Tag: Drug

Two Oklee Men Charged in Thief River Falls Drug Bust

Zachariah Howard

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday, Rodney Arlan Smith (57) and Zachariah Howard (21) were arrested in the Knight Avenue parking lot in Thief River Falls. Smith faces charges of Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree – Sale, while Howard is charged with Aiding and Abetting Controlled Substance Crime in the First… Continue reading Two Oklee Men Charged in Thief River Falls Drug Bust

Drug Trafficking Charge In Moorhead

Fargo Man Charged in Major Fentanyl Bust in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Manuel M. Reyes of Fargo is facing serious drug trafficking charges in Moorhead, Minnesota. On July 18th, Reyes was a vehicle passenger stopped for lack of license plates. A subsequent search revealed 80 suspected M30 fentanyl pills. Reyes, who has a previous drug conviction, now faces felony charges for the first-degree… Continue reading Drug Trafficking Charge In Moorhead

Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Drug Charges After High-Speed Chase

Stash Jay Hanks

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Stash Jay Hanks Jr., 31, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced by Becker County District Court on a felony third-degree drug charge, with a gross misdemeanor charge of giving a false name to a peace officer dropped in a plea agreement. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on September 23, 2023,… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Drug Charges After High-Speed Chase

Investigation of Postal Shipments Results in Drug Charges

Investigation Of Post Office Shipment Leads To Drug Charges GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An investigation of package in delivered to the East Grand Forks Post Office led to drug charges against a Grand Forks man.

Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Nolli Hedira Neal Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 19, 2024, Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, from Grand Forks, waived his preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea to seven serious felony charges involving drug and firearm possession. Neal is charged with two Class A felonies: the delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Woman from Devils Lake Facing Felony Drug Charges in East Grand Forks

Devils Lake Woman Facing Felony Drug Charge In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake woman is facing a felony drug charge in East Grand Forks, following a traffic stop,.

Roseau Resident Confronts Allegations of Violence and Drug Trafficking

Roseau Man Facing Threats Of Violence & Drug Trafficking Charges ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Roseau, Minnesota man is facing drug trafficking and threats of violence charges.

Fargo Duo Arrested for Robbing Confidential Informant During Drug Sting

Tabitha Standsontop

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a twist on a planned drug sting, a confidential informant was robbed in Fargo. Cameron Townson and Tabitha Standsontop, both from Fargo, are facing charges after the incident on July 12. According to court documents, the informant met Townson and Standsontop in the West Acres parking lot with $2,000 intended… Continue reading Fargo Duo Arrested for Robbing Confidential Informant During Drug Sting

Confidential Informant Robbed In Fargo Drug Sting!

Confidential Informant Robbed In Fargo Drug Sting!

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a twist on a planned drug sting, a confidential informant was robbed in Fargo. Cameron Townson and Tabitha Standsontop, both from Fargo, are facing charges after the incident on July 12. According to court documents, the informant met Townson and Standsontop in the West Acres parking lot with $2,000 intended… Continue reading Confidential Informant Robbed In Fargo Drug Sting!

Grand Forks Woman Arrested on Drug Charges in Parking Lot

Grand Forks Woman Busted in Parking Lot on Drug Charges GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is facing multiple charges after being busted in a parking lot by undercover agents.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Crookston Resident Confronted with Firearm and Drug Allegations

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Crookston Man Facing Firearm & Drug Charges CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston man is facing firearm and drug charges, after a bullet went through the wall of a home and blew out the tire on a nearby trailer.

Devils Lake Couple Accused of Drug Trafficking Involving Infant

Devils Lake Pair Facing Drug Trafficking Charge Involving Baby DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman from Devils Lake are facing a drug trafficking charge involving a baby.

UPDATE: Potential Shootout Involving Drug Dealers in Naytahwaush

UPDATE: Possible Shoot Out Between Drug Dealers In Naytahwaush NAYTAHWAUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Officers from surround counties were called to a report of shots fired at Naytahwaush, Minnesota Thursday night.

Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case

Darius Sledge

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal appeals court has determined that Darius Sledge, one of the men sentenced to 30 years for operating a drug ring across three Native American reservations in North Dakota, was wrongfully convicted on the most serious charge against him. Last summer, a jury found Darius Sledge, 32, guilty of four… Continue reading Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case

Detroit Residents Face Charges in North Dakota Drug Bust

Detroit Men Charged In North Dakota Drug Sting DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two men from Detroit are facing drug trafficking charges in Devils Lake, North Dakota, following a sting operation.

Shevlin Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Dropping Cocaine Bag in Bemidji Walmart

Gabriel Newland-Stiller

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Gabriel Newland-Stiller, a 22-year-old from Shevlin, Minnesota, faces serious drug trafficking charges after allegedly dropping a bag of cocaine in a Bemidji Walmart. On July 19th, police responded to the store when an employee discovered a bag containing a white powder. Authorities confirmed the bag held 20 grams of cocaine. Surveillance… Continue reading Shevlin Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Dropping Cocaine Bag in Bemidji Walmart

Thief River Falls Man Arrested in Connection with Drug Overdose Death of 20-Year-Old Woman

Thief River Falls Man Jailed In Connection To Drug Overdose Death Of 20-Year Old Female PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man is in custody, pending formal charges in connection to the drug overdose death of a 20-year old female in St. Hilaire Thursday night.

Grand Forks Woman Faces Drug Trafficking and Other Charges

Brianna Lynn Thomas

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 20-year-old Grand Forks woman, Brianna Lynn Thomas, is facing serious drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop on July 19th. Incident Details Thomas was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over by police. During the stop, officers detected the smell of marijuana, prompting a search of the vehicle. During… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Faces Drug Trafficking and Other Charges

Drug Trafficking Charge & More

Brianna Lynn Thomas

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 20-year-old Grand Forks woman, Brianna Lynn Thomas, is facing serious drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop on July 19th. Incident Details Thomas was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over by police. During the stop, officers detected the smell of marijuana, prompting a search of the vehicle. During… Continue reading Drug Trafficking Charge & More

CAUTION: Rising Drug Overdose Fatalities Near Devils Lake

WARNING: Drug Overdose Deaths Around Devils Lake DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Devils Lake Police have issued a warning about pills that may be laced with Fentanyl and causing overdose deaths.

Undercover Operation Leads to Unconventional Drug Trafficking Arrest in Grand Forks

Sting Operation Lands Unusual Drug Trafficking Charge In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota man is facing an unusual drug trafficking charge. He allegedly sold a confidential informant fake meth in a sting operation.

Three Individuals Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Trafficking Between Fargo and Devils Lake

Trio Charged As Suspected Drug Traffickers From Fargo To Devils Lake DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A trio from the Devils Lake, North Dakota are facing a drug trafficking charge. Officials say they’re suspected of trafficking Fentanyl from Fargo to Devils Lake.

Standoff with Apparent Drug Trafficker Continues in Grand Forks at 9:30 PM

Collin Posey

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – At 9:30 PM on Monday, a tense standoff involving Collin Posey, a suspected drug trafficker, continued in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Posey wanted for allegedly distributing methamphetamine from Minneapolis to the Spirit Lake reservation, had taken refuge in an apartment at 12th Avenue North and 20th Street. Timeline of Events:… Continue reading Standoff with Apparent Drug Trafficker Continues in Grand Forks at 9:30 PM

DRUG TRAFFICKING ARREST: Suspect Claims, “Delivering It to a Friend…”

DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGE: Told Officer “Bringing It To A Friend…” GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An Argyle, Minnesota woman is facing a drug trafficking charge in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, following a traffic stopl.

Facebook-Tracked Drug Sale Results in Charges Against Roseau Woman

Drug Sale Tracked On Facebook Leads To Charges Against Roseau Woman WILLIAMS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Roseau, Minnesota woman is facing serious charges, following a drug sting operation in Williams.

Minneapolis Drug Suspects Arm Themselves with Heavy Firepower

Minneapolis Drug Suspects Get Some Serious Fire Power HENNIPIN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Hennepin County Sheriff says they arrested some drug suspects with some serious fire power, a rocket propelled grenade.

EXCLUSIVE: High-Profile North Dakota Drug Dealer Faces Intense Arrest

EXCLUSIVE: Intense Arrest Of High Profile, Alleged N.E. North Dakota Drug Dealer FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Officers from multiple agencies arrested a high profile, alleged drug dealer from northeast North Dakota in Fargo this week. The suspect fled before, he tried again.

Charges Filed in Bemidji Drug Overdose Death

Murder Charge In Bemidji Drug Overdose Death BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota man is facing a 3rd Degree Murder charge in connection to the death of his girlfriend last April from Fentanyl. Jeffrey Needham was charged in Beltrami County Court this week.

Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime

Miguel Arturo Jasso

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man pleaded guilty on Friday, July 12, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Miguel Arturo Jasso, 25, offered an Alford plea, meaning he maintains his innocence but acknowledges that there is enough evidence to support a conviction. The crime carries a maximum sentence of 30… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime

Clay County, MN: Bizarre Drug Bust Uncovers Vehicle Coated in Meth

Unusual Drug Trafficking Bust In Clay County, MN, Inside Of Vehicle Covered With Meth CLAY COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman from Moorhead, Minnesota are facing a drug trafficking charge in a very unusual arrest on Interstate-94. Authorities say the interior of their vehicle was covered in meth.

EXCLUSIVE: Video Footage Reveals Major Drug Bust in Grand Forks

EXCLUSIVE: Significant Grand Forks Drug Bust Captured On Video GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two men have been charged and a third man is expected to be charged soon in a significant drug bust in Grand Forks. And it was captured on video.

East Grand Forks Drug Raids Lead to 14 Felony Charges for Three Men

East Grand Forks Drug Busts Nets 14 Felony Charges Against 3 Men EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three men have been arrested in East Grand Forks in stings involving Police and Task Force Agents.

Authorities Seize One Pound of Meth in Polk County, Minnesota Drug Bust

DRUG TRAFFICKING: One Pound Of Meth Seized In Polk County, Minnesota FERTILE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Authorities seized one pound of meth during a traffic stop in Fertile, Minnesota, following an investigation that started at the County Jail.

Trio Charged in East Grand Forks Drug Bust

Three Facing Charges In East Grand Forks Drug Bust EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three people are facing felony charges, following a surveillance operation in East Grand Forks Monday.

Arrest Made in Connection to Series of Drug Overdoses and Deaths in Northwest Minnesota

Suspect Arrested In Connection To Outbreak Of Drug Overdoses & Deaths In Northwest Minnesota BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota woman has been arrested in connection to an outbreak of drug overdoses and deaths in Northwest Minnesota.

EXCLUSIVE: Northern Valley Rocked by Murder and Drug Trafficking Allegations

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.

Pair Charged in Connection to Drug Overdoses in Northwest Minnesota

EXCLUSIVE: Pair Charged In Connection To Northwest Minnesota Drug Overdoses BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman in Bemidji, Minnesota have been charged in connection to a string of drug overdoses. Agents seized 150 grams of fentanyl during the arrests of Timothy Roy and Ashley Lajeuness.

Thief River Falls Drug Overdose Leads to Murder Charge

Murder Charge In Thief River Falls Drug Overdose Death THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man has been charged with 3rd Degree Murder for allegedly selling Fentanyl to a woman that caused her death.

Exclusive: Two Individuals Charged with Murder in Drug Overdose Death of Bemidji Child

EXCLUSIVE: 2 Charged With Murder In Bemidji Child's Drug Overdose Death BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two people have now been charged with 3rd Degree Murder for allegedly supplying the Fentanyl in Bemidji that led to the death of a one and a half year old child. The child’s mother is already serving prison time.

🚨 Major Drug Trafficking Ring Uncovered: Fidel Arenas-Torres Faces New Charges

Fidel Arenas-Torres

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fidel Arenas-Torres was set for release from federal custody and deportation to Mexico on July 17, following his January 2023 arrest at the Sky Dancer Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota, for being in the U.S. illegally. However, a new federal indictment has changed his fate. Last month, an indictment was unsealed,… Continue reading 🚨 Major Drug Trafficking Ring Uncovered: Fidel Arenas-Torres Faces New Charges

Major Drug Trafficking Bust Involves Residents of Red Lake, Redby, and Bemidji

Major Drug Trafficking Bust Includes Residents Of Red Lake, Redby & Bemidji RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms has announced a major, Northern Minnesota drug trafficking bust.

EXCLUSIVE: Mother and Son Charged with Drug Offenses in East Grand Forks

EXCLUSIVE: Mother & Son Facing Drug Charges In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and son from East Grand Forks, Minnesota are both facing charges connected to meth.

Lake Park Man Sentenced on Gun and Drug Charges

Nicholas George Savig

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas George Savig, 40, of rural Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony charge of felon in possession of a firearm. A separate felony charge of second-degree controlled substance crime was dismissed earlier at the prosecution’s discretion. On September 1, 2021, local law enforcement… Continue reading Lake Park Man Sentenced on Gun and Drug Charges

Three More Arrested in Connection to Drug Overdoses and Five Deaths in Bemidji Area

DRUG OVERDOSES: 3 More Arrested In Connection To Overdoses & 5 Deaths in Bemidji Area BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three more people have been arrested in connection to 16 overdoses and 5 deaths in the Bemidji area.

Grand Forks Shoplifting Incident Escalates to Felony Drug Charge

Grand Forks Shoplifting Call Turned Into Felony Drug Charge GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A police response to a shoplifting call lead to a felony drug charge in Grand Forks this week.

Three Individuals in Grand Forks Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges

Grand Forks Trio Facing Drug Trafficking Charges GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A trio of Grand Forks residents are facing drug trafficking charges in different cases.

GPS Leads Alleged Canadian Drug Dealer to Warroad Authorities

G.P.S. Drives Alleged Canadian Drug Dealer To Law Enforcement by Warroad WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An alleged, Canadian drug dealer followed his vehicle’s GPS right into the hands of Homeland Security near Warraod, Minnesota.

UPDATE: Grand Forks Drug Bust Unveils New Information

UPDATE: Details Surrounding Grand Forks Drug Bust GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have more details surrounding the arrest of 8 people in Grand Forks on heroin charges, and whether more arrests are on the way.

Moorhead Woman Charged with Serious Drug Trafficking Offenses

Moorhead Woman Facing Major Drug Trafficking Charges MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead, Minnesota woman is facing major drug trafficking charges, following the execution of a search warrant at her Moorhead apartment.

Significant Drug Trafficking Allegations Surface in Bemidji, Minnesota

Major Drug Trafficking Charges In Bemidji, Minnesota BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman are facing major drug trafficking charges in Bemidji, Minnesota, after being pulled over on a traffic stop this week.

Operation Sting Targets Major Drug Trafficking Activities in Grand Forks

Major Drug Trafficking Sting In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two people are facing felony charges in a drug trafficking sting in Grand Forks

East Grand Forks Pair Charged with Drug Offenses

East Grand Forks Couple Facing Drug Charges EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks couple is facing criminal drug charges. *All crime reporting is based on official court records.

BREAKING VIDEO UPDATE: Second Individual Sentenced in 2021 Polk County Drug Overdose Case

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Second Man Now Sentenced In 2021 Polk County Drug Overdose Case POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A second man charged with 3rd Degree Murder in the 2021 drug overdose of Katie Flick in Polk County, Minnesota was sentenced today.

Grand Forks Duo Charged with Drug Trafficking

Grand Forks Pair Facing Drug Trafficking Charges GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman from Grand Forks are facing drug trafficking charges. Adam and Amanda Delvo’s residence was searched in March. They’re now charged.

Three Individuals Arrested in Grafton Drug Probe

3 Arrested In Grafton Drug Investigation GRAFTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Three men were arrested in Grafton, North Dakota this week, following an investigation by the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force.

Unusual Behavior and Recurring Drug Offenses: A Constant Challenge for Police

Strange Behavior, Another Drug Charge, Police Dealing With It All The Time GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have another story of a drug arrest. This time in Grand Forks. To give you an idea of the strange behavior police across the region deal with everyday, we read through the criminal complaint.

Three-Year Investigation Reveals Hundreds of Drug Packages Shipped to Moorhead, MN

3 YEAR INVESTIGATION: Hundreds Of Packages Of Drugs Shipped To Moorhead, MN MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A native of South Korea is facing a dozen felony drug charges. His girlfriend has already been convicted in the case. Joo Hong allegedly setup many of his shipments out of Oakland, California.

Lawsuit Filed Against Mexican Drug Cartel for Murder of North Dakota Family

Lawsuit Filed Against Mexican Drug Cartel For Murder Of North Dakota Family FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A lawsuit has been filed against the Juarez Cartel in U.S. Federal Court in connection to the murder of a North Dakota family in Mexico, last November.

Two Men from Grand Forks Charged with Drug Trafficking

Two Grand Forks Men Facing Drug Trafficking Charges GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two Grand Forks men are facing drug trafficking charges, following investigations by the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force.

Suspect(s) Allegedly Investigated Drug Trafficking

Suspect(s) Apparently Studied Drug Trafficking MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two men are facing criminal charges, following an investigation in Moorhead, Minnesota that included the seizure of drugs and books on how to traffic them.

Major Drug Trafficking Arrest in Fargo: Task Force Traces Suspect from Phoenix

Major Drug Trafficking Charge In Fargo, Task Force Tracks Suspect From Phoenix FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Tito Boamie is facing a major drug trafficking charge in Fargo, after the Cass County Drug Task Force tracked him on a bus from Phoenix, and was waiting for him as he stepped off it.

$21,000 Cash and 212 Grams of Meth Confiscated in Bemidji Drug Bust

$21,000 Cash & 212 Grams Meth Seized In Bemidji Drug Sting BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji restaurant worker is facing a major drug trafficking charge, after agents seized $21,000 and 212 grams of meth from Brian Stebe.

UPDATE: Thursday Night Drug Raid in St. Thomas, North Dakota

UPDATE: Thursday Night Drug Bust In St. Thomas, North Dakota ST. THOMAS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a large police presence in St. Thomas, North Dakota Thursday evening. The Pembina County Sheriff’s Department says 3 people were arrested on drug related charges.

Deputy charged with drug use in connection to double-fatal pursuit in Fergus Falls

Deputy Involved In Fergus Falls, Double-Fatal Pursuit Charged With Drug Use FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Otter Tail County Deputy involved in an October 2, 2020 pursuit of a suspect, who crashed into a vehicle killing a Fergus Falls, Minnesota couple has now been charged with drug use during the pursuit. Kelly Backman has been… Continue reading Deputy charged with drug use in connection to double-fatal pursuit in Fergus Falls

EXCLUSIVE: Red Lake Detention Center Staff Member Charged with Serious Drug Offense

EXCLUSIVE: Red Lake Detention Center Employee Facing Major Drug Charge MORRISON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An employee of the Red Lake Detention Center in Red Lake, Minnesota is facing a major drug charge, along with another man. Holly English and Bruces Sayers Jr. are each chaged with possession of 63 grams of cocaine. Sayers is also… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Red Lake Detention Center Staff Member Charged with Serious Drug Offense

Significant Drug Trafficking Operation Uncovered in Moorhead, Minnesota

Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Bust In Moorhead, Minnesota MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Four people have been charged and 12 pounds of meth have been seized in a major, drug trafficking conspiracy bust in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Three Individuals Charged with Drug Trafficking in Devils Lake, ND

Trio Facing Drug Trafficking Charge In Devils Lake, ND DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two women and a man are all facing a charge of Conspiracy to Deliver Fentanyl.

Bizarre Drug Bust in Fargo Involving Residents from Northern Valley

Strange Fargo Drug Bust Involving Northern Valley Residents FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police responded to what turned out to be a strange drug bust, involving residents from the Northern Valley.

New Developments Unveiled in Significant Drug Trafficking Case in North Dakota

UPDATE: New Developments In Major North Dakota Drug Trafficking Case GRIGGS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have new developments in a major North Dakota drug trafficking case that brought thousands of fentanyl laced pills into the State. A second suspect in the case was arrested Monday.

BREAKING: Second Suspect Identified in Major North Dakota Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

EXCLUSIVE: 2nd Suspect In Major ND Drug Trafficking Conspiracy HANNAFORD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An arrest warrant has been issued for a second suspect in a drug trafficking conspiracy that brought thousands of fentanyl pills into North Dakota. A Hannaford woman is now wanted. A California man was arrested earlier in Mandan,

Family Involved in Major Drug Crime Case in Moorhead, Minnesota

FAMILY AFFAIR: Major Drug Crime Case In Moorhead, Minnesota MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) First court appearances today for 3 family members, all charged in a major drug crimes case.

EXCLUSIVE: GF Task Force Busts Four Suspected Drug Dealers, Seizes Large Cache of Cash and Meth

EXCLUSIVE: GF Task Force Takes Down 4 Suspected Drug Dealers & Confiscates Major Pile Of Cash & Meth GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update on raids at 2 residences in Grand Forks County on Monday. Four suspected dealers are facing charges and agents confiscated a major amount of cash and drugs.

CAUTION: Explicit Content Involving Drug Use, Kinky Encounters, and Assault

WARNING, GRAPHIC DRUG USE: Kinky Sex, Drugs & Assault POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We now have details behind a bizarre tip TRF News received on February 23, 2021. An Oklee, Minnesota man is now facing a string of criminal charges.

🚨 Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Sting Operation

Blayne E. Saiger

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Blayne E. Saiger, a 38-year-old resident of Grand Forks, is facing a felony drug trafficking charge following a sting operation by the Narcotics Task Force. According to court documents, a confidential informant for the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force purchased 88 grams of methamphetamine from Saiger. He has been charged… Continue reading 🚨 Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Sting Operation

STING OPERATION: Drug Trafficking Charge In Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Blayne E. Saiger, a 38-year-old resident of Grand Forks, is facing a felony drug trafficking charge following a sting operation by the Narcotics Task Force. According to court documents, a confidential informant for the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force purchased 88 grams of methamphetamine from Saiger. He has been charged… Continue reading STING OPERATION: Drug Trafficking Charge In Grand Forks

Lake Park Man Faces Felony Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Shane Kyle Harris, 31, of Lake Park, was charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree drug possession and misdemeanor driving after his license was suspended. According to court records, on the afternoon of October 15, 2023, Harris was pulled over on Highway 10 for driving with a suspended… Continue reading Lake Park Man Faces Felony Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

Rhode Island Drug Kingpin Loses Appeal but Keeps Lengthy Sentence

Steven Barros Pinto

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rhode Island man, Steven Barros Pinto, convicted of manufacturing tens of thousands of fentanyl pills for an international drug ring, will have one less charge on his record after an appeals court ruled he faced double jeopardy. However, his sentence is unlikely to change. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals… Continue reading Rhode Island Drug Kingpin Loses Appeal but Keeps Lengthy Sentence

Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose

Frankie Reed III

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. 23-year-old Frankie Reed III admitted to selling M30 pills to Matthew Millsop, who died of an overdose in March 2023 at a transitional housing facility. Reed confessed that he had… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose

Major Drug Bust on I-94: 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and Cocaine Seized Near Barnesville

Antonio Johnson

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant drug bust on Tuesday, authorities seized approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills and 13 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-94 near Barnesville. The drugs, destined for the Fargo-Moorhead area, have an estimated street value of about $10,000, according to Moorhead police. Antonio Johnson, a 33-year-old from Rochester,… Continue reading Major Drug Bust on I-94: 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and Cocaine Seized Near Barnesville

Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County

Conner Douglas Anderson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man, Conner Douglas Anderson, 31, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 2, to 86 months in prison for committing a first-degree aggravated controlled substance crime in Polk County. Anderson sold three ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover deputy in May 2023, according to a probable cause statement filed in… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County

Fargo Man Faces Multiple Charges for Theft and Drug Possession in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man, 45-year-old Michael D. Carrington, is facing several criminal charges related to thefts from a Moorhead storage facility. According to court documents, on June 26th, police were dispatched following reports of two stolen vehicles. One of the vehicles was tracked to Carrington. Upon his arrest, police discovered 47 suspected… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Multiple Charges for Theft and Drug Possession in Moorhead

New Laws Proposed to Combat Drug Trafficking on Social Media

WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant move to tackle drug trafficking on social media, Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig plans to introduce a new bill in the US House of Representatives. This measure aims to prevent the illegal sale of drugs on platforms like Snapchat, where many young people are exposed to dangerous substances. Senator… Continue reading New Laws Proposed to Combat Drug Trafficking on Social Media

Moorhead Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking in Fargo

Lydia Ida-Jean Mallick

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Lydia Ida-Jean Mallick of Moorhead is facing serious drug trafficking charges in Fargo. According to court documents, in May, DEA agents found Mallick selling M30 fentanyl pills from her vehicle. This week, she was under surveillance by the Cass County Drug Task Force. Mallick was observed making a trip to Minneapolis… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking in Fargo

🚨 Grand Forks Woman Faces Major Drug Trafficking Charges in East Grand Forks 🚨

Arleasher Brewer

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 41-year-old Grand Forks resident, Arleasher Brewer, is facing serious drug trafficking charges in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. According to court documents, the charges arose from an investigation conducted earlier this month. Brewer is accused of selling 10 grams or more of methamphetamine and selling meth within a park… Continue reading 🚨 Grand Forks Woman Faces Major Drug Trafficking Charges in East Grand Forks 🚨

Moorhead Woman Charged with Fleeing on Mini Bike and Drug Possession

Nina Foss

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 41-year-old woman, Nina Foss of Moorhead, is facing multiple felony charges. According to court documents, on June 21st at 11:45 p.m., an officer attempted to pull Foss over while she was driving a minibike with no tail light. Instead of stopping, she continued to slowly drive away for several blocks… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Charged with Fleeing on Mini Bike and Drug Possession

TRF Man Charged with Drug Possession While Out on Bail for Murder

Isaac Victor Kalinoski

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been charged in Pennington County District Court with possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl while out on bail for a felony murder charge. Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 34, faces two felony counts of fifth-degree controlled substance crime, along with misdemeanor offenses of obstructing the legal process… Continue reading TRF Man Charged with Drug Possession While Out on Bail for Murder

Grand Forks Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After Major Seizure

Blayne Evan Saiger

GRAND FORKS ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Blayne Evan Saiger is facing serious drug trafficking charges in Grand Forks. According to court documents, on June 21st, the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force executed search warrants at two businesses where Blayne Evan Saiger had allegedly stored drugs without the knowledge of the business owners. The search resulted in… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After Major Seizure

Bemidji Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Supplying Fatal Dose of Fentanyl

Jeffrey Needham

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey Needham of Bemidji, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree murder for distributing a controlled substance that led to a woman’s death in April 2023. According to court documents, on April 26 at 3:00 a.m., Bemidji police responded to 2520 Itasca Loop Northwest,… Continue reading Bemidji Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Supplying Fatal Dose of Fentanyl

Syringe Litter Plagues Bemidji Homeless Encampment as Warm Weather Arrives

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – As the weather warms in Bemidji, Minnesota, an annual homeless encampment has once again formed near the old Federal Building, just down the street from the police station. This encampment has brought a troubling sight: dozens of used drug syringes littering the area. The encampment, which emerges every year, sees trash… Continue reading Syringe Litter Plagues Bemidji Homeless Encampment as Warm Weather Arrives

Fargo Woman Faces New Drug Trafficking Charges After Relapse

Becca Breann Phillips

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Becca Breann Phillips of Fargo is now facing serious drug trafficking charges following an April raid on her apartment. Agents from the Cass County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 4201 18th Avenue South, Apartment 304, on April 4th. During the raid, agents seized 117 grams of M30 fentanyl… Continue reading Fargo Woman Faces New Drug Trafficking Charges After Relapse

Felony Charges in Beltrami County: Domestic Assault, High-Speed Chase, and Drug Possession

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Recent court records in Beltrami County Court, Bemidji, Minnesota, reveal several felony-level charges. Marta Patricia Valencia of Bemidji faces charges of felony domestic assault and misdemeanor damage to property. On June 12th, officers responded to a residence on Ridgeway Avenue, where Valencia allegedly caused damage inside the home and pushed the… Continue reading Felony Charges in Beltrami County: Domestic Assault, High-Speed Chase, and Drug Possession

Woman Charged with Car Theft and Drug Offenses in Fargo

Shaylynn Hughes

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Shaylynn Hughes, facing serious charges in Fargo, allegedly stole a car from the Roberts Common Garage on June 17th. According to court records, Hughes was discovered near the stolen vehicle the following day and confessed to the theft. She now faces felony charges for theft of property and possession of drug… Continue reading Woman Charged with Car Theft and Drug Offenses in Fargo

Fargo Man Faces Major Drug Trafficking Charge in Moorhead

Aaron L. Johnson

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man is facing a major drug trafficking charge in Moorhead, Minnesota. According to court documents, three times in December 2023, an undercover officer purchased a total of 61 fentanyl pills from 35-year-old Aaron L. Johnson in Moorhead. Johnson is now charged with felony first-degree sale of 40 dosage units… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Major Drug Trafficking Charge in Moorhead

Canadian Woman Granted Leniency in U.S. Drug Smuggling Case

Krystle DeLeon

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Winnipeg, Manitoba, woman pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree drug possession on Monday, June 17, and was granted a stayed 48-month sentence. Krystle De Leon, 39, was initially charged with first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of cocaine within a 90-day period and first-degree possession of… Continue reading Canadian Woman Granted Leniency in U.S. Drug Smuggling Case

Homeless Woman Arrested on Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges in Grand Forks

Rebbecca Charbonneau

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 34-year-old woman, Rebbecca Charbonneau, listed as homeless in Grand Forks, is facing multiple drug trafficking charges. Court documents reveal that on June 15th, Charbonneau was pulled over in Grand Forks for driving with a suspended license. This stop led to a search of her vehicle, resulting in the seizure… Continue reading Homeless Woman Arrested on Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges in Grand Forks

Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County

Jason Michael Carlsness

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

Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law

Last year, the Legislature decriminalized drug paraphernalia, even if it contains drug residue, marking a shift from punitive drug war tactics to a public health approach. However, an overlooked provision still treats bong water as a controlled substance, leading to severe charges for some. On May 8, Jessica Beske, 43, of Fargo, was pulled over… Continue reading Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law

Tragedy Behind Bars: 22-Year-Old Inmate Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose at Stillwater Prison

STILLWATER STATE PRISON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Department of Corrections is investigating the apparent drug overdose death of a 22-year-old inmate at Stillwater State Prison. Officials reported that the man was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday morning. Despite officers’ efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are… Continue reading Tragedy Behind Bars: 22-Year-Old Inmate Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose at Stillwater Prison

East Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug Trafficking Charges After Sting Operation

Tyler J. Gustafson

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler John Gustafson, 37, of rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota, is facing serious drug trafficking charges following a sting operation. According to court documents, Gustafson sold 87 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force in May and June. The investigation led… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug Trafficking Charges After Sting Operation

Two Bemidji Residents Face Major Drug Trafficking Charges

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two residents of Bemidji, Minnesota, Michael Jason Throne and Julia Marie Jones, are facing significant drug trafficking charges. According to court documents, Throne was under investigation in June for allegedly transporting large quantities of methamphetamine from Minneapolis to Beltrami County. On June 10, Throne was tracked making a trip to Minneapolis.… Continue reading Two Bemidji Residents Face Major Drug Trafficking Charges

Jessica Fancher Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After February Arrest

Jessica Fancher

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jessica Fancher, 29, from Grand Forks, is now charged with drug trafficking following her arrest in February. Court documents reveal that Fancher was pulled over for driving with a suspended license, leading to a police search. Methamphetamine and Fentanyl pills were seized during the search. Fancher admitted to distributing these… Continue reading Jessica Fancher Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After February Arrest

Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty

Jeremy Aaron Tostrup

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Viking, Minnesota man, Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday, June 4, and pleaded not guilty to two controlled substance crimes in Pennington County. Tostrup faces charges of third-degree controlled substance sale and conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime, each carrying a maximum 20-year… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty

Crookston Man Faces Court for Eight Felony Drug Charges

Aladdin Da'jion Bankhead

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man appeared in court on Thursday, June 6, facing eight felony drug charges. Aladdin Da’jion Bankhead, 30, is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime, first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of methamphetamine within 90 days, two counts of second-degree sale of methamphetamine in… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Court for Eight Felony Drug Charges

Prison Cartel Boss Orchestrates Major Drug Trafficking Operation from Behind Bars

Jesus Celestin-Ortega

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Court documents related to a newly filed case in U.S. District Court in North Dakota reveal a shocking discovery: a major drug trafficking operation run by a Mexican cartel member from a federal prison in Colorado. This operation facilitated the shipment of large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and other illegal substances… Continue reading Prison Cartel Boss Orchestrates Major Drug Trafficking Operation from Behind Bars

Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal

James Richard Shaugabay

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, 33, from Thief River Falls, faces significant legal jeopardy with potential imprisonment for up to 20 years following his arrest for a drug transaction involving methamphetamine. Shaugabay was formally charged with a third-degree controlled substance sale after his initial court appearance on Thursday, June 6. The charges… Continue reading Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal

Fargo Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges for Local Man

Michael F. Steiner

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael F. Steiner, a resident of Fargo, North Dakota, has been charged with serious drug trafficking offenses following a recent traffic stop. On May 29th, Steiner was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by local police. During the stop, he attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended.… Continue reading Fargo Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges for Local Man

Grand Forks Man’s Drug Bust Escalates as He Flees Armed with Handgun

Raymond L. Graham Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – 37-year-old Raymond L. Graham Jr. from Grand Forks faces severe legal consequences after a traffic stop unfolded into a drug trafficking case. On June 5th, at 2:03 a.m., law enforcement pulled Graham over on the 2700 block of South Washington Street for speeding. What began as a routine stop quickly… Continue reading Grand Forks Man’s Drug Bust Escalates as He Flees Armed with Handgun

Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Gary Herbert Sundquist

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, and pleaded not guilty to third-degree controlled substance crimes. Gary Herbert Sundquist, 64, could face up to 20 years in prison for third-degree controlled substance sale and possession in a prohibited zone. According to a probable cause statement, Sundquist… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty

Jacob Gabriel Brunelle

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, a 28-year-old Grand Forks resident, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, in Polk County and pleaded not guilty to three drug-related charges. Brunelle is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, felony third-degree controlled substance sale, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty

Jamestown Couple Charged After Toddler Survives Fentanyl Overdose

Rhiannon Hufsteler

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events following a harrowing Sunday night emergency, a Jamestown couple now faces severe legal consequences after their 2-year-old child miraculously survived a fentanyl overdose. Christopher Johnson and Rhiannon Hufsteler are at the center of a criminal investigation, accused of endangering the life of their toddler. Emergency… Continue reading Jamestown Couple Charged After Toddler Survives Fentanyl Overdose

Traffic Stop Unveils Major Drug Bust: New York Mills Woman Arrested

Jennifer L. Austin

NEW YORK MILLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jennifer L. Austin, 39, from New York Mills, Minnesota, is facing serious drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop. On May 25th, Austin was pulled over near her hometown for talking on her cell phone while driving. She did not stop immediately, leading to a search of her vehicle.… Continue reading Traffic Stop Unveils Major Drug Bust: New York Mills Woman Arrested

Grand Forks Man Arrested in Major Drug Bust During Early Morning Traffic Stop

Ivan Dietz

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ivan Dietz, 45, of Grand Forks, is facing serious drug trafficking charges after an early morning traffic stop. On June 3rd, at 1:39 a.m., Dietz was a passenger in a vehicle stopped in Grand Forks. The stop resulted in the seizure of over 20 grams of methamphetamine, three packages of… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Arrested in Major Drug Bust During Early Morning Traffic Stop

Minnesota Woman Faces 16 Felony Charges in Drug and Theft Ring

Brooke Reed Edwards

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Brooke Reed Edwards, 30, from Minnesota, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to 16 felony charges in Grand Forks County. Edwards was booked in April for crimes allegedly committed in July 2022. Edwards faces two Class A felonies for possessing at least 50 grams… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Faces 16 Felony Charges in Drug and Theft Ring

Repeat Offender Faces New Charges: Fosston Woman in Court for Major Drug Bust

Michelle Jean Laird

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michelle Jean Laird, 52, from Fosston, Minnesota, made her first court appearance on Monday, June 3, in Pennington County, facing a first-degree controlled substance charge. Already convicted of a third-degree controlled substance crime last year, Laird now risks up to 40 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of four… Continue reading Repeat Offender Faces New Charges: Fosston Woman in Court for Major Drug Bust

Valley City Woman Busted on I-94 with Major Drug Haul

Kaylee Jo Moon

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kaylee Jo Moon of Valley City faces multiple felony charges after being pulled over for erratic driving on I-94 near Fargo. According to court documents, the incident occurred on May 26 at 9:45 p.m. when Moon was stopped for swerving all over the road. She was found in possession of methamphetamine,… Continue reading Valley City Woman Busted on I-94 with Major Drug Haul

Fargo Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael James Samuelson of Fargo is facing a trio of felony charges: theft of property, fleeing, and possession of meth. According to court documents, on May 21st, an officer stopped a vehicle in Fargo that had been reported stolen. The vehicle initially stopped, allowing a female passenger to exit, but then… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle

Grand Forks Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charge After Bicycle Stop

Daniel D. Alanis

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 42-year-old Daniel D. Alanis of Grand Forks is facing a drug trafficking charge. According to court documents, on May 21st at 8:06 a.m., an officer stopped him while he was riding a bike for multiple violations at South Fifth Street and Kitson Avenue. Alanis, who was already on probation,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charge After Bicycle Stop

Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Charges After Bizarre Bicycle Incident

David W. Schiebe

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – 48-year-old David W. Schiebe of Grand Forks faces a string of criminal charges after being stopped for riding his bicycle the wrong way on Chestnut Street. According to the criminal complaint, Schiebe nearly caused a collision and then fled on foot. He was quickly arrested and admitted to using meth… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Charges After Bizarre Bicycle Incident

A Fargo woman is facing a drug trafficking charge after a sting operation

Melietona Redeagle

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Melietona Redeagle of Fargo has been charged with drug trafficking following a sting operation by the Cass County Drug Task Force last August. The task force intercepted cell phone messages as Redeagle drove a scooter around Fargo, setting up a sale with a confidential informant. She allegedly sold 20 fentanyl-laced M30… Continue reading A Fargo woman is facing a drug trafficking charge after a sting operation

A Northwood resident receives a 360-day sentence for numerous drug offenses and concealing a weapon.

Darin James Braun

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday, May 13, a 41-year-old man from Northwood, Darin James Braun, was sentenced to serve 360 days for drug and weapon offenses. Braun admitted guilt to four counts of possession with intent to distribute, originally classified as Class A felonies but reduced to Class B felonies in a plea… Continue reading A Northwood resident receives a 360-day sentence for numerous drug offenses and concealing a weapon.

Former Fargo Businessman Facing Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

Barrett Prody

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Barrett Prody, the owner of the now-closed JT Cigarro’s in Fargo, is facing federal drug trafficking charges. According to a federal complaint, Prody was involved in transporting large quantities of cocaine from Florida to the Fargo-Moorhead area. The charges include selling cocaine to confidential informants. I’m Neil Berg, reporting for trfnews.i234.me.

Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking

Oscar L. Oliva

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man is facing a drug trafficking charge following a search warrant executed by the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force. According to court documents, 61-year-old Oscar L. Oliva of Grand Forks is charged with drug trafficking. On May 14th, the task force executed a search warrant at 1423… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking

Woman from Grand Forks Accused of Drug Trafficking

Danielle Caroline Hudson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Danielle C. Hudson, a 30-year-old resident of Grand Forks, was arrested and is now confronting a drug trafficking charge. Court documents reveal that on May 13th, at 5:25 a.m., upon disembarking from a train, officers from the Grand Forks narcotics task force intercepted her in the Amtrak station parking lot.… Continue reading Woman from Grand Forks Accused of Drug Trafficking

Moorhead Couple Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Storage Unit Raid

Elizabeth Williams

DILWORTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Shawn and Elizabeth Williams of Moorhead are in legal trouble after authorities discovered a cache of drugs and firearms in their Dilworth storage unit. Following suspicions of Shawn being a significant cocaine supplier in the Fargo-Moorhead region, law enforcement obtained a warrant to search the unit, registered under both their names.… Continue reading Moorhead Couple Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Storage Unit Raid

Fargo Man Charged with Rape and Drug Offenses

Jan Lyn Wetch

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo, North Dakota man, Jan Lyn Wetch, faces a gross sexual imposition charge, alongside drug-related charges. Allegations from the female victim claim that Wetch raped her at a Fargo motel. According to court records, the investigation commenced after the female victim, already in jail, reported overdosing and awakening in Wetch’s… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Rape and Drug Offenses

Four Face Drug Trafficking Charges In Fergus

Nicole Clinton

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Four individuals are now confronting a significant drug trafficking accusation after a traffic stop in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. According to court records dated May 4th at 11:28 p.m., the driver, David Bartlette of Fargo, along with his three passengers, Nicole Clinton of Wahpeton, Kaitlyn Carroll of Elizabeth, and Weston Espitia… Continue reading Four Face Drug Trafficking Charges In Fergus

Grand Forks Man Faces Felony Charges Following Drug Bust in Domestic Dispute

Stacey L. Ruff

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events, a 40-year-old man from Grand Forks, identified as Stacey L. Ruff, finds himself in legal jeopardy after being apprehended during a domestic dispute. According to court documents, Ruff is facing a litany of charges, including drug trafficking, following a police intervention at his residence… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Felony Charges Following Drug Bust in Domestic Dispute

Homeless Man in Grand Forks Faces 7 Felony Charges in Violent Drug Incident

Jaymison L. Jackson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking turn of events, 21-year-old Jaymison Lee Jackson, listed as homeless in Grand Forks, finds himself entangled in a web of seven felony charges following a tumultuous incident at a local motel. According to court documents, the evening took a dark turn when police responded to reports of… Continue reading Homeless Man in Grand Forks Faces 7 Felony Charges in Violent Drug Incident

Minnesota Woman, Boyfriend, and Dealer Charged with Third Degree Murder in Teen’s Drug Overdose

Fox Bellanger

SAUK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic turn of events, a Sauk Rapids, Minnesota woman, her boyfriend, and another man from Waubun are now facing charges of third-degree murder following the drug overdose death of her 16-year-old son. Crystal Swenson, Anthony Costello, and Fox Ballinger have been implicated in the devastating incident that unfolded… Continue reading Minnesota Woman, Boyfriend, and Dealer Charged with Third Degree Murder in Teen’s Drug Overdose

Ada Woman Faces Drug Trafficking Charge After Traffic Stop

Sarah M. Gnadt

ADA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Sarah M. Gnadt, a 38-year-old resident of Ada, Minnesota, finds herself entangled in legal woes after being charged with drug trafficking in Norman County. According to court documents filed on April 28th, Gnadt was pulled over for speeding, but what began as a routine traffic stop quickly escalated. Upon interacting with… Continue reading Ada Woman Faces Drug Trafficking Charge After Traffic Stop

Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, 24, from Belcourt, waived his preliminary hearing, originally set for April 26, in Grand Forks County. He pleaded not guilty to three felony drug charges, including Class A felony possession of over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence. Additionally,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges

Drug Bust Unveiled: Two Men Arrested in Halstad Following Sting Operation

Charlee Fugleberg

HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Last week’s drug bust in Halstad, Minnesota, has revealed startling details as two men face several charges after a sting operation conducted by the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force. Arrests: Charlie Joseph Fugleberg of Ada, Minnesota, and his driver, Karl Leclair, were apprehended on April 18th following the operation. Charges:… Continue reading Drug Bust Unveiled: Two Men Arrested in Halstad Following Sting Operation

Couch Surfer Facing Major Drug Trafficking Charges in Moorhead, Minnesota

Dwayne Franklin Jr.

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Moorhead, Minnesota, a 32-year-old man, Dwayne Franklin Jr., is embroiled in a significant legal battle after being caught in a major drug trafficking operation. Here’s the unfolding story: On April 16th, authorities responded to a report of suspicious activity at 3011 18th Street South in Moorhead. Dwayne Franklin Jr. was… Continue reading Couch Surfer Facing Major Drug Trafficking Charges in Moorhead, Minnesota

St. Paul Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Clay County After Facebook Encounter with Undercover Agent

Russell Beier

CLAY COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Russell Lucas Beier, a 37-year-old resident of St. Paul, Minnesota, finds himself entangled in drug trafficking charges in Clay County. According to court documents, Beier, who was already on probation for drug-related offenses, connected with an undercover agent on Facebook. Their interaction, seemingly innocent, quickly turned into discussions about distributing… Continue reading St. Paul Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Clay County After Facebook Encounter with Undercover Agent

Breaking News: Moorhead Woman Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After Investigation Reveals Texas Connection

Peleg Ben-Noon

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – 27-year-old PG Peleg Ben-Noon, a resident of Moorhead, Minnesota, finds herself at the center of a gripping legal saga as she faces an array of serious charges following a recent investigation by Moorhead police. The investigation, detailed in court documents, unfolded in March and uncovered a startling connection between Texas and… Continue reading Breaking News: Moorhead Woman Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After Investigation Reveals Texas Connection

East Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking

Terimal Singleton

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant development, 50-year-old Terimal Singleton from East Grand Forks, Minnesota, is facing a drug trafficking charge following a sting operation conducted last August by the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force. Court documents reveal that Singleton stands accused after a confidential informant purchased four M30 fentanyl pills… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking

Father Sentenced to 10 Years After Toddler Survives Drug Overdose

Alexander Gothberg

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Gothberg of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a harrowing incident in April 2023, where his 2-year-old daughter survived ingesting his drugs. Under a plea deal, Gothberg pleaded guilty to six felonies, including child endangerment and drug-related offenses. In April 2023, Gothberg’s daughter overdosed… Continue reading Father Sentenced to 10 Years After Toddler Survives Drug Overdose

Minot Man Faces Felony Theft and Drug Charges in Fargo

Cody Lyn Desjarlais

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minot man is charged in connection to a stolen car case in Fargo, North Dakota. Cody Lyn Desjarlais of Minot is facing serious charges after being accused of felony theft of property and two counts of drug possession in Fargo. According to court documents, Desjarlais’s charges stem from his involvement… Continue reading Minot Man Faces Felony Theft and Drug Charges in Fargo

Drug Trafficking Sting Nets Charges for Thief River Falls Man

Jeremy Aaron Tostrup

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent development, 27-year-old Jeremy Aaron Tostrup from Thief River Falls, Minnesota, finds himself in legal turmoil as he faces drug trafficking charges stemming from a sting operation conducted by the Piner Prairie Drug Task Force. Allegations and Charges Court documents reveal that Tostrup stands accused of engaging… Continue reading Drug Trafficking Sting Nets Charges for Thief River Falls Man

Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Other Offenses

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Miranda Marie Slebodnik, 32, faced a pivotal moment in her legal battle as she pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including controlled substance sales, during a court appearance on Friday morning, April 12, in Polk County. Slebodnik, appearing remotely from the Pennington County Jail, entered guilty pleas in three separate cases,… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Other Offenses

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges

Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr., 50, made a significant legal maneuver by waiving his preliminary hearing, which was slated for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to four felony drug crimes in Grand Forks. Neal’s legal troubles began in March when law enforcement executed a search warrant… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges

Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired

Michael John Slusar

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

Stolen Credit Cards & Drug Charges In Fargo

Ryan Jason Grams

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ryan Jason Grahams, a Cashwise store employee in Fargo, is facing criminal charges for possession of narcotics and stolen credit cards. He has been charged with felony theft of property and misdemeanors for possession of drug paraphernalia. Highlights Ryan Jason Grahams, an employee at the Cashwise store in Fargo, is facing… Continue reading Stolen Credit Cards & Drug Charges In Fargo

Major Drug and Gun Bust Unveiled in Pine County, Minnesota

Steven Svoboda

PINE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant operation led by the Aitkin-Itasca-Mille Lacs Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (AIM VCET), on April 9th, a major drug and gun bust unfolded in Pine County, Minnesota. Over the past several months, law enforcement agents had been meticulously conducting a controlled substance investigation, culminating in a series of… Continue reading Major Drug and Gun Bust Unveiled in Pine County, Minnesota

Grand Forks-Fargo Duo Charged in Drug Sting Operation

Leslie Apple

GRAND FORKS-FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent development in a February drug sting operation, Leslie Lynn Apple of Grand Forks and Richard Allen Rasmusson of Fargo have been charged, court documents reveal. The operation, orchestrated with the help of a confidential informant, led authorities to track the pair from Grand Forks to a Fargo… Continue reading Grand Forks-Fargo Duo Charged in Drug Sting Operation

Meth Bust: Three-Year-Old Case Resurfaces, Unveiling Dealer’s Identity

Sherry A. Chapman

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A significant development has emerged in a three-year-old drug case, potentially shedding light on methamphetamine transactions in the region. Sherry A. Chapman, 49, whose address is now listed in Shakopee, Minnesota, has been charged with delivery of a controlled substance, specifically methamphetamine, dating back to April 2021. Resurfacing Case: Court… Continue reading Meth Bust: Three-Year-Old Case Resurfaces, Unveiling Dealer’s Identity

Fargo Suspect Christopher Hernandez Arrested for Theft Linked to Drug Use

Christopher Hernandez

DILWORTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Christopher Hernandez finds himself in legal trouble after admitting to a theft tied to drug addiction. Hernandez faces multiple charges following an incident at a Walmart in Dilworth on April 6. Theft Incident: Law enforcement responded to a theft call at Walmart, where Hernandez was observed concealing merchandise, including a pink… Continue reading Fargo Suspect Christopher Hernandez Arrested for Theft Linked to Drug Use

Canadian Drug Smugglers Take Wrong Turn, Land at U.S. Customs in Warroad

Krystle DeLeon

WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Breaking News: In an unusual turn of events, alleged Canadian drug smugglers found themselves in hot water after mistakenly delivering their illicit cargo to U.S. Customs Agents at Warroad, Minnesota. Krystle DeLeon and her passenger, Sarah Rose, both from Winnipeg, were apprehended after attempting to cross the border into the United States.… Continue reading Canadian Drug Smugglers Take Wrong Turn, Land at U.S. Customs in Warroad

Grand Forks Couple Faces Multiple Drug Charges After Narcotics Task Force Raid

Douglas Austreng

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent development, a Grand Forks couple, identified as Douglas Austreng and Katie Aamold, is embroiled in a legal battle following a raid by the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force. According to official court documents, the search warrant was executed on Thursday at their Grand Forks residence. The situation… Continue reading Grand Forks Couple Faces Multiple Drug Charges After Narcotics Task Force Raid

Drug Sting Unveils Alleged Meth Sales: Nicole Renee Berg Faces Felony Charges

Nicolle Renee Berg

FERTILE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling revelation, 41-year-old Nicolle Renee Berg of Fertile, Minnesota, finds herself entangled in legal turmoil as she faces five felony charges related to the sale of methamphetamine. According to court documents, Berg’s alleged involvement in a drug sting operation has brought these serious accusations to light. The charges stem… Continue reading Drug Sting Unveils Alleged Meth Sales: Nicole Renee Berg Faces Felony Charges

Woman Arrested for Felony Drug Crime and DWI After Being Found Unconscious in Parked Vehicle

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a concerning incident on February 3 around 6:40 a.m., law enforcement responded to a report of a person passed out in a parked vehicle at Northland Village. Upon arrival, authorities discovered Amy Marie Reierson, 44, of Thief River Falls, asleep in the driver’s seat of the running vehicle.… Continue reading Woman Arrested for Felony Drug Crime and DWI After Being Found Unconscious in Parked Vehicle

Grand Forks Trio Arrested in Drug Trafficking Bust

Nathaniel Gepford

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant operation, Grand Forks Police, SWAT, and the Narcotics Task Force joined forces to execute a search warrant at an apartment in the city. As a result, Jonathan Alvarez, Nathaniel Gepford, and Jacob Lopez are facing serious drug trafficking charges, court documents reveal. The coordinated effort took place… Continue reading Grand Forks Trio Arrested in Drug Trafficking Bust

Grand Forks Police and SWAT Assist Narcotics Task Force in Executing Search Warrants, Resulting in Arrests

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a coordinated effort, Grand Forks law enforcement, including the Police and SWAT teams, collaborated with the Narcotics Task Force to execute search warrants at two locations in the city. The operation unfolded on Wednesday morning, with a significant police presence observed on the 400 block of Oak Street and… Continue reading Grand Forks Police and SWAT Assist Narcotics Task Force in Executing Search Warrants, Resulting in Arrests

Bemidji Woman Faces Felony Drug Charge After Methamphetamine Bust

Sarah Fairbanks

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Sarah Fairbanks, a 43-year-old resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, is at the center of a significant drug charge following a recent arrest. According to court documents dated March 8th, Fairbanks was apprehended after deputies stopped a vehicle targeted in a Paul Bunan drug task force investigation. Drug Bust: Deputies intercepted the vehicle… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Faces Felony Drug Charge After Methamphetamine Bust