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

A Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding and Abetting Murder in the Third Degree

Daniel Ortiz

OLIVIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — According to court documents, Ortiz was involved in facilitating a drug sale between a woman who later died from an overdose caused by fentanyl and another individual. The incident occurred on October 25, 2023, when law enforcement responded to a residence in Morton, Minnesota. The woman was found unresponsive, and a… Continue reading A Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding and Abetting Murder in the Third Degree

Two Men Charged in Connection with Grand Forks Man’s Death

GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men have officially been charged with involvement in the recent death of a 49-year-old Grand Forks man. An affidavit made public Monday says the death is believed to have been caused by blunt force injury to the head. Anthony James Kiehl was found unresponsive in his apartment Thursday night after… Continue reading Two Men Charged in Connection with Grand Forks Man’s Death

Murder-for-Hire Scheme Unfolds: Three Suspects Arrested in Death of Detroit Lakes Missionary

Murder-for-Hire Scheme Unfolds: Three Suspects Arrested in Death of Detroit Lakes Missionary

LUBANGO, ANGOLA (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 25, Beau Shroyer was stabbed and killed at a remote location in Angola. An investigation revealed that it was a premeditated act. The Angolan Criminal Investigation Service (CIS) discovered that Jackie Shroyer, Beau’s wife, had promised Bernadino Elias, the couple’s security guard, along with two other men, Isalino Kayoo… Continue reading Murder-for-Hire Scheme Unfolds: Three Suspects Arrested in Death of Detroit Lakes Missionary

Missionary’s Wife Arrested in Connection to His Death

Missionary's Wife Arrested in Connection to His Death

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 44-year-old Detroit Lakes man was killed while serving as a missionary in Africa. The victim, identified as Beau Shroyer, died as a result of a violent attack that occurred on Friday. Shroyer’s wife, Jackie, has been arrested in connection with his death. Further details regarding the incident and her… Continue reading Missionary’s Wife Arrested in Connection to His Death

Chaos in Brainerd: 35-Year-Old Man Arrested for Shooting and Abduction

BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 1st, a suspect was arrested by law enforcement in connection to a shooting death that occurred on Loerch Road near Brainerd. The victim of the shooting was identified as Lyle Maske, age 62. The Crow Wing County sheriff’s office reported that Chad Aanerud, a 35-year-old man from Brainerd, is… Continue reading Chaos in Brainerd: 35-Year-Old Man Arrested for Shooting and Abduction

Rural Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Shooting Death

Rural Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Wife's Shooting Death

ROSEAU CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — David Corneliusen, a 65-year-old man from Warroad, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to the shooting death of his wife. The incident occurred in August 2023. Corneliusen was offered a Norgaard plea, which allows him to admit to his role in the crime without remembering it. As a result, a trial that… Continue reading Rural Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Shooting Death

One Year After Adam Johnson’s Tragic Death: Investigation Continues

One Year After Adam Johnson's Tragic Death: Investigation Continues

SHEFFIELD, UK (trfnews.i234.me) – Adam Johnson was an American professional ice hockey player who played for the Nottingham Panthers and briefly for the Pittsburgh Penguins. On October 28, he died after being fatally cut by a skate during a game against the Sheffield Steelers in England. The incident occurred when Matt Petgrave, a defenseman for… Continue reading One Year After Adam Johnson’s Tragic Death: Investigation Continues

Exploring the Numbers and Impact of Drug Trafficking in Our Region: Unraveling the Merchants of Death

NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) Four people were recently arrested for allegedly trafficking fentanyl from Detroit, Michigan to the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota. We take a closer look at what the numbers in these arrests actually mean.

