Judge Denies New Trial in Murder Case Amid COVID-19 Courtroom Closure

Christopher Floyd Boder

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent decision, Chief Judge Leslie Beiers has denied a new trial for Christopher Floyd Boder, who was found guilty of aiding and abetting intentional second-degree murder in the 2019 shooting death of Timothy Jon Nelson in West Duluth. The trial, held in October 2020, faced unique challenges due to… Continue reading Judge Denies New Trial in Murder Case Amid COVID-19 Courtroom Closure

Melvin Bilbro Jr. Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder and Arson in Tragic Case

Melvin Bilbro Jr.

RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a grim turn of events, Ramsey County Judge David Brown pronounced Melvin Bilbro Jr. guilty of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and first-degree arson on February 2. The charges stemmed from the heinous crime of killing 43-year-old Shanna Renae Daniels and setting her North St. Paul apartment ablaze in 2022. Bilbro,… Continue reading Melvin Bilbro Jr. Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder and Arson in Tragic Case

Former Planet Fitness Employee Pleads Guilty in Hidden Camera Case

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent court appearance on Thursday, Feb. 1, Layton Kessler, a former employee at Bismarck’s Planet Fitness, pleaded guilty to four counts of surreptitious intrusion for placing a hidden camera inside a tanning booth to capture images of women. The charges are misdemeanors, and Kessler faces nearly a year in… Continue reading Former Planet Fitness Employee Pleads Guilty in Hidden Camera Case

Arrest Made in Moorhead Pickup Theft

Preston Spangler

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Preston Spangler, a 21-year-old with no listed address, has been charged with felony receiving stolen property in Moorhead. The incident occurred on January 29th when the victim reported the theft of his 1993 Toyota pickup while he was on vacation. According to the criminal complaint, a vigilant Moorhead police officer identified… Continue reading Arrest Made in Moorhead Pickup Theft

Grand Forks Man Charged in Elderly Exploitation Case

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – David Lee Cooper, 60, of Grand Forks, has been charged with two felonies in connection to allegations of exploiting and stealing a significant sum from an 81-year-old woman, who was reportedly suffering from cognitive decline. The criminal case against Cooper was filed on Friday, Jan. 26, addressing serious accusations of… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged in Elderly Exploitation Case

White Earth Man Found Guilty in Child Pornography Case

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a disturbing case, 34-year-old Ryan Edward Thompson, also known as Ryan Edward Wayne Townsend, has been found guilty of producing child pornography. The verdict comes after a 13-year-old girl disclosed incidents of sexual abuse to a suicide prevention lifeline in December 2020. Key Details: Victim’s Revelation: Using her school-issued… Continue reading White Earth Man Found Guilty in Child Pornography Case

Ex-NFL Player Acquitted in Duluth Child Abuse Case

Thomas Allen Burke

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant turn of events, a Duluth jury acquitted former NFL player Thomas Allen Burke of child sexual abuse charges on Monday. The 47-year-old was facing three counts of criminal sexual conduct, accused of inappropriately touching a 7-year-old multiple times. The verdict concluded a nearly three-year legal battle for Burke,… Continue reading Ex-NFL Player Acquitted in Duluth Child Abuse Case

Ten More Charged in $250 Million ‘Feeding Our Future’ Pandemic Meal Fraud Case

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – In a major development, ten additional individuals now face federal charges in connection with the massive ‘Feeding Our Future’ pandemic meal fraud case, bringing the total number of defendants to 70. Unsealed indictments reveal charges ranging from wire fraud to money laundering and conspiracy. Key Highlights: New Charges: A federal judge unsealed… Continue reading Ten More Charged in $250 Million ‘Feeding Our Future’ Pandemic Meal Fraud Case

Minnesota Trooper Faces Court in Ricky Cobb II Shooting Case

Minnesota Trooper Faces Court in Ricky Cobb II Shooting Case

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Ryan Londregan, a 27-year-old Minnesota State Trooper, is set to appear in Hennepin County District Court on Monday afternoon, facing charges in connection to the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II. The incident, which occurred during a July 2023 traffic stop on Interstate 94, has led to Londregan being charged with second-degree unintentional… Continue reading Minnesota Trooper Faces Court in Ricky Cobb II Shooting Case

Warren Man Sentenced in Tragic Domestic Violence Case

Warren Man Sentenced in Tragic Domestic Violence Case

WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a heart-wrenching court session in Warren, Minnesota, on Monday, January 29, Anders Leland Odegaard was sentenced to 220 months (over 18 years) for the murder of his ex-wife, Carissa Joy Odegaard. The sentence was part of a plea agreement following a violent incident at Odegaard’s residence on August 23, 2022,… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced in Tragic Domestic Violence Case