Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is lucky to be alive today after an absolutely horrifying experience in the city’s waste disposal system. It all started last night when the unidentified man sought shelter inside a dumpster to sleep. His nightmare began when a garbage truck collected the dumpster, compacting the waste—including… Continue reading GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Man Survives Being Crushed, Dumped in Landfill—A Miracle Escape!
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Miraculous Escape: Man Survives Garbage Compaction in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, NDD (trfnews.i234.me) A man is lucky to be alive after falling asleep in a dumpster in downtown Grand Forks last night. He wound up as part of the compacted garbage.
Minnesota Fugitive Alert: Joseph Michael Christiansen Wanted for Escape Charges
Dakota County, MN – Authorities are actively searching for Joseph Michael Christiansen, a fugitive wanted as of October 18, 2024, in connection with escape-related charges. Christiansen, born on November 10, 1989, was convicted and sentenced on March 15, 2024, in Dakota County (Court File No. 19HA-CR-23-583). He was released on July 8, 2024, under the… Continue reading Minnesota Fugitive Alert: Joseph Michael Christiansen Wanted for Escape Charges
Escape Charges and Other Happenings Near Park Rapids, Minnesota
PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Park Rapids, Minnesota woman is facing a Fleeing charge and more, following a weekend pursuit near that town.
Minnesota Fugitive Alert: Vance James Thompson Wanted for Escape
Clay County, MN – The Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) has issued a fugitive alert for Vance James Thompson, wanted as of November 8, 2024, on escape-related charges in Clay County. Thompson, born on October 28, 1988, was sentenced on January 8, 2024, in Clay County (Court File No. 14-CR-21-3331) for escape/fugitive violations. He was… Continue reading Minnesota Fugitive Alert: Vance James Thompson Wanted for Escape
Chisago County Fugitive Christopher Wayne Red Elk Wanted Since 2025 for Escape
Chisago County, MN – Authorities have issued a fugitive alert for Christopher Wayne Red Elk, who has been wanted since February 4, 2025, after violating the terms of his release. Case Details 
Date Declared Fugitive: February 4, 2025
Last Release Date: August 8, 2024
Original Sentence Date: February 5, 2024
Jurisdiction: Chisago County (Court… Continue reading Chisago County Fugitive Christopher Wayne Red Elk Wanted Since 2025 for Escape
Scott County Fugitive Cameron Desha Vankino Davis Wanted Since 2025 for Escape
Scott County, MN – Authorities have issued a fugitive alert for Cameron Desha Vankino Davis, who has been wanted since February 10, 2025, after violating the terms of his release. Case Details Date Declared Fugitive: February 10, 2025 Last Release Date: February 10, 2025 Original Sentence Date: August 22, 2024 Jurisdiction: Scott County (Court… Continue reading Scott County Fugitive Cameron Desha Vankino Davis Wanted Since 2025 for Escape
Escape from Charges in East Grand Forks
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks man is facing charges following a pursuit this week.
Escape From Grand Forks Prosecution
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a pair of felony charges, after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop this week.
Escape from Charges in Becker County, Minnesota
BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Callaway, Minnesota woman is facing a felony Fleeing charge in Becker County.
Renville County Fugitive Alert: Desiree Kara Owens Wanted for Escape
Authorities Searching for Fugitive Desiree Kara Owens in Renville County RENVILLE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Desiree Kara Owens, a wanted fugitive, is currently on the run after failing to comply with her release conditions following an escape-related offense. Owens, born December 27, 1992, was sentenced on August 21, 2024, and later released from custody on December 9,… Continue reading Renville County Fugitive Alert: Desiree Kara Owens Wanted for Escape
Man and Woman Escape Unharmed After Shots Fired and Beating Suspect – Exclusive!
WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A rural Warren, Minnesota man is facing 2 charges of felony Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, after …
Man and woman narrowly escape with their lives after suspect fires shots and attacks them
WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A rural Warren, Minnesota man is facing 2 charges of felony Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, after allegedly firing shots at a man and woman. The male victim says he had to beat Cory Jones in order to save his life and the woman who was with him.
Grafton Resident Apprehended While Attempting Escape Through Bedroom Window
Grafton Man Arrested Trying To Escape Out Bedroom Window GRAFTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grafton man is facing a felony charge, after he was arrested trying to escape out a bedroom window in that City on Friday.
Exclusive: Dramatic Escape Leads to Trio’s Kidnapping Charges in Moorhead, Minnesota
EXCLUSIVE: Dramatic Escape, Trio Charged With Kidnapping In Moorhead, Minnesota MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A trio is charged with kidnapping a woman in Moorhead, Minnesota. They allegedly tied her up the …
Eric Reinbold, Murder Suspect, Charged with Assault and Attempted Escape
Murder Suspect, Eric Reinbold Now Charged With Assault & Attempted Escape THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Murder suspect, Eric Reinbold is now charged with assaulting corrections officers and attempting to escape the Pennington County Jail in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
Escape in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two people charged in connection to a Thursday night fleeing incident in West Fargo.
Autumn Christina Leos, Wanted Fugitive in Clay County, Pursued for Escape Offense
Clay County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities are actively searching for Autumn Christina Leos, a 39-year-old woman declared a wanted fugitive as of January 7, 2025. Leos, whose MNDOC Offender ID is 268561, is being pursued in connection with an escape offense tied to court case Clay – 14-CR-22-366. Leos was sentenced on March 20, 2024, and was… Continue reading Autumn Christina Leos, Wanted Fugitive in Clay County, Pursued for Escape Offense
Mooreton Pond Scare: Two Boys Escape After SUV Breaks Through Ice – Chris Harper Reports
MOORETON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A close call in Richland County, North Dakota, ended safely when two juvenile boys managed to escape after their Chevy Tahoe broke through the ice on Mooreton Pond on Monday, January 27, at 7:20 PM. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office received a report that the SUV had fallen through the ice… Continue reading Mooreton Pond Scare: Two Boys Escape After SUV Breaks Through Ice – Chris Harper Reports
Home Destroyed in Otter Tail County Fire – Residents Escape Safely
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A rural home in Amor Township, Otter Tail County was completely destroyed in a massive fire on Thursday, January 30. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call just before 4:30 p.m., reporting flames engulfing the residence west of Otter Tail Lake. Firefighters from Ottertail and Battle… Continue reading Home Destroyed in Otter Tail County Fire – Residents Escape Safely
Kayley Roxana Marie Tinkler Arrested in Polk County for Felony Escape from Custody
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 22, 2025, authorities in Polk County arrested Kayley Roxana Marie Tinkler, born on June 25, 1992, for allegedly escaping from custody while on provisional discharge, a felony offense under Minnesota Statute 609.485.2(6). This statute criminalizes the act of escaping while on pass status or provisional discharge as outlined in section… Continue reading Kayley Roxana Marie Tinkler Arrested in Polk County for Felony Escape from Custody
Saint Paul Man, Kyle Stewart Vanwert, Faces Charges After Two Escape Attempts
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Saint Paul police report that a man, Kyle Stewart Vanwert, 39, was arrested following two failed escape attempts this week. Vanwert was wanted for suspected drug sales and had active warrants for fleeing police in a motor vehicle and first-degree burglary in Hennepin County. Officers detained Vanwert on the 400 block of… Continue reading Saint Paul Man, Kyle Stewart Vanwert, Faces Charges After Two Escape Attempts
Pennington County Inmate: Trina Fairbanks Charged with Escape and Drug Possession
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 7, 2025, Trina Fairbanks was taken into custody at the Pennington County Jail. She is charged with escape from custody under Minnesota Statute 609.485.2(1) and fifth-degree drug possession under Statute 152.025.2(1). Inmate Details: Name: Trina Fairbanks Custody Date: January 7, 2025 Height: 5 feet 3 inches Weight: 150 pounds Hair… Continue reading Pennington County Inmate: Trina Fairbanks Charged with Escape and Drug Possession
Fort Totten Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Attempted Escape from Custody
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 26, 2024, Collin Wade Posey, a 32-year-old resident of Fort Totten, was sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to escape custody. Posey had been arrested in July on multiple local and federal warrants. Posey pleaded guilty to the following charges: Class C felony escape-felony arrest or… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Attempted Escape from Custody
Narrow Escape: Man Miraculously Survives Submerging Vehicle in Icy Waters of Northern Minnesota
VOYAGERS NATIONAL PARK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man was able to escape through the windshield, after his vehicle fell through the ice in Northern Minnesota Monday evening.
Grand Forks Woman Charged After Attempting Escape by Bicycle and on Foot
Grand Forks Woman Charged After Trying To Flee On Bicycle & Foot GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is facing criminal charges, after allegedly trying to flee officers on her bicycle and on foot.
Man Arrested for Escape from Custody
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Paul Robare, age 28, was booked on November 26, 2024. He faces the offense of Escape from Custody (609.485.2(1)), specifically for escaping from lawful arrest while on charge or conviction. The estimated release date for Robare has not been provided. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Grand Forks Resident Faces Charges for Escape
GRAND FORKD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man with a long criminal history is now facing a felony charge of escape, after he …
Woman from East Grand Forks Charged with Escape
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks woman is now charged with felony escape, after failing to return to jail after receiving a 2 day pass.
Four People Escape Fiery Car Wreck in Felton, Minnesota
FELTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Four people escaped with minor injuries, after the vehicle slid into a pole on icy Highway 9 and burst into flames in Felton, Minnesota Monday morning.
UPDATE: Woman Charged with Aiding Escape of Suspect in Bemidji Target Store Stabbing
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The male suspect in a Thursday night stabbing at the Target store in Bemidji, Minnesota is on the run. However, a woman charged with helping him escape is in custody. The male victim in the case was stabbed in the leg.
Narrow Escape in Minto, North Dakota
Very Close Call In Minto, North Dakota MINTO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Minto, North Dakota man is lucky to be alive, after crashing his pickup into a train Thursday evening.
Escape to Zihuatanejo, Mexico This Winter Break!
WINTER BREAK! Zihuatanejo, Mexico ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO (trfnews.i234.me) Join us as we report from Zihuantaneo, Mexico all week long, beginning Monday.
