GRAND FORKS COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man is facing multiple felony drug charges after a bizarre incident at a rest area in Grand Forks County. According to court documents, on March 10th at 2:20 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy spotted Cody Thomas Wilson exiting the women’s restroom at the Lore rest area before quickly… Continue reading WEST FARGO MAN CHARGED WITH FELONY DRUG TRAFFICKING AFTER HIDING IN REST AREA BATHROOM
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BORUP, MN MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING AFTER BEING FOUND ASLEEP BEHIND WHEEL IN LAKOTA, ND
LAKOTA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota man is now facing serious drug charges in North Dakota after authorities found him asleep behind the wheel at a Lakota motel with a stash of drugs. According to court documents, on March 9th at 11:07 p.m., law enforcement discovered Michael Ott of Borup, Minnesota, unresponsive in a vehicle.… Continue reading BORUP, MN MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING AFTER BEING FOUND ASLEEP BEHIND WHEEL IN LAKOTA, ND
Grand Forks Woman Charged with Felony Drug Trafficking Near Downtown Apartments
GRAND FORKS, ND – Rena Lea Robertson is facing a felony drug trafficking charge after being arrested near Ryan House Apartments in downtown Grand Forks on February 20, 2025. According to court documents, officers located Robertson, who was wanted on two outstanding warrants. During the arrest, she was allegedly found in possession of: Five oxycodone… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Charged with Felony Drug Trafficking Near Downtown Apartments
West Fargo Man, Taylor M. Pulczinski, Charged with Drug Trafficking While Being Booked for DUI
West Fargo, ND – Taylor M. Pulczinski is now facing a felony drug trafficking charge after being caught with suspected cocaine while being booked into jail for a DUI warrant, according to court records. Case Details 
Location: West Fargo, ND
Incident Date: February 13, 2025 (Evening)
Suspect: Taylor M. Pulczinski
Charges Filed: Felony Possession… Continue reading West Fargo Man, Taylor M. Pulczinski, Charged with Drug Trafficking While Being Booked for DUI
Brainerd Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills for Distribution
Brainerd, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl after authorities seized thousands of fentanyl pills from his storage unit and residence. Defendant: Dazaughn Ellis West, 28 Charges & Legal Proceedings: One count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl Plea entered on Monday,… Continue reading Brainerd Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills for Distribution
Exclusive: Murder and Drug Trafficking Charges Filed in the Northern Valley
EXCLUSIVE: Murder & Drug Trafficking Charges In The Northern Valley CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two Crookston, Minnesota men are now facing a charge of 1st Degree Conspiracy to Commit Murder, along with numerous drug trafficking charges. The presumed murdered man has not been found.
Fargo Man Arrested with 138 Grams of Meth & Fentanyl – Facing Multiple Drug Charges
Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)— Drug Charges Filed A Fargo man is now facing multiple felony drug charges after police discovered 138 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other drugs inside his vehicle. Incident Details 
Suspect: Gary Dean Berlin Jr. Date of Arrest: February 2, 2025 – 7:01 AM Location: Fargo, North Dakota… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested with 138 Grams of Meth & Fentanyl – Facing Multiple Drug Charges
Becca Breann Phillips Charged with Four Felonies in Fentanyl & Meth Case
North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me)— Becca Breann Phillips is facing four felony charges following an undercover drug sting operation conducted last summer. Drug Investigation & Arrest Timeframe: June & July 2024 Charges: 
Two counts of Fentanyl Delivery Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Drug Paraphernalia According to court documents, Phillips allegedly sold fentanyl… Continue reading Becca Breann Phillips Charged with Four Felonies in Fentanyl & Meth Case
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
Jamestown Man Gabriel Richard Banuelos Jr. Charged with Drug Trafficking and Weapons Offenses in Valley City
VALLEY CITY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 20th, Gabriel Richard Banuelos Jr. of Jamestown was stopped by law enforcement on Interstate 94 near Valley City after reports of reckless driving. During the stop, officers discovered that Banuelos Jr.’s driver’s license was suspended. The odor of marijuana prompted a vehicle search, leading to the seizure of… Continue reading Jamestown Man Gabriel Richard Banuelos Jr. Charged with Drug Trafficking and Weapons Offenses in Valley City
St. Cloud Woman Sentenced to Over 26 Years for Leading Drug Trafficking Operation
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) —On January 3, 2025, Chief Judge Peter Welte sentenced Macalla “Kayla” Knott to 26 years and nine months in federal prison for her leadership role in a significant drug trafficking organization. This sentence is below the federal mandatory minimum of life imprisonment for a continuing criminal enterprise violation, commonly referred to as… Continue reading St. Cloud Woman Sentenced to Over 26 Years for Leading Drug Trafficking Operation
Expanding Impact of Drugs and Mortality
Growing Footprint Of Drugs & Death UNITED STATES (trfnews.i234.me) A look at the growing footprint of drugs and death across our region.
Grand Forks Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession with Intent to Deliver
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A 42-year-old Grand Forks man, Jeremie Richard Castoreno, appeared in court on Monday, Dec. 2, following his arrest on Nov. 29. Castoreno is charged with Class A felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, a charge that carries a maximum 20-year sentence. Castoreno was pulled over by law enforcement,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession with Intent to Deliver
Twin Cities to Moorhead: A Tale of Three Men and a Trail of Meth, Fentanyl, and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — The police arrested three men for felony drug charges in Moorhead. David White (45) from St. Paul, Martin White (54), also from St. Paul, and Mark Watson (57) from Moorhead were taken into custody by Clay County authorities. An investigation began in July, which led to the arrest of the trio… Continue reading Twin Cities to Moorhead: A Tale of Three Men and a Trail of Meth, Fentanyl, and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
Roseau Resident Charged in September Drug Sting Operation
Roseau Man Now Charged In September Drug Sting Operation ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Roseau, Minnesota man has now been charged in a drug sting operation in September.
Detroit Trio Accused of Trafficking Pain Pills in Devils Lake
Detroit Trio Charged With Trafficking Pain Pills In Devils Lake DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A trio of men from Detroit and the surrounding area have been charged with trafficking pain pills in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Brass Knuckles and Meth Seized Following High-Speed Chase from Nelson to Ramsey County, ND
Brass Knuckles & Bag Of Meth Seized After High Speed Pursuit From Nelson Into Ramsey County, ND NELSON COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman and man are facing drug trafficking charges and more, after the female driver led officers in a pursuit from Nelson County into Ramsey County, North Dakota.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jacob Andrew Lopez, 22, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday, Sept. 5, after pleading guilty to Class A felony possession of more than 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver. The charges stemmed from a March drug bust at his residence, which… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
UPDATE: Police Find Drugs During Fargo Murder Probe
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police made a drug bust during their investigation of last Friday’s murder in that town.