Thief River Falls Court Report: DWI Tops Cases

Thief River Falls Court Report: DWI Tops Cases

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Recent court records list several cases handled by the Minnesota State Patrol and the Minnesota Judicial Branch. The cases include DWI, speeding, insurance, and other traffic-related offenses. Minnesota State Patrol Cases One of the most serious cases involved Edith Stefania Mera, 30, of Minneapolis. Court records show she was sentenced for… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Report: DWI Tops Cases

Crookston Man Faces Felony DWI, Drug Charges

Crookston Man Faces Felony DWI, Drug Charges

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man faces three criminal charges in Polk County District Court. Christopher George Rick was charged after a March 24, 2026, traffic stop near Crookston. The complaint includes two felony counts and one gross misdemeanor. The charges are based on allegations in a court filing. Rick has not been convicted in… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Felony DWI, Drug Charges

Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Refusal

Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Refusal

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing several charges after police said he drove erratically on Highway 59 and later refused a breath test. Harold James Sayers, 46, has been charged with second-degree DWI test refusal and driving after revocation. He was also arrested on a Beltrami County warrant. Report… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Refusal

Beltrami County Woman Faces Felony DWI

Beltrami County Woman Faces Felony DWI

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) —  a Red Lake woman is facing three charges after a traffic stop in Beltrami County on March 30, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors charged Chelsey Dawn May with first-degree DWI, fifth-degree drug possession, and driving after cancellation. The complaint says the case began at about… Continue reading Beltrami County Woman Faces Felony DWI

Thief River Falls Woman Charged After .19 DWI Stop

Thief River Falls Woman Charged After .19 DWI Stop

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman from Thief River Falls has been charged with third-degree DWI in Pennington County. The charge followed a traffic stop early on March 24, 2026, according to a criminal complaint. Traffic Stop on Highway 1 The complaint says a deputy saw a westbound vehicle cross the fog line and center… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Charged After .19 DWI Stop

Thief River Falls Court Cases: Theft, DWI, Fines

Thief River Falls Court Cases: Theft, DWI, Fines

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A new round of court case updates from Thief River Falls and nearby agencies shows a mix of theft, DWI, traffic, and disorderly conduct cases. The cases involve the Thief River Falls Police Department, Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The most… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Cases: Theft, DWI, Fines

Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase

Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase

Callaway (trfnews.i234.me) Lucas John Peterson, 36, of Callaway, has been charged in Becker County District Court after a police chase and DWI investigation in Detroit Lakes. Peterson faces a felony count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He also faces a gross misdemeanor charge of third-degree DWI, according to the criminal complaint.… Continue reading Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase

Beltrami County Man Faces Felony DWI Charges

Beltrami County Man Faces Felony DWI Charges

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Red Lake man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a crash in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Valen Vaughn Hughte, 34, was charged with first-degree DWI, alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours, and driving after cancellation as inimical to… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Faces Felony DWI Charges

Beltrami County Woman Charged After DWI Crash

Beltrami County Woman Charged After DWI Crash

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Beltrami County woman is facing criminal charges after a rollover crash in the county last fall, according to a complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Charges Filed In Court Shoshona Leigh Olson, 30, of Deer River, is charged with second-degree DWI and a second drug-related DWI count. The case was filed… Continue reading Beltrami County Woman Charged After DWI Crash

Beltrami County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

Beltrami County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Shana Lynn Reich, 23, of Remer, faces two charges in Beltrami County. The charges stem from a traffic stop. According to a criminal complaint, a deputy stopped Reich’s vehicle near Mission Road and Roosevelt Road SE because the license plate light was not working. The complaint says Reich showed signs of recent… Continue reading Beltrami County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges