Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams

Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man charged in the death of his girlfriend will undergo two mental health evaluations before his case moves forward in court. Joshua Alexander Hite, 21, is accused of killing Isadora Wengel, 24, of West Fargo, in early January. A Cass County judge signed the orders on Monday, March 16. Court… Continue reading Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams

Fargo: Ex-Deputy Gets 18-Month Sentence

Carson Theodore Quam

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Former Cass County sheriff’s deputy Carson Theodore Quam has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The sentence follows his guilty plea to five counts involving child sex abuse material. Judge Daniel Narum handed down the sentence on Wednesday, March 18, in Cass County District Court. Quam, 27, of McHenry, North Dakota,… Continue reading Fargo: Ex-Deputy Gets 18-Month Sentence

Fargo Couple Charged in Child Neglect Case

Fargo Couple Charged in Child Neglect Case

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo couple is facing felony child neglect charges after authorities said two young children were found living in filthy and unsafe conditions inside a Fargo home. Branden Alexander Brekkestran, 33, and Silas Marshall Eells, 28, were each charged Monday in Cass County District Court. Each faces one count of… Continue reading Fargo Couple Charged in Child Neglect Case

Fargo Man Charged After Knife, Bleach Threats

Fargo Man Charged After Knife, Bleach Threats

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing several charges after police said he attacked a woman inside an apartment, threatened her with a knife, and fought officers during his arrest. George Roy, of Fargo, was arrested after officers responded to a disturbance call at a Fargo apartment. A woman inside the home had called… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged After Knife, Bleach Threats

West Fargo Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case

West Fargo Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case

West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man will spend 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a major meth and fentanyl case. Austin Muck, 32, was sentenced Tuesday, March 17, in U.S. District Court. He admitted guilt on federal drug trafficking charges. Court records said the case involved large amounts of methamphetamine… Continue reading West Fargo Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case

Fargo Popeyes Robbery Charge Goes Federal

Fargo Popeyes Robbery Charge Goes Federal

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man now faces a federal robbery charge after a Jan. 3 case at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Fargo. A federal grand jury indicted Phillip D. Parks, 36, on one count of Hobbs Act robbery. Court records say the indictment was filed Jan. 28 in the U.S. District Court for… Continue reading Fargo Popeyes Robbery Charge Goes Federal

West Fargo Man Charged After 100+ Abuse Files Found

West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man is in jail after a search of his home. Investigators said they found more than 100 files of suspected child sexual abuse material. Lawrence Basil Mihu II faces three felony counts of possession of certain prohibited materials, according to court records. Investigation Began In February The case began… Continue reading West Fargo Man Charged After 100+ Abuse Files Found

Grand Forks County: Fargo Man Gets 20-Year Drug Term

Grand Forks County: Fargo Man Gets 20-Year Drug Term

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man was sentenced after a traffic stop in Grand Forks County led to major drug charges. Ronald Allen Ellis, 61, was sentenced Monday, March 2. Court records show he received a 20-year prison sentence. He must serve three years first. He also received credit for 137 days already… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Fargo Man Gets 20-Year Drug Term

Polk County Cocaine Case Moves Ahead

Polk County Cocaine Case Moves Ahead

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man has pleaded not guilty in a Polk County drug case. The case also includes fleeing and impaired driving charges. Correll Juoquin Wright, 43, waived his omnibus hearing on Tuesday, March 3. He then entered a not guilty plea in court. Wright faces three felony charges. They include first-degree… Continue reading Polk County Cocaine Case Moves Ahead

Thief River Falls: Skid-Steer Backs Into SUV at Wells Fargo

Thief River Falls: Skid-Steer Backs Into SUV at Wells Fargo

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) On Feb. 18 at 2:08 p.m., police received a report of a crash. The crash happened in the parking lot of Wells Fargo. Dylan Dahle of Plummer was operating a skid-steer, according to the report. Police said Dahle was backing up at the time. Police said the skid-steer backed into a Chevy… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Skid-Steer Backs Into SUV at Wells Fargo