Fatal Fix: Woman Charged with 3rd Degree Murder in Meth-Fentanyl Overdose

Kaitlyn Carroll

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kaitlyn Carroll, a 26-year-old woman from Elizabeth, has been charged with third-degree murder in connection with the overdose death of a 28-year-old man who was found unresponsive at his home in rural Fergus Falls. According to the criminal complaint, Carroll supplied the victim with a mixture of methamphetamine and fentanyl.… Continue reading Fatal Fix: Woman Charged with 3rd Degree Murder in Meth-Fentanyl Overdose

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

Double Trouble: Two Men Charged in Grand Forks Murder Investigation

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office has received charges forwarded against two men for their suspected involvement in a Thursday, October 24, murder. According to a press release issued Saturday afternoon, police have charged Donald Joseph Bartlette, 45, with murder and Nicholas Wride-Arnold, 35, with conspiracy to commit murder.… Continue reading Double Trouble: Two Men Charged in Grand Forks Murder Investigation

Cold Calculation: A Meticulous Murder in Grand Forks

Cold Calculation: A Meticulous Murder in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On Thursday evening at approximately 9 p.m., Grand Forks Police responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the 100 block of Cherry Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 49-year-old man suffering from what were deemed suspicious injuries. The victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital where he… Continue reading Cold Calculation: A Meticulous Murder in Grand Forks

New Information: Sister of Grand Forks Murder Victim Reveals He Was Beaten to Death

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The sister of Grand Forks murder victim, Anthony Kiehl has posted on social media that he was beaten to death. Police say 2 people of interest are in custody, but no charges have been filed yet.

Northwood Woman Formally Charged with Murder in Juvenile Shooting Death

Formal Murder Charge Filed Against Northwood Woman In Shooting Death Of Juvenile NORTHWOOD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A formal charge of murder has been filed against 32-year old Samantha Wilson of Northwood in the Sunday night shooting death of 15-year old Jonah Borth.

EXCLUSIVE: Mother Mourns Daughter’s Death, Fiancé Accused of Murder

EXCLUSIVE: Mother Grieves Daughter's Death, Fiance Charged With Murder ST. HILAIRE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A mother in Tennessee is grieving the overdose death of her daughter in St. Hilaire, Minnesota as her daughter’s fiance is now charged with Murder.

Details: Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Beating Death of Child Molester

DETAILS: Charged With 2nd Degree Murder In Beating Death Of Child Molester GRAND MARAIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We now have the Criminal Complaint and more details regarding a murder in Grand Marais, Minnesota last week. Levi Axtel has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder for allegedly beating to death Lawrence Scully with a shovel and moose… Continue reading

Details: Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Beating Death of Child Molester

Man Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting Death in Polk County

Man ID'd in Officer Involved Polk County Shooting Death POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The man killed in an officer involved shooting death in Polk County, Minnesota on Monday has been identified.

Charges Filed in Cass County, MN Crash Resulting in Death of 3 Individuals

PINE RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Criminal charges now filed against Kyle Daniel Jones of Bayport, Minnesota in connection to a May 5, 2024 head on crash that killed 3 people near Pine River.

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

Fargo Teen Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Death of 14-Year-Old Jaelyn Walker

Isaac Arndt

MOORHEAD — An 18-year-old Fargo resident, Isaac Arndt, has been indicted by a Clay County grand jury on multiple charges related to the tragic death of 14-year-old Jaelyn Walker in Moorhead. The indictment, announced on Wednesday, October 9, includes first-degree murder with premeditation and second-degree murder with intent. If convicted of first-degree murder, Arndt faces… Continue reading Fargo Teen Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Death of 14-Year-Old Jaelyn Walker

Updated: Bemidji Murder Victim’s Identity and Cause of Death Confirmed

UPDATE: Identity Of Bemidji Murder Victim & Cause Of Death Confirmed BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A medical examiner has confirmed the identity and cause of death of Bemidji shooting victim. Lupe Rosillo died Monday night and another man was wounded. Antonio Parkhurst is being held as the suspect in the case.

St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 29-year-old St. Michael man, Collin Delorme, has pleaded guilty to child abuse in the tragic death of a one-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The incident occurred in February 2023 when Delorme’s co-defendant called 911 to report the child was unresponsive. The child was rushed to a hospital in Devils Lake… Continue reading St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation

Red Lake Woman Sentenced for Child Neglect Leading to Child’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A 64-year-old Red Lake woman, Sharon Rosebear, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after being convicted of felony child neglect, resulting in the tragic death of a young girl under her care. Court documents revealed that Rosebear cared for the child throughout 2022 but cruelly deprived her of essential… Continue reading Red Lake Woman Sentenced for Child Neglect Leading to Child’s Death

UPDATE: Shots Fired During Arrest of Suspect Linked to Crookston Death

CAPTURED UPDATE: Shots Fired During Arrest Of Man Wanted In Connection With Crookston Death BLOOMINGTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have the latest information from law enforcement, regarding the arrest of Eddie Frazier in Bloomington early this morning. Frazier was wanted in connection with the death of Tawnja Wallace in Crookston yesterday.

Tragic Accident Results in Death of North Dakota Nursing Home Resident

Freak Accident Claims Life Of North Dakota Nursing Home Resident LAKOTA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A freak accident claimed the life of a nursing home resident in Lakota, North Dakota. An elderly resident went outside to have a cigarette and wound up catching on fire.

Complete Criminal Complaint: Updated Charges and Details of George Floyd’s Death

FULL CRIMINAL COMPLAINT: Amended Charges & Details Of George Floyd's Death MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have the full criminal complaint regarding amended murder charges against fired, Minneapolis Police Officer, Derek Chauvin in connection to the death of George Floyd.

Exclusive Video from the Scene of FBI Investigation into Child Death and Injury in Spirit Lake, ND

Exclusive Video From Scene Of FBI Investigation Into Child Death & Injury At Spirit Lake, ND TOKIO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have exclusive video and information from the scene of an FBI investigation into the death of 1 child and injury of another on the Spirit Lake Nation at Tokio, North Dakota.

UPDATE: Wahpeton Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Hit-and-Run Death of Young Woman

WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Wahpeton, North Dakota man has been sentenced to what amounts to 4 years in prison for the hit and run death of a young woman in that town in October of 2023.

Minnesota Reports Rare Rabies Death Linked to Bat Exposure

Minnesota Reports Rare Rabies Death Linked to Bat Exposure

ST PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed a rare human rabies death, the fourth in the state since 2000. The individual, over the age of 65, was exposed to a bat in western Minnesota in July, with the diagnosis confirmed by the CDC on September 20. State health officials… Continue reading Minnesota Reports Rare Rabies Death Linked to Bat Exposure

Thief River Falls Apartment, Site of Woman’s Death, Raided in Drug Bust Last Friday

Thief River Falls Apartment Where Woman Died Was Target Of Drug Bust Last Friday THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The apartment in Thief River Falls, Minnesota where a woman’s body was recovered from a possible arson fire Wednesday night was also the target of a drug bust last Friday.

UPDATE: Suspect Identified in Thief River Falls Arson and Suspicious Death Case

UPDATE: Suspect Named In Thief River Falls Arson & Suspicious Death Investigation THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect has been name in an arson and suspicious death investigation in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. A female body was recovered from the fire scene.

Man Potentially Discovered Frozen to Death in Grand Forks County

Man Found Possibly Frozen To Death In Grand Forks County EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency crews were responding to a report of a man who was possibly frozen to death in the Emerado, North Dakota area.

Thief River Falls Man Arrested in Connection with Overdose Death of 20-Year-Old Woman

Thief River Falls Man Jailed In Connection To Drug Overdose Death Of 20-Year Old Female PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man is in custody, pending formal charges in connection to the drug overdose death of a 20-year old female in St. Hilaire Thursday night.

Court Case Update: Anders Odegaard Charged in Wife’s Death in Warren, MN

UPDATE: Court Case Against Anders Odegaard, Charged With Beating His Wife To Death In Warren, MN WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have the latest in the court case against Anders Odegaard of Warren, Minnesota. He’s charged with 2 counts of 2nd Degree Murder in the beating death of his ex-wife in August.

FBI Probes Death of Man in Minneapolis Police Custody

FBI Investigating Death Of Man, Under Arrest By Minneapolis Police MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The FBI is now investigating, after a man died while under arrest by Minneapolis Police.

Four Minneapolis Police Officers Dismissed Following Death of Man in Custody

4 Minneapolis Police Officers Fired After Man Dies Under Arrest MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Mayor of Minneapolis has fired 4 police officers, after a man, who was under their arrest died Monday night.

