Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Sexual Contact and Alcohol Purchase for Minor

Matthew Carl Burton Oftelie

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Carl Burton Oftelie, 39, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony second-degree criminal sexual contact and a gross misdemeanor for purchasing alcohol for a minor in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a Detroit Lakes police officer responded to a report of sexual conduct shortly after… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Sexual Contact and Alcohol Purchase for Minor

Detroit Lakes Man Faces Charges for Criminal Sexual Contact

Kyle Ryan Francis

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kyle Ryan Francis, 44, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree criminal sexual contact and gross misdemeanor fifth-degree criminal sexual contact. According to court records, on August 27, 2023, a detective from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a reported criminal sexual… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Faces Charges for Criminal Sexual Contact

Detroit Lakes Employee Faces Deportation After Privacy Violation Incident

Jesus Hernandez-Espana

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An employee of a restaurant in Detroit Lakes is set to be deported following allegations of privacy invasion. According to court records, Jesus Hernandez-Espana was caught recording women in a restroom stall at El Loro Mexican Restaurant on November 4. Police obtained his phone, which contained multiple video clips of… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Employee Faces Deportation After Privacy Violation Incident

Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Golf Cart, ATV, and Burglary Incidents in Minnesota

James Lawrence TeJohn

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Lawrence TeJohn, 39, of rural Cass Lake, Minnesota, is facing multiple charges in Becker County District Court, including felony third-degree burglary, felony theft, and misdemeanor property damage. On August 18, 2024, TeJohn allegedly drove a golf cart through a yard, driveway, and wire fence in the Long Lake Drive… Continue reading Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Golf Cart, ATV, and Burglary Incidents in Minnesota

Detroit Lakes Man Accused of Brutally Beating Elderly Man in Wheelchair Until Unconscious

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges for allegedly beating an elderly man who was in a wheelchair unconscious.

Bathroom Surveillance: A Detroit Lakes Man Faces Charges

Jesus Danery Hernandez-Espana

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday, November 4th around 2:00 pm, police were called to El Loro restaurant after a report of an incident that occurred in the women’s bathroom. It was reported that a male employee had been recording a female under her stall using his phone. The woman who made the complaint… Continue reading Bathroom Surveillance: A Detroit Lakes Man Faces Charges

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

Detroit Lakes, MN Missionary Found Dead in Alleged Murder For Hire Plot; Wife Suspected

ANGOLA, AFRICA (trfnews.i234.me) Law enforcement officials have now released detailers regarding the death of Beau Shroyer, a missionary from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, who was killed in Africa. Authorities now say his wife Jackie was the mastermind of the murder for hire.

Felony DWI Charges Filed Against Darren Robert Halvorson in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Darren Robert Halvorson, 43, was charged with felony first-degree DWI on October 5. According to court records, a Detroit Lakes police officer observed a vehicle traveling east on Willow Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. The registered owner’s driver’s license status had been canceled due to being inimical to public safety. The vehicle turned into a… Continue reading Felony DWI Charges Filed Against Darren Robert Halvorson in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Possible Bathroom Voyeur in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Jesus Danery Hernandez-Espana

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes, Minnesota man is facing a criminal charge for allegedly using his phone to peep on a woman in a bathroom stall in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

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

Andrew James Varno: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes

Andrew James Varno

Andrew James Varno, 26, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony theft in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a residence in Burlington Township reported that copper had gone missing on February 8, 2024. The homeowner stated she had left her home around 11 p.m., and when she returned at 3:30 a.m.,… Continue reading Andrew James Varno: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes

Patricia Ann Thompson: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes

Patricia Ann Thompson, 52, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony theft in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a trailer went missing from the Crisis and Resource Center on August 10, 2024. Security footage showed the trailer being pulled out of the lot while attached to Thompson’s vehicle. On October 4,… Continue reading Patricia Ann Thompson: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced on Felony Drug Charge: Krystal Colleen Koehnen’s Probation Details

Krystal Colleen Koehnen, 35, of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony fifth-degree drug charge. On May 10, 2023, a Becker County deputy stopped a vehicle on County Highway 25 without a working license plate. The driver was later arrested for DWI. The passenger, Koehnen, was arrested on an active… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced on Felony Drug Charge: Krystal Colleen Koehnen’s Probation Details

Fatal Encounter: A Devoted Missionary’s Tragic Demise in Angola

Fatal Encounter: A Devoted Missionary's Tragic Demise in Angola

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Beau Shroyer, a 44-year-old man from Detroit Lakes, was killed in an act of violence while serving as a missionary in Angola. He was affiliated with SIM USA, which has been involved in cross-cultural missions for over a century. Shroyer’s death occurred on Friday. Details surrounding the incident are not… Continue reading Fatal Encounter: A Devoted Missionary’s Tragic Demise in Angola

Urgent Alert: Dangerous Sex Offender at Large in Detroit Lakes

BREAKING NEWS: DANGEROUS SEX OFFENDER ON THE LOOSE IN DETROIT LAKES DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Detroit Lakes Police Department says a dangerous sex offender, Rober Baca is on the loose, and people should lock their doors.

Tragic Highway 59 Crash Claims Two Lives Near Detroit Lakes, Investigation Ongoing

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota State Patrol has identified two victims in a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon on Highway 59 near Detroit Lakes. Cole Carlson, 33, of Detroit Lakes, and his passenger, 60-year-old Stacey Nelson of Hawley, tragically lost their lives in the collision. Both victims were not wearing seatbelts.… Continue reading Tragic Highway 59 Crash Claims Two Lives Near Detroit Lakes, Investigation Ongoing

Two Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 59 Near Detroit Lakes

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men lost their lives in a devastating three-vehicle crash on Highway 59, north of Detroit Lakes, on Tuesday afternoon. The victims, a 33-year-old man from Detroit Lakes and a 60-year-old man from Hawley, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names will be released on Wednesday. In one of… Continue reading Two Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 59 Near Detroit Lakes

Former Mapleton Mayor Sentenced for DUI Crash at Detroit Mountain: Jail Time, Probation, and Electronic Monitoring Ordered

Andrew Steven Draeger

DETROIT LAKES —  Andrew Steven Draeger, the former mayor of Mapleton, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail, probation, and electronic home monitoring for a DUI crash at Detroit Mountain that left his girlfriend, Kimberly Brinkman, with severe injuries. Draeger admitted to consuming alcohol before the February crash, which resulted in his… Continue reading Former Mapleton Mayor Sentenced for DUI Crash at Detroit Mountain: Jail Time, Probation, and Electronic Monitoring Ordered

HWY 59 MP269, DETROIT TWP, Becker County Crash 2024-10-08 20:34:29

Incident Incident type: Fatal ICR: 24901862 Date/Time: 10/08/2024 13:47   District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: HWY 59 MP269, DETROIT TWP, Becker County   This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.   Description: Toyota and Ford traveling NB HWY 59. Chrysler traveling SB HWY… Continue reading HWY 59 MP269, DETROIT TWP, Becker County
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Moorhead Man Charged with Felony Theft After $1,467 Walmart Heist in Detroit Lakes

Waldern Roger Lacroix, 49, of Moorhead, is facing felony theft charges in Becker County District Court after allegedly stealing $1,467 worth of merchandise from a Detroit Lakes Walmart on December 3, 2023. According to court records, Walmart surveillance footage captured Lacroix loading a cart with various items, including trail cameras, camping gear, knives, laundry pods,… Continue reading Moorhead Man Charged with Felony Theft After $1,467 Walmart Heist in Detroit Lakes

Fargo Man Sentenced for Felony Domestic Assault After Violent Attack in Detroit Lakes

Todd Anthony Belland Jr., 34, of Fargo, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony domestic assault following a violent altercation on March 26 in Detroit Lakes. Court records reveal that deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Old Pit Road, where they found Belland walking away from a vehicle with smashed windows.… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced for Felony Domestic Assault After Violent Attack in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Trio Accused of Trafficking Pain Pills in Devils Lake

Detroit Trio Charged With Trafficking Pain Pills In Devils Lake DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A trio of men from Detroit and the surrounding area have been charged with trafficking pain pills in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Arson Allegation in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Arson Charge In Detroit Lakes, Minnesota DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes, Minnesota woman is facing a felony Arson charge in that city.

NFL Legend Joe Schmidt, Hall of Fame Linebacker and Former Lions Coach, Passes Away

Joe Schmidt

The football world mourns the loss of Joe Schmidt, an NFL legend and former Detroit Lions linebacker and head coach, whose extraordinary career left an indelible mark on the sport. Schmidt, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, was known for his fierce tackling and leadership on the field, helping the Lions secure championships in 1953 and… Continue reading NFL Legend Joe Schmidt, Hall of Fame Linebacker and Former Lions Coach, Passes Away

Detroit Lakes Bicyclist Hospitalized After Collision with SUV at Busy Intersection

DETROIT LAKES — A 36-year-old man from Detroit Lakes was hospitalized after a collision between his bicycle and a Chevrolet Tahoe on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The incident took place around 4:12 p.m. at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Frazee Street in Detroit Lakes. According to the Detroit Lakes Police Department, witnesses reported that the… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Bicyclist Hospitalized After Collision with SUV at Busy Intersection

Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officer and Property Damage After Drunken Incident

Chase Isaiah Monson

Chase Isaiah Monson, 24, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony fourth-degree assault charge after spitting on a police officer and a misdemeanor for property damage. The charges stem from an incident on the evening of February 17, 2024, when police were called to a Detroit Lakes residence… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officer and Property Damage After Drunken Incident

Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Felony Threats of Violence, Granted Probation

Tyra McKenzie Witt, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to felony threats of violence. The sentencing stems from an August 12, 2023, incident in which Witt allegedly threatened to shoot family members after picking up a gun in Frazee. According to court records, Becker County deputies… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Felony Threats of Violence, Granted Probation

Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Pills in Undercover Sting

Noah Daniel Lawrence

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes man, Noah Daniel Lawrence, has been charged with a felony for the third-degree sale of narcotics following a successful undercover sting operation. According to court documents, Lawrence allegedly sold M-30 Fentanyl pills to a confidential informant working with the Becker County Sheriff’s Department in June. The operation,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Pills in Undercover Sting

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell, representing DFL-Woodbury, has pleaded not guilty to felony burglary charges in a highly contentious case unfolding in Becker County. Mitchell stands accused of unlawfully entering a Detroit Lakes residence, where her stepmother resides, and taking items that belonged to her late father during an incident… Continue reading Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case

Minneapolis Drug Trafficker Arrested Near Detroit Lakes: 184 Grams of Meth Seized

Minneapolis Drug Trafficker Arrested Near Detroit Lakes: 184 Grams of Meth Seized

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A suspected Minneapolis drug trafficker was apprehended by the Becker County Sheriff’s Office after a timely tip from a special agent led to his arrest near Detroit Lakes. Kevin Turck, 58, was taken into custody in the early hours of August 25th after deputies were alerted that he would be… Continue reading Minneapolis Drug Trafficker Arrested Near Detroit Lakes: 184 Grams of Meth Seized

Detroit Lakes Resident Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession: Jail Time and Probation Ordered

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jessi Lee Fish, 46, of rural Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony fifth-degree drug charge involving fentanyl. A more severe third-degree charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, on July 25, 2023, West Central Task Force agents… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Resident Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession: Jail Time and Probation Ordered

Felony Theft Charges Dismissed Against Frazee Contractor After New Evidence Emerges

