Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 30, 2023, Detroit Lakes police responded to Menards to investigate multiple shoplifting incidents. According to court records, 44-year-old Kyla Dawn Nelson of Detroit Lakes, along with an accomplice, allegedly stole merchandise totaling $1,109.57 during several visits: approximately $357.74 on October 29, 2023; $712.07 on December 28, 2023; and $39.76 on… Continue reading Detroit Lakes’ Kyla Dawn Nelson Charged with Felony Theft in Becker County
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High-Speed Pursuit from Detroit Lakes to Clay County Results in Multiple Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 7, at approximately 1:43 p.m., a Minnesota State Patrol trooper observed a black Chevrolet Impala on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes. The driver, identified as 30-year-old Alan Steven Walker of Moorhead, was allegedly holding a cell phone near his face while operating the vehicle. The trooper initiated a traffic stop;… Continue reading High-Speed Pursuit from Detroit Lakes to Clay County Results in Multiple Charges
Callaway Man Charged with Assault and Threats in Detroit Lakes Incident
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 2, 2025, Detroit Lakes police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Detroit Lakes. The female victim had left for the emergency room, while the male suspect, identified as 38-year-old Anthony Lee Libby Sr. of Callaway, Minnesota, remained at the scene with active arrest warrants. TRF… Continue reading Callaway Man Charged with Assault and Threats in Detroit Lakes Incident
Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Faces January Trial for First-Degree Burglary
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury is scheduled to stand trial for first-degree burglary on January 27 in Becker County. The charges stem from an alleged break-in at her stepmother’s residence in Detroit Lakes in April. During a settlement conference held on December 31, no agreement was reached, leading the… Continue reading Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Faces January Trial for First-Degree Burglary
Amanda Jo Knutson Sentenced for Felony Property Damage and Theft
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Amanda Jo Knutson, 40, of rural Pelican Rapids, was sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony first-degree criminal damage to property and felony theft. The charges stem from a July 20, 2022, incident at U-Store Lock and Leave in Detroit Lakes. According to court records, Detroit Lakes police received a report… Continue reading Amanda Jo Knutson Sentenced for Felony Property Damage and Theft
Detroit Lakes Woman Charged with Assault and Threats
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 1, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Detroit Lakes Police Department officers responded to a residence on State Street following a reported assault. Upon arrival, officers interviewed a male victim who reported that Felicia Nicole Scott, a 42-year-old woman from Detroit Lakes, had been staying at his apartment for… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged with Assault and Threats
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Sexual Contact and Alcohol Purchase for Minor
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
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
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
Explore the Water Skimmers at Detroit Mountain
Watch The Water Skimmers At Detroit Mountain DETROIT MOUNTAIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A facebook video captures the fun at Detroit Mountain Saturday afternoon, as snow skiers, do some water skimming.
Andrew James Varno: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes
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
Missionary from Detroit Lakes, MN tragically loses life in Africa
ANGOLA, AFRICA (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes, Minnesota native, who was serving as a missionary in Angola, Africa has been killed in an “acto of violence”, according to a local church leader.
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.
Exploring the Grounds of WE Fest
WE Fest: A Tour Of The Grounds DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A tour of the We Fest grounds in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
We Fest Announces One-Year Hiatus
We Fest Taking A 1 Year Break DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We Fest is taking off 2020 and won’t return until 2021 according to a post on their facebook page.