Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – In a disturbing case out of Grand Forks County, authorities say 25-year-old Reece Ravenhorst—whose address is now listed in Nevis, Minnesota—has been charged with two felony counts of terrorizing domestic violence and three misdemeanor domestic violence charges. These charges stem from horrifying incidents that allegedly took place at an apartment on… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Accused of Holding Gun to Woman’s Head – Domestic Terror Charges Filed
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Becker County Man Busted Twice! Jamie Ray Frazee Accused of Fleeing and Violating Protection Order
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have booked Jamie Ray Frazee, age 43, on two serious charges following incidents involving both domestic abuse and a police pursuit. Frazee was taken into custody on March 24, 2025, at 3:26 PM. The charges stem from two separate law enforcement agencies: Becker County Sheriff’s Office:• Domestic Abuse –… Continue reading Becker County Man Busted Twice! Jamie Ray Frazee Accused of Fleeing and Violating Protection Order
Polk County — Man Arrested for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Polk County have confirmed the arrest of Loren Junior Larson, born December 22, 1971, on March 26, 2025, for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order. No contact orders are court-issued mandates that prohibit individuals from contacting alleged victims of abuse, and violating them is considered a serious offense… Continue reading Polk County — Man Arrested for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Beltrami County: Robert Jones Arrested For Violating Protection Order
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Robert Jones, age unknown, was booked into Beltrami County Jail on March 27, 2025, after being charged with violating an Order for Protection under Minnesota Statute 518B.01.14(a). Jones, who is 5’9″, weighs 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, is being held with no bail set. He will face the… Continue reading Beltrami County: Robert Jones Arrested For Violating Protection Order
Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Violating Protection Order
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) authorities have sentenced Jeffery Philip Miller, 57, after he was convicted of violating an order for protection under statute 518B.01.14(a). Court records indicate that Miller was sentenced on March 3, 2025, for a gross misdemeanor charge related to a domestic abuse protection order violation. Protection orders are… Continue reading Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Violating Protection Order
Moorhead Woman Hit With 7 Felonies After Shocking Violation of Protection Orders in Clay County!
Clay County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Ashley L. Ostrander of Moorhead is facing a staggering seven new felony charges while behind bars at the Clay County Jail. Ostrander, who has two or more prior domestic violence-related convictions in the past decade, is accused of repeatedly violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). Court records reveal… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Hit With 7 Felonies After Shocking Violation of Protection Orders in Clay County!
Brian Marshall Nelson Arrested in Otter Tail County for Violating Order for Protection
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN – Brian Marshall Nelson, 36, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on February 25, 2025, for violating an order for protection related to a domestic abuse case. According to official records, Nelson has been charged with: Violation of an Order for Protection – Misdemeanor (Case 518B.01.14(b), Misdemeanor – Active… Continue reading Brian Marshall Nelson Arrested in Otter Tail County for Violating Order for Protection
Jared Hubbard Arrested in Beltrami County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)— Authorities in Beltrami County have arrested Jared Hubbard, 6’3″ tall and weighing 200 pounds, on February 25, 2025, for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). Hubbard faces charges under Minnesota Statute 629.75.2(b), which makes it a misdemeanor offense to violate a court-issued no-contact order meant to protect victims of… Continue reading Jared Hubbard Arrested in Beltrami County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Roseau County: Man Arrested on Felony Drug & Domestic Abuse Charges
Roseau County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Paul J. Donahue, 48, was arrested by the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office on March 2, 2025, and is now facing multiple charges, including a felony drug offense and two misdemeanor charges related to domestic abuse and fleeing law enforcement. Charges Against Donahue: Felony: 5th Degree Drug Possession – Possession of… Continue reading Roseau County: Man Arrested on Felony Drug & Domestic Abuse Charges
Becker County Woman Arrested for Domestic Abuse Order Violations and Drug Possession
Becker County, MN – A Becker County woman, Teresa Joe Johnson, 36, was taken into custody on February 10, 2025, after being charged with multiple violations of an order for protection and drug possession. According to court records, Johnson faces the following charges: Three counts of Domestic Abuse – Violate Order for Protection (Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Becker County Woman Arrested for Domestic Abuse Order Violations and Drug Possession
Fargo Man Charged with Domestic Violence After Allegedly Strangling Girlfriend
Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jamarr Upshaw is facing two counts of domestic violence after allegedly attacking his girlfriend on January 4, 2025, during a domestic dispute in their apartment. 
Allegations & Incident Details 
January 4: Fargo Police responded to a domestic violence report at an apartment.
The victim, Upshaw’s former live-in girlfriend,… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Domestic Violence After Allegedly Strangling Girlfriend
Alissa Johnson Arrested in Beltrami County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Alissa Johnson was taken into custody at Beltrami County Jail on January 30, 2025, for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). She has been charged with a misdemeanor offense under Minnesota Statute 629.75.2(b). A Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) is issued by a court to protect victims of domestic… Continue reading Alissa Johnson Arrested in Beltrami County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Chace Cody Stewart Arrested in Otter Tail County for Violating Order for Protection
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the arrest of Chace Cody Stewart, 43, on February 5, 2025, for violating an active Order for Protection (OFP) under Minnesota Statute 518B.01.14(b). An Order for Protection (OFP) is issued by the court to prevent contact between an individual and the protected party due… Continue reading Chace Cody Stewart Arrested in Otter Tail County for Violating Order for Protection
Pennington County: Chad Saffert Held in Custody for Violating Protection Order
Pennington County, MN – Chad Saffert was taken into custody on February 14, 2025, and is currently being held at Pennington County Jail. He is facing a misdemeanor charge under Case #23000262 for violating an order for protection related to domestic abuse (Statute 518B.01.14(a)). Saffert, who stands 5’10” tall and weighs 145 pounds, is being… Continue reading Pennington County: Chad Saffert Held in Custody for Violating Protection Order
Martin Arndt Arrested in Pennington County for Domestic Abuse Order Violation
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Martin Arndt was taken into custody on January 14, 2025, in Pennington County. He is charged with violating a domestic abuse order for protection under statute 518B.01.14(a), classified as a misdemeanor. Arndt is currently held without bail at the Pennington County Jail. His physical description includes a height of 5 feet 11… Continue reading Martin Arndt Arrested in Pennington County for Domestic Abuse Order Violation
Charles Richard Schoen Arrested in Polk County for Violating Protection Order
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 8, 2025, law enforcement in Polk County arrested Charles Richard Schoen, born July 19, 1979. The arrest was made on charges of violating a domestic abuse protection order, as defined under Minnesota Statute 518B.01. Revisor Minnesota Statute 518B.01, known as the Domestic Abuse Act, provides legal protection for victims of… Continue reading Charles Richard Schoen Arrested in Polk County for Violating Protection Order
Thief River Falls Man Cited for Violating Protection Order
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 2 at 9:38 a.m., police responded to a report of a protection order violation in the 800 block of Atlantic Avenue, Thief River Falls. Chad Michael Nelson, 44, was cited for domestic abuse—violation of a protection order. Nelson was allegedly present at the same location as an individual who has… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited for Violating Protection Order
Otter Tail County: Marcos Todd Escarsega Arrested for Violating No Contact Order
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 14, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 40-year-old Marcos Todd Escarsega. He was charged with violating a domestic abuse no contact order (DANCO) under Minnesota Statute 629.75, subdivision 2(d)(1). This statute addresses violations occurring within ten years of two or more previous qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions.… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Marcos Todd Escarsega Arrested for Violating No Contact Order
Recent Regional Domestic Violence Cases at Felony Level
MN & ND (trfnews.i234.me) A quick review of recent felony level Domestic Violence cases around the region.
Fargo Resident Accused of Terrorizing Charge and Additional Offenses
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing a Terrorizing charge and more, after a woman was assaulted in a parking lot.
Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Crookston’s political scene. Derek Jon Brekken, a 36-year-old candidate running against incumbent Wendy Ault for the Ward 5 council seat, was arrested on Wednesday, October 2nd, for allegedly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order. According to court records, the offense is alleged… Continue reading Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation