EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – According to court documents, East Grand Forks resident Brian Lee Espinoza has been charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. An investigation revealed that a female minor alleged Espinoza had been sexually assaulting her over several years. In January 2025, the victim reported at least two instances… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged with Multiple Counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
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Unattended Space Heater Causes East Grand Forks Trailer Fire
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 29, at approximately 1:08 p.m., the East Grand Forks Fire Department (EGFFD) responded to a trailer home fire. Upon arrival, crews observed light smoke emanating from the residence. The fire’s origin was traced to an unattended space heater. All occupants had evacuated safely, and operational smoke alarms were… Continue reading Unattended Space Heater Causes East Grand Forks Trailer Fire
Mauro Vega Arrested for Probation Violation
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 18, 2024, law enforcement authorities arrested Mauro Vega, a resident of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, born on October 24, 1978, for a probation violation. This arrest follows a previous incident on April 11, 2024, when Vega was detained for third-degree DUI and refusal to submit to chemical testing.… Continue reading Mauro Vega Arrested for Probation Violation
East Grand Forks Woman Faces Four Felony Drug Charges After Alleged Fentanyl Sales
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks woman, Tracy Ann Hangsleben, 49, made her initial court appearance on Thursday, Nov. 7, facing four felony drug charges. These include first-degree controlled substance sale and conspiracy to commit first-degree sale, which carry potential maximum sentences of 30 years. Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines recommend 56 to 150… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Faces Four Felony Drug Charges After Alleged Fentanyl Sales
East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -An East Grand Forks woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Crystal Lea King, 43, faces a maximum sentence of 30 years. With a criminal history score of four, state sentencing guidelines recommend 105 months in prison, with a range of 90… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case
East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in School Zone
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks man, Richard Franklin Jackson, 54, waived his omnibus hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and entered a plea of not guilty to two felony charges of second-degree sale of a controlled substance in a prohibited zone. According to court documents, Jackson was found in possession of 14… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in School Zone
Thief River Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Suzette Gay Thompson, a 60-year-old woman from Thief River Falls, has pleaded guilty to first-degree arson for starting a fire at the Islamic Center in East Grand Forks. According to court documents, on June 5, 2022, an officer was dispatched to the Islamic Center after receiving a report that someone… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center
Methamphetamine Charges: A Grand Forks Man’s Legal Battle
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Robert Barrett Yahnke, 60, waived his preliminary hearing on October 21 and pleaded not guilty to six felony charges related to methamphetamine sales. The charges include two Class A felonies: delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and possession of at least 50 grams with intent to deliver. Yahnke’s… Continue reading Methamphetamine Charges: A Grand Forks Man’s Legal Battle
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Methamphetamine Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has pleaded guilty to selling a significant amount of methamphetamine in neighboring East Grand Forks. James Richard Shaugabay, 33, entered his plea on Friday, October 11. According to court records, Shaugabay sold approximately six grams of the controlled substance, including its packaging, to an individual… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Methamphetamine Sale
Vandalism Spree Hits East Grand Forks: Residents Warned to Be Vigilant
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A series of brazen vandalism incidents has shaken residents in The Point neighborhood, a south East Grand Forks community along the Red River. Since August, vandals have thrown rocks through windows of five homes, causing significant damage and leaving homeowners on edge. The most recent incident occurred at 11:30… Continue reading Vandalism Spree Hits East Grand Forks: Residents Warned to Be Vigilant