Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Everett Blanchard of Backus has been charged in Cass County with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge was filed in the Minnesota District Court. Court records show the case is in the 9th Judicial District. According to the criminal complaint, the felony charge stems from allegations tied to Father’s Day… Continue reading Pine River: Anthony Blanchard Faces Sex Charge
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Richwood Pursuit Leads to Threats Charge
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Mahnomen man faces new charges after a traffic stop near Richwood. Court records say the case began on April 1. Michael Anthony Bush, 40, is charged in Becker County District Court. The charges include felony threats of violence. He also faces a misdemeanor count of fleeing on foot. Charges Filed The… Continue reading Richwood Pursuit Leads to Threats Charge
Newfolden Gun Show Theft Charge Filed
Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man from Dauphin, Manitoba, is facing a felony charge after a gun show incident in Newfolden, according to a criminal complaint filed in Marshall County District Court. Court records say Wilfred John Kachurowsky was charged with felony theft. The complaint says the case stems from an incident on March 21,… Continue reading Newfolden Gun Show Theft Charge Filed
Hendrum Stop Leads to DWI Charge
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — A traffic stop near Hendrum has led to a third-degree DWI charge against Nathan Levi Bell, 27, of Harwood, North Dakota, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors allege Bell was stopped on March 29, 2026, on Highway 75 near 150th Avenue in Norman County. Court records… Continue reading Hendrum Stop Leads to DWI Charge
Pennington County DUI Crash Brings Homicide Charge This Week
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Pennington County prosecutors have charged Justin David Shultz after a deadly crash near Goodridge. The criminal complaint says one person died. Two others suffered serious injuries. The case was filed in the Minnesota District Court. Court records show Shultz faces one felony count of criminal vehicular homicide. He also faces two felony… Continue reading Pennington County DUI Crash Brings Homicide Charge This Week
Bemidji School Fight Leads to Weapon Charge
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A fight at Bemidji High School led to charges against Demario Rico Gayden, court records show. A criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County says the case began on March 24, 2026. The complaint alleges Gayden assaulted a staff member during a fight involving several students. It also alleges he had a… Continue reading Bemidji School Fight Leads to Weapon Charge
Bemidji Man Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a traffic stop early on March 21, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County. Brandon Lee Kurtz, 39, of Bemidji, is charged with operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more within two hours of driving.… Continue reading Bemidji Man Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge
Barnesville Knife Assault Charge Filed
Barnesville (trfnews.i234.me) — A Barnesville woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a reported knife threat inside an apartment, according to court documents. Hannah Desamille Blankenship, 36, was charged on March 30 in Clay County District Court. She faces second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor domestic assault. What Court Documents Say According… Continue reading Barnesville Knife Assault Charge Filed
Newfolden Gun Show Theft Charge Filed
Newfolden (trfnews.i234.me) A Manitoba man is facing a felony theft charge after a firearm was allegedly taken from a gun show in Newfolden. Wilfred John Kachurowsky, 73, of Dauphin, Manitoba, has been charged in Marshall County District Court. The charge is felony theft. Court records say the case stems from an incident at the Agassiz… Continue reading Newfolden Gun Show Theft Charge Filed
Thief River Falls Woman Faces DWI Charge
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls woman is facing a third-degree DWI charge after a traffic stop early March 24 near Highway 1 and Oak Avenue North. Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest According to the complaint, the stop happened at about 12:08 a.m. Alicia Noel Wikert, 39, was later arrested and charged with… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Faces DWI Charge
Bemidji Man Faces Check Forgery Charge
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Faribault man is now facing a felony check forgery charge in Beltrami County after a reported incident at Menards in Bemidji. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Matthew Christopher Dale Kurtenbach, 44, was charged with check forgery. The charge alleges he offered or possessed a forged… Continue reading Bemidji Man Faces Check Forgery Charge
Solway DWI Charge After .24 Breath Test
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Solway man is facing two charges after a March 21 incident in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint. Christian Michael Magnan, 33, is charged with third-degree DWI and driving after revocation. The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court. Charges Filed The complaint says Magnan faces a gross… Continue reading Solway DWI Charge After .24 Breath Test
Thief River Falls Woman Faces Meth DWI Charge
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop led to a drug-related case, according to a criminal complaint filed in Pennington County District Court. Mariah Louise Lundgren, 30, is charged with fifth-degree drug possession and fourth-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance. Court… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Faces Meth DWI Charge
Detroit Lakes Walmart Swindle Charge Filed
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old man has been charged in Becker County after prosecutors said he used a fake Walmart Spark order to leave a Detroit Lakes store with Apple products worth more than $2,000. According to a criminal complaint, Maurice Drewaun Jordan, of Detroit, Michigan, faces one felony count of theft… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Walmart Swindle Charge Filed
Mahnomen DWI Charge After Reported .26 BAC
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mahnomen man now faces a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop, according to a criminal complaint filed in Mahnomen County District Court. Prosecutors charged Joshua Carl Stone Jr., 23, of Mahnomen, with operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours… Continue reading Mahnomen DWI Charge After Reported .26 BAC
Naytahwaush Woman Faces Felony DWI, Drug Charge
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) A Naytahwaush woman is facing two felony charges after authorities said they found her impaired inside a truck parked along a road north of town. According to a criminal complaint, 34-year-old Rhea Rae Bigeagle was charged in Mahnomen County District Court with felony driving while impaired and fifth-degree drug possession. Driver Found… Continue reading Naytahwaush Woman Faces Felony DWI, Drug Charge
Ada Man Faces 5th-Degree Sex Charge
Ada, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 34-year-old Ada man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Norman County after a woman reported unwanted sexual contact inside a home in Ada. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Christopher Jacob Thorsen, of Ada, has been charged with fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge… Continue reading Ada Man Faces 5th-Degree Sex Charge
Ada Stop Leads to Third-Degree DWI Charge
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grandin, North Dakota, woman faces DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop in Ada. Court records identify her as Sherry Lynn Wika, 50. The complaint was filed in Norman County District Court. The court file is 54-CR-26-85. It lists two counts of third-degree driving while impaired. Both charges are gross… Continue reading Ada Stop Leads to Third-Degree DWI Charge
Fargo Popeyes Robbery Charge Goes Federal
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man now faces a federal robbery charge after a Jan. 3 case at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Fargo. A federal grand jury indicted Phillip D. Parks, 36, on one count of Hobbs Act robbery. Court records say the indictment was filed Jan. 28 in the U.S. District Court for… Continue reading Fargo Popeyes Robbery Charge Goes Federal
East Grand Forks Woman Faces Forged Check Charge
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks woman is facing a felony charge in Polk County after prosecutors alleged she cashed forged checks tied to a closed business account. According to a criminal complaint, Alixee Rose Bushman was charged with offering a forged check. The charge is tied to checks that investigators said… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Faces Forged Check Charge
East Grand Forks Man Faces Felony DWI Charge
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Belcourt, North Dakota man is facing a felony drunk driving charge in Polk County after police found him asleep in a running pickup, according to a criminal complaint. Daniel Alan Kinney, 52, has been charged with first-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, with a felony… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces Felony DWI Charge
East Grand Forks Stolen Car Charge Filed
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A South Carolina man now faces a felony charge in Polk County after police said he was found in a stolen car in East Grand Forks. According to a criminal complaint, Michael Jason Morgal, 42, was charged with possession of stolen property. The charge was filed in Polk County District… Continue reading East Grand Forks Stolen Car Charge Filed
Mahnomen Traffic Stop Leads to DWI Charge
Mahnomen (trfnews.i234.me) Brandon Donavan White has been charged in Mahnomen County after a February traffic stop. The case is a gross misdemeanor DWI charge. The charge was filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court. The complaint accuses White of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Editor’s note: A criminal charge is an accusation.… Continue reading Mahnomen Traffic Stop Leads to DWI Charge
Cass Lake Man Faces Felony Registration Charge
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing a new felony charge in Beltrami County. According to a criminal complaint, 36-year-old John Jacob White is charged with knowingly failing to meet Minnesota predatory offender registration rules. The charge was filed in Beltrami County District Court. What The Complaint Says Prosecutors say White signed… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Faces Felony Registration Charge
Beltrami County DWI Charge After Traffic Stop
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Redby woman is facing two charges after a traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors charged Marlyn Lee Black, 51, with third-degree DWI and driving after revocation. The case stems from a stop on December 15, 2025. Charges Filed The complaint… Continue reading Beltrami County DWI Charge After Traffic Stop
Bemidji DWI Charge Filed After .16 Test
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Donovan Wayne Cobenais of Redby has been charged in Beltrami County after a DWI stop in Bemidji. Court records say the case stems from an early morning traffic stop on Feb. 8, 2026. Prosecutors filed one gross misdemeanor count. The charge says he drove with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more… Continue reading Bemidji DWI Charge Filed After .16 Test
Warren Theft Charge Filed Over Stolen Phone
Warren, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man now faces a theft charge in Marshall County after a phone and other personal items were reported stolen from the Dollar General store in Warren. Court records identify the defendant as Jackson Ismael Francois, 33, of Fargo. He is charged with gross misdemeanor theft under Minnesota Statute 609.52. The… Continue reading Warren Theft Charge Filed Over Stolen Phone
Bemidji: Meth Pipe Near Kids Leads to Felony Charge
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Virginia, Minnesota woman faces a felony charge after a traffic stop in Bemidji. Court records name the defendant as Adriana Dominique Johnson, born April 25, 1996. Her address is listed as 508 11th St South in Virginia, Minnesota. The case is filed in Beltrami County District Court, Ninth Judicial District.… Continue reading Bemidji: Meth Pipe Near Kids Leads to Felony Charge
Bemidji: Felony Strangulation Charge After 911 Call
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces three charges after a reported domestic incident. Charges filed Silas Xavier Botello, 22, is charged in Beltrami County District Court. The felony count alleges domestic assault by strangulation. A second count alleges he interfered with a 911 call. That count is a gross misdemeanor. A third count… Continue reading Bemidji: Felony Strangulation Charge After 911 Call
Bemidji: Drug DWI Charge After Hwy 2 Traffic Stop
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces a drug DWI charge after a Highway 2 stop. Steven Christopher Mapes, 36, is charged with second-degree DWI, a gross misdemeanor. The case is filed in Hubbard County District Court, Ninth Judicial District. The court file is 29-CR-26-155. The prosecutor’s file is 26CR01072. Traffic stop on Highway… Continue reading Bemidji: Drug DWI Charge After Hwy 2 Traffic Stop
Roseau County: DWI, Rifle Charge After Ditch Crash
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) A 21-year-old Roseau man faces DWI charges after deputies found his pickup in a ditch. What happened Charging papers say the call came in just before 1 a.m. on February 21, 2026. A deputy found two vehicles on County Road 13 in rural Roseau County. One vehicle was towing a truck that… Continue reading Roseau County: DWI, Rifle Charge After Ditch Crash
Thief River Falls Man Arrested on DANCO Charge
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police arrested Chase Donald Nomeland, 29, of Thief River Falls. The arrest followed an alleged felony DANCO violation. The charge is an allegation. Nomeland is presumed innocent in court. What the police say happened According to the criminal complaint, officers went to a Pennington County home on Feb. 22. They were… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested on DANCO Charge
Baxter: Felony Theft Charge After Walmart Skip-Scan
Baxter, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd woman faces a felony theft charge. Police say it happened at the Baxter Walmart. Sasha Mae-Susan Mattson, 41, is accused of skip-scanning at self-checkout. Prosecutors say it happened during ten store visits. The dates run from January 5 to February 20, 2026. Police response on Feb. 20… Continue reading Baxter: Felony Theft Charge After Walmart Skip-Scan
East Grand Forks: Meth Charge Near High School
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks, North Dakota, man faces new charges. Police stopped him in East Grand Forks. Prosecutors charged Chad Allen Gustafson, 51, with one felony and one gross misdemeanor. The case is filed in Polk County District Court. The court file is 60-CR-26-231. What the police say happened A criminal complaint… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Meth Charge Near High School
Perley: DWI Refusal Charge After Ranger Call
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court records show Austin James Olheiser, 27, of Hendrum, is charged. A complaint was filed in Norman County District Court. The case stems from a report in Perley on Feb. 15, 2026. What deputies say happened A caller reported a man driving a Polaris Ranger at high speed in Perley. The… Continue reading Perley: DWI Refusal Charge After Ranger Call
Pike Bay: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Pike Bay man is facing a felony domestic assault charge, according to court records. Robert Wayne Thunderhawk, 32, of Cass Lake, Minnesota, is named in a criminal complaint filed in Cass County District Court. The case is in the 9th Judicial District. Court file: 11-CR-26-224. Prosecutor file: 0110021385. What the… Continue reading Pike Bay: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed
Park Rapids: Walmart Return Scam Charge Filed
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Fenzel, 34, of Akeley, is charged in Park Rapids. Investigators say the case involved fake returns of computer gear. Fenzel is charged with Theft of movable property without consent, a gross misdemeanor, in Hubbard County District Court. The complaint lists the alleged offense date as January 10, 2026. The… Continue reading Park Rapids: Walmart Return Scam Charge Filed
Bemidji Stop: Felony Meth Pipe Charge With Kids
Beltrami County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Virginia, Minnesota woman faces a felony drug charge. Police say it followed a Bemidji traffic stop. Adriana Dominique Johnson, 29, is charged with storing methamphetamine paraphernalia in the presence of a child or vulnerable adult. Prosecutors filed the case in Beltrami County District Court on Feb. 17, 2026. What… Continue reading Bemidji Stop: Felony Meth Pipe Charge With Kids
