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Becker County Horror: Detroit Lakes Teen Accused of Violent Apartment Rape While Using Fake Identity – Arrested at Restaurant

Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking case has surfaced in Detroit Lakes, where Carliezer Naun Barreda Salgado, 19, is facing multiple felony sexual assault charges after allegedly forcing himself onto a woman he worked with at a local restaurant — all while reportedly using a fake name on the job. According to court… Continue reading Becker County Horror: Detroit Lakes Teen Accused of Violent Apartment Rape While Using Fake Identity – Arrested at Restaurant

Clay County Man Busted Using Fake Name While Holding Hard Drugs

Robert Lee Flores

Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a wild turn of events, Robert Lee Flores, age 36, was arrested in the early hours of March 29, 2025, after an investigation revealed serious drug charges — and a bold attempt to deceive law enforcement. According to booking information, Lincoln County authorities charged Flores with 5th-degree possession of controlled substances… Continue reading Clay County Man Busted Using Fake Name While Holding Hard Drugs

MnDOT Scam Alert: Fake E-ZPass Texts Targeting Minnesota Drivers

Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Scam texts impersonating MnDOT and E-ZPass are sweeping across Minnesota, falsely claiming that recipients owe money for unpaid tolls or violations. These fraudulent messages often include a link urging victims to pay immediately — but it’s a scam. MnDOT has confirmed it never sends text or email messages requesting payment or personal… Continue reading MnDOT Scam Alert: Fake E-ZPass Texts Targeting Minnesota Drivers

Polk County, Minnesota SCAM ALERT: Fake Sheriff’s Calls Demanding Jury Duty Fines — Do NOT Send Money

Polk County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities are warning the public about an alarming phone scam that is gaining traction in Polk County, involving spoofed phone numbers and impersonated law enforcement officers. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, several residents have reported receiving scam calls from individuals who falsely claim to be Sheriff’s Office employees.… Continue reading Polk County, Minnesota SCAM ALERT: Fake Sheriff’s Calls Demanding Jury Duty Fines — Do NOT Send Money

Frazee, Minnesota Shock: Man Allegedly Breaks Into Home, Flashes Fake Gun Over Ex-Girlfriend Dispute

Jaden Pihlaja

Frazee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In a tense and unsettling incident in Frazee, Minnesota, Jaden Pihlaja is now facing a felony burglary charge and a petty misdemeanor for fifth-degree assault after an alleged confrontation involving what appeared to be a firearm. According to a probable cause statement, on March 16th, a Becker County Deputy was called… Continue reading Frazee, Minnesota Shock: Man Allegedly Breaks Into Home, Flashes Fake Gun Over Ex-Girlfriend Dispute

Fake ICE Agent Frees Inmate from Williams County Jail in ‘Perfect Storm’ Incident

Shane Randall, Mauricio Mejia

Williston, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—The Williams County Sheriff’s Office is under scrutiny after an individual posing as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent successfully removed an inmate from jail before law enforcement realized the deception. Sheriff Varlan Kvande defended his department’s policies and procedures, calling the mistaken release a rare but unfortunate event. “They take a… Continue reading Fake ICE Agent Frees Inmate from Williams County Jail in ‘Perfect Storm’ Incident

Police Report: Man Accused of Making Fake Call About Shooting In Moorhead

Update: No Shooting in Moorhead—Swatting Call Linked to Mental Health Crisis

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Moorhead Police say a man suffering a mental health crisis made a fake call to police about shooting people.

Grand Forks Pair Charged for Selling Fake Meth in Drug Bust

Grand Forks Pair Charged for Selling Fake Meth in Drug Bust

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Manuel Cantu and Bridget Nicole Wagner of Grand Forks have been charged with felony possession with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance, along with misdemeanor charges for possession of drug paraphernalia. According to court documents, the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant on January 24, 2025, at their… Continue reading Grand Forks Pair Charged for Selling Fake Meth in Drug Bust

Minnesota Man Arrested After Cache of Weapons Discovered Behind False Wall

Larry Wayne Chadwick

AITKIN, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 15, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the residence of Larry Wayne Chadwick, 63, located on 5th St NW in Aitkin, Minnesota. Chadwick was on probation for felony terroristic threats at the time of the search. During the search, officers discovered a bullet-resistant vest in the bedroom closet… Continue reading Minnesota Man Arrested After Cache of Weapons Discovered Behind False Wall

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

Scrooge’s Expensive Scam: $11,500 Fake Cashier’s Check Used to Purchase Vehicle in Bagley, Minnesota

BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Folks in Bagley, Minnesota are looking for a man who bought their Yukon with an $11,500 bad check. If you see the vehicle, you’re asked to call police.

Dallas Twin Doctors Sentenced for $45M Fake Pain Injection Fraud Scheme

DALLAS (trfnews.i234.me) – Two twin doctors from Dallas, Desi and Deno Barroga, have been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in federal prison for orchestrating a $45 million healthcare fraud scheme. Operating from a pain management clinic on Greenville Ave., the brothers defrauded insurance companies by submitting fraudulent claims for corticosteroid injections that were never administered. Instead,… Continue reading Dallas Twin Doctors Sentenced for $45M Fake Pain Injection Fraud Scheme

Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear

Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear

WALKER, Minn. — A former employee of Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters in Walker has been charged with 26 felony counts for allegedly stealing more than $40,000 in merchandise over a two-year period using fraudulent gift cards. Kelsey Rutland, 38, of Lake George, is accused of adding funds to unused Reeds gift cards and using them… Continue reading Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear