GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing half a dozen felony charges connected to alleged drug trafficking, following a months long sting operation.
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Jamestown Man Charged After Wrong-Way Crash on I-94 in Barnes County
NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) — A Jamestown man is facing serious legal trouble after a dangerous wrong-way crash involving three vehicles on Interstate 94 in Barnes County on the evening of Saturday, September 14th. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that around 8:39 p.m., a Ford Escape was seen heading westbound in the eastbound lane of… Continue reading Jamestown Man Charged After Wrong-Way Crash on I-94 in Barnes County
Middle River man charged with criminal sexual conduct
A Middle River man has been charged in Marshall County District Court after he allegedly inappropriately touched a girl multiple times. Calvin John Rybakowski, 50, has been charged with felony first degree criminal sexual conduct. He was arrested and remains incarcerated at the Pennington County Jail since the Marshall County Jail is being remodeled. The… Continue reading Middle River man charged with criminal sexual conduct
Officers Not Charged in Fatal Shooting of East Grand Forks Suspect
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Polk County, Minnesota Attorney has recommended no charges against any of the officers involved in the deadly shooting of Lucas Gilberton last January in rural East Grand Forks. He was wanted on outstanding warrants and was in possession of a gun, before throwing it out a window, just before… Continue reading Officers Not Charged in Fatal Shooting of East Grand Forks Suspect
Middle River Minnesota Man Charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Involving Minor
A 38-year-old man from Middle River, Minnesota has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under the age of 14. According to the criminal complaint filed in July, the alleged abuse began when the victim was just 11 years old and continued until she turned 13. The incidents involved inappropriate touching, leaving… Continue reading Middle River Minnesota Man Charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Involving Minor
Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Protection Order Violation Amid Ongoing Domestic Assault Case
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
Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is facing a drug trafficking charge in that city.
Cenex Employee Charged with Felony Theft After $3,600 Disappears from Safe
On July 26, Police Chief Marissa Adam received a report of an internal theft at Cenex Travel Plaza A & W, leading to felony theft charges against Sarah Regina Smeby, 43, of Thief River Falls. The complaint, filed on August 23, details that $3,603 was missing from the store’s safe over 11 separate incidents between… Continue reading Cenex Employee Charged with Felony Theft After $3,600 Disappears from Safe
Minors Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses in Bemidji
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Anoka, Minnesota man who’d been under investigation by the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force since last Spring is now facing drug and firearms charges in Bemidji.
Man from Grand Forks Charged with Drug Trafficking
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a drug trafficking charge and more, following the execustion of a search warrant.
Suspect Arrested and Charged with Aggravated Assault in Wahpeton Stabbing Incident
WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Wahpeton, North Dakota man is facing a felony Aggravated Assault charge, after allegedly cutting another man’s chest.
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Pills in Undercover Sting
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes man, Noah Daniel Lawrence, has been charged with a felony for the third-degree sale of narcotics following a successful undercover sting operation. According to court documents, Lawrence allegedly sold M-30 Fentanyl pills to a confidential informant working with the Becker County Sheriff’s Department in June. The operation,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Pills in Undercover Sting
Missouri Man Charged After High-Speed Dirt Bike Pursuit in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Braxton Appleton, a Missouri man currently working in Drayton, has been charged in connection with a high-speed dirt bike pursuit that occurred in Grand Forks on July 28. According to court documents, Appleton fled a traffic stop, speeding through a stop sign dangerously close to a couple walking their dogs.… Continue reading Missouri Man Charged After High-Speed Dirt Bike Pursuit in Grand Forks
Grand Forks Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking After Traffic Stop Reveals Meth and Mushrooms
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Candy Ostlund, 49, of Grand Forks, is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on August 23rd uncovered a significant stash of illegal substances. Ostlund was pulled over in Grand Forks for having expired tabs. During the stop, a K9 unit indicated the presence of drugs, leading to the… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking After Traffic Stop Reveals Meth and Mushrooms
Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony After Threatening Deputy
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Thief River Falls, Minnesota, 56-year-old Paul J. Warnke is facing a felony charge for allegedly threatening a Pennington County Deputy. On August 23rd, during an investigation, a deputy knocked on Warnke’s apartment door and announced his presence. Warnke responded with hostility, demanding a search warrant and declaring, “I’m… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony After Threatening Deputy
Cass Lake Man Charged with Felony for Vandalizing Brother’s Jeep
CASS LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Thomas Brown Jr. of Cass Lake, Minnesota, is facing a felony charge for allegedly causing extensive damage to his brother’s Jeep. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 23rd, when Brown reportedly went on a destructive spree, leaving the vehicle in shambles. The damage to the Jeep… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged with Felony for Vandalizing Brother’s Jeep
Fargo Woman Arrested and Charged with Felony After Driving Stolen Vehicle
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo woman, Arianna L. Donovan, is now facing a felony charge following her arrest for driving a stolen vehicle. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 25th, when a South Fargo police officer, while on patrol, received an alert about a stolen vehicle in the area. The officer… Continue reading Fargo Woman Arrested and Charged with Felony After Driving Stolen Vehicle
Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Traffic Stop Reveals Stolen Credit Cards
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man is facing a felony charge of Theft of Property after authorities allegedly found him in possession of stolen credit and debit cards during a traffic stop. James Joseph Caswell has been formally charged, according to court documents, following the incident on August 17th. Caswell was a passenger in… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Traffic Stop Reveals Stolen Credit Cards
Thief River Falls Man Charged with Assaulting Family Member and Deputy
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody M. Meekma of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, is facing serious criminal charges following an alleged violent altercation with a family member and a responding deputy. According to reports, Meekma assaulted a male family member by injuring his forehead, holding him on the ground, choking him, and taking away… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged with Assaulting Family Member and Deputy
Man in Fargo arrested and charged for damaging cable-internet service
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man has been arrested and charged with damaging cable and internet services at 7 locations around Fargo. Court documents say the suspect, Timothy Paul Windels believs the government is listening via wires.
Grand Forks Man Charged with Armed Robbery After Gas Station Heist Ends in Taser Arrest
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Thomas J. Hanks Jr., has been charged with multiple felonies following a robbery at a gas station last weekend. According to court documents, the incident occurred just before midnight on Friday at a station on Demers Avenue near I-29. Hanks attempted to leave without paying for… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Armed Robbery After Gas Station Heist Ends in Taser Arrest
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Violating Multiple Protection Orders
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Craig Daniel Bellanger, 42, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony attempted domestic abuse in Becker County District Court for violating two or more orders for protection within 10 years of a prior conviction. Details from the criminal complaint were not available online. Bellanger was released without bail on… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Violating Multiple Protection Orders
Charged with Threatening to Shoot a Deputy
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man is facing a felony charge, after allegedly threatening to shoot a deputy.
Man from Thief River Falls Charged with Alleged Assault on Family Member and Deputy
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly assaulting a family member and deputy.
Bemidji Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in 2021 Wisconsin Shooting
SAWYER COUNTY, WI (trfnews.i234.me) – A murder charge has been filed today in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, against Manly McDermott, a native of Bemidji, Minnesota, for the March 2021 shooting death of Cary Elkin. Both McDermott and Elkin are originally from Bemidji. McDermott was named a suspect over two years ago after Elkin was found dead… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in 2021 Wisconsin Shooting
Man Charged with Murder in the Killing of Bemidji Native in Wisconsin
SAWYER COUNTY, WI (trfnews.i234.me) A murder charge was filed today in Sawyer County, Wisconsin against Manly McDermott in the March 2021 shooting death of Cary Elkin. Both are natives of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Hatton, ND Homeowner Charged with Aggravated Assault
HATTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An armed Hatton, North Dakota has been charged, after she called 911 and then allegedly pointed the …
White Earth Woman Charged with Felony Assault After Violent Retaliation Incident
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kaylynn Lea Jackson, 20, from rural White Earth Village, faces a felony third-degree assault charge in Becker County District Court following a violent altercation on June 17. Court records reveal that a special agent from the White Earth Police Department responded to an incident on Loon Drive in Ogema, where a… Continue reading White Earth Woman Charged with Felony Assault After Violent Retaliation Incident
Fargo Man Charged with Two Felony Counts of Terrorizing After Disturbing Incident
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kenneth Alva Smith of Fargo is facing two felony counts of terrorizing following a series of alarming threats made on August 19th. According to court documents, police were dispatched to a Fargo residence after receiving reports of a disturbance. Neighbors reported that Smith was walking around the neighborhood carrying a can… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Two Felony Counts of Terrorizing After Disturbing Incident
Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault and Terrorizing After Violent Incident
JAMETOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ashton E. Newman of Jamestown is facing serious felony charges after a violent incident involving two women. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 20th at 3:04 a.m. when police were dispatched to a Jamestown residence following a report of an assault. Newman allegedly struck one woman on the… Continue reading Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault and Terrorizing After Violent Incident
Fargo Man Charged with Felony Forgery After Cashing Fraudulent Check in Detroit Lakes
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Adrian Jay Hawkman, 40, of Fargo, is facing felony check forgery charges in Becker County District Court. The charges stem from an incident on May 2nd when Hawkman allegedly cashed a forged check for $3,868.41 at the American National Bank in Detroit Lakes. According to court records, bank staff grew… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Felony Forgery After Cashing Fraudulent Check in Detroit Lakes
Ponsford Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on White Earth Reservation
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph Schultz, 42, of Ponsford, has been indicted on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact involving a minor under the age of 12 on the White Earth Indian Reservation. According to court documents, the alleged abuse occurred between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, within the boundaries… Continue reading Ponsford Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on White Earth Reservation
Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault and Terrorizing After Allegedly Attacking One Woman and Threatening Another
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ashton E. Newman of Jamestown is facing serious felony charges after allegedly assaulting one woman and threatening to kill another if she reported the incident. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 20th at 3:04 a.m. when police were dispatched to a Jamestown residence. Upon arrival, officers found one… Continue reading Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault and Terrorizing After Allegedly Attacking One Woman and Threatening Another
Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft and Assault After Fleeing Police
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Levi Larteh, a Fargo resident, is facing multiple criminal charges, including felony theft of property, misdemeanor simple assault, and refusal to halt. According to court documents, the incident unfolded on August 20th when police were called to investigate a report of Larteh allegedly assaulting a maintenance man in an apartment complex.… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft and Assault After Fleeing Police
Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,400 During Odd Jobs
CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jonathan Peoples, a Fargo resident, is now facing serious criminal charges after allegedly stealing $1,400 in cash while performing odd jobs at a Cass County home. According to court documents, the victim reported the missing cash after hiring Peoples for various tasks around the property. During the investigation, Peoples allegedly provided… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,400 During Odd Jobs
Fargo Woman Charged with Felony Terrorizing After Allegedly Chasing Man with Knife
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo woman, Johnique Lewis, is facing a felony charge of terrorizing domestic violence after a harrowing incident involving a knife. According to court documents, police responded to a domestic disturbance at a Fargo residence on August 20th. The male victim reported that Lewis had allegedly chased him with a knife,… Continue reading Fargo Woman Charged with Felony Terrorizing After Allegedly Chasing Man with Knife
Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Terrorizing in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Shawn M. Pedraza of Jamestown faces felony terrorizing and domestic violence charges in West Fargo after allegedly threatening to kill a woman during a domestic dispute. A Jamestown man, Shawn M. Pedraza, is facing serious charges, including felony terrorizing and misdemeanor domestic violence, following a disturbing domestic incident in West… Continue reading Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Terrorizing in West Fargo
Cass Lake Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Chokehold on Brother
BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have provided new details regarding a tragic domestic incident near Bemidji, Minnesota, over the weekend. Arthur Jones, 48, of Cass Lake, is accused of strangling his brother to death early Saturday morning. When officers arrived on the scene, Jones reportedly told them, “he’s already dead,” while holding his brother… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Chokehold on Brother
Deer Creek Man Charged with Felony After Violent Assault in Park Rapids
PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Shane M. Garner of Deer Creek, Minnesota, is now facing both felony and misdemeanor assault charges following a brutal incident in Park Rapids. According to the criminal complaint, on July 28th, at 3:37 a.m., police responded to a call in the 300 block of Third Street East, where a man… Continue reading Deer Creek Man Charged with Felony After Violent Assault in Park Rapids
“Grand Forks Trio Charged in Vicious Park Assault and Robbery”
"Grand Forks Trio Charged in Vicious Park Assault and Robbery"Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of August 22nd, a disturbing incident in Legrave Park led to serious charges against two Grand Forks residents, Justin E. Baker and Nicole P. Bartlette. The pair has been charged with felony conspiracy to commit robbery after allegedly assaulting a man sleeping on a park bench and… Continue reading “Grand Forks Trio Charged in Vicious Park Assault and Robbery”
Park Rapids Man Charged with Felony After Allegedly Pulling Knife in Bicycle Road Rage Incident
PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 31-year-old man from Park Rapids, Minnesota, Robert W. McGrath, is facing a felony charge of Threats of Violence following an alleged road rage incident on August 20th. The confrontation occurred at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Main Avenue North when McGrath was riding his bicycle in the middle… Continue reading Park Rapids Man Charged with Felony After Allegedly Pulling Knife in Bicycle Road Rage Incident
Workplace Tensions Boil Over: Jamestown Woman Charged with Terrorizing After Threatening Boss with AR-15
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking incident, Marilyn Kay Hetletvedt of Jamestown has been charged with terrorizing after allegedly threatening to shoot her boss at Menards with an AR-15. According to court documents, Menards recently cut workers’ hours and wages due to declining revenue, which Hetletvedt reportedly took as a personal attack. A coworker… Continue reading Workplace Tensions Boil Over: Jamestown Woman Charged with Terrorizing After Threatening Boss with AR-15
Jamestown woman charged with terrorizing after confrontation with boss
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Jamestown, North Dakota woman is facing a felony Terrorizing charge, after allegedly threatening to go home and get her AR because she was upset with her boss.
Virginia, MN Man Charged After Knife Attack and Puppy Abduction
VIRGINIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jordan Lee Raati, 32, of Virginia, Minnesota, is facing serious charges after allegedly attacking two people with a knife and abducting a puppy from a residence last week. The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday near Third Street South in Virginia. A 51-year-old man sustained stab wounds to his chest… Continue reading Virginia, MN Man Charged After Knife Attack and Puppy Abduction
Fargo Woman Charged with Felony After Allegedly Assaulting ER Nurse
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Lisa R. Miller of Fargo is facing a felony charge for allegedly assaulting a nurse in the emergency department of a Fargo hospital. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 17th when a nurse was checking Miller’s vitals. During the check, Miller allegedly punched the nurse twice in the… Continue reading Fargo Woman Charged with Felony After Allegedly Assaulting ER Nurse
Viking, MN Woman Charged with Felony Assault After Allegedly Threatening with Knife and Ramming Vehicle
VIKING, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Britney Rae Grover of Viking, Minnesota, is facing a serious felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. According to court documents, Grover allegedly escalated an argument by driving her vehicle into the male victim’s parked car. In a separate incident, Grover is reported to have stood in the kitchen holding… Continue reading Viking, MN Woman Charged with Felony Assault After Allegedly Threatening with Knife and Ramming Vehicle
