BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN — On April 3, 2025, Chantal Plante, a 5’04”, 180-pound female with blonde hair and green eyes, was booked into the Beltrami County Jail. According to jail records, Plante faces a gross misdemeanor charge under: Case #25-004915169A.20.1(2) — Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance No bail… Continue reading Chantal Plante Arrested in Beltrami County for DWI Involving Controlled Substances
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Clay County — Woman Arrested for 5th Degree Drug Sales of Controlled Substances
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 44-year-old woman, Susan Kathleen Rommesmo, has been booked by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office following a March 27, 2025 arrest. She now faces serious legal trouble after being charged with 5th Degree Controlled Substance Sale – Schedule IV. Schedule IV drugs include commonly prescribed medications such as Xanax, Valium, and… Continue reading Clay County — Woman Arrested for 5th Degree Drug Sales of Controlled Substances
Becker County: Jason Lee Peterson Arrested for Drug Possession and DWI Under Controlled Substance
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Becker County have arrested Jason Lee Peterson, 43, on March 10, 2025. He faces two charges: 5th Degree Drug Possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1), involving Schedule 1-4 substances or drug paraphernalia (excluding cannabis/hemp). DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance under 169A.20.1(2). Peterson’s booking highlights the… Continue reading Becker County: Jason Lee Peterson Arrested for Drug Possession and DWI Under Controlled Substance
Becker County: Joey Irvin Fingalson Arrested for DWI – Under Influence of Controlled Substance
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joey Irvin Fingalson, 44, is now facing legal consequences following his arrest in Becker County on March 10, 2025. Authorities have booked Fingalson on charges of Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance, according to Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2). This statute targets drivers who operate a vehicle… Continue reading Becker County: Joey Irvin Fingalson Arrested for DWI – Under Influence of Controlled Substance
Controlled Burn Leads to Large Fire in Erskine, Minnesota Friday Evening
Large Fire At Erskine, Minnesota Friday Evening Was Controlled Burn ERSKINE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A large fire reported at Erskine, Minnesota Friday evening was a controlled burn.
Dustin Leroy Helps Arrested in Otter Tail County for DWI – Controlled Substance
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN – Dustin Leroy Helps, 32, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on February 28, 2025, for driving while impaired (DWI) under the influence of a Schedule I or II controlled substance. According to jail records, Helps has been charged with: DWI – Operating a Motor Vehicle with Any Amount… Continue reading Dustin Leroy Helps Arrested in Otter Tail County for DWI – Controlled Substance
Angel Shambow Arrested in Clearwater County for DWI – Controlled Substance
CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN – Angel Shambow, 52, was arrested and booked into the Clearwater County Jail on February 24, 2025, for driving while impaired (DWI) under the influence of a Schedule I or II controlled substance. According to jail records, Shambow has been charged with: DWI – Operating a Motor Vehicle with Any Amount of… Continue reading Angel Shambow Arrested in Clearwater County for DWI – Controlled Substance
UPDATE: Controlled Burn Escapes Containment West Of Grand Forks
UPDATE: Controlled Burn Gets Out Of Control West Of Grand Forks EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A controlled burn got out of control west of Grand Forks on this Thursday evening. At 8:30 pm a Sheriff’s Deputy tells TRF News it appears firefighters are getting it under control.
Grand Forks County Inferno: Controlled Burn Turns into Raging Wildfire Near Gilby!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — BREAKING: Chaos unfolds in Grand Forks County this Thursday afternoon as a controlled burn spirals into a raging wildfire! Video footage from the scene at 2:14 p.m. shows three separate fire outbreaks near Gilby, North Dakota. The flames have already devoured over 1.5 miles of grassland, including CRP and wildlife areas.… Continue reading Grand Forks County Inferno: Controlled Burn Turns into Raging Wildfire Near Gilby!
🚔 Beltrami County Man Arrested for DWI Under the Influence of Controlled Substances 🚔
Beltrami County, MN – Authorities have arrested a local man, Shaun Cloud, for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of controlled substances. Cloud was taken into custody on February 13, 2025, and is currently being held at the Beltrami County Jail without bail. According to court records, Cloud faces two gross misdemeanor… Continue reading 🚔 Beltrami County Man Arrested for DWI Under the Influence of Controlled Substances 🚔
Beltrami County Man Arrested for DWI Under the Influence of Controlled Substance
Beltrami County, MN – Jerome Strong was arrested on February 10, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on multiple DWI-related charges. He is currently being held without bail, awaiting a hearing in District Court. Charge Details ✔ Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2)) –… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Arrested for DWI Under the Influence of Controlled Substance
Polk County Man Arrested for DUI After Allegedly Driving Under Influence of Controlled Substance
Polk County, MN – Authorities arrested a local man, Chris Angus Clark Sr., on February 13, 2025, for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. The arrest took place after law enforcement determined he was in violation of Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2), which pertains to driving under the influence of… Continue reading Polk County Man Arrested for DUI After Allegedly Driving Under Influence of Controlled Substance
🚔 Diana Lee Koljonen Sentenced in Otter Tail County for DWI Involving Controlled Substances 🚔
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the sentencing of Diana Lee Koljonen, 68, on February 6, 2025, following her conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) under the influence of Schedule I/II drugs (excluding cannabis/hemp). Koljonen was originally arrested for this offense and has now received a court-ordered sentence, which could… Continue reading 🚔 Diana Lee Koljonen Sentenced in Otter Tail County for DWI Involving Controlled Substances 🚔
Massive Flames Light Up the Sky in Harwood, North Dakota – But It’s a Controlled Burn
HARWOOD, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Early Tuesday morning, a massive fire near Harwood, just north of Fargo, raised alarm as multiple residents reported seeing towering flames. Concerned callers flooded the Red River dispatch center, fearing a major blaze in the area. However, after speaking with authorities, it was confirmed that the fire was actually a controlled burn and… Continue reading Massive Flames Light Up the Sky in Harwood, North Dakota – But It’s a Controlled Burn
Harwood, ND Reports Tuesday Morning Fire is Controlled Burn
HARWOOD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Red River Dispatch is getting multiple calls regarding a fire by Harwood, North Dakota on the Tuesday morning. A dispatcher tells TRF News it’s a controlled burn.
Nea Marie Keezer of Polk County Arrested for DUI While Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Nea Marie Keezer, born August 13, 1982, was arrested on January 28, 2025, in Polk County for driving under the influence (DUI) of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor offense under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2). According to Minnesota law, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs can lead to severe penalties,… Continue reading Nea Marie Keezer of Polk County Arrested for DUI While Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
Jarrod Lane Gilbert Arrested in Otter Tail County, MN for Fourth-Degree DWI and Controlled Substance Violation
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 24, 2025, 44-year-old Jarrod Lane Gilbert was arrested in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He faces the following active misdemeanor charges: Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) under Minnesota Statute 169A.27.1 Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2) These charges are currently active,… Continue reading Jarrod Lane Gilbert Arrested in Otter Tail County, MN for Fourth-Degree DWI and Controlled Substance Violation
Becker County’s Deborah Joy Morales Arrested for DWI Under Controlled Substance Influence
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 24, 2025, authorities in Becker County arrested 44-year-old Deborah Joy Morales for driving while impaired (DWI) under the influence of a controlled substance, in violation of Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2). This statute makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. MN Revisor’s Office… Continue reading Becker County’s Deborah Joy Morales Arrested for DWI Under Controlled Substance Influence
Beltrami County’s Dawn Fineday Arrested for DWI Under Controlled Substance Influence
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Get ready for TRF News – Remote Controlled Plane flying in high speed!
BIG SANDY LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Some acrobatics with a remote controlled plane.
Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime
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
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
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
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
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
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