Tag: Elderly

WRIGHT COUNTY: Man Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide After Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Crosswalk

Wright County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A man is now facing serious charges after a fatal crash that killed an elderly pedestrian in Howard Lake last year. Jonathan William Edwards, 46, has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide following the September 4, 2024 collision that took the life of 85-year-old Barbara Jean Hoppe. Authorities responded to… Continue reading WRIGHT COUNTY: Man Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide After Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Crosswalk

Two Incidents Involving Elderly Individuals Discovered Outdoors in Cold Conditions in Grand Forks on Sunday

Two Reports Of Elderly People Found Out In The Cold In Grand Forks Sunday GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency responders were called to 2 different incidents of elderly people found outside in the cold Sunday morning.

Theft in Grand Forks County: Man Steals $116,000 from Elderly Landlord

David Lee Cooper

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me)—​In a startling case of elder financial exploitation, David Lee Cooper, 61, formerly of Grand Forks and now residing in West Fargo, has entered an Alford plea to a Class A felony theft charge for misappropriating over $116,000 from his elderly female landlord. This plea allows Cooper to maintain his innocence while… Continue reading Theft in Grand Forks County: Man Steals $116,000 from Elderly Landlord

Tragedy in Ramsey County: Drunk Driver Kills Elderly Woman in Hit-and-Run

Christopher Ronald Olson

White Bear Township (trfnews.i234.me)—In a devastating incident on Thursday, March 27, 2025, a 72-year-old woman lost her life after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the intersection of White Bear Parkway and Birch Lake Boulevard North in White Bear Township. Witnesses reported that the driver, operating a Kia Telluride, failed to slow down and… Continue reading Tragedy in Ramsey County: Drunk Driver Kills Elderly Woman in Hit-and-Run

Ramsey County Crash Horror: Parked Lincoln Smashed on I-35W Shoulder, Elderly Passenger and Driver Hospitalized

Roseville, Ramsey County (trfnews.i234.me) — A violent highway collision Sunday afternoon left a Minneapolis woman fighting for her life and her elderly passenger injured, after a Jeep Grand Cherokee slammed into a parked Lincoln MKZ on the shoulder of Interstate 35W. 🚨 According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at 2:51 p.m., near… Continue reading Ramsey County Crash Horror: Parked Lincoln Smashed on I-35W Shoulder, Elderly Passenger and Driver Hospitalized

SHOCKING SCAM: Brooks Woman Charged with Stealing Over $292,000 from Elderly Man in Marshall County!

Hollie Baker-Walseth

Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing case of elder financial exploitation has emerged in Marshall County, MN, where Hollie Baker-Walseth, 78, has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing over $292,000 from an elderly man for whom she was serving as power of attorney. 📌 Key Details: 997 unauthorized transactions recorded from August 2021 –… Continue reading SHOCKING SCAM: Brooks Woman Charged with Stealing Over $292,000 from Elderly Man in Marshall County!

Woman Accused of Stealing Nearly $300K from Elderly Man in Marshall County!

Hollie Baker-Walseth

Marshall County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing financial crime has surfaced in Marshall County, where Holly Baker Walseth is accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from an elderly man while acting as his power of attorney. 🔴 The Investigation: The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department launched an investigation in January 2023 after discovering unauthorized financial transactions. Authorities uncovered… Continue reading Woman Accused of Stealing Nearly $300K from Elderly Man in Marshall County!

Elderly Driver Involved in Crash and Fire Incident in Grand Forks

UPDATE: Elderly Driver Caused Crash & Fire In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) GrandForks Police say it was an elderly driver who caused a crash and fire in Grand Forks Wednesday afternoon.

Tragic Turn of Events: Heartbreaking Story of Elderly Couple in Fargo

SUICIDE GONE WRONG: Tragic Story Of Elderly Couple In Fargo FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police have now released details regarding a botched suicide attempt that left a woman dead and a man injured from a gunshot wound.

