AITKIN COUNTY, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Two McGrath residents face felonies in a reported $86,000 fake-gold swindle. Court documents name Aron Lee Melton and Kristi Ann Fox, both of McGrath, Minnesota. Investigators say they used Facebook Marketplace listings. The posts used the name “Collect Cadillac.” Authorities say the pair offered metal bars as payment in several deals.… Continue reading McGrath Duo Charged in $86K Fake Gold Swindle
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$86,000 Fake Gold Swindle In Minnesota
Detroit Lakes: Bagley Woman Charged Over Fake $100
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bagley woman faces a gross misdemeanor counterfeiting charge in Becker County. Shauna Rae Lafriniere, 37, is accused of using a fake $100 bill in Detroit Lakes. Court records say the purchase happened at a Holiday gas station. The incident is listed at about 12:37 a.m. on October 3, 2025.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Bagley Woman Charged Over Fake $100
Bemidji: LaPorte Teen Charged in Fake $20s
BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — An 18-year-old from LaPorte is charged after a counterfeit cash report at a Bemidji store. J. Schafbuch, 18, is charged with gross misdemeanor counterfeiting of currency. The charge alleges uttering or possessing counterfeit bills. Schafbuch is also charged with misdemeanor, giving a peace officer a false name or birthdate. All details… Continue reading Bemidji: LaPorte Teen Charged in Fake $20s
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Bemidji: Woman Charged in Walmart Scan Scam
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bertha, Minnesota woman is charged with felony theft after an alleged under-scanning scheme at a Bemidji Walmart. What the charge alleges Jennifer Joy Olson, 44, of Bertha, is charged with felony theft. The complaint lists the charge as taking movable property without consent. Court records list the offense date as… Continue reading Bemidji: Woman Charged in Walmart Scan Scam
McGregor Man Charged After Replica Gun Threat
Aitkin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A McGregor, Minnesota, man is facing felony charges. Authorities say he threatened a woman with what looked like a handgun during a dispute. What court records allege McGregor is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Prosecutors say the case is based on allegations in a criminal complaint. According to court documents,… Continue reading McGregor Man Charged After Replica Gun Threat
Cass County: Fake Driver Steals Fargo Porch Package
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo family says a fake delivery driver stole their holiday package right off their front step. Shannon Hendrickson says the trouble started on November 25. He and his girlfriend, Patty, were expecting a delivery from the U.S. Postal Service. The package held about one hundred dollars’ worth of gun slings. They… Continue reading Cass County: Fake Driver Steals Fargo Porch Package