Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Priscilla Jo Bevins, 52, of rural Ogema, was sentenced in district court. She pleaded guilty to felony fifth-degree drug possession and a DWI count. Two other charges were dismissed in a plea agreement. What led to the case Court records say a tribal police officer stopped Bevins on February 1, 2025.… Continue reading Ogema Woman Sentenced in Meth, DWI Case
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Lake Park: Felony Drug Conspiracy Case Filed
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Cody Joe Johnson, 40, of rural Lake Park, has been charged in Becker County District Court. Lucas Jerome Gage, 35, of Frazee, is charged in the same case. Charges filed Johnson: felony first-degree conspiracy to commit aggravated controlled substance crime. Gage: felony third-degree drugs, aiding and abetting sale. Gage: fifth-degree drugs, aiding… Continue reading Lake Park: Felony Drug Conspiracy Case Filed
Detroit Lakes Assault Case Dropped: Witnesses Missing
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A felony first-degree assault case has been dismissed in Becker County District Court. The defendant was Calvin Dean Basswood, 55, of rural Ponsford. Why was the case dismissed? Court records show the Becker County Attorney’s Office filed a dismissal on Jan. 15. In that filing, prosecutors said they could not find… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Assault Case Dropped: Witnesses Missing
Fargo: Judge Sets $5M Cash Bail in Wengel Case
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A judge set $5 million cash-only bail for a 21-year-old Fargo man accused of killing 25-year-old Isadora Wengel. Charges filed Joshua Alexander Hite appeared in court on Friday for his initial appearance. He was arrested on Feb. 10, authorities said. Hite faces charges of murder and other counts. Those include… Continue reading Fargo: Judge Sets $5M Cash Bail in Wengel Case
Moorhead: Man Charged in Child Sex Assault Case
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man is facing felony charges in a child sex assault case. Lawrence Alexander Leslie Jr is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He is also charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The child’s name is not being published. What the complaint says According to court documents, a 12-year-old… Continue reading Moorhead: Man Charged in Child Sex Assault Case
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Registry Case
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces a felony registration charge. Frailan Narvaiz III, 48, is charged in Pennington County. Court records say he had to report job changes. Prosecutors allege he did not report a change in employment. The charge is an accusation. Narvaiz is presumed innocent in court.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Registry Case
Baudette: Felony Burglary Charge in OFP Case
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Baudette man faces two charges after a reported home entry. Nicholas Roy Ratanen, 42, of Baudette, is charged in Lake of the Woods County District Court. What happened Court records list an alleged incident on February 4, 2026. Prosecutors filed the case on February 5, 2026. Charges… Continue reading Baudette: Felony Burglary Charge in OFP Case
Valley City: Austin Fields Charged in Child Sex Case
Valley City, Barnes County (trfnews.i234.me) — Convicted sex offender Austin Lee Fields is facing a new felony charge. He is from Valley City. Fields is charged with gross sexual imposition. Court documents say the case involves a child victim. What prosecutors allege According to the criminal complaint, the alleged abuse happened on February 2, 2026.… Continue reading Valley City: Austin Fields Charged in Child Sex Case
Bemidji man charged in offender registration case
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man now faces a felony charge. Police say it involves offender registration rules. What investigators say Thomas Edward Strong, 36, of Bemidji, is charged with one felony count of predatory offender registration violations. The charge alleges he knowingly failed to meet a registration requirement. According to the complaint,… Continue reading Bemidji man charged in offender registration case
Karlstad Death Case Ruled Suicide, Records Show
Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota state vital records now list the death of 57-year-old Kevin Sele of Karlstad, Minnesota, as a suicide. The update follows a multi-agency response. It began with a 911 call on November 1, 2025. What happened on Nov. 1 In an earlier release, the Kittson County Sheriff’s Office described the call.… Continue reading Karlstad Death Case Ruled Suicide, Records Show