Beltrami County’s Dawn Fineday Arrested for DWI Under Controlled Substance Influence

Dawn Fineday

Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 24, 2025, 51-year-old Dawn Fineday was taken into custody at the Beltrami County Jail. According to jail records, Fineday is described as a Native American female, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 167 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She is currently held without bail. Fineday faces a… Continue reading Beltrami County’s Dawn Fineday Arrested for DWI Under Controlled Substance Influence

Thomas Joseph Ness Arrested in Becker County, MN for Controlled Substance Possession

Thomas Joseph Ness

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 17, 2025, Thomas Joseph Ness, 58, was arrested in Becker County, Minnesota. He faces charges under Minnesota Statute § 152.025, subd. 2(1), for fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. This statute pertains to the unlawful possession of controlled substances classified in Schedules I, II, III, or IV, excluding cannabis flower,… Continue reading Thomas Joseph Ness Arrested in Becker County, MN for Controlled Substance Possession

Gregg Erickson Arrested in Beltrami County for First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime

Gregg Erickson

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

Duane Garbow Arrested in Beltrami County for Controlled Substance Possession

Duane Garbow

Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 16, 2025, Duane Garbow, a 35-year-old male, was taken into custody by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest was made on charges of fifth-degree controlled substance crime, specifically the possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance, excluding small amounts of marijuana. This charge is classified… Continue reading Duane Garbow Arrested in Beltrami County for Controlled Substance Possession

Polk County Arrests Jamie Daniel Pladson for Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime

Jamie Daniel Pladson

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 3, 2025, law enforcement in Polk County arrested Jamie Daniel Pladson, born on September 25, 1979, on charges related to a fifth-degree controlled substance crime. The arrest pertains to Minnesota Statute 152.025, which addresses offenses involving the possession or procurement of controlled substances. According to Minnesota Statute 152.025, a person… Continue reading Polk County Arrests Jamie Daniel Pladson for Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime

Adrian Leonard Tucker Arrested for Third-Degree Controlled Substance Crime in Minnesota

Adrian Leonard Tucker

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 28, 2024, law enforcement officials in Minnesota arrested Adrian Leonard Tucker, born on April 7, 1984, on charges of third-degree controlled substance crime. The arrest was made under Minnesota Statute § 152.023.2(a)(4), which pertains to the possession of Schedule I or II narcotic drugs, or specific quantities of substances such… Continue reading Adrian Leonard Tucker Arrested for Third-Degree Controlled Substance Crime in Minnesota

Paula Geraldine Reyes Arrested for Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime

Paula geraldine Reyes

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 1, 2025, law enforcement officials arrested Paula Geraldine Reyes, born September 22, 1970, in Minnesota. She faces charges under Minnesota Statute 152.025 for a fifth-degree controlled substance crime. This statute addresses offenses related to the possession or sale of controlled substances, including the procurement, possession, or control over a controlled… Continue reading Paula Geraldine Reyes Arrested for Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime

Becker County Arrest: Percy David Kitteaux Jr. Charged with Controlled Substance Offenses

Percy David Kitteaux Jr.

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 4, 2025, Percy David Kitteaux Jr., aged 25, was arrested and booked into the Becker County Jail. He faces charges under Minnesota Statutes for controlled substance crimes in the fourth and fifth degrees. Charges: Fourth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime: This charge pertains to the possession of ten or more dosage units… Continue reading Becker County Arrest: Percy David Kitteaux Jr. Charged with Controlled Substance Offenses

Michael Gene Rasmusson Charged with Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Offense

Michael Gene Rasmusson

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 25, 2024, Michael Gene Rasmusson, born December 12, 1978, was charged with a fifth-degree controlled substance crime under Minnesota Statute § 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1). This statute addresses the unlawful possession of one or more mixtures containing a controlled substance classified in Schedule I, II, III, or IV, excluding cannabis flower, cannabis… Continue reading Michael Gene Rasmusson Charged with Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Offense

Minnesota Man, Brandon Michael Kertscher Arrested for DWI Under Influence of Controlled Substance

Brandon Michael Kertscher

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 26, 2024, law enforcement officials arrested Brandon Michael Kertscher, aged 34, for driving while impaired (DWI) under the influence of a controlled substance. The arrest was made in accordance with Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(2), which prohibits operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. Revisor… Continue reading Minnesota Man, Brandon Michael Kertscher Arrested for DWI Under Influence of Controlled Substance

St. Hilaire Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses Following Methamphetamine Sales

Ethan Alexander Johnson

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 9, Ethan Alexander Johnson, 26, of St. Hilaire, appeared in court facing charges of felony third-degree sale of a controlled substance and gross misdemeanor drug possession. The felony charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years; however, Minnesota state sentencing guidelines suggest a range of 21 to… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses Following Methamphetamine Sales

Lee Esteban Trevino Charged with Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime

Lee Esteban Trevino

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 15, 2024, Lee Esteban Trevino, born October 25, 1965, was charged in Minnesota with a fifth-degree controlled substance crime under statute 152.025. According to Minnesota Statute 152.025, a person is guilty of a fifth-degree controlled substance crime if they unlawfully possess one or more mixtures containing a controlled… Continue reading Lee Esteban Trevino Charged with Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime

Beltrami County Inmate Charged with DWI for Controlled Substance

Raymond Drouillard

Inmate Information: Name: Raymond Drouillard Race: I (American Indian) Sex/Age: Male, 46 years old Physical Description: Height: 6 feet 1 inch Weight: 240 pounds Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 Custody Date: December 20, 2024 Detention Facility: Beltrami County Jail Court Information: Court Date: To be determined Court Branch: District Court Charge… Continue reading Beltrami County Inmate Charged with DWI for Controlled Substance

Janice Annmarie Skinaway Charged with Controlled Substance Offense

Janice Skinaway

Inmate Information: Name: Janice Annmarie Skinaway Race: Indigenous Sex: Female Age: 41 Height: 5 feet 5 inches Weight: 170 pounds Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Brown Custody Date: November 30, 2024 Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 Custody Facility: Beltrami County Jail Charge Details: Case Number: 24-025637 Charge: Drugs – 5th Degree – Sale – Schedule IV Controlled… Continue reading Janice Annmarie Skinaway Charged with Controlled Substance Offense

Ryan Nebus Charged with Second-Degree Burglary Involving Controlled Substances

Ryan Nebus

Inmate Information: Name: Ryan Nebus Custody Status: Hold Physical Description: Height: 6 feet 1 inch Weight: 204 pounds Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Hazel Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 Custody Date: December 18, 2024 Facility: Pennington County Jail Legal Details: Court Branch: District Court Case Number: 24000349 Charge: Burglary in the Second Degree Statute: Minnesota Statute 609.582,… Continue reading Ryan Nebus Charged with Second-Degree Burglary Involving Controlled Substances

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Drug-Related Crimes

Benjamin John Steinberger

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin John Steinberger, 49, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, November 21st, and pleaded not guilty to three drug-related crimes in Polk County. The charges against him include felony first-degree sale of a controlled substance, felony second-degree possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired. According to… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Drug-Related Crimes

Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges: Conspiracy and Controlled Substance Sale Allegations

Dyllan Matthew Peltier

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 38-year-old Fargo man has pleaded not guilty to two felony drug charges in Polk County. Dyllan Matthew Peltier was charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale and third-degree sale of a controlled substance. According to court records, the conspiracy charge carries a maximum sentence of 20… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges: Conspiracy and Controlled Substance Sale Allegations

Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime

Miguel Arturo Jasso

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man pleaded guilty on Friday, July 12, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Miguel Arturo Jasso, 25, offered an Alford plea, meaning he maintains his innocence but acknowledges that there is enough evidence to support a conviction. The crime carries a maximum sentence of 30… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime

Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, of Cavalier, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 24, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Grand Forks County Correctional Center staff discovered Suboxone film strips hidden inside… Continue reading Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty

Jeremy Aaron Tostrup

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Viking, Minnesota man, Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday, June 4, and pleaded not guilty to two controlled substance crimes in Pennington County. Tostrup faces charges of third-degree controlled substance sale and conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime, each carrying a maximum 20-year… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty

Mark Edward Browne Sentenced for Felony Controlled Substance Crime

Mark Edward Browne

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Mark Edward Browne, 59, of Warren, has been sentenced for a felony charge of fifth-degree controlled substance crime. The court granted a five-year stay of imposition, meaning he will avoid prison if he meets all the conditions set by the court. Sentencing Details Probation: Browne is ordered to serve… Continue reading Mark Edward Browne Sentenced for Felony Controlled Substance Crime

Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Gary Herbert Sundquist

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, and pleaded not guilty to third-degree controlled substance crimes. Gary Herbert Sundquist, 64, could face up to 20 years in prison for third-degree controlled substance sale and possession in a prohibited zone. According to a probable cause statement, Sundquist… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Thief River Falls man charged with DWI involving a controlled substance

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On March 5th at 12:18 p.m., authorities were summoned to the probation office regarding Christopher Marvin Pickens, 48, of Thief River Falls, who was charged with DWI involving a controlled substance. The citation was issued on April 30. Pickens purportedly drove to the Justice Center to provide a urine… Continue reading Thief River Falls man charged with DWI involving a controlled substance

TRF man faces charges of felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime

David Alan Jourdain

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Alan Jourdain, 42, from Thief River Falls, was arrested by the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force on April 22 at 10:38 a.m. during a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 59 and Greenwood Street. He faces charges of felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime and driving after… Continue reading TRF man faces charges of felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime

TRF Man Cited for Controlled Substance Offense

Kyle Travis Edgar

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls area man was arrested after allegedly fleeing police.  Kyle Travis Edgar, (40) was arrested for Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree, Fleeing an Officer by means other than a Motor Vehicle, and Driving after Revocation.  Police say Edgar was apprehended Wednesday evening at Highway… Continue reading TRF Man Cited for Controlled Substance Offense