Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo, North Dakota, man is accused of a multi-date theft scheme at the Thief River Falls Walmart. According to a criminal complaint, 68-year-old Ronald Maurice Smith has been charged with felony theft in Pennington County District Court. Prosecutors allege that Smith stole items worth a total of $1,160.94 over three… Continue reading Pennington County Doctor Charged in Walmart Theft
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Polk County Mourns Gamer Josh Russ Miller
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Josh Russ Miller as a kind son, loyal friend, and devoted Vikings fan. Josh, 48, of Crookston, died Thursday, November 6, 2025. He passed away after a hemophilia medical emergency at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, with his mother at his side. Early Life and School Years Josh was… Continue reading Polk County Mourns Gamer Josh Russ Miller
Pennington County Woman Charged With 2nd Degree DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls woman is facing a second-degree DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop in Pennington County. According to a criminal complaint, 37-year-old Renae Martinez of Thief River Falls was stopped in the early morning hours of November 23. The traffic stop happened at about 1:32 a.m. in… Continue reading Pennington County Woman Charged With 2nd Degree DWI
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 17, 2025
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Damuel Alejondro Torrez, 42 of Warren, for a witness hold. Crookston Fire Calls Chase Donald Nomeland, 29 of Thief River Falls, for domestic abuse, violation of a no-contact order within 10 years of a previous conviction. Fire Report On Monday, November… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 17, 2025
Pennington County Woman Charged in High-BAC DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls woman faces a high-test DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop. According to a criminal complaint, 65-year-old Lori Ann Severson of Thief River Falls was stopped on November 22. The traffic stop happened at about 10:37 p.m. near Highway 32 and Sanford Parkway in Pennington County.… Continue reading Pennington County Woman Charged in High-BAC DWI
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 19, 2025
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Roni Lynn Sperle, 53 arrested in Mentor, for second degree DUI with two or more aggravating factors. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report On Tuesday, November 18th, at 11:30 am, the Crookston fire department responded to a call about a grass pile… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 19, 2025
Pennington County Woman Charged With High-BAC DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls woman faces a high-test DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop. According to a criminal complaint, 37-year-old Renae Martinez of Thief River Falls was stopped shortly after 1 a.m. The traffic stop happened on November 18 at about 1:11 a.m. in the 100 block of LaBree… Continue reading Pennington County Woman Charged With High-BAC DWI
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 20, 2025
Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report On Wednesday, November 19th, at 3:30 pm, the Crookston fire department responded to an elevator activation in at the 2900th block of university. Staff at the university said someone must’ve bumped the alarm as there was nobody stuck inside the elevator, and it worked just fine. So, they cleared the… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 20, 2025
Pennington County Driver Cited for No Insurance
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man faces new traffic charges after a nighttime stop. According to a criminal complaint, 55-year-old Brian Gregory Sandahl of Thief River Falls was stopped on November 17. The sheriff’s office reported the traffic stop at about 10:19 p.m. in the 100 block of Gabbi Court. Sandahl… Continue reading Pennington County Driver Cited for No Insurance
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 24, 2025
Correll Juoquin Wright, Bradly Joseph Hell, 37 of Moorhead, for third-degree drug possession of methamphetamine in a school, park, or public housing zone. Crookston Fire Calls On Friday, November 21st, at 9:30 am, the Crookston fire department responded to a call about a vehicle leaking fuel into a creek on Highway 75 near the boat… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 24, 2025