Crookston: Man Charged After Gas Station Car Theft

Crookston: Man Charged After Gas Station Car Theft

Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Red Lake man is charged with a gas station car theft. Keenan Klayton Konrad Beaulieu, 26, of Red Lake, is charged with felony unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The count is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(17). What happened According to the complaint, the theft happened on… Continue reading Crookston: Man Charged After Gas Station Car Theft

Strange Light in Gentley, MN Sparks Viewer’s Curiosity

Strange Light in Gentley, MN Sparks Viewer’s Curiosity

Gentley, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A viewer captured a strange sight in the sky around 12:30 a.m. near Gentley, Minnesota, sparking curiosity about what it could have been. The footage shows a bright streak of light moving from south to north. Mysterious Light Streaks Across the Sky At first, the viewer thought it might have been… Continue reading Strange Light in Gentley, MN Sparks Viewer’s Curiosity

Roseau: Stolen Jeep From Crookston Recovered

Roseau: Stolen Jeep From Crookston Recovered

Roseau, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Jeep reported stolen in Crookston was recovered in Roseau after a traffic stop, according to court documents. Nagante Girty of Roseau is now facing felony charges. The case involves theft and receiving stolen property. Traffic stop ends in a crash Court documents say the stop happened on January 21. Officers… Continue reading Roseau: Stolen Jeep From Crookston Recovered

Crookston: 3 Felony Child Abuse Material Charges

Michael Anthony Arpa

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man is facing three felony counts tied to alleged child sexual abuse material, according to court records. Michael Anthony Arpa, 38, of Crookston, is charged in Polk County District Court. The case includes three felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. The charges allege a minor under the… Continue reading Crookston: 3 Felony Child Abuse Material Charges

Crookston: Red Lake Man Charged in Stolen Car

Crookston: Red Lake Man Charged in Stolen Car

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Red Lake man is facing a felony charge tied to a stolen car case in Crookston. Keenan Beaulieu, of Red Lake, Minnesota, is charged with felony unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, according to court documents. What the court filing says According to the complaint, the case began on Jan. 1.… Continue reading Crookston: Red Lake Man Charged in Stolen Car

Crookston: Porch Pirate Case Leads to Felony Charges

Crookston: Porch Pirate Case Leads to Felony Charges

CROOKSTON ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A Crookston man is facing multiple felony charges following a reported porch theft on Christmas Eve. Anthony J. Summers of Crookston has been charged with felony mail theft. He is also charged with felony failure to register as a predatory offender, according to court records. Porch theft reported on Christmas… Continue reading Crookston: Porch Pirate Case Leads to Felony Charges

Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge

Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman was arrested and appeared in court this week in Polk County on charges filed earlier this year. Amber Rose Chapman, of Grand Forks, appeared in Polk County court in Crookston on a case filed last April. Court documents say Chapman missed her original court date. Charges Filed… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge

Crookston: Air Force veteran James Kelly dies at 90

James Donald Kelly

Crookston, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — James Donald “Jim” Kelly, 90, died peacefully early Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, his family said. Kelly was born April 15, 1935, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. His parents were James and Dorothy (Webskowski) Kelly. Early life and military service Kelly grew up in Thief River Falls. He attended a local grade… Continue reading Crookston: Air Force veteran James Kelly dies at 90

Crookston: Felony Threats Case After DWI Crash

Crookston: Felony Threats Case After DWI Crash

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Polk County District Court after a reported crash and arrest in Crookston, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names James Matthew Villarreal, born May 12, 2006, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, as the defendant. Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Villarreal… Continue reading Crookston: Felony Threats Case After DWI Crash

Crookston: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed

Crookston: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Polk County District Court after a reported domestic assault call in Crookston, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names Lena Lorraine Sawyer, born Oct. 4, 1984, of Crookston, Minnesota, as the defendant. Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Sawyer is charged… Continue reading Crookston: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed