Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joann Evonne Wik, 47, lives in rural Detroit Lakes. She now faces two felony charges. Wik is charged in Becker County District Court with felony check forgery. She is also charged with felony theft by swindle. Court records tie the case to a $5,738.23 check. What investigators say An investigator with… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
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“No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony charge. Hartung is charged with electronic solicitation of a minor. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.352, subdivision 2a(1). Case basics Offense date: January 13, 2026. Date filed: January 13, 2026. Location listed: Thief River Falls. County: Pennington County. What… Continue reading “No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation
White Earth: Ogema Woman Sentenced for Spitting
White Earth, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kaylynn Lea Jackson, 21, of rural Ogema, was sentenced in court. The case was handled in Becker County District Court, records show. What court records say happened Court records say officers were sent to a home on Beaver Trail on July 5, 2025. The call came in during the… Continue reading White Earth: Ogema Woman Sentenced for Spitting
Savage: Daycare Worker Charged in Infant Death
Savage, Scott County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Savage daycare worker is facing three felony charges after an infant died. Theah Loudemia Russell, 18, of Savage, is charged in Scott County District Court. The charges include second-degree murder and two assault counts. Charges filed Murder in the second degree, without intent, during a felony: Minn. Stat. §… Continue reading Savage: Daycare Worker Charged in Infant Death
Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 26-year-old man from Monticello is now charged in Beltrami County. Ryan Jeffrey Richard, 26, of Monticello, Minnesota, faces one felony count. The charge alleges nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. According to the criminal complaint, Richard posted nude images of his ex-girlfriend online. The complaint says she did not consent… Continue reading Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case
St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have charged Joshua Steven Anderson, 39, of St. Hilaire. He faces one gross misdemeanor count of third-degree DWI. The complaint cites an alcohol concentration of 0.08 within two hours. He also faces one misdemeanor count for transporting a loaded firearm while hunting. What investigators say happened According to the… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 19, 2026
Moorhead Garage Fire: What We Know So Far
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews responded to a garage fire in Moorhead on Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported at a home on Walnut Circle. The Moorhead Fire Department said crews knocked down the fire quickly. Officials said no people were hurt. Officials also said no pets were hurt. What happened Early reports… Continue reading Moorhead Garage Fire: What We Know So Far
New York Mills Dad Charged After Meth Sale at Home
New York Mills, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) A New York Mills man is charged after a claimed meth sale at his home. Charges filed Joshua Steven Bernu, 34, of New York Mills, is charged in Minnesota state court. He faces felony second-degree drug sale of 10 grams or more. The charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.022.… Continue reading New York Mills Dad Charged After Meth Sale at Home
Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported
Clay County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Breaking news is coming in from the east side of Moorhead. Crews responded to a house fire on Walnut Circle late Sunday afternoon. TRF News received photos from the scene at about 4:45 p.m. What we know now A witness told TRF News that people were hurt. Officials have not… Continue reading Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported