LAKE PARK, MN: Man Sentenced for Trailer Theft and Issuing Bad Check

Bruce Lee Johnson

LAKE PARK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Bruce Lee Johnson, 55, of Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for misdemeanor theft. A felony charge of issuing a dishonored check was dismissed as part of a plea agreement.​ According to court records, on August 18, 2023, Johnson rented a trailer from Swanson’s Rental using… Continue reading LAKE PARK, MN: Man Sentenced for Trailer Theft and Issuing Bad Check

Grand Forks Man Crashes Into Sauk Centre Cemetery, Knocks Over Graves While Drunk

SHOCKING: Drunk Driver Plows Through Cemetery in Sauk Centre, Knocking Over Grave Markers!

Sauk Centre (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man is facing multiple DWI charges after allegedly driving through a cemetery in Sauk Centre, knocking over gravestones and crashing through a fence. According to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, 52-year-old Steven Sawatzky was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado when he failed to stop at a stop sign, veering… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Crashes Into Sauk Centre Cemetery, Knocks Over Graves While Drunk

Grand Forks County Man Sentenced After Stealing $140K Semi!

Mark Steven Crompton

Grand Forks County (TRF News) – Man Who Stole $140K Semi Sentenced to 10 Years—But Will Serve Only 3 A Grand Forks County man who stole a $140,000 semi, caused nearly $12,000 in damages, and led law enforcement on a chase has been sentenced to 10 years in prison—but will only serve three before being… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Sentenced After Stealing $140K Semi!

🚒 Truck Fire Spreads to Moorhead Home, Damaging Property

MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead home is damaged after a truck fire outside a garage spread. The Moorhead Fire Department was called to a house fire in the 1500 block of 41st Avenue S at 5:40 p.m. When crews arrived, they found the truck parked outside the garage in flames. The fire spread, damaging… Continue reading 🚒 Truck Fire Spreads to Moorhead Home, Damaging Property

Wahpeton Man Faces Multiple Charges in Semi Theft Case

Mark Steven Crompton

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)  — Mark Steven Crompton, 43, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, November 25, and entered a not-guilty plea to several charges. The charges stem from an incident in which he allegedly stole a semi-truck from a Grand Forks dealership during an attempt to evade law enforcement. Crompton faces the following charges:… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Faces Multiple Charges in Semi Theft Case

Man in Fargo arrested and charged for damaging cable-internet service

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man has been arrested and charged with damaging cable and internet services at 7 locations around Fargo. Court documents say the suspect, Timothy Paul Windels believs the government is listening via wires.

Grand Forks Tire Slasher Pleads Guilty to Damaging 50 Vehicles

Matthew Vincent Morris

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Vincent Morris, 31, who is accused of slashing tires on 50 vehicles in a single night last fall, changed his plea to guilty on Monday, May 13. Morris is charged with Class B felony criminal mischief, resulting in more than $10,000 worth of damage. The charge carries a maximum… Continue reading Grand Forks Tire Slasher Pleads Guilty to Damaging 50 Vehicles