Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Beltrami County man, Dallas Torgerson, has landed behind bars after being charged with felony drug and DWI-related offenses, authorities confirmed. Torgerson, standing 6’02” and weighing 235 lbs, was taken into custody on April 8, 2025, with no bail set. He is being held at the Beltrami County Jail, awaiting further… Continue reading DRUGS & DWI: Dallas Torgerson Busted in Beltrami County With Serious Charges
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BECKER COUNTY — MASS ARREST SHOCKER: Dozens Jailed For Drugs, Domestic Assault, Weapons & Wildfire Arson
BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing wave of arrests in Becker County has flooded the local jail with individuals accused of heinous crimes ranging from first-degree drug trafficking and aggravated robbery to domestic strangulation, sexual assault, and arson — including setting wildfires. Here are just a few of the most alarming names and charges: Terrance… Continue reading BECKER COUNTY — MASS ARREST SHOCKER: Dozens Jailed For Drugs, Domestic Assault, Weapons & Wildfire Arson
Cass County: Fargo Man Linked to Homicide Takes Gun Plea Deal—Loaded Weapons, Drugs, and Child in Car Reveal Shocking Details
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man once tied to a homicide in Fargo is now taking a plea deal on federal gun charges—in a case that has rocked the community with tragic and troubling revelations. Amire Logan was arrested and initially booked for felony murder in connection to the June 24, 2024 fatal shooting of… Continue reading Cass County: Fargo Man Linked to Homicide Takes Gun Plea Deal—Loaded Weapons, Drugs, and Child in Car Reveal Shocking Details
Challenges Every Community Faces: Drugs, Poverty, and Armed Men
Drugs, Poverty & Angry Men With Guns, Problems Facing Every Community BEMIDI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The problems with drugs, poverty and angry men with guns are facing every community. We look at what’s being done in Bemidji, Minnesota to combat the problems.
Clay County Man Busted Using Fake Name While Holding Hard Drugs
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a wild turn of events, Robert Lee Flores, age 36, was arrested in the early hours of March 29, 2025, after an investigation revealed serious drug charges — and a bold attempt to deceive law enforcement. According to booking information, Lincoln County authorities charged Flores with 5th-degree possession of controlled substances… Continue reading Clay County Man Busted Using Fake Name While Holding Hard Drugs
Clay County — Armed & Busted: Man Nabbed With Drugs and Weapon in Shocking Arrest
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a dramatic late-night arrest, Emmanual Xavier Kennedy, age 34, was taken into custody by Moorhead Police just after midnight on March 27, 2025. Authorities have charged Kennedy with First-Degree Aggravated Controlled Substance Crime involving two aggravating factors, as well as Fifth-Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance. Adding to the gravity… Continue reading Clay County — Armed & Busted: Man Nabbed With Drugs and Weapon in Shocking Arrest
Otter Tail County: Man Busted for Drugs, DWI, and Driving with Canceled License in 3-Charge Arrest!
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A wild arrest in Otter Tail County this week has landed 30-year-old Amin Ahmed Asad in serious legal trouble. On March 27, 2025, authorities took Asad into custody on multiple active charges: Gross Misdemeanor: Fifth-degree drug possession (Schedule 1-4 substances, excluding small marijuana amounts) under statute 152.025.2(1) Gross Misdemeanor: Third-degree… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Man Busted for Drugs, DWI, and Driving with Canceled License in 3-Charge Arrest!
Pennington County: Inmate Caught with Schedule 1-4 Drugs — ZERO Bail!
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me)—Richard Reierson is currently being held at the Pennington County Jail after his arrest on March 29, 2025. Authorities booked Reierson on a 5th-degree felony drug charge (Case #23000930) for possession of Schedule 1-4 substances or paraphernalia residuals—excluding cannabis and hemp. The case is scheduled to proceed in District Court, though a specific… Continue reading Pennington County: Inmate Caught with Schedule 1-4 Drugs — ZERO Bail!
Beltrami County: Lucas Felts Jailed For Second-Degree DWI Under Influence of Drugs
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Beltrami County man is in custody after being charged with serious DWI offenses involving controlled substances. Authorities report Lucas Felts was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on March 24, 2025, and is being held without bail. According to court records, Felts is facing two gross misdemeanor charges: Case# 25-004952… Continue reading Beltrami County: Lucas Felts Jailed For Second-Degree DWI Under Influence of Drugs
Nobles County Fugitive Sai Vang Sought Following Drug Conviction
Nobles County (trfnews.i234.me) — Sai Vang Declared Fugitive After Failing to Report Following Drug Conviction Sai Vang, born August 2, 1984, has been declared a wanted fugitive as of March 11, 2025. Vang was previously convicted on drug charges in Nobles County under court file 53-CR-19-575. After his last release on November 18, 2024, under… Continue reading Nobles County Fugitive Sai Vang Sought Following Drug Conviction
CAVALIER Woman Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into Grand Forks County Jail
CAVALIER (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cavalier woman has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to smuggling Suboxone into the Grand Forks County Jail as part of a wider drug trafficking scheme within the correctional facility. Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, pleaded guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess… Continue reading CAVALIER Woman Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into Grand Forks County Jail
Clearwater County: Melissa Branchaud Arrested for Multiple Third-Degree DWIs Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — Melissa Branchaud, age 37, has been arrested and booked into the Clearwater County Jail on multiple third-degree DWI charges. The arrest occurred on March 17, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m. Branchaud is facing several serious charges, including third-degree DWI for refusal to submit to a chemical test under Minnesota statute 169A.26.1(b),… Continue reading Clearwater County: Melissa Branchaud Arrested for Multiple Third-Degree DWIs Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Clearwater County: Kenneth Lafriniere Arrested for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kenneth Lafriniere, 43, was arrested on March 13, 2025, in Clearwater County, Minnesota. Lafriniere faces a serious charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(7) for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of Schedule I or II drugs, excluding cannabis or hemp. Authorities report that the arrest stemmed from a traffic… Continue reading Clearwater County: Kenneth Lafriniere Arrested for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Becker County: Thomas Gene Warren Jr. Arrested for DWI – Schedule I/II Drugs Detected
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Thomas Gene Warren Jr., age 42, has been arrested and booked into the Becker County Jail on a drug-related DWI charge. According to jail records, Warren was taken into custody on March 18, 2025. Warren is charged under Minnesota statute 169A.20.1(7) for operating a motor vehicle while having any amount of… Continue reading Becker County: Thomas Gene Warren Jr. Arrested for DWI – Schedule I/II Drugs Detected
Wahpeton, Richland County: Terrance L. Cusey Busted for Meth Trafficking – Cash, and Drugs Seized
Wahpeton, Richland County (trfnews.i234.me) — Terrance L. Cusey of Wahpeton has been arrested and is now facing serious drug trafficking charges. According to court documents, the End of the Woods Drug Task Force was actively searching for Cusey on March 18th due to outstanding warrants from South Dakota. Officers located Cusey’s vehicle at 407 3rd… Continue reading Wahpeton, Richland County: Terrance L. Cusey Busted for Meth Trafficking – Cash, and Drugs Seized
The Sequence of Events: First Sex, Then Drugs, Followed by Robbery Charges in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man says he was robbed of $400 and had his van stolen, after meeting up with Davin Valentin in Fargo.
Becker County Woman ARRESTED for Drugs & Identity Fraud
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – Police Make SHOCKING Arrest! A Becker County woman is behind bars after an alarming police encounter that led to multiple criminal charges. 
Arrest Details: Name: Neka Joy Sargent Age: 32 Booking Date: March 2, 2025 Estimated Release Date: Pending Court Hearing Charges: 5th-Degree Drug Possession (Schedule 1-4 substances or paraphernalia… Continue reading Becker County Woman ARRESTED for Drugs & Identity Fraud
Pursuit in Beltrami County: Ambulance Dispatched After Suspect Allegedly Ingests Drugs
Beltrami County Pursuit, Ambulance Called After Suspect Apparently Ate Drugs BLACKDUCK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We had a high speed pursuit from Bemidji to Blackduck Wednesday afternoon. An ambulance was called, after the suspect apparently ingested drugs.
Alleged Scheme to Smuggle Drugs into Grand Forks Jail Uncovered
FOILED: Alleged Plan To Smuggle Drugs Into Grand Forks Jail GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force has foiled an alleged plan to smuggle drugs into the Grand Forks County jail. One woman has been charged. Charges are pending against a second person.
SHOCKING: 23-Year-Old Jordan Hanson Charged with Murder in Hallock, Minnesota!
Hallock (trfnews.i234.me) — Murder Shocks Community as 23-Year-Old Faces Charges! 
Authorities in Kittson County, Minnesota, have charged 23-year-old Jordan Hanson of Kennedy, MN, with second-degree murder and third-degree murder following the fatal shooting of an unidentified man in Hallock. The second-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. 
According… Continue reading SHOCKING: 23-Year-Old Jordan Hanson Charged with Murder in Hallock, Minnesota!
Ann Schommer in Custody at Beltrami County Jail for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Beltrami County, Minnesota – Ann Schommer is currently in custody at Beltrami County Jail following her February 18, 2025 arrest. According to jail records, Schommer, who is 5’2″ tall and weighs 180 pounds, was charged with DWI – Operating a Motor Vehicle with Any Amount of Schedule I/II Drugs or Metabolites (excluding cannabis/hemp) under statute… Continue reading Ann Schommer in Custody at Beltrami County Jail for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Narcotics, Weapon, and Money Confiscated in Grand Forks
Drugs, Firearm & Cash Seized In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An Arizona woman is facing a drug trafficking charge in Grand Forks.
Polk County Woman Arrested for DUI – Operating Vehicle Under Influence of Schedule I/II Drugs
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Polk County woman, Mindy Lynn Kloos, was arrested on February 14, 2025, for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) after allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of Schedule I or II drugs, excluding marijuana. She was charged under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(7), which covers impaired driving due to controlled substances.… Continue reading Polk County Woman Arrested for DUI – Operating Vehicle Under Influence of Schedule I/II Drugs
Warroad Woman, Tracey Jo Brodshaug, Faces Felony Drug & DUI Charges in Roseau County
ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 42-year-old woman, Tracey Jo Brodshaug, is facing serious felony drug and DUI charges after a high-risk traffic stop led to the discovery of over 55 grams of methamphetamine in her vehicle and home. Incident Details Date & Location: On January 24, a Minnesota State Trooper received reports of a reckless… Continue reading Warroad Woman, Tracey Jo Brodshaug, Faces Felony Drug & DUI Charges in Roseau County
Deputy Watches As Drugs Are Thrown Out Of Car
BENSON COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man from St. John, North Dakota is facing criminal charges, after allegedly throwing out a bag of drugs in front of a deputy in Benson County.
Thief River Falls Woman Charged with Felony Drug Offense
Thief River Falls Woman Facing Felony Drug Charge THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Thief River Falls woman facing felony drug charge.
Man Allegedly Leaves Behind Backpack Filled with $59,000 in Drugs, Cash, and Handgun
WHOOPS! Man Allegedly Forgot Backpack Containing $59,000 Worth Of Drugs, Cash & Handgun BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota man is facing major drug trafficking charges, after allegedly forgetting a backpack that containied $59,000 worth of drugs, cash and a handgun.
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
Otter Tail County: Damien Ryan Evenson Sentenced for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 9, 2024, Damien Ryan Evenson, aged 23, was booked in Otter Tail County. He was sentenced under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause (7), which prohibits operating a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, excluding cannabis and hemp, in one’s body. Revisor… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Damien Ryan Evenson Sentenced for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
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.
Multiple Charges Lead to Arrest of Ryan Lee Schmidt
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Multiple Charges Lead to Arrest of Ryan Lee Schmidt Booking Date: 10/26/2024 Age: 44 Charges: Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety DWI – Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Controlled Substances Refusing Chemical Test – Blood or Urine Required by Search Warrant Possession of Controlled Substances –… Continue reading Multiple Charges Lead to Arrest of Ryan Lee Schmidt
Multiple Charges Lead to Arrest of Barnabas Varnier Harris
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Barnabas Varnier Harris, 43, was arrested on April 23, 2024, after being charged with several offenses. These included: 609.50.1(1) – Obstruction of legal process during lawful execution. 169A.20.1(5) – DWI for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours. 169A.20.1(1) – DWI for… Continue reading Multiple Charges Lead to Arrest of Barnabas Varnier Harris
Fargo Man Accused of Falsifying Drug Prescriptions
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Chicago woman is facing felony charges, after allegedly trying to use a fake prescription note.
Sex suspect in Fargo implicated with unwanted drugs
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly going to the apartment of a 17-year old girl and offering her drugs for sex.
Girlfriend Charged in East Grand Forks; Sources Say She Obtains Drugs in Fargo-Moorhead
GF Woman Charged In EGF, She Gets Her Drugs In Fargo-Moorhead EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman charged with drug trafficking in East Grand Forks says she gets her drugs in Fargo-Moorhead.
Stolen Vehicle Report Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Drugs, Weapons
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday, November 11, at 5:46 p.m., Fargo police officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1700 block of 14th Street South. The victim’s husband located the vehicle nearby and informed officers that he observed a man exiting it. He provided a description of the individual and… Continue reading Stolen Vehicle Report Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Drugs, Weapons
Patrol Reports Update on Fargo Crash Due to DUI Involving Drugs
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding an unusual crash in Fargo Sunday at noon. The patrol now says the driver was arrested on DUI and drug charges.
Seizure of Cash, Drugs, and Guns in Mahnomen County, MN
Cash, Drugs & Guns Seized In Mahnomen County, MN MAHNOMEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two people have been arrested after drugs, guns and cash were seized from a vehicle near Mahnomen, Minnesota.
$1.1 Million Worth of Drugs Seized on Interstate 94 Near Mandan, ND
$1.1-Million Drug Bust On Interstate-94 Near Mandan, ND MANDAN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Morton County Sheriff’s Department has made a $1.1-million dollar drug bust near Mandan, North Dakota.
Massive Drug Bust in Wadena County: 5 Men Face Federal Charges, $1 Million in Drugs Seized
WADENA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A major drug bust in Wadena County has led to federal charges against five men, with authorities seizing an estimated $1 million worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Bill Rude, 62, and Robert Anderson, 38, both of Wadena, were arrested along with Aaron Heifort, 28, of Clitherall, and Carlos Valdovinos-Trejo, 27,… Continue reading Massive Drug Bust in Wadena County: 5 Men Face Federal Charges, $1 Million in Drugs Seized
Narcotics, Currency, and Firearms
Drugs, Cash & Guns BENSON COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two men are facing a drug trafficking charge in Benson County, North Dakota following the execution of a search warrant.
BREAKING NEWS: Explosives and Drugs Confiscated in Twin Valley, Minnesota; Three Individuals Arrested
UPDATE, BOMB & DRUGS SEIZED: 3 Charged In Twin Valley, Minnesota TWIN VALLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to a story we brought you earlier this week. Three people have now been charged, after a bomb and drugs were discovered in a Twin Valley, Minnesota home earlier this week.
East Grand Forks Man Busted with Drugs Near Schools, Faces Felony Charges
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man is facing serious felony drug charges after being caught with oxycodone and methamphetamine within a prohibited zone near local schools, heightening the penalties he faces. Richard Franklin Jackson, 54, was arrested after authorities found 14 10mg oxycodone pills and a pipe containing meth residue at… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Busted with Drugs Near Schools, Faces Felony Charges
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.
Drug Kingpin Clinton James Ward Arrested for Trafficking Massive Quantities of Drugs from Mexico to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Clinton James Ward, a key figure in a significant drug trafficking ring, has been arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl from Mexico to Minnesota. U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger stated that this indictment disrupts one of the most sophisticated drug trafficking operations his office has ever encountered. Ward, initially… Continue reading Drug Kingpin Clinton James Ward Arrested for Trafficking Massive Quantities of Drugs from Mexico to Minnesota
Grafton Man Sentenced for Smuggling Suboxone into Grand Forks Jail
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 29, Andrew Harlan Stenerson, 33, of Grafton, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. The sentence, part of a plea agreement, includes… Continue reading Grafton Man Sentenced for Smuggling Suboxone into Grand Forks Jail
Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, of Cavalier, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 24, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Grand Forks County Correctional Center staff discovered Suboxone film strips hidden inside… Continue reading Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Moorhead Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants and New Charges After Attempting to Conceal Drugs
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on June 10, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper received information from Pennington County dispatch about a woman with a felony warrant traveling on Highway 59 toward Fargo, N.D. The woman, identified as Samantha Erin Hutchinson, 32, of Moorhead, has been charged with felony fifth-degree controlled substance… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants and New Charges After Attempting to Conceal Drugs
Inmate’s Fatal Overdose from Drugs
STILLWATER STATE PRISON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An inmate died of a drug overdose at the Stillwater State Prison.
Fargo Man Faces Consequences for Drugs and DWI
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob D. Hibl, 38, of Fargo, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree drug possession and misdemeanor DWI. On the evening of August 12, 2023, a Becker County deputy responded to reports of a Buick with North Dakota plates driving erratically on Highway 10. The vehicle… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Consequences for Drugs and DWI
Red Lake Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges for Spiking Drink with Drugs
RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lane Allen Anderson, 27, waived his Wednesday, May 22, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Anderson is charged with adulteration causing illness, pain, or other bodily harm and third-degree sale of a narcotic, the latter carrying a maximum 20-year sentence. According to a probable cause… Continue reading Red Lake Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges for Spiking Drink with Drugs
Thief River Falls man sentenced to 49 months for selling drugs to an informant
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced to just over four years in prison on Monday, May 13, for selling $100 worth of methamphetamine to an informant. Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 24, pleaded guilty to third-degree sale of a controlled substance earlier in May. The crime carries a maximum sentence… Continue reading Thief River Falls man sentenced to 49 months for selling drugs to an informant
Homeless Man in GF Faces Charges for Drugs and Violent Crimes
GRAND FORKS, ,ND (trfnews.i234.me) A homeless man in Grand Forks is facing 7 felony charges involving drugs and crimes of violence.