Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft

Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing new criminal charges. Police say a handgun and a Nintendo Switch were stolen. Investigators say both items were recovered. Tanner Lyle Peterson, 32, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County District Court. The complaint was filed on January 28. Court records list… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft

Bagley: ND Man Charged Over Bad Checks for Ranger

Bagley: ND Man Charged Over Bad Checks for Ranger

Bagley, Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Casselton, North Dakota, man faces felony charges over the purchase of a Polaris Ranger. Paul Joseph Baumler, 62, is charged with three felony counts of Issuance of Dishonored Check. The case is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.535. What investigators allege According to the complaint, Baumler agreed to buy a… Continue reading Bagley: ND Man Charged Over Bad Checks for Ranger

Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI

Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged after police say they found him stuck in a snowbank and showing signs of impairment. Jeffrey Dean Feragen, 54, of Thief River Falls, is charged with gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.20. What police say happened According… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI

Larimore Burglary: 2 Grand Forks Men Charged

Larimore Burglary: 2 Grand Forks Men Charged

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Grand Forks men are facing felony charges. The case is linked to a burglary in Larimore, North Dakota. Bradley Leen and Justin Smithers are accused of taking property from a home at 618 Booth Avenue. Court documents say the homeowner had recently died. Deputies say the home was checked… Continue reading Larimore Burglary: 2 Grand Forks Men Charged

Ada Man Charged After .206 BAC Head-On Crash

Ada Man Charged After .206 BAC Head-On Crash

Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) An Ada man faces four charges after a head-on crash, court records allege. Michael William Wickern, 68, of Ada, is charged with two gross misdemeanors and two misdemeanors. Charges filed Gross misdemeanor DWI: Minn. Stat. 169A.20 Gross misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation, bodily harm, alcohol: Minn. Stat. 609.2113 Misdemeanor reckless driving: Minn. Stat.… Continue reading Ada Man Charged After .206 BAC Head-On Crash

Cass Lake Woman Charged in Minneapolis Fentanyl Sale

Cass Lake Woman Charged in Minneapolis Fentanyl Sale

Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman faces a felony drug sale charge. Prosecutors say the deal happened at a Minneapolis transit stop. Jessica Mae Brunelle, 22, of Cass Lake, is charged with one count. The count is 3rd Degree Drug Sale – Narcotic (Minn. Stat. § 152.023, subd. 1(1)). What happened According to… Continue reading Cass Lake Woman Charged in Minneapolis Fentanyl Sale

West Fargo Church Manager Charged in $600K Fraud

West Fargo Church Manager Charged in $600K Fraud

West Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal prosecutors allege a former church business manager stole about $600,000. The case involves Faith Journey Lutheran Church in West Fargo, North Dakota. Authorities say Carly Anne Tufte worked as the church business manager from 2019 through Dec. 13, 2024. Prosecutors say she handled bills, payments, and bookkeeping during… Continue reading West Fargo Church Manager Charged in $600K Fraud

Fargo Couple Charged in 3-Month-Old’s Injuries

Fargo Couple Charged in 3-Month-Old’s Injuries

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Fargo residents face felony charges tied to injuries to a 3-month-old baby, according to police records. Authorities named Wyatt L. Lesmann and Vanessa Metzger Prebil. The child is listed as Jane Doe. The hospital visit raised concerns Police say the baby was brought to Sanford Medical Center Fargo on… Continue reading Fargo Couple Charged in 3-Month-Old’s Injuries