Blake Andrew Sundvor

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Felony theft by swindle charges against Blake Andrew Sundvor, 41, of Frazee, have been dismissed in Becker County District Court after new evidence came to light. Sundvor was initially accused of taking $50,000 for a construction project in Becker County that he failed to complete. According to court records, Sundvor and… Continue reading Felony Theft Charges Dismissed Against Frazee Contractor After New Evidence Emerges

Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Violating Multiple Protection Orders

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Craig Daniel Bellanger, 42, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony attempted domestic abuse in Becker County District Court for violating two or more orders for protection within 10 years of a prior conviction. Details from the criminal complaint were not available online. Bellanger was released without bail on… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Violating Multiple Protection Orders

Fargo Man Charged with Felony Forgery After Cashing Fraudulent Check in Detroit Lakes

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Adrian Jay Hawkman, 40, of Fargo, is facing felony check forgery charges in Becker County District Court. The charges stem from an incident on May 2nd when Hawkman allegedly cashed a forged check for $3,868.41 at the American National Bank in Detroit Lakes. According to court records, bank staff grew… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Felony Forgery After Cashing Fraudulent Check in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography

Nicholas Christopher Honer

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Christopher Honer, 48, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. As part of a plea agreement, three additional charges of criminal sexual conduct and a second possession charge were dropped. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography

Cass Lake Man Arrested After Bizarre Break-In and ATV Theft South of Detroit Lakes

Cass Lake Man Arrested After Bizarre Break-In and ATV Theft South of Detroit Lakes

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a peculiar incident in Lake View Township, Becker County, Minnesota, James L. Tejohn of Cass Lake has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes. On August 18th, a woman reported that an unknown man entered her home, claiming he was there to check on her. The man, later identified… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Arrested After Bizarre Break-In and ATV Theft South of Detroit Lakes

🚨 Frazee Man Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Lakes Resident 🚨

Willis Charles McDonald

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Willis Charles McDonald, 31, of Frazee, Minnesota, is facing charges of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of Arlan Ray Bergstrom Jr., 31, of Detroit Lakes. McDonald’s attorney, Blair W. Nelson, insists that the shooting was an act of self-defense, a claim made during a court hearing on… Continue reading 🚨 Frazee Man Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Lakes Resident 🚨

Detroit Lakes Man Caught on Camera Stealing Lock Box, Faces Felony Charges

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Wesley Ross Thompson, 39, of rural Detroit Lakes, is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with felony possession of burglar tools and misdemeanor theft in Becker County District Court. On February 20th, police were called to a store in Detroit Lakes following a report of theft. A woman reported… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Caught on Camera Stealing Lock Box, Faces Felony Charges

Detroit Lakes Teen Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Hallway Attack

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Spencer George Eliasson, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony third-degree assault in Becker County District Court following a violent altercation on December 3, 2023. According to court records, police were dispatched to an apartment building in Detroit Lakes after a report of an assault. The victim, identified as… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Teen Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Hallway Attack

Fatal Shooting in Frazee: Detroit Lakes Man Killed, Suspect Arrested

Fatal Shooting in Frazee: Detroit Lakes Man Killed, Suspect Arrested

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of Saturday morning, August 10th, a tragic shooting occurred at a residence on U.S. Highway 10 in Frazee. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 1:20 a.m. reporting the incident. Upon arrival, emergency personnel attempted to save the victim’s life, but 31-year-old Arlan Ray… Continue reading Fatal Shooting in Frazee: Detroit Lakes Man Killed, Suspect Arrested

Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Brandishing BB Gun at Taco John’s

Amber Rose Greene

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Amber Rose Greene, 44, of Detroit Lakes, faces multiple charges including felony terroristic threats, gross misdemeanor for carrying a BB gun in public, and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. On July 25, Detroit Lakes police were called to Taco John’s where Greene was found with a BB gun that resembled a pistol. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Brandishing BB Gun at Taco John’s

Teresa Joe Johnson Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse in Detroit Lakes

Teresa Joe Johnson

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Teresa Joe Johnson, 35, from Detroit Lakes, faces felony domestic abuse charges for violating two or more protection orders within a decade of a prior conviction. The criminal complaint was not available online. An arrest warrant was issued on June 27 after Johnson missed her initial court appearance. On July… Continue reading Teresa Joe Johnson Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse in Detroit Lakes

Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor DWI in Becker County

Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno, 26, from Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a gross misdemeanor DWI. A felony charge of fleeing a peace officer was dropped in a plea agreement. On March 16, 2024, Moreno was reported driving erratically in a black and green Dodge Charger.… Continue reading Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor DWI in Becker County

Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor Riot

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Arthur Deshun Campbell, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for gross misdemeanor third-degree riot. The sentencing follows a plea agreement that saw a felony second-degree riot charge dropped. The charges stem from an altercation on August 15, 2023, at around 12:38 a.m., involving two… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor Riot

💊 Detroit Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl in Minnesota

Daniel Kyrone Heard

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Daniel Kyrone Heard, 22, of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony second-degree controlled substance crime. Charges of first- and second-degree controlled substance crime were dropped as part of a plea agreement. Incident Details: Date: March 5, 2023 Location: Near Holy Rosary Catholic School, Detroit Lakes… Continue reading 💊 Detroit Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl in Minnesota

Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun

Pierre De Wilson

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Pierre De Wilson, 37, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony possession of a short-barrel shotgun. The charge originated from an October 8, 2021, incident where Wilson was a back-seat passenger in a stolen 2007 Ford Edge. A White Earth police officer discovered a loaded… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun

🚔 Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Felony DWI After Incident with Child

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Scott Patrick Reynolds, 34, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony DWI. A second felony DWI charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement. Incident Details: Date: August 14, 2023 Vehicle: Silver Mercedes Benz Location: Near Lake Park, later on West Lake Drive,… Continue reading 🚔 Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Felony DWI After Incident with Child

Detroit Lakes Woman Faces Felony Shoplifting Charge in Fargo

Angela Elizabeth Johnson

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Angela Elizabeth Johnson, a resident of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, is now facing a felony-level shoplifting charge in Fargo. According to court documents, on July 19th, Johnson entered a Fargo Shields store carrying seven disposable plastic bags and exited with $1,116 worth of merchandise without paying. She was subsequently arrested on charges… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Faces Felony Shoplifting Charge in Fargo

Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case

Darius Sledge

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal appeals court has determined that Darius Sledge, one of the men sentenced to 30 years for operating a drug ring across three Native American reservations in North Dakota, was wrongfully convicted on the most serious charge against him. Last summer, a jury found Darius Sledge, 32, guilty of four… Continue reading Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case

Passenger Injured in Rollover Crash Near Detroit Lakes

Rollover Into Woods At Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries after the driver rolled his vehicle into the woods off Highway 10 east of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred near County Road 54. According to the Highway Patrol, 48-year-old Corey Swift of Faribault was driving the vehicle and was not injured.… Continue reading Passenger Injured in Rollover Crash Near Detroit Lakes

Minor Injuries Reported After Vehicle Rollover Near Detroit Lakes

Rollover Into Woods At Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A wild rollover crash into the woods occurred just east of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, on Thursday morning. The accident happened near the intersection of Highway 10 and County Road 54. Fortunately, the occupants were wearing seat belts, resulting in only minor injuries. Emergency responders arrived on the scene and confirmed… Continue reading Minor Injuries Reported After Vehicle Rollover Near Detroit Lakes

US Highway 10 at Becker County Road 54, DETROIT LAKES, Becker County Crash 2024-07-18 08:57:20

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24901196 Date/Time: 07/18/2024 07:03   District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: US Highway 10 at Becker County Road 54, DETROIT LAKES, Becker County   Description: 1996 Chrysler Town & Country was traveling westbound on US Highway 10, when it… Continue reading US Highway 10 at Becker County Road 54, DETROIT LAKES, Becker County
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Detroit Lakes man faces felony sex charges

Eneyl Lee Amequita Davila

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eneyl Lee Amequita Davila, 22, of Detroit Lakes has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony first- and third-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to court records, on April 19 the Detroit Lakes Police Department was advised of a possible sexual assault that had occurred and that involved two… Continue reading Detroit Lakes man faces felony sex charges

Lake Park Man Sentenced on Gun and Drug Charges

Nicholas George Savig

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas George Savig, 40, of rural Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony charge of felon in possession of a firearm. A separate felony charge of second-degree controlled substance crime was dismissed earlier at the prosecution’s discretion. On September 1, 2021, local law enforcement… Continue reading Lake Park Man Sentenced on Gun and Drug Charges

Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Assault Outside Zorbaz

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Andrea Lee Kier, 41, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for misdemeanor fifth-degree assault following a violent altercation outside the Detroit Lakes Zorbaz. Felony charges of robbery and third-degree assault were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Court records reveal that on June 3,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Assault Outside Zorbaz

Felony Domestic Assault Charge Dismissed Against Detroit Lakes Woman

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A felony domestic assault charge has been dismissed in Becker County District Court against Tasha Rae Burrow, 41, of rural Detroit Lakes. According to court records, on the evening of May 28, 2022, a deputy responded to a disturbance at the Country Manor mobile home park. A young man reported… Continue reading Felony Domestic Assault Charge Dismissed Against Detroit Lakes Woman

Car-Semi Trailer Crash Reported in Detroit Lakes on Highway 10

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news out of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, this Friday noon hour. An initial emergency call reported a car beneath the trailer of a semi on Highway 10 at Washington Street. The incident occurred in front of Riley’s Auto Parts. According to later radio traffic, it appears there were no injuries… Continue reading Car-Semi Trailer Crash Reported in Detroit Lakes on Highway 10

Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Brutal Assault Outside Zorbaz

Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Angela Lee Kier, 41, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony third-degree assault. A felony charge of simple robbery was dismissed, and no adjudication was made on a misdemeanor fifth-degree assault conviction. Kier was convicted of the two assault charges by a jury on… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Brutal Assault Outside Zorbaz

Fargo Man Identified as Drowning Victim in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man pulled from the water on Saturday in Detroit Lakes as 24-year-old Sterling Buchholz of Fargo. His current condition remains unknown. At approximately 3:26 p.m. on Saturday, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 24-year-old male who had been… Continue reading Fargo Man Identified as Drowning Victim in Detroit Lakes

Marty Pavelich, Detroit Red Wings Legend, Passes Away at 96

Marty Pavelich, a pivotal member of the Detroit Red Wings during their Stanley Cup-winning era in the 1950s, has passed away at the age of 96. Pavelich, known for his exceptional skills as a forward, contributed to all four of the Red Wings’ championship victories. His death, attributed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), occurred peacefully… Continue reading Marty Pavelich, Detroit Red Wings Legend, Passes Away at 96

Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-22-2024

1:58 a.m., Domestic incident was reported at a residence along Mashkiki Street, Ponsford, involving an adult male and female. Both stated the other was the aggressor. 11:22  a.m., Check forgery for $4,200 was reported at a business along U.S. Highway 59, Detroit Lakes. 3:51 p.m., Fire was reported in the grass along County Highway 46,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-22-2024

Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Art Store Heist

Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Raymond Grantland Carlson, 38, of Detroit Lakes, faces felony third-degree burglary charges in Becker County District Court. On April 7, Carlson allegedly broke into the Ikalka Arts store at the Washington Square Mall in Detroit Lakes, stealing items valued at approximately $1,160. The stolen goods included a speaker, headphones, photography… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Art Store Heist

Redding Man Charged with Assault After Wild Night in Detroit Lakes

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lato Zane Aaron Estrella, 20, of Redding, California, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fourth-degree assault on a correctional officer and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Just after midnight on April 11, Detroit Lakes police responded to a report of an attempted break-in at a residence. They found… Continue reading Redding Man Charged with Assault After Wild Night in Detroit Lakes

Violent Confrontation at Detroit Lakes Motel: Man Charged with Felony Assault

Dennis Busse

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dennis Lee Busse, 57, of Bagley, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree assault. The incident took place on the morning of April 10 at the Star of the Lakes Inn in Detroit Lakes, prompting police response to a reported threat of violence. According to court… Continue reading Violent Confrontation at Detroit Lakes Motel: Man Charged with Felony Assault

Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-12-2024

8:26 a.m., Suspicious activity was reported when a person was seen photographing police vehicles. 10:35 a.m., Dumping of refuse was reported under a bridge along Main Avenue, Frazee. 11:53 a.m., Bear cub was spotted attempting to cross U.S. Highway 10. Caller noted it appeared there was no mother bear near the cub. 3:28 p.m., Complaint… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-12-2024

Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-10-2024

12:41 a.m., Possible shots fired at a residence along Lynx Lane, Ogema, reported. Officers learned a white truck was seen driving past the residence when something appeared to have been thrown out of the vehicle and went through the window. It was not known what broke the window. 12:43 p.m., Pontoon floated ashore along Ravenswood… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-10-2024

Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-10-2024

7:29 a.m., Theft of a concrete eagle was reported along Main Avenue, Callaway. The statue had a height of about 3 feet. 8:27 a.m., Fraud attempt was reported at a residence along Maple Lodge Road, Audubon. A person was contacted through email from someone pretending to be from Paypal. The attempt to gain personal information… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-10-2024

🚨 Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Dean Petite, 20, from Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for his involvement in a BB and pellet gun drive-by shooting that damaged two vehicles at Detroit Lakes’ Peoples Park on July 10, 2023. At around 8:17 p.m. on that day, Detroit Lakes police responded to reports… Continue reading 🚨 Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park

Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-1-2024

9:27 a.m., Medical call to a residence along County Highway 39, Osage, required air transport. An adult male (no age provided) was possibly having a stroke and had become unresponsive but was breathing. The male was airlifted to Fargo, North Dakota. 11:16 a.m., Theft of fishing gear was reported at a residence along Deer Point… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-1-2024

Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes

Douglas David Carr

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Douglas David Carr, 45, of rural Frazee, has been sentenced to two consecutive 12-year prison terms for two counts of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He faced six felony counts and was convicted on all counts in March by a Becker County jury. The charges stem from accusations that Carr had… Continue reading Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes

Detroit Lakes Crime Report 5-25-2024

6:29 a.m., Suspicious activity was reported along Anderson Road, Detroit Lakes, when a person wrapped in a blanket was observed. Deputies located the person, who was an adult male who stated they were from Virginia, but traveling on foot around the nation. 9:36 a.m., Property damage to a window was reported at a residence along… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Crime Report 5-25-2024

Hwy 34 and Highland Dr, DETROIT LAKES, Becker County Crash 2024-05-18 23:00:26

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24900753 Date/Time: 05/17/2024 16:00   District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Hwy 34 and Highland Dr, DETROIT LAKES, Becker County   Description: The bike was WB on the EB shoulder. The Chevy had pulled over to let faster moving… Continue reading Hwy 34 and Highland Dr, DETROIT LAKES, Becker County
Crash 2024-05-18 23:00:26

Woodbury State Senator Arrested for First-Degree Burglary

Nicole Mitchell

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicole Mitchell, a 49-year-old Democrat and state senator from Woodbury, Minnesota, was arrested Monday morning following a burglary report in Detroit Lakes. Responding to the call, Police Chief Steve Todd confirmed Mitchell’s arrest and her subsequent transfer to Becker County Jail. The homeowner alerted authorities, leading to Mitchell’s apprehension. The… Continue reading Woodbury State Senator Arrested for First-Degree Burglary