Middle River Man Charged After Wrong-Way Chase

Middle River Man Charged After Wrong-Way Chase

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Middle River man is charged after a reported wrong-way driving incident and pursuit in Becker County. Court records identify the defendant as Zachary Ryan Opdahl, 38, of Middle River, Minnesota. He is charged with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He is also charged with gross misdemeanor… Continue reading Middle River Man Charged After Wrong-Way Chase

Thief River Falls: Newfolden Man Faces Meth, DWI

Thief River Falls: Newfolden Man Faces Meth, DWI

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A Newfolden man is facing multiple criminal charges after a traffic stop in Thief River Falls. Police say they found suspected drugs and drug items during the stop and later at the jail. James Robert Ness, 56, Newfolden, has been charged with felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime. He is also charged with… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Newfolden Man Faces Meth, DWI

Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire

Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces a felony after a fire report at a store. Chad A. Ostlund, with no listed address, is charged with endangering by fire. Court records describe the location as “Pro Serve” in Grand Forks. The charge stems from a call on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Responders were… Continue reading Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire

St. Cloud: Priest Faces New Sex Assault Charge Request

St. Cloud: Priest Faces New Sex Assault Charge Request

St. Cloud (trfnews.i234.me) A Catholic priest serving the St. Cloud Diocese is facing more criminal exposure in a sexual assault case. Prosecutors have notified the court that they plan to add another charge against 61-year-old Father Joseph Paul Herzing. He was already charged with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. He is also charged… Continue reading St. Cloud: Priest Faces New Sex Assault Charge Request

Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge

Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman was arrested and appeared in court this week in Polk County on charges filed earlier this year. Amber Rose Chapman, of Grand Forks, appeared in Polk County court in Crookston on a case filed last April. Court documents say Chapman missed her original court date. Charges Filed… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge

Crookston Man Faces Felony Stalking, Domestic Assault

Crookston Man Faces Felony Stalking, Domestic Assault

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) – A 27-year-old Crookston man, Andrew William Gregg, is facing multiple charges, including felony stalking and domestic assault by strangulation, following a months-long investigation by the Crookston Police Department. Gregg was charged on December 12 in Polk County District Court with several offenses, including a pattern of stalking conduct, domestic assault by strangulation,… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Felony Stalking, Domestic Assault

Grand Forks County Man Faces Felony Theft Charge

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) – A homeless man based in Grand Forks now faces a felony theft charge after a reported grocery store theft downtown. According to a criminal complaint, the case involves Richard B. Harrington. Court records list Harrington’s address as homeless in Grand Forks. He is accused of taking bags of food from a downtown… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Faces Felony Theft Charge

Fargo Man Faces Felony Charges After Knife Threat

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A 59-year-old Fargo man faces felony charges after an incident at Sanford Hospital on November 29. Michael Stephen Haug is accused of threatening hospital security with a knife and assaulting a staff member during the altercation. According to court documents, Haug checked into the hospital to receive treatment for a cyst. He… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Felony Charges After Knife Threat

Pennington County Teen Faces Threats Charge

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls teenager has been charged with felony terroristic threats after video messages frightened two other teens. Court papers say Elijah Lee Louis Belgarde, 18, of Thief River Falls, is charged with one count of felony terroristic threats. Police arrested him after a report on the night of… Continue reading Pennington County Teen Faces Threats Charge