Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam

Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joann Evonne Wik, 47, lives in rural Detroit Lakes. She now faces two felony charges. Wik is charged in Becker County District Court with felony check forgery. She is also charged with felony theft by swindle. Court records tie the case to a $5,738.23 check. What investigators say An investigator with… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam

Savage: Daycare Worker Charged in Infant Death

Savage: Daycare Worker Charged in Infant Death

Savage, Scott County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Savage daycare worker is facing three felony charges after an infant died. Theah Loudemia Russell, 18, of Savage, is charged in Scott County District Court. The charges include second-degree murder and two assault counts. Charges filed Murder in the second degree, without intent, during a felony: Minn. Stat. §… Continue reading Savage: Daycare Worker Charged in Infant Death

Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case

Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 26-year-old man from Monticello is now charged in Beltrami County. Ryan Jeffrey Richard, 26, of Monticello, Minnesota, faces one felony count. The charge alleges nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. According to the criminal complaint, Richard posted nude images of his ex-girlfriend online. The complaint says she did not consent… Continue reading Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case

St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch

St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch

Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have charged Joshua Steven Anderson, 39, of St. Hilaire. He faces one gross misdemeanor count of third-degree DWI. The complaint cites an alcohol concentration of 0.08 within two hours. He also faces one misdemeanor count for transporting a loaded firearm while hunting. What investigators say happened According to the… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch

New York Mills Dad Charged After Meth Sale at Home

New York Mills Dad Charged After Meth Sale at Home

New York Mills, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) A New York Mills man is charged after a claimed meth sale at his home. Charges filed Joshua Steven Bernu, 34, of New York Mills, is charged in Minnesota state court. He faces felony second-degree drug sale of 10 grams or more. The charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.022.… Continue reading New York Mills Dad Charged After Meth Sale at Home

Fargo: JL Beers Worker Charged in $35K Theft

Fargo: JL Beers Worker Charged in $35K Theft

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is charged after a reported cash theft at a downtown bar. Cameron Larrabee Wheeler, 30, of Fargo, is charged with felony theft in Cass County District Court. What police allege Court documents say JL Beers reported a loss of $35,520. The loss covers cash deposits from May through… Continue reading Fargo: JL Beers Worker Charged in $35K Theft

Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting

Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged in Pennington County District Court. Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony count of electronic solicitation of a child. He was arrested after an online sting, according to a criminal complaint. What the complaint says Investigators say a sheriff’s deputy posed as a… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting

Brooklyn Center Man Charged in Snapchat Sex Video Case

Brooklyn Center Man Charged in Snapchat Sex Video Case

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brooklyn Center man faces a felony charge after police say he shared private sexual videos online without consent. Jacob Oldman Wisdom Johuna, 29, of Brooklyn Center, is charged with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. The charge is a felony under Minnesota Statute 617.261. What authorities allege According to… Continue reading Brooklyn Center Man Charged in Snapchat Sex Video Case

Thief River Falls Man Charged in Sex Sting

Erick Sean Hartung

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing a felony charge after a reported sex sting operation. Erick Sean Hartung of Thief River Falls has been charged with felony electronic solicitation of a minor. What court documents allege According to court documents, an investigator posed as a 15-year-old girl online. The… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Sex Sting