Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Twin Cities-area contractor is charged in Roseau County with felony insurance fraud. Roger Dean Welter II, 43, of East Bethel, Minnesota, is accused of seeking insurance payment using false or altered documents. Court records list one count of insurance fraud. The complaint alleges an attempted total of $79,426.50. Hail claim… Continue reading Roseau: Contractor Charged In $79K Insurance Fraud
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Roseau: Woman Charged With Blocking 911 Call
Roseau, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Roseau County prosecutors have filed a gross misdemeanor charge against Amiya Michelle Thomas, 21, of Roseau. Court papers say Thomas interfered with a 911 call during a dispute on January 1, 2026. The call happened around 4:08 p.m., according to the complaint. What court papers allege Police were sent to an apartment… Continue reading Roseau: Woman Charged With Blocking 911 Call
Greenbush Man Charged in Roseau County Stop
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Greenbush man faces two driving charges after a traffic stop. Traffic stop on Highway 11 A court complaint names David Garcia Rodriquez, 51, of Greenbush. The complaint says a deputy stopped him at about 8:07 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2025. The stop was on Highway 11 near Highway 89 North… Continue reading Greenbush Man Charged in Roseau County Stop
Roseau: Semi Driver Charged in Bus Stop Arm Pass
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A driver faces charges after a bus stop arm report near Roseau. Court records say Shawn Robert Neustel, 49, of Verona, North Dakota, is charged. He faces a gross misdemeanor school bus stop arm violation count. The complaint lists the offense date as January 9, 2026. What the complaint says happened… Continue reading Roseau: Semi Driver Charged in Bus Stop Arm Pass
Roseau: Julie Byre Cited in Dollar General Theft
Roseau, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Roseau police cited Julie Loise Byre in a Dollar General theft case. Police say it happened on Dec. 27, 2025. What the police say happened The store manager told police he saw Byre at the register with a wet bag. He said she asked about an exchange. He also asked if… Continue reading Roseau: Julie Byre Cited in Dollar General Theft
Goodridge Man Charged After Car Touching Claim
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Goodridge man is charged after a reported incident in a vehicle. The complaint says the case involved unwanted sexual contact. Charge filed Blake Tearle Amorim Athay, 27, of Goodridge, is charged in Pennington County District Court. Court records list one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fifth Degree. The… Continue reading Goodridge Man Charged After Car Touching Claim
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 6, 2026
Crookston Fire Calls On Thursday, March 5th, at 10:30 a.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the 200th block of Broadway for a general fire alarm activation. On scene, they couldn’t find any clear causes for the alarm, so they turned it over to the staff after resetting the panel. On Thursday, March 5th, at… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 6, 2026
Thief River Falls: Felon Charged Over Rifle Sale
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Karlstad man is charged with a felony gun offense in Pennington County District Court. Prosecutors charged Evan James Tyler Timm, born March 1, 1990, court records show. The complaint lists Prosecutor File No. 25-600-109 and Court File No. 57-CR-25-830. The allegation Timm is charged as ineligible to possess firearms under… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Felon Charged Over Rifle Sale
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Lobby Threats
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Llewellyn Beneais faces felony and misdemeanor charges after an alleged threat inside the Pennington County Law Enforcement Center in Thief River Falls. According to court documents, Beneais had been staying in the building lobby because he had no money and no place to stay. The documents say he had been… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Lobby Threats
Halma Woman Charged In $29K Check Forgery
Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Halma woman is facing three felony counts in Kittson County District Court. Court records say the case involves an altered refund check from a Moorhead law firm. Prosecutors charged Jessica Marie Klegstad, 45, of Halma. The complaint lists Prosecutor File No. 25000177 and Court File No. 35-CR-25-192. What authorities allege… Continue reading Halma Woman Charged In $29K Check Forgery