Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A trusted staff member of the Detroit Lakes School District is now at the center of a criminal investigation that has rocked the local education and athletics community. Abby Lynn Pettit, 44, of Detroit Lakes, is facing multiple theft charges after being accused of embezzling over $10,000 in funds meant for school… Continue reading SCHOOL SCANDAL: Detroit Lakes Activities Assistant Charged with Stealing Thousands from Student Funds – trfnews.i234.me
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Hennepin County: State Employee Avoids Charges After Vandalizing Teslas
Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Dylan Bryan Adams, 33, a financial policy compliance lead at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, was arrested for allegedly vandalizing six Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis, causing over $20,000 in damages. Despite the severity of the offenses, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty opted not to press criminal charges, instead enrolling Adams… Continue reading Hennepin County: State Employee Avoids Charges After Vandalizing Teslas
Lake of the Woods school employee and husband accused of having sex with teen
LAKE OF THE WOODS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In Williams, Minnesota, a shocking case has emerged involving Kraig and Jennifer Stokke. The couple is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a teen girl from 2019 until after she turned 18. According to court records, Jennifer Stokke, an employee at Lake of the Woods Public… Continue reading Lake of the Woods school employee and husband accused of having sex with teen
Grand Forks County Shocker: Panhandler’s Violent Outburst at Local Grocery Store
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Grand Forks police responded to an alarming incident at Hugo’s Family Marketplace on Demers Avenue. Terry Wilson, a 32-year-old panhandler, faces multiple charges following a violent confrontation with a store employee. According to court records, Wilson was soliciting outside the store when an employee requested… Continue reading Grand Forks County Shocker: Panhandler’s Violent Outburst at Local Grocery Store
BREAKING: Former School Employee Used AI to Create Child Exploitation Images – Now Facing Federal Charges
Maplewood, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – BREAKING UPDATE: A former school district employee in Minnesota has been federally indicted for producing sexually exploitative images of children using artificial intelligence (AI). William Michael Haslach, 30, of Maplewood, allegedly used his positions in two school districts—ISD 622 (North St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale) and ISD 834 (Stillwater)—to photograph children in… Continue reading BREAKING: Former School Employee Used AI to Create Child Exploitation Images – Now Facing Federal Charges
EMPLOYEE CAUGHT STEALING THOUSANDS FROM CENEX SAFE IN PENNINGTON COUNTY
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A former employee of Cenex Travel Plaza in Thief River Falls was sentenced after being caught on surveillance footage stealing thousands of dollars from the store’s safe over a period of several weeks. Sarah Regina Smeby, 43, was convicted on a felony theft charge after admitting to stealing money at… Continue reading EMPLOYEE CAUGHT STEALING THOUSANDS FROM CENEX SAFE IN PENNINGTON COUNTY
Goodridge Resident Ana Griselda Martinez Trujillo Cited for Business Disturbance
Goodridge, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Goodridge resident, Ana Griselda Martinez Trujillo, 40, was cited by law enforcement after a disturbance at a business on Vaughan Main Street on Tuesday morning. Authorities Respond to Business Dispute Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the scene just before 10:30 AM. The report stated the disturbance involved a former employee, though specific… Continue reading Goodridge Resident Ana Griselda Martinez Trujillo Cited for Business Disturbance
Employee Injured in Lake of the Woods Sleepers Outbuilding Explosion in Lake of the Woods County
LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—An employee of Lake of the Woods Sleepers in Lake of the Woods County was injured after an explosion occurred in a 10 by 20-foot outbuilding used as a restroom. The individual suffered burns to the hand and was transported to Baudette Hospital. The injuries are not life-threatening. No other… Continue reading Employee Injured in Lake of the Woods Sleepers Outbuilding Explosion in Lake of the Woods County
Maplewood School Employee William Haslach Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material in Ramsey County
Ramsey County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 21, 2025, William Michael Haslach, 30, was charged in Ramsey County with ten felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) involving minors under the age of 14. Investigation Details The investigation commenced on January 2, 2025, when the Maplewood Police Department received a tip from the… Continue reading Maplewood School Employee William Haslach Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material in Ramsey County
Update: Employee Injured in Lake of the Woods Sleepers Explosion in Lake of the Woods County
LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On Friday morning in Lake of the Woods County, an employee of Lake of the Woods Sleepers was injured due to an explosion in an outbuilding. The incident occurred when the employee attempted to light the pilot on a furnace, resulting in burns to his hands and face. He was… Continue reading Update: Employee Injured in Lake of the Woods Sleepers Explosion in Lake of the Woods County