Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling. The operation led to the deaths of an Indian family who froze while trying to cross the U.S.-Canada border during a 2022 blizzard. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of a sophisticated illegal… Continue reading Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota

Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men, Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel, will appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 14, for a pretrial conference related to human smuggling charges. The case involves a smuggling network transporting Indian migrants across the U.S.-Canada border. Court documents indicate that Patel and Shand, both Florida residents, coordinated the operation.… Continue reading Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

Eastbound Highway 10 South of Halfway Crossing, LANGOLA TWP, Benton County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24603944 Date/Time: 11/15/2024 08:24   District: 2600 St. Cloud Case Information Contact: 320-223-6666 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Eastbound Highway 10 South of Halfway Crossing, LANGOLA TWP, Benton County   Description: Ford was EB HWY 10. Chevy was attempting to turn onto HWY 10 from Halfway… Continue reading Eastbound Highway 10 South of Halfway Crossing, LANGOLA TWP, Benton County
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Collision: Canadian Pacific Railway Train Hits Car at Thief River Falls Crossing

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Canadian Pacific Railway train struck a vehicle while crossing south of Thief River Falls on Friday afternoon. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. According to reports from the scene, the train hit the car as it attempted to cross the tracks. Sheriff Seth Vettleson stated that the victim is believed… Continue reading Collision: Canadian Pacific Railway Train Hits Car at Thief River Falls Crossing

Collision at Train Crossing in Dense Fog Near Thief River Falls

Crash In Heavy Fog At Train Crossing Near Thief River Falls HAZEL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It appears 2 vehicles were involved in a crash at a train crossing south of Thief River Falls this Friday morning in heavy fog.l

UPDATE: Nine People Rescued During Illegal Border Crossing Near Warroad, Minnesota

UPDATE: 9 Rescued In Illegal Border Crossing Near Warroad, Minnesota WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update from the U.S. Border Patrol regarding the rescue of 9 people trying to illegally cross the Canadian border near Warroad, Minnesota last week.

Four Bodies Discovered Near Canadian Border, Possible Exposure Linked to Illegal Crossing Route

Four Bodies Found Along Canadian Border, Likely Exposure In Area Popular For Illegal Crossings EMERSON, MANITOBA (trfnews.i234.me) Four bodies have been found along the Canadian border. It’s believed they died of exposure in an area that’s been popular for illegal border crossinigs.

Border Patrol Detains 12 Migrants for Illegal Crossing Near Warroad, MN

Border Patrol Takes 12 Migrants Into Custody, Illegal Crossing By Warroad, MN WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The U.S. Border Patrol took 12 migrants into custody, following an illegal Canadian border crossing near Warroad, Minnesota.

Thief River Falls Driver Cited After Rear-Ending Pickup at Railroad Crossing

A Thief River Falls man has been cited after a two-vehicle accident at a railroad crossing on Wednesday. Jamal Lewis was cited after his vehicle rear-ended a pickup truck that had stopped at the crossing on 6th Street & Kinney Avenue. According to police, Lewis was cited for “Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign… Continue reading Thief River Falls Driver Cited After Rear-Ending Pickup at Railroad Crossing

Eastbound Highway 10 near Halfway Crossing, LANGOLA TWP, Benton County Crash 2024-08-13 12:49:00

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24602802 Date/Time: 08/13/2024 09:33   District: 2600 St. Cloud Case Information Contact: 320-223-6666 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Eastbound Highway 10 near Halfway Crossing, LANGOLA TWP, Benton County   Description: The Toyota Corolla was driving Eastbound on Halfway Crossing and the Nissan Murano was driving Southbound… Continue reading Eastbound Highway 10 near Halfway Crossing, LANGOLA TWP, Benton County
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Accident in Greenwood Crossing Parking Lot Involves Two Vehicles

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 23 at 6:30 p.m., police received a report of an accident in the Greenwood Crossing parking lot. At the time of the accident, Bryce Dyrdal of Middle River was backing a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 and backed into a parked 1997 Dodge Dakota owned by Melissa Powell… Continue reading Accident in Greenwood Crossing Parking Lot Involves Two Vehicles