda,” later identified as Lopez. The victim… Continue reading Justice Sought for Young Victim in Bemidji Case

Online Predator’s Cold Feet Can’t Escape Justice

Aaron Doss

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In Fargo, North Dakota, Aaron Doss, 27, faced the consequences of his actions after participating in a plot to coerce and entice a minor into committing an illegal sex act. Despite having cold feet at the last minute, Doss was indicted alongside former school superintendent Ryan Baron for using the internet… Continue reading Online Predator’s Cold Feet Can’t Escape Justice

Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Attempted Murder Case

Brianna Lynn Thomas

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman, initially accused of attempted murder for strangling her mother with a purse strap, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of domestic violence causing serious bodily injury. Plea and Sentencing Brianna Lynn Thomas, 20, pleaded guilty to the Class C felony on June 18. She was… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Attempted Murder Case

UPDATE: Charges Expected Today in Moorhead Murder Case

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me & trfnews.i234.me) Formal charges with details are expected to be filed on this Friday in connection to an early Wednesday morning murder in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case

Darius Sledge

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal appeals court has determined that Darius Sledge, one of the men sentenced to 30 years for operating a drug ring across three Native American reservations in North Dakota, was wrongfully convicted on the most serious charge against him. Last summer, a jury found Darius Sledge, 32, guilty of four… Continue reading Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case

One of two individuals sentenced in Red Lake child neglect case that resulted in death

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) One of 2 people involved in a child neglect case at Red Lake, Minnesota that resulted in the death of a child has been sentenced.

Ohio Woman Charged in $18,000 Attempted Theft by Swindle Case

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Karen Sue James, 72, of Troy, Ohio, has been charged with attempted felony theft by swindle in Pennington County District Court. The charges stem from an alleged scheme to obtain $18,000 from a Thief River Falls woman under false pretenses. The complaint was filed on Tuesday, July 2, and… Continue reading Ohio Woman Charged in $18,000 Attempted Theft by Swindle Case

Hawley Man Ordered to Pay $248,400 for Theft of 77 Cows

CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Hawley, Minnesota, man has been ordered to pay $248,400 in restitution after pleading guilty to the felony theft of 77 cows under a share cow agreement. Jason Wayne Langerud, 44, faced two counts of theft in 2023. The investigation began in June 2022 when authorities received a report about… Continue reading Hawley Man Ordered to Pay $248,400 for Theft of 77 Cows

Arrest Made and Charges Filed in Aneta Burglary Case

Koty Fosson

ANETA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update regarding the burglary and subsequent search for two suspects that occurred early Monday morning in Aneta, North Dakota. Charges have now been filed against one of the suspects. Koty Fosson of Warwick has been charged with felony burglary and misdemeanor criminal mischief. According to the criminal complaint,… Continue reading Arrest Made and Charges Filed in Aneta Burglary Case

Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case, Citing Unlawful Appointment of Special Counsel

Florida (trfnews.i234.me) – A U.S. judge in Florida on Monday dismissed the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office, handing the Republican former president another major legal victory as he seeks a return to the White House. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed to the bench by… Continue reading Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case, Citing Unlawful Appointment of Special Counsel

Misreported Kidnapping Turns Out to Be Domestic Violence Case in Marshall County

Christ Rud, Hannah Cummings

MIDDLE RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an important update on what was initially reported by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office as a kidnapping. Sheriff Jason Boman has now clarified that the incident was actually a domestic violence case. Here’s what we know: Christ Rud and Hannah Cummings were found a couple of miles south… Continue reading Misreported Kidnapping Turns Out to Be Domestic Violence Case in Marshall County

Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose

Frankie Reed III

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. 23-year-old Frankie Reed III admitted to selling M30 pills to Matthew Millsop, who died of an overdose in March 2023 at a transitional housing facility. Reed confessed that he had… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose

Former North Dakota Sen. Ray Holmberg Set for August Plea Hearing in Child Sex Tourism Case

Ray Holmberg

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A plea hearing for former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has been scheduled for early August. The hearing will take place at 10:30 a.m. on August 8 at the Quentin N. Burdick Federal Courthouse in Fargo. Holmberg, a Republican, is expected to admit to traveling to Prague multiple times with the… Continue reading Former North Dakota Sen. Ray Holmberg Set for August Plea Hearing in Child Sex Tourism Case

Crookston Man Faces Additional Charges in Alleged Rape Case

Susano Isaiah Padilla

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man arrested in October for allegedly raping an intoxicated woman is now facing two additional, related felony charges. Susano Isaiah Padilla, 21, was initially charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and third-degree criminal sexual conduct. An amended criminal complaint, filed Tuesday, July 2, added one count of first-degree… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Additional Charges in Alleged Rape Case

Update on DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s Burglary Case and Political Fallout

The court hearing related to DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s felony burglary charge, originally scheduled for July 1, has been postponed to July 9 in Becker County District Court. Mitchell seeks to dismiss the charges, claiming no intent to commit a crime during her April arrest at her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home. Mitchell’s defense filed for… Continue reading Update on DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s Burglary Case and Political Fallout

High-Profile North Dakota Murder Case Moved to Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant development, the most high-profile murder case in North Dakota has been moved to Grand Forks County. The case involves the 2007 murder of 18-year-old Anita Knutson, who was found stabbed to death in her apartment near Minot State University. Fifteen years later, her roommate, Nichole Rice, was… Continue reading High-Profile North Dakota Murder Case Moved to Grand Forks

Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge

Nicholas Nesdahl

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Williston man, Nicholas Nesdahl, 29, has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison on nine counts of producing or attempting to produce images and videos of child sexual exploitation. The charges, stemming from incidents in North Dakota and Pennsylvania, resulted in 30 years for North Dakota offenses and 20… Continue reading Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge

Ten Years of Mystery: The Unresolved Death of Andrew Sadek

Andrew Sadek

ROGERS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ten years have passed since Andrew Sadek, a 20-year-old confidential informant, was found dead in the Red River with a backpack full of rocks and a .22-caliber bullet in his head. Andrew disappeared on May 1, 2014, after being pressured by Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Weber to work as a… Continue reading Ten Years of Mystery: The Unresolved Death of Andrew Sadek

Charges Dismissed Against Former School Counselor in Sex Crimes Case

Brendon Thomas Parsley

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – At the conclusion of a preliminary hearing on Friday morning, June 21, in Nelson County court, Judge Kristi Venhuizen dismissed the case against former Dakota Prairie School counselor Brendon Thomas Parsley, 48, who was accused of soliciting, luring, and sexually assaulting students. Parsley faced three Class C felonies for crimes… Continue reading Charges Dismissed Against Former School Counselor in Sex Crimes Case

Former School Superintendent Faces Federal Child Exploitation Charges

Ryan Baron, Aaron Doss

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ryan Baron, the former superintendent of the Midkota School District in North Dakota, now faces several federal child exploitation charges. Initially charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials last November, Baron was federally indicted on June 6, the same day his state trial was set for mid-September. The federal case was… Continue reading Former School Superintendent Faces Federal Child Exploitation Charges

Canadian Woman Granted Leniency in U.S. Drug Smuggling Case

Krystle DeLeon

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Winnipeg, Manitoba, woman pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree drug possession on Monday, June 17, and was granted a stayed 48-month sentence. Krystle De Leon, 39, was initially charged with first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of cocaine within a 90-day period and first-degree possession of… Continue reading Canadian Woman Granted Leniency in U.S. Drug Smuggling Case

Grand Forks Man Seeks Venue Change in High-Profile Abuse Case

Joshua Jon Temple

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Jon Temple, 41, of Grand Forks, has requested a change of venue for his criminal case involving the abuse of his late wife, Whitney Temple, who was battling cancer. Temple faces charges including Class B felony endangering an eligible adult, Class C felony terrorizing, Class C felony domestic violence… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Seeks Venue Change in High-Profile Abuse Case

Decades-Old Roommate Murder Case Moved: New Venue Ordered for Nichole Rice Trial

Nichole Erin Rice

MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The trial of Nichole Erin Rice, accused of killing her roommate nearly 20 years ago in Minot, will be relocated to another county. On Friday, June 7, Ward County Judge Richard Hagar granted the change of venue for the trial of 36-year-old Rice, meaning the proceedings will no longer be held… Continue reading Decades-Old Roommate Murder Case Moved: New Venue Ordered for Nichole Rice Trial

Formal Charges Filed Against Duffy in Fargo Murder Case; Victim Strangled

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The suspect in a Murder in Fargo on Saturday called police and admitted he did it. Randall Duffy says he stangled Jody Campbell to death. Duffy is now charged with Class AA Murder. It carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Justice Affirmed: Riemers’ Disorderly Conduct Conviction Upheld by North Dakota Supreme Court

Roland Riemers

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant legal development, the North Dakota Supreme Court, led by Justice Jerod Tufte, has upheld the criminal judgment against U.S. House candidate Roland Riemers. Riemers was convicted of Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct following a one-day jury trial. The case stemmed from an incident where Riemers blocked a… Continue reading Justice Affirmed: Riemers’ Disorderly Conduct Conviction Upheld by North Dakota Supreme Court

Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty

Jacob Gabriel Brunelle

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, a 28-year-old Grand Forks resident, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, in Polk County and pleaded not guilty to three drug-related charges. Brunelle is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, felony third-degree controlled substance sale, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty

Minnesota Man Set to Change Plea in Shocking Child Abuse Case

Manuel Martinez Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man’s Thursday, May 23, final dispositional conference in Grand Forks County court was canceled because he plans to change his plea in the gross sexual imposition case. Manuel Martinez Jr., 47, is charged with four counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition-victim under the age of 15-defendant… Continue reading Minnesota Man Set to Change Plea in Shocking Child Abuse Case

Grand Forks Man Avoids Trial for Felony Sexual Assault and Burglary Charges Through Pretrial Diversion

Lance Visnar Oliveros

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Lance Visnar Oliveros, 26, was anticipated to stand trial on May 28 for Class A felony gross sexual imposition and Class B felony night burglary. Instead, he has been granted a pretrial diversion agreement, meaning he will not have to go to trial. Oliveros was charged in December 2022 for… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Avoids Trial for Felony Sexual Assault and Burglary Charges Through Pretrial Diversion

The Mysterious and Unsettling Case of the Kissing Burglar in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a felony charge for allegedly walking into a woman’s apartment and kissing her while she was asleep on the couch.

SEX OFFENDER CASE, JOSEPH ZACHARIAH

  Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: CASE, JOSEPH ZACHARIAH Aliases: Birthdate: 3/1/1993 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 5′ 8″ Weight: 330 LBS Eye Color: BLUE Hair Color: RED OR AUBURN Skin: LIGHT Registration Expiration: Risk Level: UNDETERMINED Registration Status: INCARCERATED Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description No information available Address… Continue reading SEX OFFENDER CASE, JOSEPH ZACHARIAH

Minnesota Woman Accused of Child Torture Seeks Extension as Attorney General Takes Over Prosecution

Jorden Nicole Borders

BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jorden Nicole Borders, accused of torturing her three children, appeared via Zoom with her public defender, Mark Hansen, on Tuesday, April 23. They requested more time as the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office assumed prosecution. Assistant Attorneys General Mary Russell and Dominika Kins were consulted, with the state supporting the request. Borders… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Accused of Child Torture Seeks Extension as Attorney General Takes Over Prosecution

Downtown Fargo Assault: Multiple Suspects Involved in Serious Altercation

Sam Pikula

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Travice Ledoux, 36, faces charges of aggravated assault and accomplice to aggravated assault following an altercation in downtown Fargo. Court records reveal Ledoux as suspect #4 in a brawl on April 6th. The incident unfolded when two men began fighting on NP Avenue. As two others attempted to intervene, Ledoux and five… Continue reading Downtown Fargo Assault: Multiple Suspects Involved in Serious Altercation

UPDATE: New information released in attempted murder case against Grand Forks man

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man charged with Attempted Murder has made his initial appearance in Grand Forks District Court. Alexander Thompson allegedly tried to strangle a coworker to death with an extension cord.

UPDATE: Federal Charges Filed in Assault Case in Fort Totten, North Dakota

FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Federal charges have now been filed in an assault case at Fort Totten, North Dakota in March of 2024. Kolby Mckay has been charged in the assault of a female.

Cass County Jury Rules in Favor of Woman in Sexual Assault Case Stemming from House Party in Fargo

Cass County Jury Rules in Favor of Woman in Sexual Assault Case Stemming from House Party in Fargo

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass County jury has awarded $250,000 to a woman who was sexually assaulted as a minor during a house party in Fargo in 2019. Brian and Jennifer Berg, owners of the home where the assault occurred, were found 40% liable by the jury. According to court documents, minors at the party… Continue reading Cass County Jury Rules in Favor of Woman in Sexual Assault Case Stemming from House Party in Fargo

Brainerd Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Sexual Assault Case

Josep Chiristoper Mendez Macias

BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -Joseph Christopher Mendez Macias, a 31-year-old resident of Brainerd, has been arraigned on Thursday morning on six felony charges of criminal sexual conduct. Stemming from a report filed on Tuesday, April 16, Mendez Macias now faces significant legal consequences for his alleged actions. Charges and Arraignment Mendez Macias appeared in Crow Wing… Continue reading Brainerd Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Sexual Assault Case

Devils Lake Man Sentenced for Theft and Preventing Arrest, but Related Case Keeps Legal Drama Alive

Jason David Duerr

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a saga of legal twists and turns, Jason David Duerr, 42, from Devils Lake, found himself in the center of a courtroom drama. Duerr faced sentencing after admitting guilt to a Class A felony theft and Class C felony preventing arrest in Cavalier County. However, the plot thickens as… Continue reading Devils Lake Man Sentenced for Theft and Preventing Arrest, but Related Case Keeps Legal Drama Alive

Hearing held in the TRF murder of Steven Opdahl at Digi-Key

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera

A law enforcement officer testified Tuesday afternoon about his interview with a Thief River Falls man accused of murdering a Digi-Key employee outside of the business in May 2023. Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, 33, was indicted last year on felony charges of first-degree murder – premeditated and second-degree murder – intent. He is accused of intentionally killing… Continue reading Hearing held in the TRF murder of Steven Opdahl at Digi-Key