Roseau Man Charged with Felony After Allegedly Threatening Ex-Girlfriend with Axe
ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 22-year-old man, Bradley Beam, is facing felony assault and misdemeanor domestic assault charges after allegedly threatening his ex-girlfriend with an axe in Roseau, Minnesota. On August 9th, police responded to an apartment complex following a report of a man wielding an axe and threatening a woman. When officers arrived, they… Continue reading Roseau Man Charged with Felony After Allegedly Threatening Ex-Girlfriend with Axe
Bemidji Man Charged with Felony Terroristic Threats After Violent Outburst
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Robert Ray Johnson of Bemidji is facing a felony charge of terroristic threats and a misdemeanor charge of damage to property following a violent incident on August 14th. Deputies were called to the Pine Valley Mobile Home Park, west of Bemidji, in response to reports of an intoxicated individual causing destruction… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged with Felony Terroristic Threats After Violent Outburst
Brotherly Tragedy: Arthur James Jones Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Cass Lake Strangulation
CASS LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking update to a tragic incident north of Cass Lake, Minnesota, Arthur James Jones has been charged with second-degree murder following the strangulation death of his brother early Saturday morning. According to the statement of probable cause, Beltrami County dispatch received an emergency call at 4:36 a.m., reporting… Continue reading Brotherly Tragedy: Arthur James Jones Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Cass Lake Strangulation
Moorhead Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Meth-Fueled Attack
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities in Moorhead, Minnesota, have filed charges of second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault against Mary Hjelseth following a brutal incident on the evening of August 15, 2024. According to the criminal complaint, Hjelseth, after consuming methamphetamine and engaging in sexual activity with her boyfriend, allegedly slashed his neck with a… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Meth-Fueled Attack
Crookston Man Charged with Sex Crime Involving Boy, Suspect Connected To Crookston Youth Hangout
CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston, Minnesota man is facing a 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charge involving a boy. The suspect also has a connection to a youth hangout in that town. A disturbing case in more ways than one out of Crookston Minnesota, G Thomas Amiot who was on the foundation board for… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged with Sex Crime Involving Boy, Suspect Connected To Crookston Youth Hangout
Dilworth Man Charged with Felony Rape in Moorhead: DNA Evidence and Text Confession Unveil Crime
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Braden John Radeck, a 19-year-old from Dilworth, Minnesota, has been charged with felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct after allegedly raping a woman at her Moorhead apartment in May of last year. According to the criminal complaint, the victim reported that while she was drinking, Radeck forcibly pulled down her pants and… Continue reading Dilworth Man Charged with Felony Rape in Moorhead: DNA Evidence and Text Confession Unveil Crime
Fargo Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Caught Red-Handed in Apartment Garage
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Christopher C. Cannata of Fargo is facing felony burglary charges after being caught inside a woman’s apartment complex garage. According to court documents, on August 10th, the female victim discovered Cannata and an unidentified male inside her garage. The woman noticed that a floor jack and flashlight were missing but was… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Caught Red-Handed in Apartment Garage
Fargo Teen Charged with 1st Degree Aggravated Robbery in East Grand Forks
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An 18-year-old Fargo man, Justin Nojang, is facing serious charges after a late-night robbery in East Grand Forks. According to court documents, just before midnight on August 12th, a male victim was walking home from a friend’s apartment at Brentwood Apartments when he was confronted by Nojang and another… Continue reading Fargo Teen Charged with 1st Degree Aggravated Robbery in East Grand Forks
Grand Forks Man Charged with Burglary and Assault After Breaking into Woman’s Home
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 38-year-old Grand Forks man, Kenneth Nwanjo, is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home and attacking her. According to the criminal complaint, Nwanjo, who was in a dating relationship with the victim, crawled through her window in the early hours of August 10th after she… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Burglary and Assault After Breaking into Woman’s Home
Fargo Man Charged in Connection to Vehicle Break-Ins
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jerry Demery of Fargo is facing multiple charges after being linked to recent vehicle break-ins. According to court documents, officers responded to a possible burglary in progress on August 6th and found Demery sitting in a truck. He claimed he was checking on friends at the property, but police discovered he… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged in Connection to Vehicle Break-Ins
Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Terrorizing and Domestic Violence After Violent Assault
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Sanjay Yakha of Grand Forks is facing multiple serious charges after a violent incident on August 12th. Yakha has been charged with two felony counts of terrorizing, felony child neglect, and misdemeanor domestic violence. According to court documents, the charges stem from an assault where Yakha allegedly slapped, kicked, and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Terrorizing and Domestic Violence After Violent Assault
Arvilla Man Charged with Trespass and Assault After Violent Confrontation in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Austin Skow of Arvilla, North Dakota, is facing serious legal trouble after a violent incident in Grand Forks. According to court documents, Skow has been charged with felony Criminal Trespass and misdemeanor Simple Assault. The charges stem from an altercation on August 4th, when Skow allegedly entered his ex-girlfriend’s apartment… Continue reading Arvilla Man Charged with Trespass and Assault After Violent Confrontation in Grand Forks
Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony After High-Speed, Drunken Joyride
Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony After High-Speed, Drunken JoyrideGRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Austin L. Young of Grand Forks is in serious legal trouble after a reckless high-speed drive on Gateway Drive on August 11th. Young, who was clocked by a deputy at 77 miles per hour, was seen dangerously swerving between lanes and nearly colliding with two other vehicles. When pulled over,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony After High-Speed, Drunken Joyride
Minnesota Candidate and Wife Caught in Sign Scandal: Over 240 Stolen Signs Found Painted with Campaign Slogans
ALEXANDRIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking turn of events, Minnesota legislative candidate Judd Hoff and his wife, Wendy Hoff, are facing serious criminal charges after being linked to the theft of more than 240 signs in the Alexandria area. The stolen signs included political campaign signs, real estate signs, and advertisements for special events. Wendy… Continue reading Minnesota Candidate and Wife Caught in Sign Scandal: Over 240 Stolen Signs Found Painted with Campaign Slogans
Moorhead Man Charged with Felony After Bizarre Break-In at Fargo Woman’s Apartment
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a frightening incident, Austin Helland of Moorhead is facing a felony Criminal Trespass charge after allegedly entering a Fargo woman’s bedroom in the early hours of August 12th. The woman, who was asleep in her bed, awoke just after 1:00 a.m. to find Helland attempting to pet her barking dog.… Continue reading Moorhead Man Charged with Felony After Bizarre Break-In at Fargo Woman’s Apartment
Grand Forks Man Charged with EGF Offense
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks, Minnesota man is facing a trio of felony charges in Grand Forks, after allegedly breaking into a woman’s residence.
Brooks Man Charged with Felony Child Torture After Brutal Assault Caught on Camera
Brooks, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph Cole Wulfson, 33, of Brooks, appeared in Red Lake County District Court on Wednesday, July 17, facing serious charges after a video captured him violently assaulting his 12-year-old stepson. The disturbing July 6th incident, recorded by a surveillance camera outside a rural Brooks home, shows Wulfson allegedly headbutting the boy,… Continue reading Brooks Man Charged with Felony Child Torture After Brutal Assault Caught on Camera
Three individuals charged with drug trafficking, arrested in Fargo and Grand Forks.
FARGO-GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Three people are facing drug trafficking charges, following arrests in Fargo and Grand Forks.
Therapy Session Turns Violent: Fergus Falls Woman Charged with Attempted Vehicular Assault
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Veronica R. Gast of Fergus Falls is facing serious criminal charges, including felony assault with a vehicle and criminal vehicular assault, following a disturbing incident on August 10th. According to police reports, Gast and her boyfriend were on their way to a counseling session to address ongoing relationship issues. The… Continue reading Therapy Session Turns Violent: Fergus Falls Woman Charged with Attempted Vehicular Assault
Detroit Lakes Teen Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Hallway Attack
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Spencer George Eliasson, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony third-degree assault in Becker County District Court following a violent altercation on December 3, 2023. According to court records, police were dispatched to an apartment building in Detroit Lakes after a report of an assault. The victim, identified as… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Teen Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Hallway Attack
Deputy Charged with DWI After Squad Car Crash; Also Faces Discrimination Lawsuit
WILLMAR, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Christopher Todd Flatten, a 39-year-old Kandiyohi County sheriff’s deputy from Atwater, is facing multiple charges following a squad vehicle crash on July 18. Flatten, who was on duty at the time, has been summoned to appear in Kandiyohi County District Court on September 4 for a gross misdemeanor charge of third-degree driving… Continue reading Deputy Charged with DWI After Squad Car Crash; Also Faces Discrimination Lawsuit
Fargo Woman Charged After Stealing from Deceased Man, Failing to Report His Death
FARGO N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Terri Celeste Nesemeier, 26, is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing from a man who collapsed and died in front of her at his Fargo apartment. Nesemeier is set to appear in Cass County District Court on Thursday, August 8, facing felony counts of credit card theft and preventing arrest, as… Continue reading Fargo Woman Charged After Stealing from Deceased Man, Failing to Report His Death
Moorhead Woman Charged with Murder, Tells Police: “I Would Kill Him Again”
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Connie Jo Frank, 47, is being held on a $2 million bail without conditions, or a $100,000 cash bail with conditions, after being charged with second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of her on-and-off boyfriend, 47-year-old Willard DeGroat Jr. The incident occurred early Sunday morning at 1025 3rd Avenue North in… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Charged with Murder, Tells Police: “I Would Kill Him Again”
Egeland Auditor Charged with Felony Theft and Misapplication of Funds
EGELAND, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – 64-year-old Tammy Sue Lachance, a resident of Egeland, North Dakota, is facing serious criminal charges for allegedly embezzling more than $10,000 from the small city she served as an auditor. According to court documents, the thefts occurred between March 18th and July 11th of this year. Egeland, a tiny town with… Continue reading Egeland Auditor Charged with Felony Theft and Misapplication of Funds
Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Attempted Vehicle Break-In
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 32-year-old man from Grand Forks, Julio Jacinto, is facing a felony charge for attempted unlawful entry into a vehicle. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 3rd, just before 2 p.m. Jacinto was reportedly seen trying to pry open the door of a Tahoe in Grand Forks.… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Attempted Vehicle Break-In
Bemidji Duo Indicted for Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy in Minnesota
Bemidji, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two individuals have been indicted for conspiring to distribute fentanyl throughout the state of Minnesota. According to U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger, Derek Jon Paddy, 28, and Robyn Lea Lussier, 20, both from Bemidji, were found in possession of over 40 grams of fentanyl on November 2, 2023. Paddy and Lussier… Continue reading Bemidji Duo Indicted for Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy in Minnesota
Bemidji Duo Charged with Felony for Attempted Scooter Robbery
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two Bemidji men, Landon Lovejoy and Nathaniel Williams, are facing felony charges for attempting to rob a juvenile boy of his scooter and other belongings. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at ALA Park on the North End of Bemidji. According to court documents, the juvenile victim was found crying and… Continue reading Bemidji Duo Charged with Felony for Attempted Scooter Robbery
Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Breaking Into Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – 23-year-old Preston Spangler, with no address listed, has been charged with felony burglary in Morehead. According to court documents, on the evening of August 4th, officers were dispatched to a burglary call. The female victim reported that her ex-boyfriend, Spangler, had allegedly broken into her apartment and damaged property. Spangler had… Continue reading Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Breaking Into Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment
Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking in East Grand Forks
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – 63-year-old Mark A. Peterson of Grand Forks is facing a drug trafficking charge in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. According to court documents, on August 3rd at 4:47 PM, Peterson was reported for reckless driving and allegedly ran another driver off the road. His vehicle was later found parked on… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking in East Grand Forks
Deadly Love: Moorhead Woman Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Boyfriend’s Fatal Stabbing
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update regarding an early Sunday morning murder in Moorhead, Minnesota. Connie Jo Frank has now been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of her on-again, off-again boyfriend. According to the statement of probable cause, at approximately 12:18 a.m. on Sunday, Moorhead police responded to a report… Continue reading Deadly Love: Moorhead Woman Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Boyfriend’s Fatal Stabbing
“Voices Told Me to Kill Him”: St. Paul Man Charged with Murdering Priest
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A St. Paul man, Nathan Wondra, 32, has been charged with second-degree murder after reportedly strangling a 76-year-old priest, Lawrence Johnson, along Interstate 94. Wondra called 911 around 12:40 p.m. Thursday, claiming he was having a psychotic break and had “choked out” Johnson, who was taking him to Regions Hospital… Continue reading “Voices Told Me to Kill Him”: St. Paul Man Charged with Murdering Priest
Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking in East Grand Forks
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a drug trafficking charge in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
Gabriel Longtail Charged with Felony Robbery at Grand Forks Walmart
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A man has been charged in connection with a July robbery at a Walmart in Grand Forks. According to court documents, the incident occurred on July 27th when police responded to a robbery report at the store. An employee informed the police that Gabriel Longtail was seen placing items into… Continue reading Gabriel Longtail Charged with Felony Robbery at Grand Forks Walmart
Night of Terror in Fargo: Moorhead Man Charged with Assault and Rape
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – It was a night of horror for a Fargo, North Dakota woman when Alonzo Lonnie Williams Jr. of Moorhead, Minnesota, allegedly broke into her apartment, raped her, and then kicked her in the face before fleeing. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of July 28th. According to court documents,… Continue reading Night of Terror in Fargo: Moorhead Man Charged with Assault and Rape
Red Lake County Man Charged with Child Torture After Video Surfaces
RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Brooks, Minnesota, man faces serious criminal charges after a disturbing video surfaced showing him brutally beating a 12-year-old child. Joseph Cole Wulfson, 34, is charged with felony child torture, gross misdemeanor malicious punishment of a child, and misdemeanor domestic assault. The felony child torture charge carries a potential… Continue reading Red Lake County Man Charged with Child Torture After Video Surfaces
West Fargo Man Charged with Felony Criminal Trespass
CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Daniel Omane of West Fargo, North Dakota has been charged with felony Criminal Trespass. Daniel Omane of West Fargo has been charged with felony Criminal Trespass according to court documents the female victim reported she came home from work on July 22nd and went to bed in the morning she… Continue reading West Fargo Man Charged with Felony Criminal Trespass
Moorhead Man Charged with Felony Burglary for School Theft
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Andrew J. Varno, a resident of Moorhead, Minnesota, is facing felony burglary charges following an incident at a local private school. On May 1, 2024, officers responded to a report of a burglary at the school, located across the street from Taco Bell in Moorhead. The investigation revealed that several laptops… Continue reading Moorhead Man Charged with Felony Burglary for School Theft
Rampage in Fargo: Man Charged with Felony for Vandalizing Vehicles
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Gunnar Allan Cowing faces a felony charge of criminal mischief after allegedly causing havoc in a Fargo parking ramp. According to court documents, on July 27th at 1:36 a.m., officers responded to reports of a disturbance where witnesses saw Cowing using a traffic cone to smash multiple vehicles. Three vehicle owners… Continue reading Rampage in Fargo: Man Charged with Felony for Vandalizing Vehicles
DOJ Cracks Down on Global Fentanyl Supply Chain: Thousands Arrested, Chinese Companies Charged
UNITED STATES (trfnews.i234.me) – Latest Efforts in the Fight Against Fentanyl The Department of Justice (DOJ) has intensified its fight against the deadly fentanyl epidemic, leading to thousands of arrests and charges against numerous Chinese companies and individuals. Fentanyl has become a significant issue affecting both large and small towns across the United States, with… Continue reading DOJ Cracks Down on Global Fentanyl Supply Chain: Thousands Arrested, Chinese Companies Charged
Lawn Dispute Turns Violent: North Dakota Man Charged After Attacking Mower Operator
NECHE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In Neche, North Dakota, 55-year-old George E. Ellis Jr. faces felony aggravated assault charges after an altercation involving a riding lawnmower on July 27th. According to court documents, the victim was on his way to mow a lawn for a neighbor when Ellis allegedly stopped him and punched him in the… Continue reading Lawn Dispute Turns Violent: North Dakota Man Charged After Attacking Mower Operator
Bemidji Jewelry Heist Ends with Arrests: Sandra Simons and Kip Neadeau Charged
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Sandra Simons of Cass Lake and Kip Neadeau of Red Lake are facing charges following a botched jewelry heist in Bemidji, Minnesota. On July 27th, police were called to Ken K Thompson Jewelry Store after a $44,000 ring was reported stolen. Surveillance footage captured Simons taking the ring. When apprehended nearby,… Continue reading Bemidji Jewelry Heist Ends with Arrests: Sandra Simons and Kip Neadeau Charged
UPDATE: Kolby McKay of Fort Totten Now Charged with Murder
FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A charge of 2nd Degree Murder has now been filed in federal court against Kolby McKay of Fort Totten, North Dakota. Earlier, Assault charges were filed against him. It’s not clear whether the earlier charges are tied to this recent charge. Federal dolcuments are still sealed.
Update: Grand Forks Incident – Jesse James Skavlem Charged with Terrorizing Children
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a twist to our previous report of an armed man in Grand Forks, Jesse James Skavlem, 33, faces serious charges after allegedly terrorizing children near Richard’s West Park. According to court documents, on July 28th, police responded to reports from juveniles at the park’s apartment complex. Witnesses described Skavlem,… Continue reading Update: Grand Forks Incident – Jesse James Skavlem Charged with Terrorizing Children
Lengby Stabbing Incident Update: Suspect Charged
LENGBY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In an update to the stabbing report from Lengby, Minnesota, Brian Swenson Jr., a resident of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor obstructing the legal process. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Friday evening at Spring Lake Park. According to… Continue reading Lengby Stabbing Incident Update: Suspect Charged
Halstad Couple Charged in Infant Abuse Case
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
Two Moorhead Men Charged with Felony Child Pornography in Separate Cases
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Clay County, Minnesota, two Moorhead men are facing serious felony charges related to child pornography. Jacob A. Paulus is charged with seven counts of possessing pornographic material involving minors under 14. The charges stem from a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which led to a… Continue reading Two Moorhead Men Charged with Felony Child Pornography in Separate Cases
Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Brandishing BB Gun at Taco John’s
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Amber Rose Greene, 44, of Detroit Lakes, faces multiple charges including felony terroristic threats, gross misdemeanor for carrying a BB gun in public, and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. On July 25, Detroit Lakes police were called to Taco John’s where Greene was found with a BB gun that resembled a pistol. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Brandishing BB Gun at Taco John’s
Rural Pelican Rapids Woman Charged with Felony Threats and Assault
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Anna Marie Gnahn, 40, from rural Pelican Rapids, faces felony threats of violence and gross misdemeanor domestic assault charges in Becker County District Court. The charges stem from an incident on June 2, where deputies were called to Gnahn’s residence on Deroxe Road. According to the homeowner, who had been… Continue reading Rural Pelican Rapids Woman Charged with Felony Threats and Assault
Teresa Joe Johnson Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse in Detroit Lakes
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Teresa Joe Johnson, 35, from Detroit Lakes, faces felony domestic abuse charges for violating two or more protection orders within a decade of a prior conviction. The criminal complaint was not available online. An arrest warrant was issued on June 27 after Johnson missed her initial court appearance. On July… Continue reading Teresa Joe Johnson Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse in Detroit Lakes
Fergus Falls Man Charged After Alleged Shooting at Delivery Driver
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey L. Defries, a 55-year-old resident of rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota, faces felony assault charges after allegedly shooting at a delivery driver on July 24, 2024. According to the probable cause statement, the incident occurred at around 1:50 p.m. on County Highway 15. The delivery driver, an African American male,… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Charged After Alleged Shooting at Delivery Driver
Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Felonies After High-Speed Police Chase
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man is facing numerous felony charges following a dramatic police chase through the city on Saturday night. High-Speed Pursuit Officers attempted to stop 32-year-old Shawn Schweigert after noticing his vehicle had two different license plates. Instead of pulling over, Schweigert sped off despite the patrol vehicle’s lights… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Felonies After High-Speed Police Chase
Deadly Encounter: Moorhead Man Charged with Murder After Violent Confrontation
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jamal Ahmed, 35, has been charged with second-degree murder following the shooting death of Frankie Torres, 37, in Moorhead on July 24, 2024. The charge, which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years, is the result of a violent altercation detailed in newly released court documents. According to the criminal complaint,… Continue reading Deadly Encounter: Moorhead Man Charged with Murder After Violent Confrontation
Texas Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Swindling $136,000 from Warren Woman
Marshall County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Texas man has been charged in Marshall County District Court after allegedly swindling a Marshall County resident out of $136,000 over three separate transactions in 2023. Arrest and Charges Mutahir Ahmed Khan, 23, of McKinney, Texas, has been charged with felony theft. The complaint was filed on April 19,… Continue reading Texas Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Swindling $136,000 from Warren Woman
Moorhead Tragedy: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Details have emerged about the tragic shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Moorhead, Minnesota. Jamal Ahmed has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Franky Torres. The charge, which carries a potential maximum sentence of 40 years, is based on allegations that Ahmed intentionally shot Torres during an altercation.… Continue reading Moorhead Tragedy: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting
Two Oklee Men Charged in Thief River Falls Drug Bust
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday, Rodney Arlan Smith (57) and Zachariah Howard (21) were arrested in the Knight Avenue parking lot in Thief River Falls. Smith faces charges of Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree – Sale, while Howard is charged with Aiding and Abetting Controlled Substance Crime in the First… Continue reading Two Oklee Men Charged in Thief River Falls Drug Bust
Fargo Man Charged in Major Fentanyl Bust in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Manuel M. Reyes of Fargo is facing serious drug trafficking charges in Moorhead, Minnesota. On July 18th, Reyes was a vehicle passenger stopped for lack of license plates. A subsequent search revealed 80 suspected M30 fentanyl pills. Reyes, who has a previous drug conviction, now faces felony charges for the first-degree… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged in Major Fentanyl Bust in Moorhead
Tragedy in Moorhead: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Shooting Death
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday morning, a tragic shooting occurred resulting in the death of Frankie Torres. Jamal Ahmed has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder with intent, a charge that could lead to a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. According to the criminal complaint, Moorhead police responded to a report of… Continue reading Tragedy in Moorhead: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Shooting Death
41-Year-Old Man Charged with Endangering 50-100 People at Roseau, MN Parade
ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Greenbush, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges, after authorities say he endandered 50 to 100 …
Halstad Man Charged with Child Abuse: Infant Hospitalized with Seizures and Bruises
HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew D. Warner, a 25-year-old from Halstad, Minnesota, has been charged with felony malicious punishment of a child and gross misdemeanor child endangerment. The charges followed a disturbing incident on July 12th when Warner and his wife brought their six-week-old infant to Sanford Fargo’s Children’s Urgent Care Clinic. The infant, suffering… Continue reading Halstad Man Charged with Child Abuse: Infant Hospitalized with Seizures and Bruises
Suspect Charged with Pulling Knife on Deputy During Burglary
OKLEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Burglary suspect is now facing a string of charges, after allegedly pulling a knife on a deputy.
Three Men Charged with Felony Terrorizing in Fargo-West Fargo Incidents
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Three men are facing felony terrorizing charges following separate incidents in Fargo and West Fargo. Ramesh Majhi: On July 21st at 1:27 a.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance at a Fargo residence. Majhi allegedly punched a female victim and brandished a knife after she refused to give him money. He… Continue reading Three Men Charged with Felony Terrorizing in Fargo-West Fargo Incidents
Shevlin Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Dropping Cocaine Bag in Bemidji Walmart
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Gabriel Newland-Stiller, a 22-year-old from Shevlin, Minnesota, faces serious drug trafficking charges after allegedly dropping a bag of cocaine in a Bemidji Walmart. On July 19th, police responded to the store when an employee discovered a bag containing a white powder. Authorities confirmed the bag held 20 grams of cocaine. Surveillance… Continue reading Shevlin Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Dropping Cocaine Bag in Bemidji Walmart
Baudette Woman Charged for Bold Dirt Bike Theft
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 18 at 10:42 a.m., the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft outside 15300 Shawn St. Destinee Nicole Osborn, 26, of Baudette, has been charged with gross misdemeanor theft following the incident. The complaint was officially filed on July 10. According to the complaint,… Continue reading Baudette Woman Charged for Bold Dirt Bike Theft
Goodridge Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Firearms
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dennis Obert Hovet, 64, of Goodridge, has been charged in Pennington County District Court with two felony counts of receiving stolen property—firearm. A warrant has been issued for his arrest as he remains incarcerated at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston on charges out of Polk and Red… Continue reading Goodridge Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Firearms
Grand Forks Man Charged After Machete Incident, Self-Inflicted Injury
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update on the recent incident involving a man with a machete terrorizing people in Downtown Grand Forks. Just after 10 PM on Thursday, Christopher Michael Strong of Grand Forks was charged with reckless endangerment and three counts of terrorizing. Incident Details Threats and Attacks: Strong allegedly swung… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged After Machete Incident, Self-Inflicted Injury
Latest: Man with Machete Charged and Still in Hospital
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has now been charged for threatening others with a machete, before he cut his own throat.
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
Fargo Man Charged with Criminal Trespass and Terrorizing After Apartment Break-In
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Larry Ladon Brathwaite of Fargo is facing multiple criminal charges following an incident on June 29th. According to court documents, Brathwaite allegedly broke into a woman’s apartment through a patio door and threatened her, saying, “I’m going to kill you.” After making the threat, he reportedly went outside and broke a… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Criminal Trespass and Terrorizing After Apartment Break-In
Grand Forks Man Charged in Traill County for Internet Sex Crimes, Terrorizing, and Handgun Offense
TRAILL COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jay Dee Weigand of Grand Forks is facing serious criminal charges in Traill County, North Dakota, involving a minor female. According to court documents, the girl’s mother discovered sexually explicit text and Facebook messages on her daughter’s phone and reported them to the Sheriff’s Department. The exchange of explicit messages… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged in Traill County for Internet Sex Crimes, Terrorizing, and Handgun Offense
Brainerd Man Charged with Felony Burglary in Bemidji Over Missing Clothes
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lawrencio Hernandez, 21, of Brainerd, is facing serious criminal charges in Bemidji. According to court documents, on July 12, Hernandez broke into an apartment on the 1800 block of Conifer Avenue. He was reportedly upset over missing clothes he believed were stolen by the victim’s brother. During the incident, Hernandez also… Continue reading Brainerd Man Charged with Felony Burglary in Bemidji Over Missing Clothes
Family Feud: Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Stealing Deceased Relative’s Vehicle
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man is facing serious legal trouble after allegedly stealing a vehicle from the estate of a deceased person. Joshua Powers, 45, has been charged with felony theft of property. According to court documents, the incident took place on July 11th, when the victim, holding power of attorney… Continue reading Family Feud: Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Stealing Deceased Relative’s Vehicle
Brooks Man Charged with Felony Child Torture in Disturbing Incident
BROOKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a deeply troubling case out of Red Lake County, Minnesota, 33-year-old Joseph Cole Wulfson of Brooks has been charged with felony child torture and gross misdemeanor malicious punishment of a child. According to court documents, the charges stem from an incident on July 11th, when a tipster reported to a… Continue reading Brooks Man Charged with Felony Child Torture in Disturbing Incident
Minnesota man charged with child torture
BROOKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Brooks, Minnesota man has been charged with felony “Child Torture”. Joseph C. Wulfson is allegedly captured on video head butting the child and hitting them 25 times over 2.5 minutes.
Frazee Man Charged with Felony Sexual Conduct and Offering Money for Sex
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Alan Bacon, 49, of Frazee has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct and gross misdemeanor offering money for sex. According to court records, at about 2 a.m. on February 13, 2024, a deputy was called to a Frazee residence on a report… Continue reading Frazee Man Charged with Felony Sexual Conduct and Offering Money for Sex
Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Bicycle Theft
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – 60-year-old Eugene G. Carrier of Grand Forks is facing a felony-level theft of property charge for allegedly stealing a bicycle. According to court documents, on July 12th, a blue Trek 24-speed bicycle valued at $1,500 was reported stolen from the front yard of a Grand Forks residence. A poor-quality surveillance… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Bicycle Theft
Dilworth Man Charged with “Luring Minors by Computer” in Cass County
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – An unusual case has emerged from Cass County, North Dakota, where a juvenile has exposed an alleged internet predator. Julius Santiago Trevino of Dilworth, Minnesota, has been charged with felony luring minors by computer in Fargo. According to court documents, a 16-year-old Fargo boy told police he was bored and decided… Continue reading Dilworth Man Charged with “Luring Minors by Computer” in Cass County
Attempted Bar Heist Fails: Grafton Man Charged with Felony Robbery
FOREST RIVER, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grafton, North Dakota man is facing serious criminal charges after a botched robbery attempt at a bar in Forest River. According to court documents, on July 14th at 12:28 a.m., a Walsh County Deputy responded to a report of a robbery and fight at the bar. Witnesses stated that… Continue reading Attempted Bar Heist Fails: Grafton Man Charged with Felony Robbery
Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem announced on Tuesday, July 9, that criminal charges were filed against Shane Roper, a Minnesota state trooper involved in a crash that resulted in five people being injured and the death of 18-year-old Olivia Flores. According to an Olmsted County Attorney news release, Roper is charged… Continue reading Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester
Minnesota Viking, Jordan Addison, Charged with DUI in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is facing DUI charges in Los Angeles. A report from the California Highway Patrol states that the 22-year-old Addison was found asleep behind the wheel of a luxury car blocking a lane of traffic late Friday night. This incident follows his previous arrest in… Continue reading Minnesota Viking, Jordan Addison, Charged with DUI in Los Angeles
Minnesota Vikings Player Charged with DUI
LOS ANGELES, CA (trfnews.i234.me) Minnesota Viking, Jordan Addison was charged with DUI in Los Angeles this weekend.
Cocaine-Fueled Fury: Moorhead Woman Charged with Stabbing and Assault
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Vanessa C. Newton of Moorhead is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly attacking a man. According to court documents, on July 10th, officers responded to multiple 911 calls from a Moorhead apartment where a man was heard screaming for help. The victim had knife wounds on his hand and forearm. He… Continue reading Cocaine-Fueled Fury: Moorhead Woman Charged with Stabbing and Assault
Caught on Camera: Two Men Charged with Burglary in Becker County
ROCHERT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Naytahwaush Men Arrested with Stolen Items After Security Video Captures Crime Two men from Naytahwaush, Robert Azure and Dennis Tibbetts, are facing burglary charges in Becker County, Minnesota. According to court documents, on July 11th, security footage captured Azure and Tibbetts carrying items from a residence. Later, a deputy found them… Continue reading Caught on Camera: Two Men Charged with Burglary in Becker County
Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Sting Operation
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Blayne E. Saiger, a 38-year-old resident of Grand Forks, is facing a felony drug trafficking charge following a sting operation by the Narcotics Task Force. According to court documents, a confidential informant for the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force purchased 88 grams of methamphetamine from Saiger. He has been charged… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Sting Operation
Moorhead Man Charged with Felony After Threatening to Shoot Woman in Fargo
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Stephon Dwayne Aaron of Moorhead is facing a felony terrorizing charge in Fargo. According to court documents, on July 10th, police responded to a disturbance at a Fargo residence. The female victim reported that Aaron had come to her apartment in an agitated state. They began arguing, and at one point,… Continue reading Moorhead Man Charged with Felony After Threatening to Shoot Woman in Fargo
Horace Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Trashing Fargo Home
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Travis A. Hoyt of Horace, North Dakota, has been charged with felony burglary after allegedly breaking into a house on the 1400 block of North Broadway in Fargo and causing significant damage. According to court documents, on July 6, the homeowner returned after being away for a few days to find… Continue reading Horace Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Trashing Fargo Home
Redby Woman Charged with Arson and Burglary in Bemidji Incident
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 43-year-old woman from Redby, Minnesota, Renee King, is facing felony charges of arson and burglary after allegedly attempting to set a home on fire near Bemidji. The incident occurred south of Bemidji off Carr Lake Road. According to the homeowner, Faith Moan, they were sleeping when King allegedly took a… Continue reading Redby Woman Charged with Arson and Burglary in Bemidji Incident
Red Lake Falls Man Charged with Violating Protection Order and Threatening Ex
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 14 at around 9:52 a.m., police received a report of a protection order violation. Ryan David Sabo, 41, from Red Lake Falls, has been cited for domestic abuse – violation of a protection order. The citation was filed in court on June 26. Sabo allegedly violated the… Continue reading Red Lake Falls Man Charged with Violating Protection Order and Threatening Ex
Snapchat Nightmare: Minnesota Man Charged with Kidnapping and Sexual Assault
ROCHERT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rochert, Minnesota man has been charged with Kidnapping and 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, after meeting a juvenile female on Snapchat. 44-year-old Benjamin I. Bergman from Rochert, Minnesota has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping after meeting a juvenile female on the popular social media platform Snapchat.… Continue reading Snapchat Nightmare: Minnesota Man Charged with Kidnapping and Sexual Assault
Teen Charged with Felony After Assaulting Jailer with Bloody Napkin
Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Alanna Marie Sturdevant, 18, of Detroit Lakes, faces felony fourth-degree assault and misdemeanor underage drinking charges in Becker County District Court. On April 10, a White Earth police officer responded to a report of a fight at a residence in Waubun. Upon arrival, the officer found a male lying in… Continue reading Teen Charged with Felony After Assaulting Jailer with Bloody Napkin
Dating App Nightmare: Wahpeton Man Charged with Major Sex Crime
WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Jacob Krump Faces Class Double-A Felony for Violent Assault A dating app hookup turned into a nightmare for a woman in Wahpeton, North Dakota, leading to major charges against Joshua Jacob Krump. According to court documents, Krump has been charged with a class double-A felony of gross sexual imposition following… Continue reading Dating App Nightmare: Wahpeton Man Charged with Major Sex Crime
Moorhead Pair Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Death of 3-Year-Old Boy
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead, Minnesota pair has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of three-year-old Eastyn Deronjic last March. Shiann Erickson and Rosa Garza, also known as Mason Garza, have each been charged with second-degree murder without intent in the child’s death. According to the criminal complaint, on March… Continue reading Moorhead Pair Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Death of 3-Year-Old Boy
Moorhead Couple Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old Boy
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man and woman from Moorhead, Minnesota, have been charged with the murder of a child. On March 18th, Moorhead police began investigating the death of three-year-old Eastyn Deronjic after responding to a medical call for a child not breathing in the 1500 block of Beasley Boulevard. The investigation has been… Continue reading Moorhead Couple Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old Boy
Pair Arrested and Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old Child
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead, Minnesota pair has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder in connection to the death of a 3-year old they were watching. We have details regarding the charges from the criminal complaint.
Grand Forks Murder: Victim Identified, Narveson Charged
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The victim of a shooting at a downtown Grand Forks bar on July 4th has been identified at James E. Jorgenson. The suspect in this case, Nicholas Narveson has been charged with Murder, Terroring, Reckless Endangerment and Criminal Mischief.
Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony Threats and Domestic Assault
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been charged in Pennington County District Court after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife and assaulting her on Wednesday, June 19. Charges and Arrest Jose Antonio Baltodano-Gutierrez, 24, faces felony charges of threats of violence and misdemeanor domestic assault causing bodily harm.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony Threats and Domestic Assault
Man Charged with Refusing Chemical Test After Suspicious Traffic Stop in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of June 18, at approximately 12:16 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Third Street and Atlantic Avenue in Thief River Falls. The driver, 28-year-old Matthew James Brang, was arrested and charged with second-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test. According… Continue reading Man Charged with Refusing Chemical Test After Suspicious Traffic Stop in Thief River Falls
UPDATE: Two individuals charged in altercation outside Warroad bar
WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two people have been charged in connection to a fight outside a Warroad, Minnesota bar.
Thief River Falls Woman Charged with Felony Issuance of Dishonored Check
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Oct. 12, the sheriff’s office received a report of a dishonored check. Brittney Renae Stengrim, 33, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony issuance of a dishonored check. The complaint was filed on June 14. According to the complaint, Stengrim allegedly issued a $795 check to… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Charged with Felony Issuance of Dishonored Check
TRF Man Charged with Drug Possession While Out on Bail for Murder
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been charged in Pennington County District Court with possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl while out on bail for a felony murder charge. Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 34, faces two felony counts of fifth-degree controlled substance crime, along with misdemeanor offenses of obstructing the legal process… Continue reading TRF Man Charged with Drug Possession While Out on Bail for Murder
Girlfriend Charged for Riding Bicycle
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks bicycle rider is facing charges.
Woman Charged with Felony Theft for Scanning Items as Taco Seasoning at Walmart
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 10, police received a report of theft by swindle at Walmart. Kristina Lynn Finn, 36, of Red Lake Falls, has been charged with felony theft by swindle and summoned to court. The complaint was filed on June 7. Finn allegedly scanned various items of merchandise as taco… Continue reading Woman Charged with Felony Theft for Scanning Items as Taco Seasoning at Walmart
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Art Store Heist
Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Raymond Grantland Carlson, 38, of Detroit Lakes, faces felony third-degree burglary charges in Becker County District Court. On April 7, Carlson allegedly broke into the Ikalka Arts store at the Washington Square Mall in Detroit Lakes, stealing items valued at approximately $1,160. The stolen goods included a speaker, headphones, photography… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Art Store Heist
Redding Man Charged with Assault After Wild Night in Detroit Lakes
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lato Zane Aaron Estrella, 20, of Redding, California, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fourth-degree assault on a correctional officer and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Just after midnight on April 11, Detroit Lakes police responded to a report of an attempted break-in at a residence. They found… Continue reading Redding Man Charged with Assault After Wild Night in Detroit Lakes
Violent Confrontation at Detroit Lakes Motel: Man Charged with Felony Assault
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dennis Lee Busse, 57, of Bagley, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree assault. The incident took place on the morning of April 10 at the Star of the Lakes Inn in Detroit Lakes, prompting police response to a reported threat of violence. According to court… Continue reading Violent Confrontation at Detroit Lakes Motel: Man Charged with Felony Assault
East Grand Forks Man Charged with Major Drug Trafficking in Drug Sting Operation
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks man is facing major drug trafficking charges, following a sting operation.
Four-Vehicle Crash on I-29 Injures Multiple People: Driver Charged with DUI
Incident: Four-Vehicle Injury Crash Location: I-29 MM 35, northbound – 3 miles southeast of Colfax Date and Time: June 8th, 2024, at approximately 10:08 PM Conditions: Dry roads, clear weather, nighttime (not lighted) Type of Crash: Rear-end collision involving four vehicles Agencies Involved: NDHP, Richland County SO, Colfax FD, Breckenridge-Wahpeton Ambulance, Kindred Ambulance Vehicle No.… Continue reading Four-Vehicle Crash on I-29 Injures Multiple People: Driver Charged with DUI
Trial Set for Crookston Man Charged with Sexual Assault and Violence
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dale William Sorenson, 60, of Crookston, faces multiple serious charges as he prepares for his July trial. Sorenson is accused of second-degree criminal sexual contact and making violent threats—both felonies—as well as fifth-degree assault, a gross misdemeanor. The incident reportedly occurred in September when police responded to a sexual assault… Continue reading Trial Set for Crookston Man Charged with Sexual Assault and Violence
Man Charged with Felony After Disorderly Conduct and Meth Possession at Red Lake River
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 16, around 4:16 p.m., police were called to remove Santos Anthony Bower and others who were reportedly drinking at the Red Lake River dam. Bower, 34, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony third-degree controlled substance crime (possession of meth in a park zone) and… Continue reading Man Charged with Felony After Disorderly Conduct and Meth Possession at Red Lake River
Oklee Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Spanking Daughter
Red Lake County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An Oklee man has been charged in Red Lake County District Court after he allegedly spanked his 2-year-old daughter hard enough to leave visible handprints. Father Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges Matthew Colin Singletary, 34, is facing a felony charge of malicious punishment of a child under age 4.… Continue reading Oklee Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Spanking Daughter
Wahpeton Man Charged After Domestic Assault Triggers Standoff
WAHPETON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Charges have been filed against Nathan Deemer III, 20, following a domestic assault incident that led to a tense standoff with authorities in Wahpeton. Deemer faces charges including terrorizing a child victim, preventing arrest, reckless endangerment, and domestic violence. The incident unfolded when Deemer allegedly assaulted a family member and threatened… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Charged After Domestic Assault Triggers Standoff
Midnight Arrest: Warroad Man Charged with Driving After License Cancellation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of May 16, at 12:40 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Fifth Street and Horace Avenue. Richard Duane Scully, 58, from Warroad, was apprehended and charged with driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety. Scully was subsequently arrested.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest: Thief River Falls Woman Charged with Driving After Cancellation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 14 at 11:24 a.m., the sheriff’s office conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Fifth Street and LaBree Avenue. Kayla Marie Jones, 30, of Thief River Falls, was charged with driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety. She was subsequently arrested.
Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nearly two years after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Tyler Gene Berg, 33, of Minneapolis, made his initial appearance in three Grand Forks County felony cases on Wednesday, May 29. Berg, who has been in Hennepin County’s custody since January, faces 15 drug- and theft-related felony charges. His… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued
UPDATE: Suspect Charged in Drive-By Shooting, “I Wish for His Demise…”
DONALDSON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A felony charge now filed against a Donaldson, Minnesota woman in connection to a drive-by shooting in that small town earlier this month.
Update: Warroad Man and Mother Charged with Assaulting Children and Neglect
WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Warroad, Minnesota man is charged with assaulting children. The children’s mother is charged with neglect.
UPDATE: Suspect Charged and Victim Identified in Grand Forks Shooting
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Reckless Endangerment, after allegedly shooting another man while playing basketball Saturday evening. The victim has also now been identified.