Cass Lake: Repeat DWI Charge After Snowbank Crash
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Cass Lake man is charged with a repeat DWI after a vehicle left the road. The case is filed in the Minnesota District Court. What prosecutors allege According to a criminal complaint, Quint Kyle Ironnecklace was found in a vehicle in a snowbank. The report says it happened on February 8,… Continue reading Cass Lake: Repeat DWI Charge After Snowbank Crash
Bemidji: DWI Charge After Warrant Test Refusal
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A police chase ended near Bemidji on February 12, 2026. The details are in a new court complaint. Randy Arthur Thunder, 40, of Redby, is charged with second-degree DWI. The case is filed in Beltrami County District Court. The court file is 04-CR-26-430. According to the complaint, dispatch calls came in at… Continue reading Bemidji: DWI Charge After Warrant Test Refusal
Bemidji: Felony No-Contact Charge, Foot Chase Alleged
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman faces a felony charge after a reported no-contact-order violation. Court records also list two misdemeanor counts. Laurie Eileen Bedeau, 47, of Bemidji, is charged with felony violation of a no contact order. The complaint cites Minn. Stat. 629.75. Prosecutors allege the felony level applies due to prior convictions.… Continue reading Bemidji: Felony No-Contact Charge, Foot Chase Alleged
Mahnomen: .14 DWI Charge After Domestic Call Stop
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) A Mahnomen man is charged with second-degree DWI. The charge follows a late-night traffic stop. The stop happened after a reported domestic assault call. What authorities allege According to the complaint, deputies were sent to a home on the 2200 block of Waabanong East Road. Dispatch logged the call as a domestic… Continue reading Mahnomen: .14 DWI Charge After Domestic Call Stop
Breezy Point Stop Leads to Meth, DWI Charge
Breezy Point, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A late-night traffic stop led to drug and DWI charges. Amber Marie Howard, 39, of Pequot Lakes, was the driver, court records say. Howard is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession. She is also charged with misdemeanor DWI, according to the complaint. Traffic stop on County Road 11… Continue reading Breezy Point Stop Leads to Meth, DWI Charge
Moorhead: Hammer Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man faces a felony charge after a reported hammer attack this month. Mitchell Albert Spitzmiller, 39, was charged Tuesday in Clay County District Court. The charge is second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Court records say he has no permanent address. He remains in custody at the Clay… Continue reading Moorhead: Hammer Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge
Granite Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A 57-year-old Isanti man faces two felony charges. Prosecutors charged Jack Leonard Williams after a reported incident on February 7, 2026. Court documents say the events happened in Granite Falls and along Highway 23. What happened Police were sent to Casey’s General Store at about 8:17 p.m., the complaint says. Williams told… Continue reading Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge
Detroit Lakes: Felony Charge for Not Registering
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A 36-year-old man faces two felony charges. Court records say he did not update his required address registration. Charges filed in Becker County Duane Lawrence Fineday Jr., 36, address unknown, is charged in Becker County District Court. Prosecutors allege he violated Minnesota’s predatory offender registration law twice. The case includes… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Felony Charge for Not Registering
Detroit Lakes SUV Theft Charge Filed in Becker County
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have charged a rural Waubun man after an SUV theft report in Detroit Lakes. Dominic Lewis Kroulik, 26, of rural Waubun, faces a felony theft charge. The case is filed in Becker County District Court. Court records say the case involves a white 2011 Dodge Journey SUV. What court records… Continue reading Detroit Lakes SUV Theft Charge Filed in Becker County
Lake Park: EMT Hurt, Rural Man Faces Felony Charge
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Lake Park man faces a felony assault charge. Court records say an EMT was hurt. Prosecutors charged Gage Michael Halverson, 20, in Becker County District Court. The case follows a Jan. 11 call in Lake Park. Lake Park is in Becker County, near Detroit Lakes. Deputies respond to many… Continue reading Lake Park: EMT Hurt, Rural Man Faces Felony Charge
Moorhead: Shovel Threats Lead to Felony Charge
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead woman faces felony assault charges. Police say she threatened a man with a metal snow shovel. They also allege she smashed glass at a bus stop. Olivia Jan Hammer, 20, was charged Thursday in Clay County District Court. She is charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. She also faces… Continue reading Moorhead: Shovel Threats Lead to Felony Charge
Detroit Lakes: Walmart Spark Swindle Theft Charge
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old Detroit, Michigan man is charged in Becker County District Court. Maurice Drewaun Jordan is charged with felony theft by swindle. What prosecutors allege According to court records, the case involves a Detroit Lakes Walmart theft. Investigators said it happened on Dec. 15, 2025. They said Jordan stole… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Walmart Spark Swindle Theft Charge
