Detroit Lakes: Man Faces Felony Domestic Assault

Detroit Lakes: Man Faces Felony Domestic Assault

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man is facing four felony charges in an ongoing domestic violence case, according to court documents. The defendant is Richard Lee Washington, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Court records say an adult woman reported recent abuse to the Detroit Lakes Police Department on January 8. Allegations In the report,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Man Faces Felony Domestic Assault

Detroit Lakes: Pair Charged in $6,100 Walmart Theft

Detroit Lakes: Pair Charged in $6,100 Walmart Theft

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Two people are now charged after two alleged thefts at the Detroit Lakes Walmart. Court records say the cases happened in October and December of 2025. Melissa Ortiz, of West Fargo, is charged with felony theft. Jeffery Soular, of Fargo, is also charged. Court records name a third male suspect. No… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Pair Charged in $6,100 Walmart Theft

Detroit Lakes: ICE Arrest Caught on Video

Detroit Lakes: ICE Arrest Caught on Video

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made at least one arrest Monday morning. The incident happened in Detroit Lakes, according to a video posted online. Video shows officers outside China Buffet The video was shared by Grace Waawaate-Ikwe Roberts on Facebook. Roberts has more than 6,000 followers on her… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: ICE Arrest Caught on Video

Middle River Man Charged After Wrong-Way Chase

Middle River Man Charged After Wrong-Way Chase

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Middle River man is charged after a reported wrong-way driving incident and pursuit in Becker County. Court records identify the defendant as Zachary Ryan Opdahl, 38, of Middle River, Minnesota. He is charged with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He is also charged with gross misdemeanor… Continue reading Middle River Man Charged After Wrong-Way Chase

Detroit Lakes: Howard Acquitted of Assault Charges

Detroit Lakes: Howard Acquitted of Assault Charges

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man has been found not guilty in a felony domestic assault case. Court records say Dejuan Lamar Howard, 32, was acquitted in Becker County District Court. He faced a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation. He also faced a felony domestic assault charge. What the complaint alleged… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Howard Acquitted of Assault Charges

Detroit Lakes: Felony DWI, Meth Case Ends in Prison

Detroit Lakes: Felony DWI, Meth Case Ends in Prison

Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man has been sentenced for felony DWI and felony fifth-degree drug possession. Jareth James Krogen, 38, of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court, according to court documents. Late-night stop on Highway 59 Court documents say the incident happened on June 19 at about 11:37… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Felony DWI, Meth Case Ends in Prison

Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop

Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop

Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man faces a felony fifth-degree drug charge in Becker County District Court. Kyle James Bachmeier, 38, of Detroit Lakes, was charged after a traffic stop, according to court records. Traffic stop Court records indicate that the stop occurred on November 24 in Detroit Lakes. An officer stopped… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop

Audubon: Rifle Found, Man Sentenced for Threats

Audubon: Rifle Found, Man Sentenced for Threats

Audubon, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) An Audubon man has been sentenced for felony threats of violence, court records show. James William Varno, 58, of Audubon, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He was also found guilty of gross misdemeanor harassment. The court did not enter an adjudication on the harassment count. A misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge… Continue reading Audubon: Rifle Found, Man Sentenced for Threats