Clearbrook Man Receives 18-Year Prison Sentence for Woman’s Stabbing Death

Clearbrook Man Sentenced To 18 Years Prison In Stabbing Death Of Woman BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Clearbrook, Minnesota man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the stabbing death of Natasha Thompson at Rice Lake, Minnesota in July of 2019. Under a plea agreement, Tristan Kilde plead guilty to 2nd Degree Murder.

First Court Appearance in Grand Forks Federal Court Related to Child’s Death and Injury of Three Others

1st Appearance In GF Federal Court In Connection to Death of 1 Child & Injury Of 3 Others GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Spirit Lake, North Dakota couple has made their 1st appearance in Grand Forks Federal Court …

Exclusive Video Update: Woman’s Death on White Earth Reservation Shows No Signs of Physical Trauma

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: No Signs Of Physical Trauma In Death Of Woman On White Earth Reservation WAUBUN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to a story only TRF News brought you from the White Earth Reservation last weekend. Officials now say there were no signs of physical trauma in the death of Beth Hill. *… Continue reading Exclusive Video Update: Woman’s Death on White Earth Reservation Shows No Signs of Physical Trauma

Latest Update: Investigation into Death at Grand Forks Fire Site

UPDATE: Investigation Of Death At Grand Forks Fire Scene GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have this update from Grand Forks Police regarding our report of a body. found at a fire in an apartment downtown, early Saturday morning.

Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge in Shooting Death of Off-Duty Firefighter at Minneapolis Bar

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Marquise Hammonds-Ford pleaded guilty on Tuesday to illegal possession of a firearm in connection with the shooting death of off-duty firefighter Joseph C. Johns. The plea deal led to other charges, including first-degree rioting, being dropped. Hammonds-Ford will be sentenced on Oct. 9. The incident occurred on May 5, when Johns, a… Continue reading Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge in Shooting Death of Off-Duty Firefighter at Minneapolis Bar

Breaking News: North Dakota Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases and 1 Additional Death on Tuesday

BREAKING NEWS: North Dakota Reporting 10 New COVID-19 Cases & 1 More Death Tuesday BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Health Department is reporting 10 new cases of Coronavirus and 1 more death on this Tuesday.

SPIRIT LAKE: Father Reports Death of 5-Year-Old Daughter and Hospitalization of 6-Year-Old Son

SPIRIT LAKE: Man Says His (5) Daughter Is Deceased & (6) Son Hospitalized SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man says he was told by Tribal Social Services his 5-year old daughter is deceased and his 6-year old son is hospitalized, but he’s not getting any answers as to what happened.

Breaking News: North Dakota Reports 18 New Coronavirus Cases and One More Death

BREAKING NEWS: North Dakota Reporting 18 New Coronavirus Cases & 1 More Death BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 18 new cases of Coronavirus on Thursday and 1 more death.

Fargo Police News Conference: Officer-Involved Shooting Results in Death of Jamestown Man

FARGO POLICE NEWS CONFERENCE: Jamestown Man Killed In Officer Involved Shooting FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police hold a news conference Friday evening regarding an officer involved shooting that killed a Jamestown man.

Breaking News: North Dakota Reports 57 New COVID-19 Cases and 1 Additional Death on Sunday

BREAKING NEWS: North Dakota Reporting 57 New COVID-19 Cases Sunday & 1 More Death BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) North Dakota is reporting 57 new Coronavirus cases on this Sunday and 1 more death.

10-Year Prison Sentence Handed Down in Case of 5-Year-Old’s Death

10 Year Prison Sentence, 5 Yr. Old Died ST. CLOUD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A St. Cloud man has been sentenced to 5 years in prison, after a 5-year old found his pistol and shot themselves in the head.

UPDATE: Ongoing Criminal Investigation Into Man’s Death in Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Criminal Investigation Of Man's Death In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A criminal investigation of a man’s death in Grand Forks is underway.

EXCLUSIVE: Sexual Assault Survivor Reacts to Overturned Death Sentence for Rodriguez

EXCLUSIVE: Survivor Of A Rodriguez Sexual Assault Reacts To News His Death Sentence Is Dismissed CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston woman, who was the victim of a Alphonso Rodriguez sexual assault in 1974 talks about today’s news that his death sentence for the murder of Dru Sjodin has been thrown out, and he’ll be re-sentenced.… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Sexual Assault Survivor Reacts to Overturned Death Sentence for Rodriguez

Grand Forks Woman Accused of Making Death Threats in Moorhead

Grand Forks Woman Charged With Threatening To Kill In Moorhead MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman has been charged with threatening to kill another woman with a knife in Moorhead.

MOTIVE: Uncovering the Tragic Reasons Behind the Fatal Beating in Warren, MN; Husband Faces Murder Charges for Ex-Wife’s Death

MOTIVE: What Led To Deadly Beating In Warren, MN, Husband Charged With Murdering Ex-Wife WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have more details from the criminal complaint about what lead to the deadly beating of Carissa Odegaard. Her ex-husband, Anders Odegaard has now been charged with 2nd Degree Murder.

Monalisa Perez Sentenced for Boyfriend’s Shooting Death in YouTube Stunt

Monalisa Perez Sentenced For Shooting Death Of Boyfriend In Youtube Stunt ADA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Monalisa Perez was sentenced, after pleading guilty to 2nd Degree Manslaughter in the shooting death of her boyfriend. Prosecutor James Brue says Perez made a statement to the Court through her attorney.

Perez Faces Felony Charge in Boyfriend’s Shooting Death

Perez Charged With Felony In Shooting Death Of Boyfriend HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Twenty year old Monalisa Perez has been charged with a felony Manslaughter charge in connection with the shooting death of her boyfriend, 22-year old Pedro Ruiz. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Perez makes her first court appearance… Continue reading Perez Faces Felony Charge in Boyfriend’s Shooting Death

URGENT UPDATE: Significant Criminal Investigation Underway in Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS: Apparent Major Crime Investigation In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an apparent major crime investigation underway in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Details: Odegaard Accused of Murder in Ex-Wife’s Beating Death, Their 5 Children Witnessed Incident

DETAILS: Odegaard Charged With Murder In Beating Death Of Ex-Wife, Their 5 Children Were At Scene WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Anders Odegaard of Warren, Minnesota has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder in the beating …

URGENT UPDATE: Authorities Conduct Death Investigation in Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS: Death Investigation Underway In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A death investigation is underway at an apartment building in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Bemidji Woman Identified as Person of Interest in Faribault, MN Man’s Death

Bemidji Woman Person Of Interest In Death Of Faribault, MN Man FARIBAULT, MN (trfnews.i234.me & trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota man is now a person of interest in the death of a Faribault man last week. She was arrested in Iowa.

UPDATE: Monalisa Perez & Fatal YouTube Stunt Resulting in Boyfriend’s Death

UPDATE: Monalisa Perez & Deadly Shooting Of Boyfriend In Youtube Stunt Gone Wrong HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding Monalisa Perez. She’s the Halstad, Minnesota woman charged with Manslaughter in the shooting death of her boyfriend, Pedro Ruiz. Perez allegedly shot him in the chest with a 50-caliber pistol. He planned to stop… Continue reading UPDATE: Monalisa Perez & Fatal YouTube Stunt Resulting in Boyfriend’s Death

26-Year-Old Man Charged with Class AA Murder in Sunday Shooting Death of 28-Year-Old Grand Forks Woman

Class AA Murder Charge Against (26) Man In Sunday Shooting Death Of (28) Grand Forks Woman GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A charge of Class AA murder has been filed against (26) Ahmed Abdullahi in the Sunday shooting death of (28) Megan Gustafson.

Couple Charged in Connection with Death and Injury of Children at Spirit Lake, ND

Couple Charged In Connection To Death & Injury Of Children At Spirit Lake, ND SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Tammy and Erich Longie Jr. has been charged ini U.S. Federal Court in connection to the death of 1 child and injury of 3 other children.

Mother Holding Child Shot to Death in Minneapolis Leads to Arrest

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Minneapolis Police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting last May in which a mother holding her child was murdered. FULL CRIMINAL COMPLAINT: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MPLS/2024/09/25/file_attachments/3009924/AYALE%20ALI%20COMPLAINT.pdf

No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson

No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Polk County Attorney’s Office has cleared East Grand Forks Police Sgt. Aeisso Schrage of any wrongdoing in the January 9 shooting death of 42-year-old Lucas Paul Gilbertson. Following a comprehensive investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), it was determined that Schrage’s use of deadly force was… Continue reading No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson

Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death

Anthony Kruger

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Anthony Kruger, 34, from Breckenridge, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to federal gun charges after being indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2023. Kruger, a convicted felon with multiple prior charges, including forgery, escape, and drug-related crimes, was prohibited from owning a firearm. He faces up to 15 years in… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death

Randall Duffy Pleads Not Guilty in Fargo Court to Murder of Jody Campbell

Randall Duffy Pleads Not Guilty in Fargo Court to Murder of Jody Campbell

FARGO — In his first in-person court appearance since admitting to killing his ex-girlfriend, Jody Campbell, Randall Duffy, 61, pleaded not guilty to murder in Fargo’s East Central District Court. During the June 8 incident, Duffy allegedly called 911, directing officers to Campbell’s body in his apartment closet. Duffy told investigators that the fatal altercation… Continue reading Randall Duffy Pleads Not Guilty in Fargo Court to Murder of Jody Campbell

Senator’s Son from North Dakota Admits Guilt in Deputy’s Death Following High-Speed Chase

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) North Dakota Republican Senator, Kevin Cramer’s son Ian plead guilty on Friday to killing a deputy during a December 2023 pursuit. A judge ordered a mental evaluation before ian Cramer is sentenced on the charges.

North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kenzie Rose Baker, 27, of St. Michael, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact, child abuse, and child neglect in connection with the death of a 1-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Her sentencing is scheduled for January 22, 2025. In February 2023, emergency responders were called… Continue reading North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation

Cass Lake Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Chokehold on Brother

Arthur Jones

BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have provided new details regarding a tragic domestic incident near Bemidji, Minnesota, over the weekend. Arthur Jones, 48, of Cass Lake, is accused of strangling his brother to death early Saturday morning. When officers arrived on the scene, Jones reportedly told them, “he’s already dead,” while holding his brother… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Chokehold on Brother

🚨 Moorhead Police Confirm 14-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death; Investigation Ongoing

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

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Moorhead Police have released further details regarding the tragic death of 14-year-old Jaelyn Walker. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Jaelyn died from multiple stab wounds, categorizing the case as a homicide. While the final autopsy results, including toxicology, are still pending, the investigation continues to unfold. Police had… Continue reading 🚨 Moorhead Police Confirm 14-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death; Investigation Ongoing

UPDATE: Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Strangling Brother to Death in Cass Lake, Minnesota

CASS LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Arthur James Jones has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder in the Saturday strangulation death of his brother north of Cass Lake, Minnesota.

Defense Moves to Suppress Key Evidence in Thief River Falls Overdose Death Case

Defense Moves to Suppress Key Evidence in Thief River Falls Overdose Death Case

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 35, of Thief River Falls, is facing felony charges of third-degree murder and third-degree controlled substance crime following the fatal overdose of Hailey Ann Czapiewski, 28, on November 28th. The charges stem from allegations that Kalinoski supplied Czapiewski with fentanyl, leading to her death. Kalinoski, who… Continue reading Defense Moves to Suppress Key Evidence in Thief River Falls Overdose Death Case

Fargo Woman Charged After Stealing from Deceased Man, Failing to Report His Death

Terri Celeste Nesemeier

FARGO N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Terri Celeste Nesemeier, 26, is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing from a man who collapsed and died in front of her at his Fargo apartment. Nesemeier is set to appear in Cass County District Court on Thursday, August 8, facing felony counts of credit card theft and preventing arrest, as… Continue reading Fargo Woman Charged After Stealing from Deceased Man, Failing to Report His Death

Authorities Investigate Death of Employee at Thief River Falls Travel Plaza

Death Investigation In Thief River Falls, Minnesota

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities are investigating the death of a 31-year-old man, Jon David O’Keefe from Warren, Minnesota, who was found unresponsive at the Cenex Travel Plaza in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, on Friday afternoon. At approximately 1:30 p.m., emergency services, including the Thief River Falls Police Department, Pennington County Sheriff’s Office,… Continue reading Authorities Investigate Death of Employee at Thief River Falls Travel Plaza

Moorhead Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing in Early Morning Incident

Moorhead Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing in Early Morning Incident

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Moorhead police are investigating an early morning homicide that occurred on Sunday, Aug. 4. Just after midnight, officers responded to a call in the 1000 block of Third Avenue North, where they found a man who had been stabbed in the chest. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. A… Continue reading Moorhead Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing in Early Morning Incident

Suspicious Death of Young Man at Duluth Apartment Fire Under Investigation

Young Man Dies Suspicious Death At Duluth Apartment Fire

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Duluth Police are investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of 25-year-old Maxton Gadkowski, who was found deceased at the scene of an apartment fire on July 25th. The incident occurred in the 600 block of 47th Avenue East. The police have not released further details at this time but have… Continue reading Suspicious Death of Young Man at Duluth Apartment Fire Under Investigation

Update: Naytahwaush Death Initially Investigated as Homicide, Now Confirmed as Medical Issue

NAYTAHWAUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Naytahwaush, Minnesota, what was initially believed to be a homicide investigation has been clarified. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office now confirms that the death of a 56-year-old woman was due to a medical issue rather than foul play. Deputies responded to a report of a woman found bleeding and unresponsive,… Continue reading Update: Naytahwaush Death Initially Investigated as Homicide, Now Confirmed as Medical Issue

Whitney Temple’s Death Ruled Natural; Husband’s Trial Set to Proceed

Whitney Temple

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The official cause of death for 33-year-old Whitney Temple, a Grand Forks doctor who battled Ewing Sarcoma, has been determined by the medical examiner to be natural, attributed to complications from her cancer. Temple, who was diagnosed with the rare bone cancer two years ago, passed away in May. Prior… Continue reading Whitney Temple’s Death Ruled Natural; Husband’s Trial Set to Proceed

Tragedy in Moorhead: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Shooting Death

Franky Torres

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday morning, a tragic shooting occurred resulting in the death of Frankie Torres. Jamal Ahmed has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder with intent, a charge that could lead to a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. According to the criminal complaint, Moorhead police responded to a report of… Continue reading Tragedy in Moorhead: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Shooting Death

Red Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for Child Neglect Resulting in Death

Red Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for Child Neglect Resulting in Death

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Julius Fineday Sr., a resident of Red Lake, Minnesota, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for felony child neglect leading to the death of a child. Court documents revealed that Fineday, 42, deprived the child of essential food, healthcare, and other basic needs, resulting in malnutrition and… Continue reading Red Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for Child Neglect Resulting in Death

One of two individuals sentenced in Red Lake child neglect case that resulted in death

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) One of 2 people involved in a child neglect case at Red Lake, Minnesota that resulted in the death of a child has been sentenced.

Inmate Death at Cass County Jail Under Investigation

Inmate Death at Cass County Jail Under Investigation

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The latest update from the Cass County Sheriff’s Department in North Dakota concerns the death of a 37-year-old female inmate at the Cass County Jail in Fargo on Monday night. Shortly before 11:00 p.m., a deputy conducting a scheduled well-being check found the inmate unresponsive. Deputies immediately began life-saving measures, and… Continue reading Inmate Death at Cass County Jail Under Investigation

Two Caregivers Arrested for Murder in Moorhead Toddler’s Death

Eastyn Deronjic

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Two caregivers have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the March death of a three-year-old Moorhead boy. Shiann Erickson, 21, and Rosa Garza, 24, are currently held in the Clay County Correctional Center, each charged with second-degree murder without intent. The investigation into the death of Eastyn Deronjic began… Continue reading Two Caregivers Arrested for Murder in Moorhead Toddler’s Death

Moorhead Pair Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Death of 3-Year-Old Boy

