Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes area traffic stop has led to a gross misdemeanor charge against James William Helgeson, 55, of Rothsay. Charge Filed In Becker County According to a complaint filed in the Minnesota District Court, Helgeson is charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge stems from a… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Traffic Stop
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Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Walmart Thefts
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes woman is facing a felony theft charge after prosecutors said she took merchandise from Walmart during a series of incidents in Becker County. Court records name the defendant as Maci Jo Lehman, 28, of Detroit Lakes. She is charged in Minnesota District Court with one felony count of… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Walmart Thefts
Hibbing Woman Dies After Garage Fire Injuries
HIBBING (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman has died after suffering serious injuries in a garage fire in Hibbing on Thursday, April 9. Emergency Response on Mesabi Drive According to Hibbing Police, officers responded at about 3:35 p.m. to the 400 block of Mesabi Drive. When they arrived, they found the woman on fire inside a garage.… Continue reading Hibbing Woman Dies After Garage Fire Injuries
Ransom County Side-by-Side Crash Injures Five
Ransom County (trfnews.i234.me) — Five people were hurt Friday evening after a side-by-side rolled over on a muddy, snow-covered road southwest of Elliott. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 12200 block of 71st Street SE. The location is about 2.5 miles southwest of Elliott. Crash Happened… Continue reading Ransom County Side-by-Side Crash Injures Five
Valley City: Missing Man Found Dead in River
Valley City (trfnews.i234.me) — Alfred “Al” Odden, a Wahpeton man missing since April 1, was found dead after authorities recovered a vehicle from the Sheyenne River in Valley City. According to Valley City police, the vehicle was found Friday evening, April 10, near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive. Crews could not remove it that… Continue reading Valley City: Missing Man Found Dead in River
Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Interlock Case
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Casey Stevan Crompton of Ada has been charged in Becker County District Court after a traffic-related case in Detroit Lakes. According to the criminal complaint, Crompton faces two charges. The first is a gross misdemeanor. It alleges a violation of an ignition interlock restriction. The second is a misdemeanor. It… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Interlock Case
Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Insurance Case
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes woman is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Becker County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. The defendant is identified as Jessica Ann Anderson, 44, of Detroit Lakes. Court records say she was charged with failure to provide insurance information… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Insurance Case
Crookston Man Gets 12 Years in Child Sex Case
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a first-degree sex crime involving a child under 13. G. Thomas Amiot, 82, was sentenced on Thursday, April 2. He received the minimum prison term required by law. He pleaded guilty to the felony charge in December. Court records said… Continue reading Crookston Man Gets 12 Years in Child Sex Case
Otter Tail River Assault Case Set for Trial
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) A felony assault case tied to a July 4, 2025, attack on the Otter Tail River is moving ahead in court. Miranda Paige Odgers, 24, is charged with one felony count of assault by aiding and abetting. The charge stems from an incident reported to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office… Continue reading Otter Tail River Assault Case Set for Trial
Becker County Men Charged in $18K Check Scam
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Becker County men now face felony charges after investigators linked them to an alleged forged check scheme worth about $18,000. Dustin James Differding, 37, of rural Detroit Lakes, and Brandin Wassather, 46, of Frazee, were each charged in Becker County District Court. Each man faces one count of felony theft… Continue reading Becker County Men Charged in $18K Check Scam