UPDATE: Investigating the Motivations Behind the Deadly Shootings in Cloquet, Minnesota

UPDATE: What Motivated Deadly Shootings In Cloquet, Minnesota? CLOQUET, MN (trfnews.i234.me) People in Cloquet, Minnesota are still wondering what exactly motivated a shooting incident Monday night that left 3 people dead.

Recent Update: Suspect Arrested in Deadly Fargo Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Case, Booking Photo Released

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol says a 36-year old female pedestrian who was the victim of a hit and run Monday morning has died and a suspect has been arrested. Alex Cruz of Fargo will be charged.

Exclusive Video From the Scene of a Deadly Police Shooting in Jamestown, ND: Breaking News Update

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We now have video from the scene of the deadly shooting of an active shooter by police in downtown Jamestown, North Dakota early Tuesday morning.

Deadly 2021 Crash Case Reopened Following New DWI Charge

Deadly 2021 Crash Case Reopened Following New DWI Charge

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Elijah Viestenz has been charged with driving while intoxicated in Becker County, a citation that came two months before the scheduled end of his probation. The probation stemmed from a 2021 incident where 21-year-old Isaiah Johnson died in a crash involving Viestenz. In February 2021, both individuals had been drinking at… Continue reading Deadly 2021 Crash Case Reopened Following New DWI Charge

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

Today’s Deliberations in Fergus Falls Federal Court’s Deadly Human Smuggling Case

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me & trfnews.i234.me) Deliberations are set to begin today in connection to the men charged in a human smuggling case that left a family a 4 froze to death along the Canadian border.

Deadly Collision: Train and Service Vehicle Crash in North Dakota

Deadly Collision: Train and Service Vehicle Crash in North Dakota

NEW ROCKFORD, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A collision occurred on Monday around 11 a.m. involving a train and a BNSF service vehicle approximately 2.5 miles northwest of New Rockford, North Dakota. According to Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies, the BNSF train struck the BNSF service vehicle as it backed across the railroad tracks. The driver of… Continue reading Deadly Collision: Train and Service Vehicle Crash in North Dakota

UPDATE: Authorities Identify Victims of Deadly Train-Vehicle Collision Near New Rockford, ND

NEW ROCKFORD, ND (NewRockfordTranscript.com) The victims of a fatal train-vehicle crash near New Rockford, North Dakota on Monday have been identified.

Deadly Barnes County Crash Claims Life of Sanborn Man

SANBORN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 30-year-old male resident of Sanborn in eastern North Dakota died in a road incident on Tuesday morning in Barnes County. The individual, identified as Matthew G, was traveling westward along a county road near Sanborn when his SUV veered off the north shoulder of the highway and lost control. After… Continue reading Deadly Barnes County Crash Claims Life of Sanborn Man

Love Turns Deadly: A Fargo Hotel Nightmare

Jamie Frazee

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 45-year-old Perham, Minnesota man named Jamie Frazee has been charged with felony terrorizing after being accused of holding a woman against her will and threatening to kill her at a Fargo hotel. According to court records, police responded to the hotel last week where the woman reported that Frazee had taken… Continue reading Love Turns Deadly: A Fargo Hotel Nightmare

Deadly Altercation: A Homeless Man Faces Murder Charges

Donald Bartlette and Nicholas Wride-Arnold

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent incident on Thursday night in Grand Forks, Donald Bartlette, 45, was arrested for allegedly beating Anthony Kiehl, 49, to death. The victim’s body was found unresponsive at his apartment and later pronounced dead at Altru Hospital. According to an affidavit of probable cause summary, Kiehl suffered multiple… Continue reading Deadly Altercation: A Homeless Man Faces Murder Charges

Deadly Reunion: Ex-Husband’s Brutal Revenge on Former Love

Mychal Allan Stowers

ST PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The St. Paul Police Department is seeking 37-year-old Mychal Allan Stowers in connection with two counts of second-degree murder and other charges related to a shooting incident on October 19. According to a criminal complaint filed against him, Stowers allegedly shot his ex-wife, Damara Alexis Stowers (35), at her apartment… Continue reading Deadly Reunion: Ex-Husband’s Brutal Revenge on Former Love

Deadly Speed: A High-Speed Crash Claims a Life in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday evening at approximately 9:15 p.m., a multi-vehicle collision occurred near downtown Minneapolis. The incident involved an SUV driven by Talon Walker, which crashed into several vehicles as it exited the ramp from I-94 east onto Lyndale Avenue. Preliminary investigation suggests that Walker was operating his vehicle with a revoked license… Continue reading Deadly Speed: A High-Speed Crash Claims a Life in Minneapolis

Deadly Betrayal: Two Men Arrested in Connection with Anthony James Kiehl’s Murder

Nicholas Wride-Arnold & Donald Joseph Bartlette

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The investigation into Anthony James Kiehl’s death has led to two arrests. 45-year-old Donald Joseph Bartlette and 35-year-old Nicholas Wride-Arnold have been taken into custody by the Grand Forks Police Department. Charges of murder against Bartlette, a resident of Grand Forks, and conspiracy to commit murder against Wride-Arnold, also from… Continue reading Deadly Betrayal: Two Men Arrested in Connection with Anthony James Kiehl’s Murder

Deadly Pursuit: Minneapolis Man Charged with Murder and Multiple Felonies

Ameer Musa Matariyeh

WILLMAR, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Ameer Musa Matariyeh, a 25-year-old man from Minneapolis, has been charged with second-degree murder and multiple other felonies following a multi-county shooting spree that left one person dead. According to court documents filed in Kandiyohi County, the crime spree began around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday when Matariyeh fired several rounds at… Continue reading Deadly Pursuit: Minneapolis Man Charged with Murder and Multiple Felonies

Deadly Speed: Avon Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Fatal Crash

Hunter Buckentine

CLEAR LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Buckentine, a 24-year-old man from Avon, Minnesota, was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison for his role in a fatal car crash that occurred on August 19, 2023. The incident took place around 1:00 a.m. on Highway 10 in Becker when Buckentine’s vehicle collided with another… Continue reading Deadly Speed: Avon Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Fatal Crash

Otter Tail County Murder Charge: Victim Dies from Overdose Allegedly Sold Deadly Dose

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman from Elizabeth, Minnesota has been charged with 3rd Degree Murder in the August overdose death of a man near Fergus Falls. Kaitlyn Jo Carroll allegedly supplied the victim with drugs.

Deadly Shooting Spree in Minnesota: Multiple Victims and Suspects Identified

Deadly Shooting Spree in Minnesota: Multiple Victims and Suspects Identified

WILLMAR, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A shooting spree that began in Minneapolis ended near Willmar on Tuesday with one man dead and another wounded. According to authorities, 55-year-old Jerome Skluzacek of New London was fatally shot during an attempted carjacking on Highway 23. Earlier, the suspect reportedly shot 25-year-old Peter Mayerchak at a rural home in… Continue reading Deadly Shooting Spree in Minnesota: Multiple Victims and Suspects Identified

Deadly Apartment Fire in Valley City, North Dakota: 1 Fatality and Multiple Rescues at Viking Manor

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A fire occurred at an apartment complex located at 215 6th Ave SW in Valley City, North Dakota. The Valley City Fire Department was alerted to several smoke and fire calls from Viking Manor at approximately 12:36 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, first responders reported heavy smoke coming from… Continue reading Deadly Apartment Fire in Valley City, North Dakota: 1 Fatality and Multiple Rescues at Viking Manor

Deadly Intersection Collision in Sargent County, North Dakota: 3-Vehicle Wreck Leaves Multiple Injured

SARGENT COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A three-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 13 in Sargent County, North Dakota, at approximately 7:55 p.m. on Sunday. The incident involved a Toyota Avalon and a GMC Terrain traveling eastbound when a Nissan Altima pulled into their lane to pass another vehicle from the opposite direction. The Toyota swerved right,… Continue reading Deadly Intersection Collision in Sargent County, North Dakota: 3-Vehicle Wreck Leaves Multiple Injured

Deadly Party Violence: One Man Killed in Minneapolis Shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic shooting occurred at a party early Saturday morning, claiming one life and leaving others shaken. According to reports from the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on the 1700 block of 26 Ave N around 6 a.m. Upon arrival, they found a man with life-threatening injuries who… Continue reading Deadly Party Violence: One Man Killed in Minneapolis Shooting

Deadly Crash on I-35W: One Life Lost in Friday Night Motorcycle Accident

Deadly Crash on I-35W: One Life Lost in Friday Night Motorcycle Accident

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating crash occurred on Interstate 35W in Minneapolis on a fateful Friday night, claiming one life and leaving others shaken. According to reports from the Minnesota State Patrol, Gordon Warne Zieman, a 61-year-old man from New Brighton, lost his life in the accident. The incident unfolded around 10:30 p.m., when Zieman… Continue reading Deadly Crash on I-35W: One Life Lost in Friday Night Motorcycle Accident

Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 30-year-old woman from Tokio, North Dakota, has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter and child neglect after a fatal car crash on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Tierra Lynn Scott was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 16, following her initial appearance in federal court where she faced charges of involuntary manslaughter and… Continue reading Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation

Deadly Dash: Teen Driver’s Fatal Mistake on County Road 46

ROSEMOUNT, Minn (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic traffic incident has left two families grieving in Minnesota. A 15-year-old driver, identified as David Rojas, attempted to pass a semi-truck on County Road 46 near Biscayne Avenue Monday afternoon in Rosemount. According to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Rojas was traveling east behind the truck and pulled into… Continue reading Deadly Dash: Teen Driver’s Fatal Mistake on County Road 46

Woman Arrested for Deadly Pedestrian Accident at Spirit Lake Nation

SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman in now facing criminal charges in Federal Court for allegedly running over and killing a man on the Spirit Lake Reservation last August.

Deadly Secrets: Jury Selection Begins for West Fargo Man’s Trial

Spencer Moen

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — The stage is set for a dramatic trial in North Dakota. Jury selection has begun at the Cass County Courthouse for Spencer Moen, accused of beating his wife to death last year. Moen was arrested in August 2023 after calling police to report that his wife Sonja had fallen asleep in their… Continue reading Deadly Secrets: Jury Selection Begins for West Fargo Man’s Trial

Deadly Intersection: Fargo Man’s Life-Threatening Crash Near Skyeston, ND

SKYESTON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating crash near the rural community of Skyeston in North Dakota has left a West Fargo man fighting for his life. The incident occurred last night when 36-year-old Justin Bell failed to notice a semi-truck with a grain trailer turning into a farm yard. According to reports from the North… Continue reading Deadly Intersection: Fargo Man’s Life-Threatening Crash Near Skyeston, ND

Deadly Head-On Crash Claims Life Near Breckenridge: Investigation Ongoing

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic head-on collision has claimed one life near Breckenridge on Monday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that an 83-year-old female driver from Fergus Falls was killed in the crash, which occurred approximately three miles east of Breckenridge on Highway 210. According to Sgt. Jesse Grabow, the victim’s name will… Continue reading Deadly Head-On Crash Claims Life Near Breckenridge: Investigation Ongoing

Deadly Weekend in St. Paul: Two Violent Deaths, 22nd Homicide of the Year

ST. PAUL — Deadly Weekend in St. Paul: Two Violent Deaths, 22nd Homicide of the Year A second violent death has shaken St. Paul over the weekend, with a man being shot on Saturday night and another victim stabbed earlier that day. The shooting occurred shortly before 10 p.m. near Woodbridge Street and Wheelock Parkway… Continue reading Deadly Weekend in St. Paul: Two Violent Deaths, 22nd Homicide of the Year

Deadly Crash: Jury Finds Derrick Thompson Guilty of Drug Charges in Minneapolis

Deadly Crash: Jury Finds Derrick Thompson Guilty of Drug Charges in Minneapolis

ST PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A jury has found Derrick Thompson guilty of drug and firearm charges stemming from a high-speed crash that claimed the lives of five young women in Minneapolis. The trial lasted less than a week. On Tuesday, jurors watched a violent and graphic video that showed Thompson’s rented SUV running a… Continue reading Deadly Crash: Jury Finds Derrick Thompson Guilty of Drug Charges in Minneapolis

Preliminary Findings Released: Deadly North Dakota Wildfires Claim Two Lives, Over 100 Evacuated

Preliminary Findings Released: Deadly North Dakota Wildfires Claim Two Lives, Over 100 Evacuated

BISMARCK, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — North Dakota’s State Fire Marshal has released preliminary findings on the deadly wildfires that erupted in northwestern North Dakota on October 5th. The fires, which ravaged areas near New Town/Dinwoodie, Keene Township, and Williams County, tragically claimed two lives, injured others, and led to the evacuation of over 100 residents. Although… Continue reading Preliminary Findings Released: Deadly North Dakota Wildfires Claim Two Lives, Over 100 Evacuated

Justice Served: West Fargo Teacher Cleared in Fatal Church Shooting

Austin Strom

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A dramatic church shooting outside Prairie Heights Church in West Fargo has left one man dead. But was it self-defense? A prosecutor’s review of three videos from the scene has cleared a local teacher of any wrongdoing. Don Barron Jr., 53, a driver’s education teacher at West Fargo Public Schools,… Continue reading Justice Served: West Fargo Teacher Cleared in Fatal Church Shooting

Monticello Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Role in Deadly Shootout That Claimed Firefighter’s Life

Monticello Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Role in Deadly Shootout That Claimed Firefighter’s Life

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A Monticello man, 29-year-old Marquise Trevone Hammonds-Ford, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for his involvement in a deadly gunfight that resulted in the tragic death of off-duty firefighter Joseph C. Johns. Hammonds-Ford received his sentence on Wednesday, October 9, after pleading guilty to prohibited possession of a firearm. While… Continue reading Monticello Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Role in Deadly Shootout That Claimed Firefighter’s Life

Shocking Court Video Shows Deadly Crash Linked to Armed Drug Dealer, Says Prosecutor

Derrick Thompson

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Federal prosecutors warned jurors to prepare for the disturbing footage as they played surveillance video during Derrick Thompson’s federal trial. The video, complete with sound, shows a car approaching a green light when an SUV barrels into view, running a red light and crushing the smaller vehicle. Inside, five young… Continue reading Shocking Court Video Shows Deadly Crash Linked to Armed Drug Dealer, Says Prosecutor

Man Wanted in Deadly EGF Crash in Custody: Bail Set at $1M, or $800K with Conditions

BAIL: $1-M or $800K with Conditions, Man Wanted In Deadly EGF Crash In Custody EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Valentin Mendoza, the man wanted in connection to a deadly East Grand Forks crash is in custody.

URGENT UPDATE: Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Deadly Stabbing Near Ebro, Minnesota

BREAKING NEWS: Search For Suspect In Fatal Stabbing Near Ebro, Minnesota EBRO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A search has been underway all night for a suspect in a fatal stabbing near Ebro, Minneosta, which is 30 miles west of Bemidji.

URGENT UPDATE: Deadly Collision Reported Near Ardoch, ND

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Fatal Crash Near Ardoch, ND ARDOCH, ND (trfnews.i234.me) One person killed in head-on crash near Ardoch, North Dakota. Vehicle No. 1: 2021 Honda CR-V Driver No. 1: Name withheld will be released later Restraints: Seatbelt Charges: none Vehicle No. 2: 2021 International Semi Truck with semi trailer Driver No. 2: Duane Cummings,… Continue reading URGENT UPDATE: Deadly Collision Reported Near Ardoch, ND

Urgent Update: Deadly Hit-and-Run Involving Pedestrian Near Devils Lake, ND

BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Hit & Run Near Devils Lake, ND DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a fatal vehicle-pedstrian hit and run near Devils Lake, North Dakota Friday morning. The driver has now apparently been arrested.

Identifying the Bismarck Family Involved in Deadly Weekend Crash on I-94

UPDATE: Bismarck Family In Deadly Weekend Crash On I-94 Identified TOWER CITY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol has identified a Bismarck family that was in a deadly Saturday night crash on Interstate-94 near Tower City, North Dakota.

Fargo Man Charged with Murder After Deadly Apartment Shooting, Claims Self-Defense

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 24-year-old Fargo man, Tyreik Taylor-Roberts, has been charged with murder following the shooting death of 25-year-old Jalab Moses outside an apartment building early Saturday morning. According to police reports, the two men got into a heated argument before Moses allegedly attempted to grab Taylor-Roberts’ gun. In response, Taylor-Roberts shot Moses twice… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Murder After Deadly Apartment Shooting, Claims Self-Defense

Son of U.S. Senator to Plead Guilty in Deadly High-Speed Chase That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Ian Matthew Cramer

STANTON, N.D. — Ian Matthew Cramer, the 43-year-old son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, plans to plead guilty in connection to a deadly high-speed chase that resulted in the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin. Court documents reveal that Cramer is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing on Friday, September 18, just days before his… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator to Plead Guilty in Deadly High-Speed Chase That Killed North Dakota Deputy

UPDATE: Victim in Deadly Crash Near McIntosh, Minnesota Identified

MCTINTOSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota State Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal rollover crash near McIntosh, Minnesota September 15 as 28-year old Egoroff M. Stephen of Erskine.

Deadly Shootout Involving Officers Occurs in Western North Dakota

NEW SALEM, ND (trfnews.i234.me) One man is dead following a pursuit that started in Bismarck and ended with a shoot out on Interstate-94 by New Salem, North Dakota.

Arrest Made in Deadly Duluth Apartment Fire: Suspect Faces Multiple Charges

Arrest Made in Deadly Duluth Apartment Fire: Suspect Faces Multiple Charges

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Over a month after the tragic discovery of 25-year-old Maxton Gudowski’s body in a burned-out apartment on North 47th Avenue East, Duluth Police have made an arrest. On Sunday morning, authorities announced that 25-year-old Tyler Edwards has been taken into custody. The fire, which occurred on July 25 in Duluth’s Lakeside… Continue reading Arrest Made in Deadly Duluth Apartment Fire: Suspect Faces Multiple Charges

📢 “Fargo Police Identify Victim in Deadly Friday Shooting as 35-Year-Old Resident Sampson Bleh”

Sampson Bleh

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo police have confirmed the identity of the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred Friday afternoon as 35-year-old Sampson Bleh, a resident of Fargo. The incident took place at 2202 12th Avenue South, where Bleh was shot in the chest. Authorities detained a person of interest at the Arbors, but… Continue reading 📢 “Fargo Police Identify Victim in Deadly Friday Shooting as 35-Year-Old Resident Sampson Bleh”

📢 “Deadly Fargo Shooting: One Dead, Suspect Detained as Investigation Unfolds”

📢 "Deadly Fargo Shooting: One Dead, Suspect Detained as Investigation Unfolds"

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday afternoon at 2202 12th Avenue South. A new video from the scene shows the victim being taken to the hospital after being shot in the chest; unfortunately, the victim later died. Witnesses reported seeing at least two individuals fleeing the… Continue reading 📢 “Deadly Fargo Shooting: One Dead, Suspect Detained as Investigation Unfolds”

Teen Romance Turns Deadly: Moorhead Man Confesses to Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend 13 Times

Teen Romance Turns Deadly: Moorhead Man Confesses to Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend 13 Times

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking confession, 18-year-old Isaac Arndt admitted to police that he brutally stabbed 14-year-old Jaelynn Nicole Walker 13 times in a fatal altercation in Moorhead, Minnesota. Charged with second-degree murder, Arndt reported to the Clay County Law Enforcement Center late Monday night, initially claiming he and Walker were attacked by… Continue reading Teen Romance Turns Deadly: Moorhead Man Confesses to Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend 13 Times

Fatal Confrontation at West Fargo Church: New Details Emerge in Deadly Shooting

Austin Strom

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Police have released new information about a deadly shooting that occurred outside Prairie Heights Church in West Fargo on Saturday, August 17th. Authorities responded to a report of an assault and shots fired in the church parking lot just before 8 a.m. Investigators revealed that the incident began when 66-year-old… Continue reading Fatal Confrontation at West Fargo Church: New Details Emerge in Deadly Shooting

St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 74 Years for Deadly 2022 Quadruple Shooting

Bryant Garth II

ST. CLOUD, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – Bryant Garth II, a 28-year-old man from St. Cloud, has been sentenced to 74 years in prison for his involvement in a brutal quadruple shooting in 2022. The sentencing took place on Thursday, August 15, in Stearns County District Court, presided over by Judge William J. Cashman. Garth was convicted… Continue reading St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 74 Years for Deadly 2022 Quadruple Shooting

Early Morning Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly in Beltrami County

Early Morning Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly in Beltrami County

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A murder investigation is underway in Beltrami County, Minnesota, following a fatal incident early Saturday morning. The tragedy occurred on Ten Lake Trail Northeast, north of Cass Lake, during a domestic dispute. Emergency services were dispatched at 4:47 a.m., and CPR was reportedly in progress when they arrived. The male… Continue reading Early Morning Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly in Beltrami County

Fargo Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in Deadly 2020 Drive-By Shooting

Joshua Brooks

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Brooks, a Fargo man involved in a fatal 2020 drive-by shooting, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Brooks, who pleaded guilty to being an accomplice to murder, will be eligible for parole after serving 23 years and six months. The incident occurred in August 2020, when Santino Marial… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in Deadly 2020 Drive-By Shooting

Deadly Love: Moorhead Woman Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Boyfriend’s Fatal Stabbing

Connie Frank

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update regarding an early Sunday morning murder in Moorhead, Minnesota. Connie Jo Frank has now been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of her on-again, off-again boyfriend. According to the statement of probable cause, at approximately 12:18 a.m. on Sunday, Moorhead police responded to a report… Continue reading Deadly Love: Moorhead Woman Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Boyfriend’s Fatal Stabbing

Fargo Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Michael Diedrich

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Diedrich, charged with the murder of 22-year-old Ethan Larson, has entered a not-guilty plea. The incident occurred outside SouthTown PourHouse in Fargo on March 28, where Diedrich allegedly fatally stabbed Larson during a confrontation. According to investigators, a bartender reported that Larson and Diedrich had agreed to step outside to… Continue reading Fargo Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Apple River

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Apple River

ST. CROIX CO., WI (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicolae Miu, who was found guilty in April of stabbing several people, including one fatally, on the Apple River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The 54-year-old Miu of Prior Lake faced up to 97 years in prison after being charged and… Continue reading Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Apple River

Deadly Encounter: Moorhead Man Charged with Murder After Violent Confrontation

Jamal Ahmed

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jamal Ahmed, 35, has been charged with second-degree murder following the shooting death of Frankie Torres, 37, in Moorhead on July 24, 2024. The charge, which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years, is the result of a violent altercation detailed in newly released court documents. According to the criminal complaint,… Continue reading Deadly Encounter: Moorhead Man Charged with Murder After Violent Confrontation

📹 Shocking Bodycam Footage Released of Deadly Police Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Christopher Junkin

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Crookston Police have released the bodycam video of a tragic incident at the Care & Share homeless shelter on June 30. The footage shows Officer Nick Fladland responding to a reported fight and ultimately shooting and killing Chris Junkin. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is currently reviewing the incident… Continue reading 📹 Shocking Bodycam Footage Released of Deadly Police Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Concerns Mount as Crookston Officer Involved in Two Fatal Shootings in 45 Days

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A mental health advocate with a statewide police watchdog group is raising concerns after the same Crookston Police Department officer was involved in two deadly shootings just 45 days apart. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension identified the officer as 31-year-old Nick Fladland, a five-year veteran with the department. The BCA… Continue reading Concerns Mount as Crookston Officer Involved in Two Fatal Shootings in 45 Days

Body Cam Footage Released: Deadly Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Crookston Police have released body cam video of a deadly shooting that took place at the Care and Share homeless shelter on June 30, 2024. The footage captures the intense encounter between police and Christopher Junkin, the man fatally shot by Crookston Police Officer Nick Fladland. The video begins with Officer… Continue reading Body Cam Footage Released: Deadly Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Brewing Lawsuit Over Fatal Police Shooting at Crookston Shelter: Officer’s Second Deadly Incident This Year

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A lawsuit is brewing over the shooting death of a man at a Crookston, Minnesota homeless shelter on June 30th. It’s the second man shot and killed by the same Crookston Police Officer this year. Authorities have identified the man shot and killed by police at a northern Minnesota homeless shelter… Continue reading Brewing Lawsuit Over Fatal Police Shooting at Crookston Shelter: Officer’s Second Deadly Incident This Year

Second Fatal Police Shooting in Six Weeks: Crookston Officer Kills Man at Homeless Shelter

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – For the second time in six weeks, a Crookston police officer has fatally shot a man. On Sunday night, June 30, officers responded to a fight at the Care and Share homeless shelter around 11:45 p.m. Shortly after, distress calls and gunshots were reported from the second floor. Chief Darin Selzler… Continue reading Second Fatal Police Shooting in Six Weeks: Crookston Officer Kills Man at Homeless Shelter

Charges Filed in Deadly Hit and Run Incident Near Belcourt, North Dakota

BELCOURT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Charges have now been filed against a Rolette, North Dakota man in connection to a fatal hit and run near Belcourt last August.

Deadly Stabbing Unfolds Outside Fargo Bar: New Details Emerge from Court Records

Michael Diedrich

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a chilling turn of events, court records are shedding light on the tragic stabbing incident that claimed the life of 22-year-old Ethan Larson outside a Fargo bar early last Thursday morning. 1. Barroom Brawl Turns Fatal: According to investigators, a confrontation between Larson, hailing from Newfolden, Minnesota, and Michael Diedrich… Continue reading Deadly Stabbing Unfolds Outside Fargo Bar: New Details Emerge from Court Records