Bemidji: Felony Charge After Housing Threats
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Maleeah Rose Guthrie, 22, of Bemidji, is charged with felony threats of violence. The charge follows an alleged threat against a housing program manager, court records say. What investigators allege The criminal complaint was filed in Beltrami County District Court on February 9, 2026. Police reviewed the report after speaking with a… Continue reading Bemidji: Felony Charge After Housing Threats
Mahnomen stop leads to meth possession charge
Mahnomen, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A traffic stop in Mahnomen ended with a felony drug charge. Thomas Allen King, 48, of Nay Tah Waush, is charged with fifth-degree drug possession. What the police say happened The case stems from a stop on Main Street North on Feb. 5, 2026. The stop happened around 6:41 p.m., according… Continue reading Mahnomen stop leads to meth possession charge
Red Lake Falls: Car Loan Ends in Felony Charge
Red Lake Falls, Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) A Red Lake Falls man faces a felony theft charge. Korbyn Charles Dale, 29, is charged in Red Lake County District Court. What investigators allege According to the criminal complaint, a local woman loaned Dale her red Toyota Celica. She said he needed the car to travel to… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: Car Loan Ends in Felony Charge
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
Monticello Stop Leads to Meth Possession Charge
Monticello, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Redlake man faces a felony drug charge after a traffic stop in Monticello. Court papers say a K9 alerted on his vehicle during the early morning stop. What the police say happened Charges say William James Parkhurst, 49, was driving in Monticello on Thursday, Feb. 5. A deputy stopped… Continue reading Monticello Stop Leads to Meth Possession Charge
Ogema, MN: DWI Refusal Charge After Car in Ditch
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Waubun woman faces a DWI refusal charge after a ditch scene near Ogema. Court records list one felony count tied to third-degree DWI test refusal. The complaint says a warrant required a blood or urine sample. What deputies reported Court records say the incident happened on County Highway 34 near… Continue reading Ogema, MN: DWI Refusal Charge After Car in Ditch
Brainerd: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed
Brainerd, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Dusten Wayne Wendorff, 30, of Brainerd, has been charged. He faces one count of felony domestic assault, court records show. The case was filed on February 5, 2026, in Crow Wing County District Court. Authorities say the incident happened early that same morning in Brainerd. What deputies say happened According to the… Continue reading Brainerd: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed
Grand Rapids: Felony Charge After Tire Damage
Grand Rapids, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Naomi J. Bellanger is charged with felony property damage. Court records list Bellanger as homeless in Grand Rapids. Investigators say a vehicle was damaged at an apartment complex. What the police say happened According to court documents, officers were sent to the 200 block of SE Fourth Street. The call came… Continue reading Grand Rapids: Felony Charge After Tire Damage
Walker: .21 BAC DWI Charge After Taillight Stop
Walker, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old Walker man is charged with third-degree DWI after a traffic stop. Tyler Joseph Sea, 24, is charged with gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired. The complaint says his breath test result was .21. Traffic stop on Highway 200 The stop happened on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The time… Continue reading Walker: .21 BAC DWI Charge After Taillight Stop
Roseau Stop Leads to DWI Charge for Badger Woman
Roseau, Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) Amanda Cristine Lisburg, 45, of Badger, is charged with two gross misdemeanor third-degree DWIs. Traffic Stop Court records say a Minnesota State Trooper stopped her 2018 Jeep Wrangler at about 11:55 p.m. The stop was on Friday, January 30, 2026. The trooper saw a left turn onto State Highway 89. The… Continue reading Roseau Stop Leads to DWI Charge for Badger Woman
East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy M. Patridge, of Grand Forks, is facing a felony charge in East Grand Forks after a brief pursuit. What the police say happened Court documents say an East Grand Forks officer went to an apartment after a verbal dispute call. The complaint says the officer then tried to stop a… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge
Max: Brainerd Woman Faces Major Meth Charge
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Britney M. Hagerty of Brainerd is facing a major drug charge after a traffic stop near Grand Casino Max. Tip reported before the stop According to court documents, Max Tribal Police received a tip on January 29. The tip said Hagerty would be traveling through the reservation area. The tip… Continue reading Max: Brainerd Woman Faces Major Meth Charge
Fargo Shooting Update: Assault Charge Still Not Filed
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fargo police are still sorting out a delayed shooting report from Jan. 24. Investigators say the incident involved Odus Maxwell and Franklin Stewart Jr. The shooting was reported hours after it happened. What the police reported Police said a man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound. The injury… Continue reading Fargo Shooting Update: Assault Charge Still Not Filed
Fargo: Felony DV Charge in Pregnant Woman Attack
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man faces a felony domestic violence charge. Police say the victim was pregnant. What the police say happened The suspect is Andre Lamar Dancy, of Fargo. Police say the victim was about 20 weeks pregnant. An officer responded to Sanford Health in Fargo at about 7 p.m. on January 26.… Continue reading Fargo: Felony DV Charge in Pregnant Woman Attack
Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Jerome M. Kadlec of Grand Forks faces new criminal charges after a reported bat incident. What court documents say Police were called to a home at 8:39 p.m. Thursday, court documents say. A female family member said Kadlec became upset over a missing wallet. She said he picked up a baseball… Continue reading Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge
Fargo: Robbery Charge Filed After Alley Threats
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man told police he was threatened in an alley. He was forced to hand over cash. The case was first logged as a report. It was later filed as a felony robbery charge. Police say Kom P.C. Draeger, of Fargo, is the suspect. The incident happened in October 2025.… Continue reading Fargo: Robbery Charge Filed After Alley Threats
Frazee: Man Gets 78 Months in Meth Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Frazee man will spend years in state prison after a meth case tied to a search warrant. Jamie Allen Danzeisen, 54, was sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony second-degree drug charge. Court records say the case stems from a search on Aug. 21, 2024. What investigators… Continue reading Frazee: Man Gets 78 Months in Meth Case
Parkers Prairie: Window Entry Leads to Threats Charge
Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Henning man is facing charges after an early-morning incident in a local apartment. Christopher Alan Ruth, of Henning, is charged with felony threats of violence. He is also charged with gross misdemeanor interference with an emergency call. What investigators allege According to the criminal complaint, the woman… Continue reading Parkers Prairie: Window Entry Leads to Threats Charge
Warroad Paycheck Swindle Charge: $574 Loss
Warroad, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad woman is charged after two paychecks were cashed twice, court papers say. What investigators allege Mariah Lynn Lane, 33, of Warroad, faces one gross misdemeanor count of theft by swindle. The charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(4). Prosecutors say Lane used a mobile banking app to deposit two… Continue reading Warroad Paycheck Swindle Charge: $574 Loss
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Felony Drug Charge
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – Brian Douglas Fraser, 67, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony first-degree drug charge. On Dec. 11, 2024, Becker County District Judge Gretchen D. Thilmony sentenced Fraser to 65 months in state prison at St. Cloud, stayed for five years. Fraser was… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Felony Drug Charge
Mentor rollover: Felony DWI charge after Hwy 2 crash
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mentor man is charged after a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 2. Joshua Zeni Sotzsky, 41, of Mentor, faces a felony DWI count. He also faces a gross misdemeanor driving-after-cancellation count. What investigators say happened According to the criminal complaint, the crash was reported at about 6:25 a.m. on January… Continue reading Mentor rollover: Felony DWI charge after Hwy 2 crash
Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed
Ponsford, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A felony assault charge against Calvin Basswood of Ponsford has been dismissed. The case involved an alleged bat attack in rural Detroit Lakes last October. Prosecutors had accused Basswood of assaulting a man with a bat. The victim has not been publicly named in the information shared with TRF News. Details… Continue reading Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed
Red Lake County: Felony Charge, Parking Tickets
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Officials released a new weekly report. Felony charge filed A Thief River Falls man now faces a felony charge in Red Lake County. Court records list Matthew Peter Stengrim, 32, as the defendant. He was formally charged on January 9, 2026. The charge involves sending sexual material to a child… Continue reading Red Lake County: Felony Charge, Parking Tickets
Fargo: Hotel Threats Lead to Felony Terrorizing Charge
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Spencer E. Gross of Fargo has been charged with felony terrorizing. The charge is based on a Fargo hotel call on Jan. 12, court records say. What the police say happened Police were called to a hotel for a disturbance, according to the complaint. The complaint says a woman at the hotel… Continue reading Fargo: Hotel Threats Lead to Felony Terrorizing Charge
Fergus Falls: Attempted Murder Charge After Stabbing
Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Alexander Sian-Gonzalez of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is charged in a stabbing that injured his brother-in-law. What the police say happened According to a probable cause statement, officers were sent to a home near South Sheridan Street around 11:21 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. The call was reported as a stabbing. Police said… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Attempted Murder Charge After Stabbing
Belcourt: Felony Murder Charge in Casino Death
