Brainerd: Little Falls Man Faces 2 First-Degree CSC

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Little Falls man is facing two felony sex crime charges. The case is filed in Crow Wing County. Christopher Charles Clinton Ames, 36, is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The case follows an investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged victim is… Continue reading Brainerd: Little Falls Man Faces 2 First-Degree CSC

Brainerd: Man Charged in Domestic Assault, Meth Find

Brainerd: Man Charged in Domestic Assault, Meth Find

Brainerd, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man is facing two felony charges after a dispute. The case includes an assault claim and a meth find. What prosecutors allege Ricky Alan Blomlie, 35, of Brainerd, is charged with Felony Domestic Assault. He is also charged with Felony Drugs in the 5th Degree. The drug count alleges… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Charged in Domestic Assault, Meth Find

Crosby Man Charged in Crow Wing Sex Case

Crosby Man Charged in Crow Wing Sex Case

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — David Allen Rono, 61, of Crosby, is charged with two felonies. The case follows an investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. Charges Court documents filed in Crow Wing County District Court list two counts. Both counts are second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Minnesota law defines that offense in Minn.… Continue reading Crosby Man Charged in Crow Wing Sex Case

Crosslake: Dad Charged After Meth, DWI Stop

Crosslake: Dad Charged After Meth, DWI Stop

Crosslake, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Merrifield man is facing felony drug charges and new impaired driving counts after a traffic stop in Crosslake. What the police say happened Court records say an officer saw a driver fail to signal a turn onto County Road 16. The stop happened at about 5:27 p.m. on… Continue reading Crosslake: Dad Charged After Meth, DWI Stop

Brainerd: Man Cuts GPS Monitor on Valentine’s Day

Brainerd: Man Cuts GPS Monitor on Valentine’s Day

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) A Brainerd man faces a felony escape charge. Police say he cut off a GPS ankle monitor. Devon William Coolen, 25, of Brainerd, is the defendant. The alleged incident happened on February 14, 2026. What court papers allege A criminal complaint says an alert came in at about 12:10 a.m. The… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Cuts GPS Monitor on Valentine’s Day

Brainerd: Woman Charged in Monitor Cutoff Case

Brainerd: Woman Charged in Monitor Cutoff Case

Brainerd, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Sydney Paige Needham, 32, of Brainerd, has been charged. She is accused of felony aiding an offender on probation, parole, or supervised release. According to the criminal complaint, the case began on February 14, 2026. Brainerd Police said they received a report about Devon William Coolen. Police said Coolen… Continue reading Brainerd: Woman Charged in Monitor Cutoff Case

Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping

Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces life in prison. The case involved a 2024 murder and a kidnapping near Brainerd. Chad Aaron Aanerud, 36, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He received life in prison for first-degree murder. The victim was 62-year-old Lyle Maske. The sentence allows possible release after 30 years.… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping

Brainerd: BB Pistol, Wrong Plates Lead to Charges

Brainerd: BB Pistol, Wrong Plates Lead to Charges

Brainerd, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces new charges. The case involves a BB pistol and plates tied to another vehicle. What the police reported Michael Kent Eaton, 68, of Brainerd, is charged in Crow Wing County court. The complaint says the incident happened on February 6, 2026. The time was about… Continue reading Brainerd: BB Pistol, Wrong Plates Lead to Charges

Breezy Point Stop Leads to Meth, DWI Charge

Breezy Point Stop Leads to Meth, DWI Charge

Breezy Point, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A late-night traffic stop led to drug and DWI charges. Amber Marie Howard, 39, of Pequot Lakes, was the driver, court records say. Howard is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession. She is also charged with misdemeanor DWI, according to the complaint. Traffic stop on County Road 11… Continue reading Breezy Point Stop Leads to Meth, DWI Charge

Brainerd: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed

Brainerd: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed

Brainerd, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Dusten Wayne Wendorff, 30, of Brainerd, has been charged. He faces one count of felony domestic assault, court records show. The case was filed on February 5, 2026, in Crow Wing County District Court. Authorities say the incident happened early that same morning in Brainerd. What deputies say happened According to the… Continue reading Brainerd: Felony Domestic Assault Charge Filed