Twin Sister Charged in Tragic Amish Buggy Crash After Attempting to Shift Blame

STEWARTVILLE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking turn of events, Samantha Jo Peterson, 35, of Kellogg, Minnesota, has been formally charged in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the lives of two children riding in an Amish buggy in September 2023. Peterson faces 21 charges, including multiple counts of criminal vehicular homicide, criminal vehicular operation,… Continue reading Twin Sister Charged in Tragic Amish Buggy Crash After Attempting to Shift Blame

Fargo Man Charged with Endangering by Fire After Residential Incident

Joshua Larsen

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In an update to the recent fire call on Sunday evening at a residence on the 100 block of 6th Avenue North in Fargo, Joshua Michael Larsen is now facing charges of endangering by fire or explosion and possession of drug paraphernalia. Multiple calls had been made to the same residence… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Endangering by Fire After Residential Incident

Wahpeton Man Charged with Terrorizing and Criminal Trespass in Fargo

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Adrian Lynn Williams from Wahpeton, North Dakota, is facing felony charges of terrorizing and criminal trespass in Fargo. According to court documents, on January 30th at 3:36 a.m., Fargo officers responded to a residence where a female, living with two children, reported Williams, the father of the children, was visiting. The… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Charged with Terrorizing and Criminal Trespass in Fargo

Moorhead Man Charged with Felony Domestic Assault

DILWORTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Larry Darnell Johnson, a 61-year-old resident of Moorhead, is facing a felony domestic assault charge in Clay County, Minnesota. According to court documents, the charges stem from an incident on January 29th when a Dilworth officer responded to an argument between a couple outside a gas station in Dilworth. The female… Continue reading Moorhead Man Charged with Felony Domestic Assault

Fargo Duo Charged with Drug Trafficking in Grand Forks County

Janine Dubois

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, two individuals from Fargo, Marlo Bell, 28, and Janine Dubois, 32, have been apprehended and are facing serious charges in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. The arrest unfolded when a deputy stopped Dubois’s vehicle at the commercial gate of the Grand Forks… Continue reading Fargo Duo Charged with Drug Trafficking in Grand Forks County

Minnesota Tesla Employee Charged with Threatening President Biden and Elon Musk

Justin McCauley

AUSTIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Justin McCauley, a 31-year-old Tesla employee from Rogers, Minnesota, has been charged in Texas for making threats to kill President Joe Biden and Elon Musk. McCauley allegedly posted these threats on social media, leading to his arrest in Austin on Sunday. Investigators reported that McCauley’s wife informed them about his intention… Continue reading Minnesota Tesla Employee Charged with Threatening President Biden and Elon Musk

Crary Man Faces Charges After Allegedly Assaulting Deputy at Spirit Lake Casino Concert

Jake Scott Anderson

SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jake Scott Anderson, a 29-year-old resident of Crary, is facing criminal charges following an incident at the Spirit Lake Casino. According to court documents, on February 2nd, Anderson was asked to leave a concert at the casino due to his high level of intoxication and belligerent behavior towards staff and… Continue reading Crary Man Faces Charges After Allegedly Assaulting Deputy at Spirit Lake Casino Concert

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

Fargo Woman Charged with Felony Theft After Walmart Incident

Cheryl Smeltzer

DILWORTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Cheryl Smeltzer, a 40-year-old resident of Fargo, is facing a felony theft charge in Dilworth, Minnesota, following an alleged attempt to steal merchandise from Walmart. According to court documents, Smeltzer had been previously trespassed from all Walmart stores due to an earlier theft in Fargo. On February 1st, Smeltzer reportedly faced… Continue reading Fargo Woman Charged with Felony Theft After Walmart Incident

Grand Forks Man Charged for Selling Fake Meth in Sting Operation

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In an unusual drug trafficking case, 29-year-old Cole Wayne Johnson from Grand Forks, North Dakota, is facing a felony charge of possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance. According to court documents, the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force orchestrated a sting operation on January 31. The operation involved… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged for Selling Fake Meth in Sting Operation