Belcourt (trfnews.i234.me) — A 58-year-old man from Mandaree is charged with felony murder. The charge follows a homicide at Sky Dancer Casino & Resort. The casino sits on the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Rigoberto Mendez-Morales was taken into custody after a 911 call early Saturday. The victim’s identity has not been released. 911 call and detention… Continue reading Belcourt: Felony Murder Charge in Casino Death
Ada: Domestic Assault Charge After Infant Held
ADA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 22-year-old Ada woman is charged after an early morning domestic call. Madison Leighann Manypenny Roy, 22, of Ada, is charged with gross misdemeanor domestic assault. The charge is listed as domestic assault-subsequent violation under Minnesota law. The case is based on a criminal complaint filed in court. Call reported in… Continue reading Ada: Domestic Assault Charge After Infant Held
Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man faces a felony fifth-degree drug charge in Becker County District Court. Kyle James Bachmeier, 38, of Detroit Lakes, was charged after a traffic stop, according to court records. Traffic stop Court records indicate that the stop occurred on November 24 in Detroit Lakes. An officer stopped… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop
Fargo: Centre Walkout Leads to Felony Escape Charge
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony escape charge after police say he walked out of a local facility during intake. George B. Johnson Jr., of Fargo, is charged with felony escape. The allegation stems from an incident reported on January 6, 2026. What the incident report says Officers were sent to… Continue reading Fargo: Centre Walkout Leads to Felony Escape Charge
Thief River Falls: 0.17 BAC DWI Charge Filed
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman is facing a felony DWI charge after a traffic stop early New Year’s Day. Court records say officers found signs of impairment and later recorded breath results of 0.17. Ashlee Dawn Miramontes, 44, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with second-degree DWI. She was… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 0.17 BAC DWI Charge Filed
Bemidji: Faribault Man Charged in Home Break-In Try
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Tyler Lassman of Faribault, Minnesota, is facing criminal charges in Bemidji. Police say he tried to break into a home. What the police say happened According to a statement of probable cause, Bemidji police responded at about 8:45 p.m. on Jan. 4. Officers were sent to the 2500 block of Itasca Loop… Continue reading Bemidji: Faribault Man Charged in Home Break-In Try
Grand Forks: Pickup Break-In Leads to Felony Charge
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing charges after a reported vehicle break-in downtown. Asaiah E. Scott, of Grand Forks, is charged with felony unlawful entry into a vehicle. He is also charged with misdemeanor theft of property. The allegations are described in court documents. What court records allege According to the… Continue reading Grand Forks: Pickup Break-In Leads to Felony Charge
Fargo: ‘Pop’ Threat Leads to Felony Charge
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Rochelle Jasmine Mitchell of Fargo has been charged with felony terrorizing, according to court records. Fargo is in Cass County, North Dakota. The case stems from an incident reported on Jan. 4 in Fargo. Police were sent to the lobby of a local business. The call reported a woman threatening to shoot… Continue reading Fargo: ‘Pop’ Threat Leads to Felony Charge
Moorhead: $30K Sports Card Shop Heist Charge
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man is charged in Fargo in connection with a nearly $30,000 theft at a sports cards shop. Court documents say Jared G. Freese, of Moorhead, is facing a felony theft charge in Fargo. The case involves Triple Diamond Sports Cards on South 45th Street. What Investigators Say Happened According to… Continue reading Moorhead: $30K Sports Card Shop Heist Charge
Mahnomen: Felony Charge After Treatment Center Stabbing
Mahnomen (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mahnomen man is facing a felony charge after a reported stabbing at a treatment center east of the city. Felony Charge Filed Kevin P. Condren, of Mahnomen, Minnesota, is charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon. The charge is tied to an incident reported on December 18, according to court… Continue reading Mahnomen: Felony Charge After Treatment Center Stabbing
St. Cloud: Priest Faces New Sex Assault Charge Request
St. Cloud (trfnews.i234.me) A Catholic priest serving the St. Cloud Diocese is facing more criminal exposure in a sexual assault case. Prosecutors have notified the court that they plan to add another charge against 61-year-old Father Joseph Paul Herzing. He was already charged with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. He is also charged… Continue reading St. Cloud: Priest Faces New Sex Assault Charge Request
Stephen MN: Woman Charged Over Unreturned $16K Loader
Stephen (trfnews.i234.me) A Stephen, Minnesota woman is facing a felony theft charge tied to an unreturned piece of heavy equipment. Jana Lee Bopp, of Stephen, has been charged in Marshall County District Court. The charge stems from the rental of a Bobcat track loader valued at about $16,000. According to court documents, the equipment was… Continue reading Stephen MN: Woman Charged Over Unreturned $16K Loader
Fargo: Felony Child Abuse Charge After Christmas Eve
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony child abuse charge after a reported family argument on Christmas Eve. Jayden Alan Dahl, of Fargo, is charged with felony child abuse, according to court documents. Christmas Eve Incident Alleged According to the complaint, the incident happened on Christmas Eve. Court records describe a family… Continue reading Fargo: Felony Child Abuse Charge After Christmas Eve
Fargo: 100+ Texts Lead to Felony Stalking Charge
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony stalking charge and multiple harassment charges after court records say he violated a no-contact order by repeatedly messaging an ex. Andrew Lee Kanipe, of Fargo, is charged with felony stalking and six misdemeanor counts of harassment. The misdemeanor counts allege violations of a restraining order,… Continue reading Fargo: 100+ Texts Lead to Felony Stalking Charge
Jamestown Teacher Arrested in Student Sex Case
Jamestown (trfnews.i234.me) — A Jamestown teacher and volunteer firefighter has been arrested following allegations of a sexual relationship with a student. Michael P. Romans, 45, of Jamestown, was arrested on December 29 on a charge of corruption of a minor, according to Jamestown Police. Allegations Involving Student Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger confirmed the arrest.… Continue reading Jamestown Teacher Arrested in Student Sex Case
Devils Lake: Felony DV Charge After Assault
Devils Lake, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Devils Lake man is facing a felony charge after a reported domestic assault. Court records say the woman suffered serious injuries. Charles Goodsoldier Jr., of Devils Lake, is charged with felony domestic violence involving serious injury. The case stems from a call on December 28. Call to an… Continue reading Devils Lake: Felony DV Charge After Assault
Hillsboro: Attempted Murder Charge in Stabbing
Hillsboro, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Hillsboro man faces felony charges after a stabbing case. Court records describe an apartment incident on December 26, 2025. Robert E. Taylor, 48, is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. The case is filed in Traill County. What court records say happened Records say deputies got a 911… Continue reading Hillsboro: Attempted Murder Charge in Stabbing
Crookston: Porch Pirate Case Leads to Felony Charges
CROOKSTON ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A Crookston man is facing multiple felony charges following a reported porch theft on Christmas Eve. Anthony J. Summers of Crookston has been charged with felony mail theft. He is also charged with felony failure to register as a predatory offender, according to court records. Porch theft reported on Christmas… Continue reading Crookston: Porch Pirate Case Leads to Felony Charges
Fertile: Felony Charge Over $14K Adult Funds
FERTILE ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A Fertile, Minnesota man is facing a felony charge tied to the alleged misuse of a vulnerable adult’s money. Lee R. Carlton of Fertile has been charged with felony financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. The charge is based on a criminal complaint filed in a Minnesota court. What court… Continue reading Fertile: Felony Charge Over $14K Adult Funds
Fargo: Felony Charge After $2K+ Apartment Damage
FARGO ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A Fargo woman is facing a felony charge after police say she caused more than $2,000 in damage inside an apartment building on Christmas Eve. Shania B. Higdem of Fargo is charged with felony criminal mischief. The charge follows a vandalism call that brought officers to an apartment building in… Continue reading Fargo: Felony Charge After $2K+ Apartment Damage
Cass Lake: Mallet Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Cass Lake, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges. The case involves an alleged mallet attack on Christmas Day. Joaquin D. Cruz of Cass Lake is charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon. He is also charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. What court documents say happened According to… Continue reading Cass Lake: Mallet Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Grand Forks: New Felony Preventing Arrest Charge
Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman is facing a new felony charge. Court documents say she resisted while officers tried to arrest her. The defendant is Leann M. Moore of Grand Forks. Records say she is charged with a felony in the prevention of arrest. Warrants and surveillance Court documents say… Continue reading Grand Forks: New Felony Preventing Arrest Charge
Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman was arrested and appeared in court this week in Polk County on charges filed earlier this year. Amber Rose Chapman, of Grand Forks, appeared in Polk County court in Crookston on a case filed last April. Court documents say Chapman missed her original court date. Charges Filed… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge
Fargo Man Charged With Felony Luring Minor Online
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man is facing a felony charge tied to alleged online contact with a minor. Chase Alan Dubord, of Fargo, has been charged with felony luring minors by computers or other electronic means, according to court documents. What Court Records Allege Court records say the alleged contact happened in June 2025.… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged With Felony Luring Minor Online
Fargo Robbery Charge Filed After Macy’s Fight
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo woman is facing a felony robbery charge after a reported shoplifting incident at a department store that turned into a fight, according to court documents. Karaleigh Omen, of Fargo, has been charged with robbery. The charge stems from an incident reported on Dec. 20 at Macy’s in Fargo. What Court… Continue reading Fargo Robbery Charge Filed After Macy’s Fight