Man Charged with Murder After Psychedelic Mushroom Trip Leads to Fatal Shooting
STANLEY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Malcom Mayors, 33, of Stanley, North Dakota, turned himself into the Mountrail County Jail shortly after midnight on Friday. Mayors confessed to officers that he had taken psychedelic mushrooms and was uncertain if he had killed his friend. Police responded to 535 2nd St. SW, discovering a man shot through the… Continue reading Man Charged with Murder After Psychedelic Mushroom Trip Leads to Fatal Shooting
Kyle Travis Edgar charged with multiple offenses
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 8, authorities reportedly observed a motorist driving near the intersection of 155th Street Northeast and Highway 59 Northeast. Suspecting the driver to be Kyle Travis Edgar, 40, of Thief River Falls, who lacked a valid driver’s license, he was charged with multiple offenses including felony third-degree controlled… Continue reading Kyle Travis Edgar charged with multiple offenses
Michelle Jean Laird charged for selling methamphetamine
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michelle Jean Laird, 52, from Fosston, has been charged in Pennington County District Court for selling 17.293 grams of methamphetamine to an informant in November. She faces a felony first-degree controlled substance crime charge for sale with a subsequent conviction. The charge was filed on May 2, and a… Continue reading Michelle Jean Laird charged for selling methamphetamine
Antoinette Raynesha Jones has been charged with felony theft by swindle
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Antoinette Raynesha Jones, 24, from Hot Springs, Arkansas, has been charged with felony theft by swindle – over $5,000 and felony aiding and abetting a felony theft by swindle – over $5,000 in Pennington County District Court for allegedly using two forged checks to obtain nearly $17,000 from a… Continue reading Antoinette Raynesha Jones has been charged with felony theft by swindle
Isaac Granados has been charged with felony aiding and abetting a second-degree burglary
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Isaac Granados, 35, has been charged with felony aiding and abetting a second-degree burglary in connection with a burglary in Thief River Falls in January 2022. The charge was filed on May 2 in Pennington County District Court. Granados was allegedly linked to the burglary through a device pinging… Continue reading Isaac Granados has been charged with felony aiding and abetting a second-degree burglary
Salol man charged with driving after cancellation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 23 at approximately 10:54 a.m., authorities responded to an accident report in the parking lot of Sanford Clinic. Robert Paul Okerlund, aged 66 from Salol, was charged with driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety and subsequently arrested. Okerlund was driving a friend’s vehicle from the… Continue reading Salol man charged with driving after cancellation
Thief River Falls man has been charged with second-degree DWI
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 4 at 5:21 a.m., law enforcement reportedly observed an occupied vehicle at Hartz Park. Tylar Housker Williamson, 26, from Thief River Falls, has been charged with second-degree DWI and was subsequently arrested. Williamson allegedly displayed signs of impairment, with the officer noting that the vehicle had been… Continue reading Thief River Falls man has been charged with second-degree DWI
St. Hilaire man charged with multiple felonies
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Paul Joseph Hager, aged 66 from St. Hilaire, was charged with multiple felonies after a report of a firearms theft dating back 30 years. He faces charges for felony possession of ammunition as a felon and felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime due to a prior conviction. Hager allegedly gave… Continue reading St. Hilaire man charged with multiple felonies
Thief River Falls man charged with DWI involving a controlled substance
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On March 5th at 12:18 p.m., authorities were summoned to the probation office regarding Christopher Marvin Pickens, 48, of Thief River Falls, who was charged with DWI involving a controlled substance. The citation was issued on April 30. Pickens purportedly drove to the Justice Center to provide a urine… Continue reading Thief River Falls man charged with DWI involving a controlled substance
Redby Man Charged With Second degree driving while impaired
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 23 at about 11:46 p.m., Curtis Paul Kingbird, 53, from Redby, was charged with second-degree DWI – two or more aggravating factors after a traffic stop near the intersection of Center Street East and 310th Avenue Northeast. Kingbird was arrested following a radar indication that he was… Continue reading Redby Man Charged With Second degree driving while impaired
TRF Woman Charged With Theft At Hugos
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 14, 2022, a theft was reported at Hugo’s, resulting in charges against Justyse Voreen Jones, 20, from Thief River Falls. The complaint was filed on April 23, 2024, following a review and reassignment of the case. Between September 1, 2022, and November 14, 2022, Jones allegedly stole… Continue reading TRF Woman Charged With Theft At Hugos
TRF Woman charged with interference with a 911 call and disorderly conduct
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 25 at about 4:53 a.m., dispatch received a 911 call. The dispatcher initially heard a man’s voice, but then a woman, identified as Sherry Ann Ganser, 60, from Thief River Falls, picked up the phone and claimed it was a wrong number. Ganser has been charged with… Continue reading TRF Woman charged with interference with a 911 call and disorderly conduct
Tanner Eithan Smith and Heidi Marie Flatland charged with aiding and abetting theft
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 9, 2022, police received a report of theft at Walmart involving Tanner Eithan Smith, 28, and Heidi Marie Flatland, 28, both from Thief River Falls. Smith was charged with felony aiding and abetting felony theft, while Flatland faced gross misdemeanor aiding and abetting gross misdemeanor theft. The… Continue reading Tanner Eithan Smith and Heidi Marie Flatland charged with aiding and abetting theft
Brooks Woman Charged with third-degree DWI
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 18 at approximately 2:19 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Edgewood Dr. Kourtney Marie Konickson, 26, from Brooks, who was charged with third-degree DWI. She was subsequently arrested. Incident Details: Police initiated the traffic stop, likely due to suspicion of impaired driving. Charges: Konickson faces charges… Continue reading Brooks Woman Charged with third-degree DWI
Adam Mark Swanson, 44, Thief River Falls, was charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 21 at 12:28 a.m., Adam Mark Swanson, 44, from Thief River Falls, was charged during a traffic stop along 155th Street Northeast. He faces third-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test, no proof of insurance, and unlawful possession of legend drugs. Swanson failed field sobriety tests,… Continue reading Adam Mark Swanson, 44, Thief River Falls, was charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test
Audriana Marie Nunn, 35, of Goodridge, has been charged with child endangerment
Goodridge, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Audriana Marie Nunn, 35, of Goodridge, has been charged with child endangerment for leaving her 3-month-old daughter unattended in her idling car while she drank at a liquor store. Incident Report: Marshall County Social Services received a child endangerment report on March 29, forwarded to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office. Allegations:… Continue reading Audriana Marie Nunn, 35, of Goodridge, has been charged with child endangerment
Grand Forks Resident Charged with Felony Domestic Violence
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing felony level Domestic Violence charges.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Charged in Car Collision in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A motorcycle driver is facing a DUI charge, after crashing into a car in Grand Forks Saturday evening. He was not injured.
Charged for Breaking into Vehicles in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly breaking into a vehicle in the …
Exclusive Video: Red Lake Mother Charged with Murdering Two of her Three Sons
RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Jennifer Stately of Red Lake, Minnesota has now been charged with murdering 2 of her 3 sons on March 15th. She was the target of an Amber Alert following a fire at her home, where 2 of her murdered boys were found. A third son, who suffered from neglect was picked… Continue reading Exclusive Video: Red Lake Mother Charged with Murdering Two of her Three Sons
Grand Forks Man Charged with Disturbing Behavior
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A scary patient is facing criminal charges in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Grand Forks Man Charged with Insurance Fraud
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman is facing a felony charge in Grand Forks for allegedly collecting unemployment insurance while working.
Parents from Tokio Charged in 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Tragic Death
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating tragedy has gripped Tokio, North Dakota, as a couple faces federal charges following the death of their 3-year-old daughter in 2022. Austin Ray Lester, 28, and Krissy Louise Hinsley, 25, are accused of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child neglect. Additionally, Lester faces a charge of assaulting… Continue reading Parents from Tokio Charged in 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Tragic Death
Man Charged with Felony Assault After Violent Altercation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 4, 2023, police received a report of an assault in the 100 block of Greenwood St. W. A woman sought a welfare check since a man had been involved in a fight at his residence and he needed to go to an emergency room. Vladimere James Olson,… Continue reading Man Charged with Felony Assault After Violent Altercation
Predator Offender Charged with Failure to Register
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Ryan Adam Benoit, 35, of Thief River Falls, faces charges of felony failure to register as a predatory offender. The police juvenile investigator received information from a probation officer on April 2, alleging Benoit’s use of an unregistered cell phone number. Upon investigation, it was discovered that Benoit had… Continue reading Predator Offender Charged with Failure to Register
Viking man charged after selling meth to informant
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Viking man has been charged in Pennington County District Court after he allegedly sold 3.1 grams of methamphetamine to an informant in December and conspired to purchase an additional ounce of meth the following month. Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, has been charged with felony offenses of first-degree controlled substance… Continue reading Viking man charged after selling meth to informant
Person Who Sleeps on Couches Charged in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead, Minnesota man is facing major drug trafficking charges, after telling police he was a “couch surfer’.
Brainerd Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Sexual Assault Case
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
East Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks, Minnesota man is facing a drug trafficking charge.
UPDATE: Nude Suspect Arrested and Officially Charged
AURORA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to a stabbing in Aurora, Minnesota on Sunday. The suspect came out of the woods nude, after a 3.5 hour search and has now been charged. Brianna Schroeder of Duluth has been charged with 1st Degree Assault-Great Bodily Harm.
Alleged Incest and Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Filed Against Minnesota Man
BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 48-year-old Ham Lake man faces multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct, including incest, involving his daughter and her roommate in Crow Wing County District Court. Clifford Robert Letourneau III is charged with felony incest and felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct with someone who is mentally impaired or physically helpless. The… Continue reading Alleged Incest and Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Filed Against Minnesota Man
Walmart Heist: Two Women Charged in Thief River Falls Theft
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent development, Tammy Lynn Brummitt, 47, and Jane Marie Drury, 67, both residents of Thief River Falls, find themselves in legal trouble after being charged with aiding and abetting gross misdemeanor theft. The charges, filed on March 13 for Brummitt and March 12 for Drury, are the… Continue reading Walmart Heist: Two Women Charged in Thief River Falls Theft
Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony Domestic Assault and Interference with 911 Call
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of March 16, at 2:48 a.m., authorities responded to a distress call reporting a domestic assault in the 700 block of First St. W. in Thief River Falls. The suspect, Leonard Joseph Graham Jr., aged 31, now faces serious charges in connection with the incident.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony Domestic Assault and Interference with 911 Call