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Beltrami County Arrest: Lola Hegstrom Charged with Check Forgery

Lola Hegstrom

Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 23, 2024, a 42-year-old female, identified as Lola Hegstrom, was taken into custody by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. She is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.631.3 with check forgery, specifically offering or possessing a forged check with intent to defraud. Minnesota Revisor of Statutes Inmate Details: Name: Lola… Continue reading Beltrami County Arrest: Lola Hegstrom Charged with Check Forgery

Scrooge’s Expensive Scam: $11,500 Fake Cashier’s Check Used to Purchase Vehicle in Bagley, Minnesota

BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Folks in Bagley, Minnesota are looking for a man who bought their Yukon with an $11,500 bad check. If you see the vehicle, you’re asked to call police.

Man Arrested for Check Forgery on December 3, 2024

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – ADRIAN JAY HAWKMAN, aged 40, was arrested on December 3, 2024, under the charge of check forgery. The offense involves making or altering a check, specifically violating statute 609.631.2(1). The estimated release date has not been provided.

Man Sentenced for Check Forgery in Becker County Court

Casey Michael Wheeler

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Casey Michael Wheeler, 34, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony check forgery. According to court records, on May 22, 2023, a sheriff’s investigator obtained three copies of checks written to Wheeler, totaling $1,450. The checks, provided by an individual identified as JW, were accompanied… Continue reading Man Sentenced for Check Forgery in Becker County Court

Another Individual Charged in Attempt to Cash $29,000 Check in “Operation Homeless”

Another Man Charged Trying To Cash $29,000 Check In “Operation Homeless” FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Another man has been charged trying to cash a large check in a Fargo case called, “Operation Homeless”.

Thief River Falls Man Arrested in Probation Check: Meth Found, Children Present

Torkelson, Brian

On August 7, a routine probation check led to the arrest of Brian Allen Torkelson, 33, of Thief River Falls, on serious drug-related charges. Officers from the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force, along with Thief River Falls police sergeants, were called to assist after receiving information that Torkelson was passed out on a couch… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested in Probation Check: Meth Found, Children Present

Lake Park Man Faces Felony Charges for Issuing Dishonored Check and Theft

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Bruce Lee Johnson, 55, of Lake Park, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony issuing a dishonored check and felony theft. The charges stem from an incident on August 18, 2023, where Johnson allegedly rented a trailer from Swanson’s Rental using a check for $1,000 written on… Continue reading Lake Park Man Faces Felony Charges for Issuing Dishonored Check and Theft

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

Sorlie Bridge Temporarily Closed for Welfare Check in Grand Forks: False Alarm Resolved Without Incident

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Sorlie Bridge on Demers Avenue, connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, was briefly closed late Saturday night due to a welfare check. The closure occurred just before midnight, primarily on the East Grand Forks side. According to dispatch reports, authorities were alerted by a concerned citizen about… Continue reading Sorlie Bridge Temporarily Closed for Welfare Check in Grand Forks: False Alarm Resolved Without Incident

Temporary Closure of Sorlie Bridge in Downtown EGF for Welfare Check on Saturday Night

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Sorlie Bridge on Demers Avenue between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks was temporarily closed late Saturday night for a welfare check.

Karlstad Woman Faces Additional Charges After Burglary Arrest: Check Forgery and Counterfeit Allegations Surface

Ashley Bothum

KITTSON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Earlier this week, we reported that 36-year-old Ashley Bothum of Karlstad, Minnesota, was charged with burglary and theft related to an incident at a Hallock Eye Clinic where she was employed. Authorities cracked that case using hidden security cameras. Now, Bothum is facing additional charges in a separate case. Court… Continue reading Karlstad Woman Faces Additional Charges After Burglary Arrest: Check Forgery and Counterfeit Allegations Surface

Audubon Man Faces Felony Theft Charges: Anthony Lee Stands Accused of Check Swindle

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Anthony Lee Stands, 31, from Audubon, has been charged with felony theft by swindle in Becker County District Court. The charges stem from an alleged check forgery incident reported on April 17. According to court records, Stands deposited a $3,400 check from a vehicle sale into the bank account of… Continue reading Audubon Man Faces Felony Theft Charges: Anthony Lee Stands Accused of Check Swindle

📢 Veterans Urged to Check Out New VA Programs Offering Benefits

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eligible Minnesota veterans are encouraged to apply for PACT Act benefits through the VA. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar highlights that the law, passed two years ago, addresses health problems faced by veterans exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam and burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. Despite the availability of these benefits,… Continue reading 📢 Veterans Urged to Check Out New VA Programs Offering Benefits

Thief River Falls Woman Charged with Felony Issuance of Dishonored Check

Brittney Renae Stengrim

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

Probation Check Leads to Cannabis Cultivation Charges for Thief River Falls Man

Noe Hugo Toscano

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 6, the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force and the sheriff’s office assisted probation officers with a probation check at Parkwood Apartments, 624 Kinney Ave. N., Apt. 104. Noe Hugo Toscano, 45, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with gross misdemeanor second-degree cultivation of cannabis. The… Continue reading Probation Check Leads to Cannabis Cultivation Charges for Thief River Falls Man

Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Attempted Robbery, Check Forgery, and Theft by Swindle

Shawn Duane Rud

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man, Shawn Duane Rud, 44, was sentenced on Monday, May 20, in Pennington County District Court for attempting to rob Hugo’s. He was also sentenced for felony check forgery exceeding $2,500 and attempted felony theft by swindle in two separate cases. Sentences and Conditions Check… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Attempted Robbery, Check Forgery, and Theft by Swindle