Chad Alan Burnette Arrested for Second-Degree DUI in Polk County

Chad Alan Burnette

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 18, 2025, law enforcement officials in Polk County arrested Chad Alan Burnette, born June 30, 1977. He faces charges of second-degree driving while impaired, with two or more aggravating factors, under statute 169A.25.1(a). I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me.

DUI Arrest Following Hit-and-Run at Thief River Falls VFW

Sandra Hible

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, just before 11:00 p.m., police responded to a motor vehicle incident at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Thief River Falls. Officers were dispatched following a report of a truck being struck in the parking lot, with the offending vehicle leaving the scene. Upon investigation,… Continue reading DUI Arrest Following Hit-and-Run at Thief River Falls VFW

Moorhead Man Arrested for DUI After Assaulting North Dakota Trooper

Oscar Lee Jr.

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 17, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop in a parking lot located at 2535 23rd Avenue South in Fargo. The driver, identified as 44-year-old Oscar Lee Jr. from Moorhead, Minnesota, was suspected of driving under the influence with children present… Continue reading Moorhead Man Arrested for DUI After Assaulting North Dakota Trooper

Driver Arrested for DUI and Drug Offenses on December 10, 2024

Jennifer Louise Nelson

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Jennifer Louise Nelson, born September 19, 1978, was arrested on December 10, 2024, for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of Schedule II drugs. The offense is classified under statute 169A.20.1(7) and includes charges for driving under the influence of any amount of non-marijuana drugs. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me

Jeffery Jared Lane Arrested for DUI and Refusal of Chemical Test

Jeffery Jared Lane

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 22, 2024, Jeffery Jared Lane, born April 22, 1978, was cited for traffic-related charges, including driving under the influence (DUI) and refusing to submit to a chemical test under statute {169A.20.2}. The case highlights compliance with state-imposed testing regulations in DUI cases. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me

Dean Matthew Gunderson Arrested for Third-Degree DUI

Dean Matthew Gunderson

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dean Matthew Gunderson, born on October 2, 1980, was arrested on December 6, 2024, for third-degree driving under the influence (DUI). The charges include operating a motor vehicle while impaired with one aggravating factor as defined by Minnesota statute 169A.26.1(a). This statute pertains to gross misdemeanor DUI offenses involving elevated circumstances,… Continue reading Dean Matthew Gunderson Arrested for Third-Degree DUI

Grand Forks Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit on I-29

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – At 6:13 PM on Tuesday, Grand Forks Police Department officers responded to a motorist assist call at the I-29 southbound on-ramp near Demers Avenue. A 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee was found parked on the roadside, partially blocking the lane. Officers located a man inside the vehicle, appearing to be asleep… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit on I-29

Fargo Man Arrested After Police Pursuit in West Fargo

Austin Muck

WEST FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man was taken into custody following a police pursuit early Thursday morning in West Fargo. Authorities attempted to stop 31-year-old Austin Muck for a traffic violation in the 900 block of Eaglewood Avenue West shortly before 1:00 a.m. Muck fled the scene, heading north to the 2000 block of… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested After Police Pursuit in West Fargo

Crash on I-29: Driver Arrested for DUI-Drug Charges

Jordan Wichman

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A vehicle traveling south on I-29 cut across all southbound lanes and entered the west ditch. The driver continued driving through a business boulevard, side-swiped a tree, entered a parking lot, and then an adjacent field. The field was under construction at the time of the incident. A large dirt hill in… Continue reading Crash on I-29: Driver Arrested for DUI-Drug Charges