A Narrow Escape: 13-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Attempting to Enter Wisconsin Elementary School with Suspicious Bags
MADISON, Wis (trfnews.i234.me) – A 13-year-old boy who had researched school shootings online was arrested hours after he tried to enter a Wisconsin elementary school with suspicious bags, police said. Investigators believe the boy was armed, judging by videos of him brandishing what investigators believe was a rifle and comments he made to other students.… Continue reading A Narrow Escape: 13-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Attempting to Enter Wisconsin Elementary School with Suspicious Bags
UPDATE: Grandmother and 3 Grandsons Escape Unharmed After Vehicle Collides with Horse in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding what was called in Wednesday night as a vehicle-moose crash. It was actually a vehicle-horse crash south of Erskine, Minnesota on Highway 59.
Fargo Man Faces Charges for Terrorizing and Attempted Escape
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing Terrorizing and Escape charges, following an incident that started at a gas station.
The Grand Forks Bike Escape Was Unsuccessful
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is in jail on this Monday after trying to drive away from police on a bicycle.
Fargo Motorcyclist’s Remarkable Escape From Major Injury
Fargo Motorcycle Driver's Miraculous Escape From Serious Injury FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo motorcycle driver had what appeared to be a miraculous escape from injury, after he was dragged under a vehicle in a Friday night crash.
Dramatic Crash on MN Highway 210 Leaves Three Injured, Miraculous Escape for Pickup Occupants
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – A dramatic two-vehicle crash occurred in Otter Tail County shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday, leaving three people injured and a miraculous escape by the occupants of one vehicle. According to reports from the State Patrol, a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Minnesota Highway 210 collided with another car also… Continue reading Dramatic Crash on MN Highway 210 Leaves Three Injured, Miraculous Escape for Pickup Occupants
Fort Totten Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Escape from Grand Forks County Custody
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Wade Posey, 32, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, September 23, and pleaded not guilty to three crimes related to his alleged attempt to escape from Grand Forks County custody while being held at Altru Hospital. Posey is charged with Class C felony escaping arrest or charge, Class C… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Escape from Grand Forks County Custody
Five People Escape House Fire in Northern Valley
Five Escape Northern Valley House Fire ARCOCH, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Five people escaped a Northern Valley house fire in Ardoch early Thursday morning. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
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.
They Fled, But Couldn’t Escape
They Ran, But Couldn't Hide BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A pair in Bemidji are each facing a felony charge, after trying to help each other escape Deputies.
Exclusive Footage: Two Inmates Recaptured After Friday Night Escape in Grafton
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: 2 Inmates Captured, After Friday Night Escape In Grafton GRAFTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have video from an TRF News viewer of the capture of 2 inmates, following their escape from the …
Euclid Woman Injured in Rollover Crash, Alcohol Suspected as a Factor
A Euclid-area woman, Jade Alexis Fish, 29, was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Wednesday evening. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Fish was driving eastbound on Highway 1 near 44th Avenue Northwest in Vega Township when her 2007 Chevrolet Impala rolled several times. Fish reportedly swerved to avoid a deer, leading to the crash.… Continue reading Euclid Woman Injured in Rollover Crash, Alcohol Suspected as a Factor
North Dakota Pilot and Child Escape Injury After Piper Cub Flips During Battle Lake Fly-In
BATTLE LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 41-year-old pilot from Kindred, North Dakota, and his 4-year-old passenger miraculously escaped injury after their Piper Super Cub flipped over during the 18th Annual Fly-In at Battle Lake Airport. The incident occurred at 12:03 PM when the single-propeller plane lost power while approaching the landing strip. The pilot attempted… Continue reading North Dakota Pilot and Child Escape Injury After Piper Cub Flips During Battle Lake Fly-In
Fort Totten Man’s Desperate Escape Attempt Adds to Felony Charges After Standoff
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Wade Posey, a 32-year-old man from Fort Totten, is now facing additional charges after allegedly attempting to escape custody following his arrest after a tense standoff with Grand Forks law enforcement. Posey, already charged with multiple Class C felonies, including escaping a felony arrest and possessing contraband useful for… Continue reading Fort Totten Man’s Desperate Escape Attempt Adds to Felony Charges After Standoff
Online Predator’s Cold Feet Can’t Escape Justice
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In Fargo, North Dakota, Aaron Doss, 27, faced the consequences of his actions after participating in a plot to coerce and entice a minor into committing an illegal sex act. Despite having cold feet at the last minute, Doss was indicted alongside former school superintendent Ryan Baron for using the internet… Continue reading Online Predator’s Cold Feet Can’t Escape Justice
Emergency Landing at Williston Basin Airport: Pilot and Passenger Escape with Minor Injuries
WILLISTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 21, 2024, at approximately 1:28 PM CT, a small single-engine aircraft encountered landing gear issues while landing at Williston Basin International Airport. The aircraft, piloted by Douglas Hilderman with Charlyn Hilderman as a passenger, arrived from Regina, SK. Both individuals safely exited the aircraft and were assessed by Williston… Continue reading Emergency Landing at Williston Basin Airport: Pilot and Passenger Escape with Minor Injuries