Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces a gross misdemeanor driving charge. Police say Wallie Gene Lang drove despite a canceled status. The charge stems from a stop on Douglas Avenue. Traffic stop on Douglas Avenue. The complaint says police spotted a driver at about 2:30 pm on January 17. It lists… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After Cancellation
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Larimore: Pair Charged in Fentanyl Stop
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two people face felony drug charges after a traffic stop tied to a rest area along U.S. Highway 2. What investigators say happened According to court documents, the incident happened on February 3 at the Larimore rest area. The rest area is west of Grand Forks. A state trooper reported… Continue reading Larimore: Pair Charged in Fentanyl Stop
Cass County Balloon Snaps Power Line During Practice
Cass County, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) A hot air balloon hit a power line in rural Cass County on Wednesday. A deputy was sent out at about 11:30 a.m. The call came from the 4500 block of 135th Avenue SE. Cass County Electric Cooperative reported a snapped distribution line. No injuries were reported. What happened Deputies say… Continue reading Cass County Balloon Snaps Power Line During Practice
Crookston Man Charged After Large Drug Seizure
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man faces major drug charges. Court records say an overdose call led to a search warrant. Overdose call and search According to the criminal complaint, deputies were called on Feb. 2 after a woman overdosed and survived. The complaint says the overdose involved cocaine. Investigators later executed a search… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged After Large Drug Seizure
East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy M. Patridge, of Grand Forks, is facing a felony charge in East Grand Forks after a brief pursuit. What the police say happened Court documents say an East Grand Forks officer went to an apartment after a verbal dispute call. The complaint says the officer then tried to stop a… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 6, 2026
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Warrant Arrest
Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Investigators arrested Michael Allen Powell, 47. They were serving a warrant at Riverside Terrace. Court records say the warrant followed a missed arraignment. The missed court date involved a predatory offender registration case filed Dec. 31. Powell now faces two felony charges in Pennington County. They include a predatory… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Warrant Arrest
Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing new criminal charges. Police say a handgun and a Nintendo Switch were stolen. Investigators say both items were recovered. Tanner Lyle Peterson, 32, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County District Court. The complaint was filed on January 28. Court records list… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft
Bagley: ND Man Charged Over Bad Checks for Ranger
Bagley, Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Casselton, North Dakota, man faces felony charges over the purchase of a Polaris Ranger. Paul Joseph Baumler, 62, is charged with three felony counts of Issuance of Dishonored Check. The case is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.535. What investigators allege According to the complaint, Baumler agreed to buy a… Continue reading Bagley: ND Man Charged Over Bad Checks for Ranger
Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged after police say they found him stuck in a snowbank and showing signs of impairment. Jeffrey Dean Feragen, 54, of Thief River Falls, is charged with gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.20. What police say happened According… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI