Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Lake Park man faces a felony assault charge. Court records say an EMT was hurt. Prosecutors charged Gage Michael Halverson, 20, in Becker County District Court. The case follows a Jan. 11 call in Lake Park. Lake Park is in Becker County, near Detroit Lakes. Deputies respond to many… Continue reading Lake Park: EMT Hurt, Rural Man Faces Felony Charge
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POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 18, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Austin James Olheiser, 27 of Hendrum, for second-degree DUI with two or more aggravating factors. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report
Bagley: Fentanyl Case Ends With Probation, Time Served
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Bagley man has been sentenced in Becker County District Court. Patrick Michael Thompson, 31, was sentenced for felony fifth-degree drug possession, court records said. Traffic stop and arrest The case began around 3 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2025. Deputies stopped a vehicle on County Highway 34 for a bad… Continue reading Bagley: Fentanyl Case Ends With Probation, Time Served
Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Washington, 71, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with four felonies. Prosecutors filed three counts of felony domestic assault. They also filed one count of felony fifth-degree drugs. The case is in Becker County District Court. Allegations Court papers say the alleged assaults happened from Dec. 19 through Jan. 7.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges
Frazee Man Charged After Cheekbone Fracture
Frazee, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 33-year-old Frazee man faces felony assault charges. Court papers say a woman suffered a fractured cheekbone during a December fight. Prosecutors charged Michael Allen Willette with third-degree assault and fifth-degree assault. He is held at the Becker County Jail, according to court records. What the complaint alleges The case… Continue reading Frazee Man Charged After Cheekbone Fracture
Detroit Lakes Walmart theft: 3 Fargo-area charged
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Prosecutors have charged three Fargo-area residents. The case involves alleged thefts at a Walmart in Detroit Lakes. Raul Mario Salinas, 47, of Fargo, is charged with felony theft. Jeffery Soular, 34, of Fargo, faces the same charge. Melissa Nicole Ortiz, 34, of West Fargo, is also charged. Dec. 13, 2025:… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Walmart theft: 3 Fargo-area charged
Roger Anderson, 77
Thief River Falls – Rodger L. Anderson, 77, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Becker County prosecutors charged Bianca Ann Sampson, 34, of Detroit Lakes. She faces a felony fifth-degree drug possession count in Becker County District Court. The case follows a traffic stop in Detroit Lakes on Jan. 14, 2025. Why was the car stopped Officers stopped a vehicle after a towel covered… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found
Otter Tail: Man Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) A 24-year-old man from Chisholm is facing a felony charge in Otter Tail County. Nathanial James Dally was charged Friday in Otter Tail County District Court. He is charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge carries up to 15 years in prison. It also carries a $30,000 fine. What investigators… Continue reading Otter Tail: Man Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County: Litchfield Man Gets 65 Months
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Litchfield man will serve prison time. A jury convicted him in a cocaine case, according to court records. Jury verdict Court records say Zachary Brian Oslund, 29, of Litchfield, was found guilty of two felonies. The counts were first-degree sale of a controlled substance and first-degree possession. Traffic stop… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Litchfield Man Gets 65 Months