Tag: crime

Cass County Man Guilty In Child Sex Abuse

Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man has been found guilty of sexually abusing a child after a Cass County jury returned three felony convictions. Jury Finds Nicholas Wika Guilty On All Counts Court records say Nicholas Wika was charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition. Each count involved the same child victim.… Continue reading Cass County Man Guilty In Child Sex Abuse

Pembina County Border Crossing Plea Planned

Pembina County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Kenyan man accused of illegally crossing the U.S.-Canada border in North Dakota plans to plead guilty to federal immigration charges. Defense Seeks Combined Plea and Sentencing Court records identify the defendant as Ismail Ibrahim Shukri. Shukri’s federal public defender recently filed a letter with the court. The letter asks for… Continue reading Pembina County Border Crossing Plea Planned

Becker County Wrong-Way DWI Chase Charges

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Middle River man faces felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a wrong-way driving incident on U.S. Highway 10 near Detroit Lakes. Charges Filed After Wrong-Way Driving Report Prosecutors in Becker County District Court have charged 38-year-old Zachary Ryan Opdahl. He is charged with fleeing a peace officer in a motor… Continue reading Becker County Wrong-Way DWI Chase Charges

Polk County Man Charged in Axe Assault

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 41-year-old Gonvick man faces five charges after an early morning domestic violence incident in rural Polk County. Charges Filed in Polk County Court Prosecutors have charged Skyler Allen Robinson in Polk County District Court. The charges include second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic assault by strangulation. He also… Continue reading Polk County Man Charged in Axe Assault

Becker County Man Charged in Dog Shooting

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – A rural Menahga man is accused of shooting a neighbor’s dog with birdshot. According to court records, the case is filed in Becker County District Court. Prosecutors charged Arthur Louis Etter, 68, of rural Menahga, with misdemeanor mistreatment of an animal. The charge stems from an incident reported on October 24,… Continue reading Becker County Man Charged in Dog Shooting

Becker County Pair Charged in Rural Burglary

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – Two people face felony burglary charges after a reported break-in at a rural Lake Park home. Court records say the case is filed in Becker County District Court. Prosecutors have charged Brian Arthur Pyle, 28, of Moorhead, and Brandie Rochelle Anderton, 36, of West Fargo, with second-degree burglary. According to the… Continue reading Becker County Pair Charged in Rural Burglary

Fergus Falls Man Charged in Vehicle Break-In

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Tony Maruna of Fergus Falls is facing felony criminal charges after being accused of stealing electronics from a vehicle on November 29th. According to court documents, police were called to the 1600 block of Patterson Loop in Fergus Falls after receiving a report of a vehicle break-in. The victim reported that… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Charged in Vehicle Break-In

Grand Forks Man Charged with Terrorizing Officer

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Demencio Venecia, is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening an officer’s life during a traffic stop on November 26th. The incident began when Venecia was pulled over in Grand Forks. According to court records, an officer noticed a meth pipe in plain view inside his vehicle. As… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Terrorizing Officer

Bemidji Man Charged with Assaulting Officer at Shelter

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji man, Jared L. Jones, is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer at a homeless shelter on November 30th. Police were called to the People’s Church, a homeless shelter in Bemidji, after receiving a report of a disorderly male. Upon arriving, officers identified Jones, who was reportedly yelling… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged with Assaulting Officer at Shelter