Moorhead Couple Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old Boy

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead, Minnesota pair has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of three-year-old Eastyn Deronjic last March. Shiann Erickson and Rosa Garza, also known as Mason Garza, have each been charged with second-degree murder without intent in the child’s death. According to the criminal complaint, on March… Continue reading Moorhead Pair Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Death of 3-Year-Old Boy

Moorhead Caregivers Arrested for Murder in Toddler’s Death

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man and woman have been charged with the murder of a child in Moorhead, Minnesota. On March 18th, Moorhead police began investigating the death of three-year-old Easton Deronjic after responding to a medical call for a child not breathing in the 1500 Block of Beasley Boulevard. Following an ongoing investigation… Continue reading Moorhead Caregivers Arrested for Murder in Toddler’s Death

UPDATED: Tragic Motorcycle Accident Results in Driver’s Death and Passenger’s Life-Threatening Injuries, Car Occupants Sustain Minor Injuries

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The driver of a motorcycle is dead and his passenger suffered life threatening injuries in a Thursday night collision with a car. The driver of the car and her passenger suffered minor injuries.

Ten Years of Mystery: The Unresolved Death of Andrew Sadek

Andrew Sadek

ROGERS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ten years have passed since Andrew Sadek, a 20-year-old confidential informant, was found dead in the Red River with a backpack full of rocks and a .22-caliber bullet in his head. Andrew disappeared on May 1, 2014, after being pressured by Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Weber to work as a… Continue reading Ten Years of Mystery: The Unresolved Death of Andrew Sadek

UPDATE: Driver Charged with Murder After Passenger’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A driver who crashed into a guard rail last weekend on Interstate-90 southeast of Rochester, Minnesota with a body in her car has now been charged with Murder in Minneapolis.

UPDATE: Driver Found With Deceased Passenger, Cause of Death Determined to be “Multiple Sharp Force Injuries”

OLMSTEAD COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a bizarre story out of Olmsted County, Minnesota. The driver with a dead passenger has been charged and the deceased female in her car has been identified. Bail has been set at $1-million for Lewis on a felony charge of Interference with Dead Body. No charges… Continue reading UPDATE: Driver Found With Deceased Passenger, Cause of Death Determined to be “Multiple Sharp Force Injuries”

Bemidji Drug Overdose Death Leads to 6.5 Year Prison Sentence

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, MInnesota man has been sentence to 6.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. He supplied the drugs that killed a woman.

Brooklyn Park Police Officer Shoots Armed Man Amid Baby Death Investigation

BROOKLYN PARK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Brooklyn Park Police officer shot a man on the 8700 block of Queens Garden North early Sunday morning, June 23. The shooting occurred at approximately 4:40 a.m. The armed man was injured and taken to the hospital, where he is expected to survive. Officers had arrived at the scene… Continue reading Brooklyn Park Police Officer Shoots Armed Man Amid Baby Death Investigation

UPDATE: Fargo Man Faces Murder Charges Following Woman’s Death

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo, North Dakota man is being held on a Murder charge, after police found a deceased woman in an apartment in that town. Police were responding to a domestic dispute call.

Unveiling the Tragic Demise: Understanding the Death of Whitney Temple

Whitney Temple

Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Whitney Temple, a resilient soul fighting Ewing sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, breathed her last on Monday afternoon, May 6, at a Grand Forks health facility. Her two-year struggle against this relentless disease, which ravages bones and surrounding soft tissues, came to a poignant end. At 33, Whitney was… Continue reading Unveiling the Tragic Demise: Understanding the Death of Whitney Temple

Court sets trial date in death of 3-year-old child from Spirit Lake, ND

FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Federal trial date of June 25th has been set in connection to the death of 3-year old Ariana McKay. Her father, Austin Lester and his girlfriend, Krissy Hinsley are facing charges in connection to the death of the child.

Parents from Tokio Charged in 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Tragic Death

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating tragedy has gripped Tokio, North Dakota, as a couple faces federal charges following the death of their 3-year-old daughter in 2022. Austin Ray Lester, 28, and Krissy Louise Hinsley, 25, are accused of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child neglect. Additionally, Lester faces a charge of assaulting… Continue reading Parents from Tokio Charged in 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Tragic Death