Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling. The operation led to the deaths of an Indian family who froze while trying to cross the U.S.-Canada border during a 2022 blizzard. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of a sophisticated illegal… Continue reading Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota

Fargo Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession in Federal Case

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Fargo resident, Kadar Pearson, has pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Pearson was arrested during an investigation into a shots-fired report near The Arbors apartment complex. Authorities discovered him wearing a sweatshirt and ski mask despite warm weather conditions. When approached,… Continue reading Fargo Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession in Federal Case

New Charges Filed Against Convicted Jamestown Sex Offender

UPDATE: Convicted Jamestown Sex Offender Facing New Charges JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding new charges against a convicted Jamestown, North Dakota sex offender.

A Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding and Abetting Murder in the Third Degree

Daniel Ortiz

OLIVIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — According to court documents, Ortiz was involved in facilitating a drug sale between a woman who later died from an overdose caused by fentanyl and another individual. The incident occurred on October 25, 2023, when law enforcement responded to a residence in Morton, Minnesota. The woman was found unresponsive, and a… Continue reading A Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding and Abetting Murder in the Third Degree

Convicted Child Predator: St. Cloud Man Pleads Guilty to 5 Counts of Felony Charges

Ebin Bergerson

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ebin Bergerson, a 26-year-old man from St. Cloud, Minnesota, has entered a plea of guilty to five counts of felony charges related to child pornography in Stearns County. The charges against Bergerson were filed in February and stem from an investigation that began in December 2023 after the Minnesota Bureau… Continue reading Convicted Child Predator: St. Cloud Man Pleads Guilty to 5 Counts of Felony Charges

Grand Forks Man Convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition by Jury

Jury Finds Grand Forks Man Guilty Of Gross Sexual Imposition GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks jury on Thursday afternoon found a man guilty of Gross Sexual Imposition.

Cavalier, North Dakota Resident Convicted of Heinous Crimes

Cavalier, North Dakota Man Found “Guilty” Of Brutal Crimes CAVALIER, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Benamin “BJ” Hannesson of Cavalier, North Dakota has been found guilty in a string of brutal crimes against a woman in Pembina County in October of 2018.

Devils Lake Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Minors

Devils Lake Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Girls DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Howard Studhorse of Devils Lake has been convicted of 5 felony counts of Gross Sexual Imposition. He’s awaiting sentencing and could face life in prison.

UPDATE: Convicted Sex Offender Re-Arrested in Devils Lake

UPDATE: Convicted Sex Offender Back Behind Bars In Devils Lake DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A convicted sex offender in Devils Lake, North Dakota who was on the run has been captured.

EXCLUSIVE: Dinner with a Convicted Murderer in Bemidji, Minnesota

EXCLUSIVE: Date With Convicted Murderer In Bemidji, Minnesota BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman survived her date with Terry Bercier in Bemidji. She met him online and he’s now facing Kidnapping and Criminal Sexual Assault charges. The victim also didn’t apparently know he is a convicted murderer.

Bemidji Resident Convicted in Fentanyl Overdose Homicide

Bemidji Man Found Guilty Of Murder In Fentanyl Overdose Death BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A jury has found Clyde Reyes Junior of Bemidji, Minnesota guilty of 3rd Degree Murder in the January 2022 overdose death of a woman. Sentencing is scheduled for July 27th.

BREAKING NEWS: Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Convicted of 3rd Degree Murder

BREAKING NEWS: Former Minneapolis Police Officer Found Guilty of 3rd Degree Murder MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Minneapolis Police Officer has been found guilty of 3rd Degree Murder and 2nd Degree Manslaughter.

Sentencing Delayed for Bismarck Man Convicted of Terrorizing with a Weapon

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Daedyn Lewellyn, a 19-year-old from Bismarck, had his sentencing hearing postponed after his defense attorney requested more time to review the pre-sentencing investigation (PSI) report. Lewellyn appeared in Burleigh County District Court on Monday, September 16, for the hearing after being convicted of terrorizing two people at their home last summer,… Continue reading Sentencing Delayed for Bismarck Man Convicted of Terrorizing with a Weapon

Thief River Falls Woman Convicted of Arson After Drunken Incident

Misty Myhrer

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Misty Myhrer, a woman from Thief River Falls, has been convicted of 4th-degree arson for setting her apartment on fire following a night of drinking in January. Initially charged with 1st-degree arson, Myhrer received credit for one week served in jail and faces no further incarceration unless she violates… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Convicted of Arson After Drunken Incident

Rhode Island Drug Kingpin Loses Appeal but Keeps Lengthy Sentence

Steven Barros Pinto

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rhode Island man, Steven Barros Pinto, convicted of manufacturing tens of thousands of fentanyl pills for an international drug ring, will have one less charge on his record after an appeals court ruled he faced double jeopardy. However, his sentence is unlikely to change. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals… Continue reading Rhode Island Drug Kingpin Loses Appeal but Keeps Lengthy Sentence

Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges in Federal Gun Trial

Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was found guilty on all three federal charges related to his 2018 gun purchase. The jury convicted him for falsely denying drug use on the gun application and for possessing a firearm while being a drug user. Facing a potential sentence of up to 25 years in… Continue reading Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges in Federal Gun Trial

Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges Related to Illegal Gun Possession

Hunter Biden

WILMINGTON, DEL. (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was convicted on all three charges stemming from the illegal possession of a firearm. The verdict, reached after two days of deliberations, found him guilty of lying on a gun application, falsely denying drug use, and illegally possessing the firearm for 11 days. Hunter… Continue reading Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges Related to Illegal Gun Possession

Kangaroo Court Conviction”: Senator Cramer Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict

WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – Minutes after a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 felonies, North Dakota Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer posted his reaction on social media. “A kangaroo court in a third world city has ensured Donald Trump’s place in history as the 1st convicted president to win re-election,” Cramer… Continue reading Kangaroo Court Conviction”: Senator Cramer Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict

Thief River Falls man convicted on possession charge

Alejandro Lee Lara

Alejandro Lee Lara, 25, Thief River Falls, was sentenced in Morrison County District Court to 39 months in a correctional facility and fined $50 for one felony count of third-degree possession of a controlled substance. One felony count of second-degree sale of a controlled substance was dismissed. According to the criminal complaint, on July 28,… Continue reading Thief River Falls man convicted on possession charge

Five Convicted of Child Abuse on Red Lake Indian Reservation

Five Convicted of Child Abuse on Red Lake Indian Reservation

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me)  – Bobbi Jo Johnson, also known as Bobbi Jo Kingbird, has been found guilty by a federal jury of child neglect and child endangerment on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. The 46-year-old Red Lake woman’s conviction spans from January 2021 to April 2022. The victim, a child in the foster care of her… Continue reading Five Convicted of Child Abuse on Red Lake Indian Reservation

Mandan Man Found Guilty of Murder in Bismarck Shooting

Benjamin Williams

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a decisive verdict, jurors convicted Benjamin Williams, 29, of Mandan, for the murder of Christopher Sebastian, 39, in a 2022 shooting incident in Bismarck. The jury’s decision, reached after less than two hours of deliberation on Monday, could result in Williams facing life imprisonment without parole. Sentencing awaits scheduling, with… Continue reading Mandan Man Found Guilty of Murder in Bismarck Shooting