Blue Earth County Jury Finds Adam Fravel Guilty on All Counts in Maddie Kingsbury Murder

MANKATO, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A jury in Blue Earth County has found Adam Fravel guilty on all counts related to the 2023 murder of Maddie Kingsbury. The verdict was delivered after a seven-hour deliberation by jurors. Fravel faced four counts: two first-degree murders (premeditated and with a pattern of domestic abuse) and two second-degree murders… Continue reading Blue Earth County Jury Finds Adam Fravel Guilty on All Counts in Maddie Kingsbury Murder

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

Monster in Plain Sight: Minnesota Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sex Abuse

Calvin John Rybakowski

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 50-year-old man from Middle River, Minnesota has been charged with multiple counts of child sex abuse after two young girls came forward to report years of sexual assault. Calvin John Rybakowski was arrested on September 9 and is being held on a $250,000 cash or surety bond. He faces… Continue reading Monster in Plain Sight: Minnesota Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sex Abuse

Man Charged with Four Counts of Murder in Mandan Quadruple Homicide

Four Counts Of Murder Filed Against Man In Mandan Quadruple Murders MANDAN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Formal charges of four counts of Murder have been filed against Chad Isaak of Washburn, North Dakota in connection with the deaths of 4 people at RJR Management in Mandan Monday. Court documents outline details in the case. Isaak made his… Continue reading Man Charged with Four Counts of Murder in Mandan Quadruple Homicide

UPDATE: Man in Erskine Arrested on 11 Counts of Child Sexual Assault in Becker County

UPDATE: Man Arrested In Erskine Facing 11 Counts Of Sexual Assault Against Children In Becker County DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man arrested in Erskine, Minnesota earlier this week is now facing 11 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct against children.

UPDATE: Greenfield Man Faces Four Counts of Attempted Murder for Shooting at SWAT Team on Friday, Bail Set at $1 Million

UPDATE: GF Man Charged 4 Counts Attempted Murder In Friday Shots Fired Against SWAT Team, BAIL: $1-M GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing 4 counts of Attempted Murder, after allegedly firing at SWAT Team members last Friday.

Larimore Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Attempted Murder After Standoff with Police

Troy Randall Larson

GRAND FORKS — Troy Randall Larson, a 43-year-old man from Larimore, North Dakota, has pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges, including Class AA felony murder and Class A felony attempted murder. Larson is accused of killing 64-year-old Jamey Allen Holweger, attempting to murder his own mother, and firing shots at law enforcement officers during… Continue reading Larimore Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Attempted Murder After Standoff with Police

Former Minneapolis Coach Indicted on 12 Counts of Child Sexual Assault Faces Life in Prison

Aaron Hjermstad

A grand jury in Hennepin County has handed down a chilling indictment against Aaron Hjermstad, a former teacher and coach already serving time for previous offenses. The 45-year-old faces 12 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, accused of assaulting victims all under the age of 13 between 2013 and 2021. Hjermstad, who worked at two… Continue reading Former Minneapolis Coach Indicted on 12 Counts of Child Sexual Assault Faces Life in Prison

Fargo Man Charged with Two Felony Counts of Terrorizing After Disturbing Incident

Kenneth Alva Smith

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kenneth Alva Smith of Fargo is facing two felony counts of terrorizing following a series of alarming threats made on August 19th. According to court documents, police were dispatched to a Fargo residence after receiving reports of a disturbance. Neighbors reported that Smith was walking around the neighborhood carrying a can… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Two Felony Counts of Terrorizing After Disturbing Incident

⚖️ North Dakota Supreme Court Dismisses Two Sexual Imposition Counts in Devils Lake Case

Howard Anthony Studhorse

RAMSEY COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant legal development, the North Dakota Supreme Court has dismissed two counts of gross sexual imposition from the record of Howard Anthony Studhorse, 63, of Devils Lake. This decision came after an appeal revealed that two of the charges duplicated facts from other counts. Originally sentenced on July… Continue reading ⚖️ North Dakota Supreme Court Dismisses Two Sexual Imposition Counts in Devils Lake Case

Charges Filed After Fatal Shooting in Frazee: Willis McDonald Faces Murder and Manslaughter Counts

Willis McDonald

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – New details have emerged regarding the early Saturday morning shooting near Acorn Lake along Highway 10, west of Frazee, Minnesota. Formal charges have been filed against Willis McDonald of Frazee in the shooting death of Arlen Bergstrom Jr. of Detroit Lakes. McDonald has been charged with Second-Degree Murder without intent… Continue reading Charges Filed After Fatal Shooting in Frazee: Willis McDonald Faces Murder and Manslaughter Counts

Daycare Provider in Bemidji Accused of 3 Counts of Child Neglect

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji daycare provider has been charged with Child Neglect. Three counts of felony level, Neglect of a Child have been filed against 33-year old Samantha Ann Matthees of Bemidji, Minesota.