Elderly Woman Dies Outside West Fargo Assisted Living Facility in Cold Weather

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An elderly woman died in the cold outside an assisted living facility in West Fargo, North Dakota this week.

UPDATE: Another individual arrested for defrauding elderly Grand Rapids, MN locals out of thousands of dollars

GRAND RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A second man is facing charges in connection to a scam earlier this week in Grand Rapids, Minnesota that swindles thousands of dollars from elderly people.

Grandparent Scam in Itasca County: Two Men Charged After Elderly Residents Lose Nearly $50,000

Ra’Shawn Marquios Carter

Itasca County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A widespread grandparent scam that targeted elderly residents across Minnesota’s Iron Range has resulted in two arrests and felony charges after at least three victims were swindled out of nearly $50,000. 📌 Charged Individuals: Ra’Shawn Marquios Carter, 31, of Canton, Ohio – Felony theft by swindle Sebastian Munoz-Huertas, 24, of Freeport, Illinois… Continue reading Grandparent Scam in Itasca County: Two Men Charged After Elderly Residents Lose Nearly $50,000

Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested

🚨 Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested 🚨

Grand Rapids, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, have now charged Sebastian Munoz-Huertas of Freeport, Illinois, as a second suspect in a scam that defrauded elderly victims of nearly $50,000. Munoz-Huertas has been charged with felony aiding and abetting theft by swindle, a serious crime under Minnesota law.

🚨 Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested 🚨

🚨 Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested 🚨

Authorities in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, have now charged Sebastian Munoz-Huertas of Freeport, Illinois, as a second suspect in a scam that defrauded elderly victims of nearly $50,000. Munoz-Huertas has been charged with felony aiding and abetting theft by swindle, a serious crime under Minnesota law. This development follows the earlier arrest of Rashan Carter of… Continue reading 🚨 Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested 🚨

Ohio Man Charged with Swindling Nearly $50,000 from Elderly Victims in Minnesota

Ra’Shawn Marquios Carter

🚨 Grand Rapids, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, have arrested Rashawn Carter, a man from Canton, Ohio, who allegedly swindled four elderly victims out of nearly $50,000 using a grandparent scam. How the Scam Worked 📌 Victim 1: Carter allegedly called an elderly woman and posed as her grandson. When she questioned the voice,… Continue reading Ohio Man Charged with Swindling Nearly $50,000 from Elderly Victims in Minnesota

Maryland Men Sentenced in Romance Fraud Targeting Elderly Women

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Maryland men have received sentences for their involvement in a romance fraud scheme targeting elderly women via social media. Chinedu Ikenna Nwafor, 42, of Bowie, Maryland, was sentenced on December 17 in North Dakota to 25 months in prison and ordered to pay $180,000 in restitution. He pleaded guilty to… Continue reading Maryland Men Sentenced in Romance Fraud Targeting Elderly Women

Detroit Lakes Man Accused of Brutally Beating Elderly Man in Wheelchair Until Unconscious

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges for allegedly beating an elderly man who was in a wheelchair unconscious.

UPDATE: Displacement Leaves Elderly Bemidji Residents Homeless

UPDATE: Elderly Bemidji Residents Left With No Home BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) They were told they have to be out of the building by Thursday. Now, some elderly and disabled Bemidji residents are left without a home.

UPDATE: Public Outcry Intensifies as Elderly and Disabled Face Eviction in Bemidji

UPDATE: Outrage Boiling Over As Elderly & Disabled Get The Boot In Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Outrage is beginning to boil over in Bemidji as elderly and disabled residents of a subsidized housing apartment building are told to move out.

Elderly Man, 80, Tragically Passes Away in North Dakota Grain Bin Accident

80-Year Old Man Dies In North Dakota Grain Bin Accident WEBSTER, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An 80-year old man from Webster, North Dakota died after being suffocated by grain in a bin on his farmstead Wednesday afternoon.

Elderly Driver Rear-Ends Amish Buggy, Causing Severe Injuries to Buggy Driver in Otter Tail County Crash

NEW YORK MILLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Amish buggy driver suffered severe injuries, after she was rear ended by an elderly driver Monday evening.

Betrayal of Trust: Minnesota Woman Accused of Stealing from Elderly Mother

Peggy Ann Omdahl

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing case of elder abuse has come to light in Strandquist, Minnesota, where a 69-year-old woman has been accused of financially exploiting her elderly mother. Peggy Ann Omdahl faces seven felony charges for allegedly stealing over $1.2 million from the vulnerable adult. According to an amended criminal complaint filed… Continue reading Betrayal of Trust: Minnesota Woman Accused of Stealing from Elderly Mother

Alleged Threats Against Elderly Woman, Escape Incident, and More

Alleged Threat To Elderly Woman, Fleeing & More GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a string of charges, after allegedly threatening an elderly woman, fleeing police and more.

Elderly Driver Injures 4 Pedestrians in Hackensack, Minnesota on Saturday

HACKENSACK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding an elderly driver, who hit 4 pedestrians in a tent at a wood carving festival in Hackensack, Minnesota on Saturday.

Elderly Driver’s Wild Ride: Minivan Smashes Through Fargo Apartment Garage

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A dramatic incident unfolded Wednesday evening in Fargo when an elderly driver lost control of a minivan, crashing through both walls of a garage at an apartment complex located at 4095 34th Avenue South. Fargo police responded to the scene, where the driver was transported to a local healthcare facility for… Continue reading Elderly Driver’s Wild Ride: Minivan Smashes Through Fargo Apartment Garage

Elderly Man and Juvenile Injured in Marshall County Two-Vehicle Collision

Marshall County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Marshall County. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that 81-year-old Richard Wayne Jorde of Thief River Falls sustained injuries when his 2022 Ford Maverick collided with a northbound Chevrolet Suburban on Highway 59 in Excel Township. A young passenger in… Continue reading Elderly Man and Juvenile Injured in Marshall County Two-Vehicle Collision

💰 Texas Man Held on $1.5 Million Bond for Allegedly Scamming Elderly Minnesota Woman Out of $136,000 in Cash and Gold

Mutahir Ahmed Khan

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 23-year-old McKinney, Texas, man, Mutahir Ahmed Khan, is being held on a $1.5 million bond after allegedly swindling an elderly Marshall County woman out of $136,000. Khan, who faces up to 20 years in prison for two felony theft charges, reportedly convinced the victim to send cash hidden in… Continue reading 💰 Texas Man Held on $1.5 Million Bond for Allegedly Scamming Elderly Minnesota Woman Out of $136,000 in Cash and Gold

Minneapolis Police Seek Public’s Help After Puppy Stolen from Elderly Man

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minneapolis Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect(s) involved in a troubling incident that occurred on Monday around 4:00 p.m. in South Minneapolis. A 78-year-old man was knocked to the ground, and his Cane Corso puppy was stolen. The puppy, which is still very young,… Continue reading Minneapolis Police Seek Public’s Help After Puppy Stolen from Elderly Man

Elderly Driver Cited After Three-Vehicle Crash in South Fargo Injures Two

Elderly Driver Cited After Three-Vehicle Crash in South Fargo Injures Two

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – An elderly driver has been cited following a three-vehicle crash in South Fargo on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of South University Drive and 15th Avenue. Fargo police responded to the scene, where two individuals were found to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries. They were transported… Continue reading Elderly Driver Cited After Three-Vehicle Crash in South Fargo Injures Two

Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Strandquist, Minnesota, man appeared in court on June 18 for charges of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Jeffrey Lars McHam, 65, was released without bond on his promise to attend future court proceedings. McHam and his significant other, Peggy Ann Omdahl, face charges of financial exploitation of a… Continue reading Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud