Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Washington, 71, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with four felonies. Prosecutors filed three counts of felony domestic assault. They also filed one count of felony fifth-degree drugs. The case is in Becker County District Court. Allegations Court papers say the alleged assaults happened from Dec. 19 through Jan. 7.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

West Fargo: Man Arrested After Car Theft, DUI

West Fargo: Man Arrested After Car Theft, DUI

West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A man faces felony charges after police say he stole a car late Monday night. Report of a stolen car Police say the theft was reported at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9. The call came from the 3300 block of Sheyenne Street in West Fargo. The caller said the… Continue reading West Fargo: Man Arrested After Car Theft, DUI

Dassel Crash: Cokato Teen Faces Homicide Counts

Dassel Crash: Cokato Teen Faces Homicide Counts

Meeker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old man from Cokato faces felony charges. The case ties to a fatal crash near Dassel. Elijah Michael Miller is charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. Prosecutors allege careless driving. They also allege he drove after drinking. The crash happened around 3:05 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2025. Deputies… Continue reading Dassel Crash: Cokato Teen Faces Homicide Counts

Detroit Lakes Assault Case Dropped: Witnesses Missing

Detroit Lakes Assault Case Dropped: Witnesses Missing

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A felony first-degree assault case has been dismissed in Becker County District Court. The defendant was Calvin Dean Basswood, 55, of rural Ponsford. Why was the case dismissed? Court records show the Becker County Attorney’s Office filed a dismissal on Jan. 15. In that filing, prosecutors said they could not find… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Assault Case Dropped: Witnesses Missing

Granite Falls: Hummer Chase Ends in DWI Charges

Granite Falls: Hummer Chase Ends in DWI Charges

Yellow Medicine County (trfnews.i234.me) Lisa Rebecca DeVlieger, 46, of Clarkfield, faces new charges. The case follows an alleged chase in Granite Falls. Prosecutors charged DeVlieger with felony fleeing a peace officer. She also faces third-degree DWI. Two misdemeanors were also filed. They include reckless driving and an open bottle. Alleged offense date: Feb. 6, 2026… Continue reading Granite Falls: Hummer Chase Ends in DWI Charges

Detroit Lakes: Callaway Man Faces DWI, Fleeing Charges

Detroit Lakes: Callaway Man Faces DWI, Fleeing Charges

Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Lucas John Peterson, 37, of Callaway, faces charges after an early chase. Police say he refused a breath test. What the police say happened Police say the incident happened at about 2:29 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026. Officers were on patrol near Detroit Lakes High School. They reported seeing a… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Callaway Man Faces DWI, Fleeing Charges

Duluth: New Charges Against Jail Inmate Haag

Johnathan Allen Haag

St. Louis County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Duluth jail inmate faces new felony sex charges. The case involves alleged abuse of a child. New Duluth complaint Court papers filed this past week name Johnathan Allen Haag. The filing says he is held at the St. Louis County Jail. A Duluth woman told investigators she was… Continue reading Duluth: New Charges Against Jail Inmate Haag

Bemidji: Felony Charges Filed in Itasa Loop Stabbing

Bemidji: Felony Charges Filed in Itasa Loop Stabbing

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing felony charges after a reported stabbing. Joshua John Beaulieu of Bemidji is charged with three felonies, court records show. Police responded to the 2500 block of Itasa Loop in Bemidji on January 31. The criminal complaint says the reported assault happened on January 29. The… Continue reading Bemidji: Felony Charges Filed in Itasa Loop Stabbing

Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges

Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Allen Powell, 47, of Thief River Falls, faces two felony charges. The case is filed in Pennington County District Court. Charges filed Powell is charged with Failure to Register as a Predatory Offender. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 243.166. He is also charged with Third-Degree Drug Possession in… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges

Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges

Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) Child abuse and neglect charges were filed Thursday. Court records name Nicholas James and Tashneena Martell. The case is tied to a visit on Dec. 31, 2025. Officers arrived to serve a writ of eviction, records say. Inside, officers found three adults and four children, according to the file. The children… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges