Chisago County (trfnews.i234.me)— A startling breach of prison security has come to light as Kristi Lettie Tyler, a 35-year-old corrections officer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Rush City, faces serious charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison. Tyler has been charged with one felony count of introducing contraband into a state… Continue reading Shocking Breach in Chisago County: Corrections Officer Caught Smuggling Cocaine and Cell Phone into Rush City Prison
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Clay County: Juan Manuel Herrera Arrested for Major Narcotics Trafficking Involving Heroin, Fentanyl & Cocaine
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Juan Manuel Herrera, age 59, was arrested on March 17, 2025, at 5:09 PM by the Moorhead Police Department following a narcotics investigation. Charges filed: 1st Degree Controlled Substance Possession – 25g or More / 100+ Dosage Units Heroin or Fentanyl 1st Degree Controlled Substance Sale – 10g or More / 40+… Continue reading Clay County: Juan Manuel Herrera Arrested for Major Narcotics Trafficking Involving Heroin, Fentanyl & Cocaine
Clay County: Johnathon Roy Baxton Busted for Cocaine, Domestic Abuse, and Twin Theft Charges!
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — At 5:29 AM on March 28, 2025, Johnathon Roy Baxton, 38, was taken into custody by the Moorhead Police Department and now faces multiple serious charges: 1st-Degree Controlled Substance Possession – involving cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine, among Minnesota’s most severe drug offenses. Domestic Abuse – Violation of Order for Protection (OFP)… Continue reading Clay County: Johnathon Roy Baxton Busted for Cocaine, Domestic Abuse, and Twin Theft Charges!
Becker County: Lonnie Ray Burrow Jr. Arrested on Major Drug Trafficking Charges – Cocaine, Meth & Heroin Seized
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Becker County have arrested Lonnie Ray Burrow Jr., age 38, in connection with a major drug trafficking case. Burrow was booked on March 19, 2025, on multiple serious drug-related charges. According to court records, Burrow faces a first-degree felony charge under Minnesota statute 152.021.1(1) for allegedly selling 17 grams… Continue reading Becker County: Lonnie Ray Burrow Jr. Arrested on Major Drug Trafficking Charges – Cocaine, Meth & Heroin Seized
Cass County: Fargo Woman Caught with Fentanyl & Cocaine During Shocking West Fargo Traffic Stop
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a shocking turn of events in West Fargo, a routine traffic stop turned into a major drug bust. On the night of March 16th at 8:00 p.m., Fargo resident Ally B. Berger was pulled over for a turn signal violation. What seemed like a minor infraction quickly escalated when officers… Continue reading Cass County: Fargo Woman Caught with Fentanyl & Cocaine During Shocking West Fargo Traffic Stop
MASSIVE DRUG BUST: Grafton Man Caught with Meth, Cocaine, and More!
Grafton, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking drug bust in Grafton has led to serious felony charges for Daniel Knowels, who was allegedly caught with a massive stash of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and psilocybin mushrooms. According to court documents, on February 11, 2025, the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 728 Manville… Continue reading MASSIVE DRUG BUST: Grafton Man Caught with Meth, Cocaine, and More!
Ryan Lee Schmidt of Minneapolis Sentenced to 88 Months for Felony Drug Conviction & DWI
Becker County, MN – Ryan Lee Schmidt, 44, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court to 88 months in prison following his arrest for felony second-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor DWI. Case Summary 
Date of Incident: October 25, 2024
Traffic Stop: Schmidt was pulled over on Brandy Lake Road for… Continue reading Ryan Lee Schmidt of Minneapolis Sentenced to 88 Months for Felony Drug Conviction & DWI
Leo Cook Arrested in Beltrami County for First & Second Degree Drug Charges, DWI
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Leo Cook was arrested on January 31, 2025, and is currently in custody at Beltrami County Jail on multiple felony charges related to drug possession, drug sales, and driving under the influence of controlled substances. Cook has been charged with: Drugs – 2nd Degree – Sale of 10 grams or more of… Continue reading Leo Cook Arrested in Beltrami County for First & Second Degree Drug Charges, DWI
Joshua Greenberg-Nelson Arrested in Beltrami County for First & Fifth Degree Drug Charges
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Joshua Greenberg-Nelson was arrested on February 4, 2025, and is currently in custody at Beltrami County Jail on two felony drug-related charges under Minnesota law. He is facing the following charges: Drugs – 1st Degree – Sale of 17 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine within a 90-day period (Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Joshua Greenberg-Nelson Arrested in Beltrami County for First & Fifth Degree Drug Charges
Gabriel Sweatt Arrested in Beltrami County for First-Degree Drug Sale with Firearm
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Gabriel Sweatt was arrested on February 4, 2025, and is currently being held without bail at Beltrami County Jail on a first-degree drug sale charge under Minnesota Statute 152.021.1(2)(i). Charge Details: Drugs – 1st Degree – Sale of 10 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine while in possession of a firearm… Continue reading Gabriel Sweatt Arrested in Beltrami County for First-Degree Drug Sale with Firearm
Beaux Michael Duvall Jr. Faces Assault and Drug Charges in Becker County
DETROIT LAKES MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Becker County man, Beaux Michael Duvall Jr., 36, of rural Ponsford, is facing multiple felony charges, including second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and third-degree assault, following an alleged stabbing incident on July 31, 2024. Stabbing Incident in Detroit Lakes According to court records, Duvall allegedly attacked a man outside a… Continue reading Beaux Michael Duvall Jr. Faces Assault and Drug Charges in Becker County
Gregg Erickson Arrested in Beltrami County for First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Gregg Erickson, a 43-year-old male, was taken into custody at the Beltrami County Jail on January 17, 2025. He is charged with a first-degree controlled substance crime under Minnesota Statute 152.021, subdivision 1(1), which pertains to the sale of 17 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine within a 90-day period. MN… Continue reading Gregg Erickson Arrested in Beltrami County for First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime
Beltrami County Arrest: Jordan Thompson Charged with First-Degree Drug Possession
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 17, 2025, Jordan Thompson, a 31-year-old male, was taken into custody by the Beltrami County Jail. The arrest was made under case number 25-000852. Thompson faces charges under statute 152.021.2(a)(1) for first-degree drug possession, specifically for possessing 50 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine. This charge is classified as… Continue reading Beltrami County Arrest: Jordan Thompson Charged with First-Degree Drug Possession
Texas Man Arrested in North Dakota for Large-Scale Drug Possession
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 4, 2025, at approximately 12:35 a.m., a deputy from the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check on a stationary vehicle along Highway 2 near Turtle River State Park, west of Grand Forks. The driver, identified as 45-year-old Jarrod Walsh of Elgin, Texas, was found asleep… Continue reading Texas Man Arrested in North Dakota for Large-Scale Drug Possession
Man Charged with Drug Trafficking for Alleged Cocaine Nap in GF County, Texas
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Texas man is facing drug trafficking charges in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 9, an Oklee resident, Zachariah John Howard, 22, waived his omnibus hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of aiding and abetting a first-degree controlled substance sale. The maximum penalty for this offense is 30 years of imprisonment. However, according to Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines,… Continue reading Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges
Drug Charges Filed: Abelardo Deleon Arrested in Felony Case
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 22, 2023, Abelardo Deleon, born February 10, 1971, was charged with a first-degree felony related to the sale of controlled substances. Authorities allege Deleon distributed over 10 grams of cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine within a 90-day period. The charges fall under Minnesota Statute 152.021.1(1). The case remains under investigation,… Continue reading Drug Charges Filed: Abelardo Deleon Arrested in Felony Case
Former Fargo Bar Owner Pleads Guilty to Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former Fargo bar owner, 51-year-old Barrett Prody, has entered a guilty plea to federal charges linked to a cocaine trafficking operation spanning North Dakota, Minnesota, South Florida, and other areas. Prody, previously associated with JT Cigarro’s and O’Leary’s Irish Pub, admitted guilt to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, obstruction… Continue reading Former Fargo Bar Owner Pleads Guilty to Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring
Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Narcotics Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Douglas Allen Austreng, 61, has been charged with various crimes related to narcotics. On October 29, law enforcement executed a search warrant on his residence. During this operation, they allegedly found multiple substances: approximately 1,001.4 grams of methamphetamine (including packaging), 30.23 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 0.82 grams of cocaine, and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Narcotics Charges
Oklee Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Cocaine Sale
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man from Oklee, Minnesota, has been charged with first-degree sale of a controlled substance. Rodney Arlan Smith, 58, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. According to court documents, Smith was arrested in July after selling an ounce of cocaine to undercover Pennington County law enforcement for… Continue reading Oklee Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Cocaine Sale
Canadian Truck Driver Arrested in Carrington, ND after $5 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized
$5-Million Cocaine Seized From Canadian Truck Driver In Carrington, ND CARRINGTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An estimated $5-million dollars, 290 pounds of cocaine was seized from a Canadian truck driver in Carrington, North Dakota. Navir Surii has now been charged.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jacob Andrew Lopez, 22, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday, Sept. 5, after pleading guilty to Class A felony possession of more than 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver. The charges stemmed from a March drug bust at his residence, which… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jonathan Alvarez, 38, pleaded guilty to three drug charges on Monday, Aug. 5, and was sentenced to 30 months in prison. The charges include Class A felony possession of at least 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver, Class C felony possession of a schedule… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Drug Charges
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
Major Drug Bust on I-94: 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and Cocaine Seized Near Barnesville
BARNESVILLE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant drug bust on Tuesday, authorities seized approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills and 13 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-94 near Barnesville. The drugs, destined for the Fargo-Moorhead area, have an estimated street value of about $10,000, according to Moorhead police. Antonio Johnson, a 33-year-old from Rochester,… Continue reading Major Drug Bust on I-94: 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and Cocaine Seized Near Barnesville
Canadian Woman Granted Leniency in U.S. Drug Smuggling Case
ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Winnipeg, Manitoba, woman pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree drug possession on Monday, June 17, and was granted a stayed 48-month sentence. Krystle De Leon, 39, was initially charged with first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of cocaine within a 90-day period and first-degree possession of… Continue reading Canadian Woman Granted Leniency in U.S. Drug Smuggling Case
O.J. Simpson’s Fargo Friend, Former Owner of JT Cigarro’s, Accused of Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Barrett Clair Prody, a friend of O.J. Simpson and former owner of a cigar bar in Fargo, has been accused of leading a drug trafficking ring that brought cocaine to the Fargo-Moorhead area. Prody, 51, appeared in the North Dakota U.S. District Court on April 16, facing charges of conspiracy to possess… Continue reading O.J. Simpson’s Fargo Friend, Former Owner of JT Cigarro’s, Accused of Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr., 50, made a significant legal maneuver by waiving his preliminary hearing, which was slated for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to four felony drug crimes in Grand Forks. Neal’s legal troubles began in March when law enforcement executed a search warrant… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges