Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – Brian Douglas Fraser, 67, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony first-degree drug charge. On Dec. 11, 2024, Becker County District Judge Gretchen D. Thilmony sentenced Fraser to 65 months in state prison at St. Cloud, stayed for five years. Fraser was… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Felony Drug Charge
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Lake Park Woman Charged with Assault Over Eviction Dispute
Becker County trfnews.i234.me A 38-year-old woman from rural Lake Park, Ashley Ann Knapper, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree assault and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. The charges stem from an incident on December 4th, when Becker County deputies responded to a disturbance call in Audubon. Upon arrival, the deputies spoke to Knapper,… Continue reading Lake Park Woman Charged with Assault Over Eviction Dispute
Detroit Lakes: Lake Park Man Charged in Check Forgery
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Lake Park man faces a felony check forgery charge. Court records describe an altered vendor check. Cody Joe Johnson, 40, is charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is felony check forgery. All charges are allegations. Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. What investigators say happened On… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Lake Park Man Charged in Check Forgery
Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy Wayne DeGroat, 59, of Ogema, is headed to prison after a jury verdict. DeGroat was sentenced in Becker County District Court on Dec. 30, 2025. Judge Michelle Lawson imposed a 21-month state prison sentence in St. Cloud. The court gave him 177 days of jail credit. The court also ordered… Continue reading Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit
Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joann Evonne Wik, 47, lives in rural Detroit Lakes. She now faces two felony charges. Wik is charged in Becker County District Court with felony check forgery. She is also charged with felony theft by swindle. Court records tie the case to a $5,738.23 check. What investigators say An investigator with… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
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 (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 (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
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
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