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
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Larimore Burglary: 2 Grand Forks Men Charged
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Grand Forks men are facing felony charges. The case is linked to a burglary in Larimore, North Dakota. Bradley Leen and Justin Smithers are accused of taking property from a home at 618 Booth Avenue. Court documents say the homeowner had recently died. Deputies say the home was checked… Continue reading Larimore Burglary: 2 Grand Forks Men Charged
Gonvick Stop: Waldal Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Gonvick, Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) Matthew John Waldal, 44, of Red Lake Falls is charged with third-degree DWI. Prosecutors filed the case in Clearwater County District Court on February 2, 2026. The alleged offense happened on January 31, 2026. Waldal faces a gross misdemeanor count under Minnesota law. Court records cite Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).… Continue reading Gonvick Stop: Waldal Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Ada Man Charged After .206 BAC Head-On Crash
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) An Ada man faces four charges after a head-on crash, court records allege. Michael William Wickern, 68, of Ada, is charged with two gross misdemeanors and two misdemeanors. Charges filed Gross misdemeanor DWI: Minn. Stat. 169A.20 Gross misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation, bodily harm, alcohol: Minn. Stat. 609.2113 Misdemeanor reckless driving: Minn. Stat.… Continue reading Ada Man Charged After .206 BAC Head-On Crash
Cass Lake Woman Charged in Minneapolis Fentanyl Sale
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman faces a felony drug sale charge. Prosecutors say the deal happened at a Minneapolis transit stop. Jessica Mae Brunelle, 22, of Cass Lake, is charged with one count. The count is 3rd Degree Drug Sale – Narcotic (Minn. Stat. § 152.023, subd. 1(1)). What happened According to… Continue reading Cass Lake Woman Charged in Minneapolis Fentanyl Sale
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 5, 2026
Fire Report Crookston Fire Calls On Wednesday, February 4th, at 9:30 p.m., the Crookston fire department responded to a fire alarm activation from the 100th block of Sargeant Street. On scene, they found it had come from the 4th floor and had been caused by burnt food. The tenant had already handled ventilation, so they… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 5, 2026
Thief River Falls: Kids Alone, Meth Found
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces new charges. They follow a search warrant on Crocker Avenue South. Kareem Abdullah Al-Thanon, 27, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County. Felony: Methamphetamine-Related Crime Involving Children (152.137.2(a)(4)). Gross misdemeanor: Child Endangerment, places a child at risk of harm (609.378.1(b)(1)).… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Kids Alone, Meth Found
West Fargo Church Manager Charged in $600K Fraud
West Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal prosecutors allege a former church business manager stole about $600,000. The case involves Faith Journey Lutheran Church in West Fargo, North Dakota. Authorities say Carly Anne Tufte worked as the church business manager from 2019 through Dec. 13, 2024. Prosecutors say she handled bills, payments, and bookkeeping during… Continue reading West Fargo Church Manager Charged in $600K Fraud
Fargo Couple Charged in 3-Month-Old’s Injuries
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Fargo residents face felony charges tied to injuries to a 3-month-old baby, according to police records. Authorities named Wyatt L. Lesmann and Vanessa Metzger Prebil. The child is listed as Jane Doe. The hospital visit raised concerns Police say the baby was brought to Sanford Medical Center Fargo on… Continue reading Fargo Couple Charged in 3-Month-Old’s Injuries
Grand Forks: ‘Kill Everyone’ Threat Leads to Felonies
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing felony charges after a reported domestic violence call. Court documents name the suspect as Jordan Lynn Webster of Grand Forks. The allegations have not been proven in court. What the complaint says Police were sent to a Grand Forks residence on Feb. 3 at about… Continue reading Grand Forks: ‘Kill Everyone’ Threat Leads to Felonies