Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Nathaniel Martin Kieffer, 46, of rural Frazee, has been charged with felony theft in Becker County District Court following two alleged shoplifting incidents at the Detroit Lakes Menards store. According to court records, on October 6, 2023, Kieffer entered the Menards store and placed a security system and a cordless nailer… Continue reading Becker County: Man Charged with Felony Theft After Alleged Menards Scheme
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Becker County Man Faces Felony Charge for Failing to Register as Predatory Offender
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Jason Earl Strong, 51, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony violation of the predatory offender registration law. According to court records, on October 11, 2024, a Detroit Lakes police investigator discovered that Strong was listed as non-compliant on the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension… Continue reading Becker County Man Faces Felony Charge for Failing to Register as Predatory Offender
Dodge Ram Rolls Off Highway 10 in Becker County – Driver and Passenger Involved in Crash, One Injury Reported!
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me)—A serious crash occurred on April 2, 2025, at 9:04 AM on Westbound Highway 10, near Mile Marker 42, in Detroit Township, Becker County. A 2019 Dodge Ram, driven by Jennifer Lila Moline, 43, of Brainerd, MN, lost control due to snowy and icy road conditions. The vehicle ran off the right side… Continue reading Dodge Ram Rolls Off Highway 10 in Becker County – Driver and Passenger Involved in Crash, One Injury Reported!
Shocking Collision at Todd County Intersection – Dodge Ram and Dodge Caliber Crash, Injuries Reported!
Todd County (trfnews.i234.me)—In a shocking collision on March 30, 2025, a Dodge Ram and a Dodge Caliber collided at the intersection of Highway 71 and Highway 210 in Todd County, leading to one non-life-threatening injury. According to the incident report, the Dodge Caliber, driven by Emma Faith Reeder, 20, of Brainerd, MN, was traveling westbound… Continue reading Shocking Collision at Todd County Intersection – Dodge Ram and Dodge Caliber Crash, Injuries Reported!
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Alleged Strangulation and DWI Incident in Becker County
Becker County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 22, 2025, White Earth police responded to a residence in Callaway, Minnesota, following an interrupted 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a woman who reported that her significant other, 35-year-old Michael James Brodsho of Detroit Lakes, had assaulted her. The woman stated that… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Alleged Strangulation and DWI Incident in Becker County
VIOLENT PURSUIT & HOME INVASION: Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for High-Speed Chase & Armed Burglary
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes man has been sentenced to a total of 48 months in state prison after a plea deal that stemmed from two serious felony incidents in Becker County—including a dangerous high-speed chase and a terrifying home invasion involving weapons. Edward Jonathan Beaulieu Jr., 30, was sentenced on March 6… Continue reading VIOLENT PURSUIT & HOME INVASION: Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for High-Speed Chase & Armed Burglary
Becker County Teen’s Gas Station Gun Threat Leads to Jail Time
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me)—An Ogema teenager, Wambli Ray Warren, 18, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony threats of violence following a January incident at a Detroit Lakes gas station. A second felony charge, intent to terrorize, was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, around 11 p.m. on… Continue reading Becker County Teen’s Gas Station Gun Threat Leads to Jail Time
Frazee Teenager Arrested for $9,500 Casey’s Burglary in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Arthur Deshun Campbell, 20, of Frazee, Minnesota, has been charged with felony third-degree burglary following an alleged break-in at Casey’s General Store on U.S. Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes. Incident Overview On October 28, at approximately 10:52 a.m., Detroit Lakes police responded to a burglary report at Casey’s General Store. The… Continue reading Frazee Teenager Arrested for $9,500 Casey’s Burglary in Detroit Lakes
White Earth Man Re-arrested for Walmart Theft Despite Ban
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Joel Larson, 44, from White Earth, Minnesota, has been charged with felony third-degree burglary after allegedly stealing items from the Detroit Lakes Walmart, despite being under a no-trespass order. On March 4, a Detroit Lakes police officer investigated a theft at Walmart, where surveillance footage showed a man taking approximately… Continue reading White Earth Man Re-arrested for Walmart Theft Despite Ban
BECKER COUNTY: Domestic Violence Horror—Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Alleged Strangulation
BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 22nd, police in White Earth responded to a Becker County residence after receiving an interrupted 911 call that turned into a serious domestic violence investigation. According to court records, Michael James Brodsho of Detroit Lakes had already left the scene when authorities arrived. The female victim reported that Brodsho… Continue reading BECKER COUNTY: Domestic Violence Horror—Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Alleged Strangulation
Grand Forks Man Wanted Nationwide for Alleged Sexual Assault in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Eric Cervantes, 29, of Grand Forks, has been charged in Becker County District Court with two counts of felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to court documents, on July 8, 2024, Detroit Lakes police responded to a sexual assault report at the Lakes Crisis and Resource Center. The victim stated she… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Wanted Nationwide for Alleged Sexual Assault in Detroit Lakes
Pine Point Man Charged After Brutal Baseball Bat Attack on Brother
Pine Point (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Todd Stewart, 54, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after a violent family altercation. According to the criminal complaint, on March 12 at 9:41 p.m., a White Earth police officer responded to a Pine Point residence where… Continue reading Pine Point Man Charged After Brutal Baseball Bat Attack on Brother
Detroit Lakes Walmart Heist: Moorhead Man Busted in $1,400 Smash-and-Grab
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Waldren Roger Lacroix, 48, of Moorhead, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony theft following a coordinated theft at Walmart in Detroit Lakes. On December 3, 2023, Lacroix and two accomplices entered Walmart around 6:35 a.m. Surveillance footage revealed Lacroix filling a cart with over $1,400 worth of… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Walmart Heist: Moorhead Man Busted in $1,400 Smash-and-Grab
Detroit Lakes Man Busted: Meth Stash Found in “Perry’s Office” Leads to Becker County Sentencing
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Shocking details emerged as Perry Lee Heinonen Sr., 65, of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court on felony fifth-degree drug charges. On September 30, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a Becker County residence and discovered two baggies containing 3.97 grams of methamphetamine inside a room… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Busted: Meth Stash Found in “Perry’s Office” Leads to Becker County Sentencing
Drowning Incident on Lake Melissa Near Detroit Lakes on July 4th
4th Of July Drowning On Lake Melissa By Detroit Lakes BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man was rescued from Lake Melissa on the Fourth of July. The Sheriff’s Department says his condition is unknown.
Detroit Lakes Missionary’s Wife Charged in His Murder – Murder-For-Hire Plot Exposed!
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking twist has emerged in the brutal murder of Detroit Lakes missionary Beau Shroyer in Angola, Africa, as authorities have now formally charged his wife, Jackie Shroyer, in connection with his death. Beau was tragically killed in a violent, criminal attack on October 25, 2024, and initial reports suggested it… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Missionary’s Wife Charged in His Murder – Murder-For-Hire Plot Exposed!
Detroit Lakes Man, Andy Joe Nemec, Charged in Becker County with Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Andy Joe Nemec, 49, of Detroit Lakes, is facing felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges following allegations from a former foster child who accused him of sexual abuse and taking explicit photos of her. 
Initial Allegations in 2019The case first surfaced on November 5, 2019, when the victim, then 8 or… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, Andy Joe Nemec, Charged in Becker County with Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct
Father Passes Away While Rescuing Child in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Father Dies Rescuing Child At Detroit Lakes, Minnesota DETROIT LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a tragic Fathers Day story out of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. A father drowned saving his 3-year old child, after the child fell off a bridge.
Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Kaylee Alexandra Miller, 33, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor second-degree DWI. As part of a plea agreement, a child endangerment charge was dropped. The case stems from an August 3, 2024, incident when a Minnesota State Trooper stopped… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI in Becker County
Beaux Michael Duvall Jr. Faces Assault and Drug Charges in Becker County
DETROIT LAKES MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Becker County man, Beaux Michael Duvall Jr., 36, of rural Ponsford, is facing multiple felony charges, including second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and third-degree assault, following an alleged stabbing incident on July 31, 2024. Stabbing Incident in Detroit Lakes According to court records, Duvall allegedly attacked a man outside a… Continue reading Beaux Michael Duvall Jr. Faces Assault and Drug Charges in Becker County
Detroit Lakes’ Kyla Dawn Nelson Charged with Felony Theft in Becker County
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
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.