Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 25, 2024, law enforcement in Becker County, Minnesota, arrested 32-year-old Betsy Raye Sandberg. The arrest was made on charges of driving after her license had been canceled as inimical to public safety, in violation of Minnesota Statute 171.24.5. According to Minnesota law, a driver’s license can be canceled as inimical… Continue reading Becker County Woman Betsy Raye Sandberg Arrested for Driving After License Cancellation
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St. Hilaire Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses Following Methamphetamine Sales
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 9, Ethan Alexander Johnson, 26, of St. Hilaire, appeared in court facing charges of felony third-degree sale of a controlled substance and gross misdemeanor drug possession. The felony charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years; however, Minnesota state sentencing guidelines suggest a range of 21 to… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses Following Methamphetamine Sales
Jeffrey Sele Charged with Gross Misdemeanor Reckless Driving
Inmate Information: Name: Jeffrey Sele Custody Status: In custody Custody Date: December 20, 2024 Facility: Pennington County Jail Physical Description: Height: 6 feet Weight: 350 pounds Hair Color: Gray Eye Color: Brown Bail Amount: $0.00 Charge Details: Case Number: 19322095 Charge: Violation of Minnesota Statute 169.13.1(a) Description: Traffic – Reckless driving; driving with conscious disregard… Continue reading Jeffrey Sele Charged with Gross Misdemeanor Reckless Driving
Moorhead Man Arrested for DUI After Assaulting North Dakota Trooper
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 17, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop in a parking lot located at 2535 23rd Avenue South in Fargo. The driver, identified as 44-year-old Oscar Lee Jr. from Moorhead, Minnesota, was suspected of driving under the influence with children present… Continue reading Moorhead Man Arrested for DUI After Assaulting North Dakota Trooper
Kevin Donald Turck Arrested for DWI, Drug Possession, and Distracted Driving
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kevin Donald Turck, 58, was booked on August 25, 2024, in connection with several offenses. The charges include: DWI (Driving While Impaired) under the influence of a controlled substance. Violation of wireless communications law by holding a wireless device with one or both hands. Drug possession (1st degree) for having… Continue reading Kevin Donald Turck Arrested for DWI, Drug Possession, and Distracted Driving
🚨 DUI Arrest in Minnesota: Nakoa Neeland Charged with First-Degree Driving While Impaired
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On September 28, 2024, Nakoa Neeland, born on September 6, 1978, was charged with first-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota statute 169A.24.1. The incident involved allegations of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances, classified as a felony. Authorities identified the traffic violation and described… Continue reading 🚨 DUI Arrest in Minnesota: Nakoa Neeland Charged with First-Degree Driving While Impaired
Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated: 9 Offenses and Counting
MAHNOMEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Mahnomen, Minnesota man who already has 9 DWI’s is facing 13 new charges, following a wild …
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Reckless Rider: Thief River Falls Man Charged with DWI and Driving After Revocation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 13 at approximately 5:34 p.m., police performed a traffic stop along Knight Avenue in Thief River Falls. Tyrus Mathew Olson, 27, was charged with second-degree DWI and driving after revocation. According to the complaint, an officer allegedly observed Olson operating an off-road motorcycle on Knight Avenue while… Continue reading Reckless Rider: Thief River Falls Man Charged with DWI and Driving After Revocation
Thief River Falls Crime Rundown: Felony Charges, Driving Offenses, and Dismissals 10-13-2024
Thief River Falls Police Department Cases: David Alan Jourdain, 42, Thief River Falls: Stay of adjudication for felony offense of fifth-degree controlled substance crime. $50 fine, supervised probation for five years. Comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing. Complete level of treatment and aftercare recommended. Stay of adjudication for gross misdemeanor charge of driving after… Continue reading Thief River Falls Crime Rundown: Felony Charges, Driving Offenses, and Dismissals 10-13-2024
Fargo Drug Trafficker Allegedly Driving Wrong Way Stopped by Grand Forks Police
Alleged Wrong Way, Fargo Drug Trafficker Pulled Over By Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo woman is facing drug trafficking charges in Grand Forks County, after being pulled over going the wrong way on Interstate-29.
UPDATE: Victims of Drunk Driving Crash Near Devils Lake, ND Identified
UPDATE: Victim's In Drunk Driver Crash By Devils Lake, ND Identified DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol has identified the victims in a 2-vehicle head on, drunk driver crash near Devils Lake, North Dakota early Sunday morning.
Pursuit in Fargo results in multiple charges of driving with suspended license
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man with a long record of Driving Under Suspension charges is now charged with felony …
Four-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Incident with Six-Year-Old Brother Driving Side by Side Vehicle
4-Yr. Old Seriously Injured In Crash, 6-Yr. Old Brother Driving Side by Side LAKE PARK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Becker County Sheriff says a 4-year old sufferend potentially life threatening injuries in a crash north of Lake Park, Minnesota Friday morning. The boy was a passenger on a side by side driven by his 6-year old… Continue reading Four-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Incident with Six-Year-Old Brother Driving Side by Side Vehicle
Fargo Driver Comes Close to Driving Into River, Suspected of DUI
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A suspected DUI driver in Fargo nearly wound up in the Red River Saturday morning.
Thief River Falls Woman Cited for Careless Driving and No Insurance After Two-Vehicle Crash
A woman from the Thief River Falls area, Cherie Thorne, was cited following a two-vehicle accident on Main Avenue last Thursday. According to police, Thorne was cited for No Motor Vehicle Insurance and Careless Driving after her southbound vehicle struck the rear of another southbound vehicle just before 4 p.m. No injuries were reported in… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Cited for Careless Driving and No Insurance After Two-Vehicle Crash
Revised: Grand Forks Crash Caused by Distracted Driving
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a crash on Columbit Road in Grand Forks on this Thursday afternoon. Police tell TRF News it was caused by distracted driving.
Man from Thief River Falls Charged with Driving 533 Miles in Stolen Vehicle
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man is facing a felony charge, after allegedly stealing a vehicle in that town and taking it for a 533 mile drive to Glasgow, Montana.
Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Mother’s Day Lake Cabin Burglary, Stole $1,800 in Equipment
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man, Ryan Bohn, has pleaded guilty to burglarizing a lake cabin on West Lost Lake, located northeast of Fergus Falls, on Mother’s Day. The 40-year-old was caught on surveillance video driving a boat past the cabin, which later helped authorities connect him to the theft. The cabin’s owner… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Mother’s Day Lake Cabin Burglary, Stole $1,800 in Equipment
Glencoe Man Arrested After Engine Revving Complaints, Faces Charges for Driving Violations and Unsafe Child Passenger
On September 1 at 2:42 p.m., police responded to two complaints about a driver excessively revving his engine in the 1100 block of Stephen Street. Cole Howard Knochenmus, 29, from Glencoe, was subsequently charged with driving after license cancellation and failing to use a child restraint. A police sergeant located the suspect vehicle near the… Continue reading Glencoe Man Arrested After Engine Revving Complaints, Faces Charges for Driving Violations and Unsafe Child Passenger
Thief River Falls Man Charged with Tax Evasion, Driving Offenses, and Lack of Insurance After Traffic Stop
On August 31 at 2:32 p.m., a traffic stop at the intersection of Pennington Avenue and 150th Street led to multiple charges for Jason Ray Scott, 48, of Thief River Falls. Scott is facing charges of tax evasion, driving after his license was canceled for public safety reasons, and not having proof of insurance. Police… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged with Tax Evasion, Driving Offenses, and Lack of Insurance After Traffic Stop
Fargo Woman Arrested and Charged with Felony After Driving Stolen Vehicle
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo woman, Arianna L. Donovan, is now facing a felony charge following her arrest for driving a stolen vehicle. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 25th, when a South Fargo police officer, while on patrol, received an alert about a stolen vehicle in the area. The officer… Continue reading Fargo Woman Arrested and Charged with Felony After Driving Stolen Vehicle
TRF Court Roundup: Multiple Driving Offenses and DWI Charges Lead to Fines and Probation 8-14-2024
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Here is a summary of the court cases involving various individuals in Thief River Falls: Joshua David Lee Weber, 29, Thief River Falls: Six offenses of driving after revocation: $210 for each offense, 90 days in jail (stayed for one year), unsupervised probation for one year. Uninsured vehicle: $125,… Continue reading TRF Court Roundup: Multiple Driving Offenses and DWI Charges Lead to Fines and Probation 8-14-2024
Small Collision Reported in Grand Forks, Normal Operations Resume Monday, Exercise Caution While Driving
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) First responders were on the scene of what is apparently a minor crash, although it took awhile for them to get the door of one of the vehicles opened.
📰 High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest: Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Eight Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, 31, pleaded guilty on Monday to eight crimes committed in Grand Forks County and will be sentenced this fall. Incident Overview: Arrest: Pawlowski was arrested in March. Crimes: He shoplifted merchandise from Target and fled from law enforcement, leading to a high-speed chase. He crashed his vehicle… Continue reading 📰 High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest: Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Eight Charges
Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Repeated Driving Offenses
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 30 at 10:55 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop along the frontage road near the intersection of Highway 59 and Dale Street. Joshua David Lee Weber, 29, of Thief River Falls, was cited for driving after revocation and subsequently arrested. According to the citation, Weber’s arrest came… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Repeated Driving Offenses
North Dakota Rep. Claire Cory Avoids DUI Conviction, Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In May, North Dakota Representative Claire Cory was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. On July 2, she pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving. Cory, 25, was initially charged with a Class B misdemeanor DUI. The plea agreement reduced the charge to reckless driving, also… Continue reading North Dakota Rep. Claire Cory Avoids DUI Conviction, Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
Questionable Driving Incident in East Grand Forks
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We’ve had a questionable driving incident in East Grand Forks on Thursday evening. Video footage received at 6:55 p.m. shows a vehicle involved in an incident on 220 North, near the Domino’s on Gateway Drive. The driver reportedly went over the top of an electrical box. According to East… Continue reading Questionable Driving Incident in East Grand Forks
What Happened During The Driving Incident in East Grand Forks?
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had a questionable driving incident in East Grand Forks on this Thursday evening.
Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Chemical Test Refusal and Driving After Revocation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 13, police performed a traffic stop in the 600 block of Greenwood St. E. Michael Gregory Mortenson, 38, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with third-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test and driving after revocation. He was arrested. According to the complaint, Mortenson allegedly… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Chemical Test Refusal and Driving After Revocation
Crookston Woman Arrested for Fourth Degree DWI and Driving After Revocation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 2 at 1:21 a.m., police performed a traffic stop in the 400 block of Pennington Ave. Oralia Guadalupe Porter, 41, of Crookston, was cited for fourth degree DWI and driving after revocation. She was arrested at the scene.
Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, of Duluth, admitted guilt to two controlled substance crimes on Thursday, June 13, in Polk County. Carlsness was pulled over around 12:50 a.m. on February 6 in Crookston after making an improper lane change and driving the wrong way on Main Street. When stopped, he provided… Continue reading Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County
Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty
TRAILL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving for crashing into a Traill County Sheriff’s Office cruiser earlier this year. On the evening of January 28, Brody Michael Cota struck the parked police vehicle on Interstate 29, approximately two miles south of Buxton. The… Continue reading Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty
Collision at Uncontrolled Intersection: Driver Cited for Driving After Revocation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 19 at 6:31 p.m., police responded to an accident at the intersection of Sixth Street and Dewey Avenue in Thief River Falls. Angel Eduardo Mendez Bejarano was driving a 2021 Toyota Tacoma eastbound on Sixth Street, while Zachary Haugen was driving a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country… Continue reading Collision at Uncontrolled Intersection: Driver Cited for Driving After Revocation
Midnight Arrest: Warroad Man Charged with Driving After License Cancellation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of May 16, at 12:40 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Fifth Street and Horace Avenue. Richard Duane Scully, 58, from Warroad, was apprehended and charged with driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety. Scully was subsequently arrested.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest: Thief River Falls Woman Charged with Driving After Cancellation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 14 at 11:24 a.m., the sheriff’s office conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Fifth Street and LaBree Avenue. Kayla Marie Jones, 30, of Thief River Falls, was charged with driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety. She was subsequently arrested.
Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash
WALSH COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison Thursday afternoon, May 23, for causing a fatal 2023 rollover crash in Walsh County. “There are multiple things I could’ve done to change that day,” Dominic Michael Billmeier, 25, said during the hearing. “I am sorry.” On March 2, 2023, Billmeier… Continue reading Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash
Salol man charged with driving after cancellation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 23 at approximately 10:54 a.m., authorities responded to an accident report in the parking lot of Sanford Clinic. Robert Paul Okerlund, aged 66 from Salol, was charged with driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety and subsequently arrested. Okerlund was driving a friend’s vehicle from the… Continue reading Salol man charged with driving after cancellation
Redby Man Charged With Second degree driving while impaired
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 23 at about 11:46 p.m., Curtis Paul Kingbird, 53, from Redby, was charged with second-degree DWI – two or more aggravating factors after a traffic stop near the intersection of Center Street East and 310th Avenue Northeast. Kingbird was arrested following a radar indication that he was… Continue reading Redby Man Charged With Second degree driving while impaired
Arrest for Driving After Cancellation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On March 18 at about 4:37 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy allegedly observed a motorist driving past the Law Enforcement Center despite having his driving privileges canceled. Dennis Robert Slack, 36, from Goodridge, was charged with driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety, and he was subsequently arrested.
Timothy Alan Bergeron Arrested for Felony DWI and Driving After Cancellation
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On March 23 at 5:07 a.m., a police officer performed a traffic stop on the 1900 block of Hwy. 59 S.E. Timothy Alan Bergeron, 53, of Thief River Falls, was charged with felony first-degree DWI due to a prior felony conviction and gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation as inimical… Continue reading Timothy Alan Bergeron Arrested for Felony DWI and Driving After Cancellation
Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael John Slusar, a 45-year-old resident of Warren, Minnesota, admitted his guilt in court on Thursday, April 4, to charges of third-degree narcotics sales and gross misdemeanor second-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance. The severity of the drug sales charge carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 years,… Continue reading Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired