Benson County (trfnews.i234.me): In a devastating incident that has left the community in shock, 27-year-old Johnnie Jay Gaking from St. Michael has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to commit murder. The charges stem from allegations that Gaking opened fire on four… Continue reading Tragedy in Benson County: Man Allegedly Kills Sister and Niece, Injures Mother in Shooting
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Naytahwaush Man Charged with Six Felony Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Clearwater County
Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Jamie Lee Jerome, of Naytahwaush, Minnesota, is now facing six felony counts of criminal sexual conduct following a disturbing investigation involving a female child victim. According to court documents, the incidents allegedly occurred during 2024. In a forensic interview, the child disclosed multiple instances of sexual acts committed by Jerome.… Continue reading Naytahwaush Man Charged with Six Felony Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Clearwater County
Grand Forks County: SWAT Team Shooting Suspect Found GUILTY on ALL Counts!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A high-profile trial in Grand Forks County has reached a dramatic conclusion! Jeffrey Simpson Jr., accused of opening fire on SWAT officers during a tense standoff, has been convicted on all charges, including attempted murder. Simpson, 30, was confronted by the Grand Forks SWAT team on March 22 of last year… Continue reading Grand Forks County: SWAT Team Shooting Suspect Found GUILTY on ALL Counts!
Emerado Man Charged with Two Counts of Child Rape, Faces Potential Life Sentence
Emerado Man Facing 2 Counts Of Child Rape, Possibility of Life In Prison EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An Emerado, North Dakota man, Josephy Glaum has been charged with 2 counts of Gross Sexual Imposition, victim under fifteen.
Three Counts of Vehicle Theft Charges
Triple Vehicle Theft Charges GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Warren, Minnesota man is facing a trio of felony vehicle theft charges in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Two Felony Counts of Domestic Assault by Strangulation in Becker County
Becker County, MN – Christopher Lee Peake, 36, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with two felony counts of domestic assault by strangulation after allegedly attacking his significant other multiple times on January 20 and January 21. 
Incident Details & Allegations 
January 20: Peake’s significant other questioned him about infidelity.
In response,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Two Felony Counts of Domestic Assault by Strangulation in Becker County
Carrington Woman Faces 21 Charges as Attorney Withdraws from Case Before Trial in Foster County
Carrington, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—With just a week before trial, a Carrington woman accused of stalking, harassment, and impersonating a police officer is now without legal representation after her lawyer abruptly withdrew from her case. Defendant: Carrie Beth Cotton, 46 Location: Foster County, ND Total Charges: 21 across seven cases (Aug. 2024 – Dec. 2024) Upcoming… Continue reading Carrington Woman Faces 21 Charges as Attorney Withdraws from Case Before Trial in Foster County
Bemidji Woman Charged with 10 Felony Mail Theft Counts After Stolen Packages Investigation
BEMIDJI, MN – If you’re a Bemidji resident missing mail since last fall, police may have just found the reason. Felicia Dawn Lussier of Bemidji has been charged with 10 felony counts of mail theft, according to court documents. The investigation began in October 2023, when a reported stolen package contained an Apple AirTag tracking… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged with 10 Felony Mail Theft Counts After Stolen Packages Investigation
West Fargo Man Charged with Five Felony Terrorizing Counts After Sending Threatening Emails
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Keith Allen Ramsett of West Fargo is facing five felony terrorizing charges after allegedly sending over 700 threatening emails to his former employer, including messages containing threats of physical harm and photos of himself holding firearms, according to court documents. Authorities launched an investigation after the employer reported persistent, menacing communication from… Continue reading West Fargo Man Charged with Five Felony Terrorizing Counts After Sending Threatening Emails
Clearwater County’s Justin Camp Arrested for 60 Counts of No Contact Order Violations
Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 21, 2025, at approximately 4:16 PM, authorities in Clearwater County, Minnesota, arrested 42-year-old Justin Camp on 60 felony counts of violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). These charges fall under Minnesota Statute 629.75, subdivision 2(d)(1), which addresses violations occurring within ten years of two or more previous qualified… Continue reading Clearwater County’s Justin Camp Arrested for 60 Counts of No Contact Order Violations
Roosevelt Campbell of Beltrami County Charged with Multiple Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Roosevelt Campbell, a 45-year-old male inmate at the Beltrami County Jail, has been charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct. According to jail records, Campbell stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 145 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. He has been in custody since January 23, 2025,… Continue reading Roosevelt Campbell of Beltrami County Charged with Multiple Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct
East Grand Forks Man Charged with Multiple Counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – According to court documents, East Grand Forks resident Brian Lee Espinoza has been charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. An investigation revealed that a female minor alleged Espinoza had been sexually assaulting her over several years. In January 2025, the victim reported at least two instances… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged with Multiple Counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 30, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Allen Timothy Dunn, aged 39, waived his preliminary hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to two counts of Class A felony gross sexual imposition. Each count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment. The charges stem from allegations… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges
Former Cass County Deputy Charged with Multiple Counts of Disorderly Conduct
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy, Darin Viken, has been charged with six counts of disorderly conduct-harassment, all classified as Class B misdemeanors. These charges are linked to incidents that occurred in March 2023 and July 2024 and were officially filed in Cass County Court on December 30, 2024. The alleged victims… Continue reading Former Cass County Deputy Charged with Multiple Counts of Disorderly Conduct
Arrest Made in Domestic Assault Case Involving Two Felony Counts
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Brian Lee Rogers, aged 52, was arrested on November 24, 2024, on charges of domestic assault. The offense is classified under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.4, with Rogers facing two felony counts. Details regarding his estimated release date are not available at this time. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Former EGF Man Pleads Guilty to 4 Counts of Gross Sexual Imposition in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A former East Grand Forks man has plead guilty to 4 counts of Gross Sexual Imposition. Manuel …
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.