Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A Newfolden man is facing multiple criminal charges after a traffic stop in Thief River Falls. Police say they found suspected drugs and drug items during the stop and later at the jail. James Robert Ness, 56, Newfolden, has been charged with felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime. He is also charged with… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Newfolden Man Faces Meth, DWI
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Thief River Falls: Man Charged Over Registry Address
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man has been charged in Pennington County District Court after authorities say he failed to update his registered address. Michael Allen Powell, 47, is charged with felony predatory offender — knowingly fails to fulfill registration requirement, according to the complaint. He has been summoned to appear… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Charged Over Registry Address
Thief River Falls: Minneapolis Man Charged in Strangling
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minneapolis man is charged in Pennington County District Court after police say he strangled a woman until she blacked out at a Thief River Falls hotel. William Frank Syrette Jr., 47, is charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation. He is also charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. He also… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Minneapolis Man Charged in Strangling
Thief River Falls: Horgeshimer Charged in Meth Sales
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman is charged in Pennington County District Court after investigators say she sold methamphetamine to an informant. Authorities allege the sales happened over three transactions in September and October 2025. Cassandra Mae Horgeshimer, 45, is charged with felony first-degree sale. The complaint lists the total as… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Horgeshimer Charged in Meth Sales
Thief River Falls: $450 Check Forgery Charges Filed
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing three felony charges in Pennington County District Court. Authorities say he took steps to cash a court check that was not written to him. Shawn Dale Armstrong, 56, has been charged with felony check forgery. He also faces felony aiding and abetting the… Continue reading Thief River Falls: $450 Check Forgery Charges Filed
Thief River Falls: New DWI and Theft Sentences Listed
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — The latest Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin lists court outcomes for several traffic and related offenses. The information is public record. TRF News pays for copies of this public information. If you see it elsewhere online, it was copied from TRF News. What’s in the bulletin The bulletin includes cases handled… Continue reading Thief River Falls: New DWI and Theft Sentences Listed
East Grand Forks: Drury Sentenced After Officer Assault
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Amanda Lea Drury, 33, of East Grand Forks, has been sentenced in a case involving assaults on law enforcement and disorderly conduct. Sentence details Drury was sentenced for felony fifth-degree assault, gross misdemeanor fifth-degree assault, and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. A misdemeanor charge of obstruction of the legal process, involving interference… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Drury Sentenced After Officer Assault
Viking Man Gets 73 Months for Meth Sale
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Viking man was sentenced Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Pennington County District Court. Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 29, received prison time in two felony drug cases. 73-month sentence in sale case Tostrup was sentenced for a first-degree felony, controlled substance crime — sale. A felony third-degree controlled substance crime — sale… Continue reading Viking Man Gets 73 Months for Meth Sale
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Thief River Falls: DWI Arrest at Northdale Square
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police say a man was cited and arrested after an officer found a vehicle at Northdale Square late at night. The business was closed at the time, according to the citation. Officer finds vehicle after hours According to the citation, the incident happened on Dec. 20 at 11:25 p.m. Police… Continue reading Thief River Falls: DWI Arrest at Northdale Square