Beltrami Sheriff’s Department Discloses Details on Two Fatal Accidents Following TRF News Inquiry

Beltrami Sheriff's Department Releases Information On 2 Fatal Accidents, After Pressed By TRF News BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department has now released information regarding 2, recent fatal accidents, after being pressed by TRF News. Today, after interview and information requests and filing public data information requests, the Sheriff’s Department sent out news… Continue reading Beltrami Sheriff’s Department Discloses Details on Two Fatal Accidents Following TRF News Inquiry

Man Late for Work Involved in Fatal Car-Pedestrian Accident in Fargo

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man has now been charged in connection to a Monday morning car-pedestrian hit and run in that town near the south end Walmart. Alex Cruz is facing a felony charge of Duty in Accident Involving Death. Robyn Krause of Fargo died of her injuries.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident in South Fargo: Victim Identified and Suspect Apprehended

Alex Cruz Fargo

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a recent hit-and-run incident in South Fargo. On December 23, 2024, at approximately 6:28 a.m., 36-year-old Robyn Krause was crossing 38th Street South at 53rd Avenue South, near a Walmart, when she was struck by a northbound Dodge Charger. Krause was transported… Continue reading Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident in South Fargo: Victim Identified and Suspect Apprehended

Updated: Identity of Victim in Fatal Car-Train Collision Near Manvel, ND Released

UPDATE: Victim Of Fatal Car-Train Crash Near Manvel, ND Identified MANVEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The victim of a fatal car-train crash near Manvel, North Dakota Wednesday night has been identified.

UPDATE: Woman Involved in Fatal Car-Pedestrian Accident Now Identified

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman who was struck and killed in a car-pedestrian accident Monday morning in Fargo has been identified as 36-year old Robyn Krause of Fargo.

Charges Filed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving Infant: Latest Update

UPDATE: Charges Filed In Deadly, Baby Hit & Run WALKER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Charges have now been filed against Anthony Goose of Walker, Minnesota in connection to a Sunday vehicle-pedestrian accident that took the life of a 1.5-year old girl.

ARREST MADE IN FATAL FARGO PEDESTRIAN HIT & RUN: BREAKING UPDATE

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol says a 36-year old female pedestrian who was the victim of a hit and run Monday morning has died and a suspect has been arrested. Alex Cruz of Fargo will be charged.

Autopsy Report Details Fatal Shooting in East Grand Forks

Lucas Paul Gilbertson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A recently released autopsy report has confirmed that Lucas Gilbertson, 42, died from a gunshot wound to the chest during a warrant service on January 9. The report also documented additional gunshot wounds to his back and right buttock. Gilbertson was fatally shot by East Grand Forks Police Sgt. Aeisso… Continue reading Autopsy Report Details Fatal Shooting in East Grand Forks

Update: Recovery Completed at Fatal Accident Scene on Lake Bemidji

UPDATE: Pickup At Deadly Accident Scene On Lake Bemidji Recovered BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) After 2 days of hard work a pickup has been recovered from a deadly accident scene on Lake Bemidji, Minnesota. A Bemidji man died, after his truck fell through the ice on Christmas Eve.

Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash Claims Life of Young Woman in Cass County, MN

CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A young female pedestrian has died of her injuries after being struck by a vehicle northwest of Brainerd, Minnesota Saturday afternoon.

Fatal Crash in Otter Tail County: Woman Dies in Collision with Boom Truck

McKayla Ann Schicker

A woman from Fergus Falls, McKayla Ann Schicker (27), died in a crash involving a boom truck over the weekend in Otter Tail County. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that Schicker was driving a northbound 2004 GMC Envoy when it collided with a southbound 2002 GMC C-Series Boom Truck. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30… Continue reading Fatal Crash in Otter Tail County: Woman Dies in Collision with Boom Truck

Fatal Crash Near Red Lake, Minnesota Results in Death Benefit for Officer’s Family

RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A death benefit is being given to the family of Red Lake Officer Jesse Branch, who was killed in a head on collision last week while responding to a call. Also killed in the crash was Alan Lussier Jr. of St. Paul.

Teenager to Plead Guilty in Fatal Stabbing at Grand Forks Apartment Complex

Teenager to Plead Guilty in Fatal Stabbing at Grand Forks Apartment Complex

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks teenager, Cazmere Haskins, 18, is expected to plead guilty to murder in December following a fatal stabbing incident earlier this year. Originally scheduled for a court appearance on Nov. 27, the case has been postponed. Haskins, who was 17 at the time and a senior at Central… Continue reading Teenager to Plead Guilty in Fatal Stabbing at Grand Forks Apartment Complex

Sioux Falls Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Stabbing Incident

Eleghba Lipsey

SIOUX FALLS, SD (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Sioux Falls have filed murder charges against 51-year-old Eleghba Lipsey following a stabbing incident that left 25-year-old Aidan Quick Bear dead. Prosecutors in Minnehaha County charged Lipsey with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and aggravated assault. The incident occurred shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23,… Continue reading Sioux Falls Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Stabbing Incident

Urgent Update: Identities of Victims in Fatal Nelson County, North Dakota Pickup-School Bus Collision Released

BREAKING NEWS: Victims Identified In Deadly Pickup-School Bus Crash In Nelson County, North Dakota NELSON COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol has identified the victims in a fatal pickup-school bus crash in Nelson County, North Dakota on Thursday afternoon.

Two Killed in Bray Township Rollover Crash Identified

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have identified the individuals involved in a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday in Bray Township. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident involved a 2007 Honda Pilot driven by Tina Annette Klein, 68, of Grand Forks. The vehicle left the roadway, rolled over, and came to rest… Continue reading Two Killed in Bray Township Rollover Crash Identified

Fatal Confrontation: A Shooting and Assault in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A fatal confrontation occurred early Saturday morning in Fargo. The incident started just after 2:15 a.m., when police were dispatched to a report of an aggravated assault and shooting in the 5500 block of 36th Avenue South. Responding officers learned that the suspect chased the victim into an occupied neighboring unit,… Continue reading Fatal Confrontation: A Shooting and Assault in Fargo

Fatal Crash in Pennington County, MN Claims Lives of Grand Forks Couple; Car Recovered from Ditch

Two Killed in Pennington County Vehicle Rollover

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota female driver and her male passenger were both killed in a Monday morning crash on an icy highway 12 miles west of St. Hillaire, Minnesota.

Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men, Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel, will appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 14, for a pretrial conference related to human smuggling charges. The case involves a smuggling network transporting Indian migrants across the U.S.-Canada border. Court documents indicate that Patel and Shand, both Florida residents, coordinated the operation.… Continue reading Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

Fargo Police Identify Officers and Man Involved in Fatal Shooting

Fargo Police Identify Officers and Man Involved in Fatal Shooting

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — The Fargo Police Department has released details regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, November 13, in south Fargo. The individual who died was identified as 65-year-old Peter Greco of Fargo. According to police reports, officers responded to a call at approximately 10:50 a.m. regarding a man in distress. Upon… Continue reading Fargo Police Identify Officers and Man Involved in Fatal Shooting

Support for Law Enforcement Officers Involved in Fatal Shootings in Fargo, Crookston, and East Grand Forks

RED RIVER VALLY (trfnews.i234.me) Kari Rivard, the partner of Lucas Gilbertson who was shot and killed by officers last January wanted to speak out, after seeing a lot of negative comments following incidents in Fargo, Crookston and East Grand Forks.

Assistance provided to officers involved in fatal shootings in Fargo, Crookston, and East Grand Forks

RED RIVER VALLY (trfnews.i234.me) Kari Rivard, the partner of Lucas Gilbertson who was shot and killed by officers last January wanted to speak out, after seeing a lot of negative comments following incidents in Fargo, Crookston and East Grand Forks.

Minnesota Authorities Justify Police Shooting of Crookston Man Wielding Hatchet

Nicholas Gunner Fladland

POLK COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Polk County Attorney’s Office has determined that Nicholas Fladland acted within Minnesota law in the shooting death of Anthony Scott Dale, 35. Dale, a resident of Crookston, succumbed to multiple gunshot injuries on May 16th. According to the Crookston Police Department, officers encountered Dale around 1:00 a.m. on East… Continue reading Minnesota Authorities Justify Police Shooting of Crookston Man Wielding Hatchet

Review of 2nd Fatal Shooting by Crookston Police Officer Relocated Out of Town due to Security Concerns

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The review of a 2nd deadly shooting by Crookston police officer, Nicholas Fladland has been moved out of town for another prosecutor to review for possible charges. LINK TO BODY CAM VIDEO OF SHOOTING OF MAN ARMED WITH HATCHET: https://youtu.be/yiz9XKFiVL8?si=KmvG7YFut0c99Chu LINK TO BODY CAM VIDEO OF SHOOTING OF MAN AT HOMELESS SHELTER:… Continue reading Review of 2nd Fatal Shooting by Crookston Police Officer Relocated Out of Town due to Security Concerns

Investigation Underway for Fatal Fire in Strathcona, Minnesota

STRATHCONA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Roseau County, Minnesota Sheriff now says a Brainerd man died in a house fire in Strathcona on November 4. The case remains under investigation.

Fatal Crash Involving Semi Near Sanborn, North Dakota: Authorities Release Details

BARNES COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal crash occurred near Sanborn, North Dakota on Monday morning involving a vehicle and a semi-truck hauling soybeans. The incident resulted in the death of one passenger. According to authorities, the accident happened at approximately 8:00 am when a vehicle driven by a 15-year-old girl from Valley City collided… Continue reading Fatal Crash Involving Semi Near Sanborn, North Dakota: Authorities Release Details

UPDATE: Identities Released in Fatal Interstate-29 Crash

UPDATE: Victims Of Fatal Interstate-29 Crash Identified HILLSBORO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victims involved in a fatal crash near Hillsboro, North Dakota Wednesday afternoon.

Fatal Car-Semi Collision on Barnes County Road 22

SANBORN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A vehicle collided with a semi-truck towing a trailer on Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Barnes County Road 22, about one mile east of Sanborn. The Highway Patrol reported that the semi was traveling southbound on State Highway 1 while towing a soybean-filled trailer. A car,… Continue reading Fatal Car-Semi Collision on Barnes County Road 22

Fatal Stabbing at Apartment Building in Downtown St. Paul

Fatal Stabbing at Apartment Building in Downtown St. Paul

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A fatal stabbing took place on Sunday evening at an apartment complex located on the 300 block of Dale St. N in downtown St. Paul. According to reports from the St. Paul Police Department, officers arrived at the scene and found a man with apparent puncture wounds to his chest lying unconscious… Continue reading Fatal Stabbing at Apartment Building in Downtown St. Paul

Fatal Crash on Highway 212 in Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota

Fatal Crash in Barnes County: SUV Driver Dies After Losing Control on County Road 22

DAWSON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A fatal car crash occurred on Friday morning in southwestern Minnesota, resulting in one death and three injuries. The incident involved a pickup truck and an SUV colliding head-on. According to the State Patrol, the accident happened around 10:30 a.m. on Highway 212 in Lac Qui Parle County near Dawson. An… Continue reading Fatal Crash on Highway 212 in Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota

Woman Killed in Fatal Crash Near Semi Pileup South of Grand Forks

Fatal Crash Near This Semi Pileup South Of Grand Forks, Woman Killed THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had a fatal semi-car crash just southeast of this semi pileup south of Grand Forks on this Monday.

Fatal Collision: Snowy Conditions Contribute to Hutchinson Crash

Fatal Collision: Snowy Conditions Contribute to Hutchinson Crash

HUTCHINSON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Audrey Lankey was involved in a fatal crash that occurred on State Hwy. 7 about 2 miles west of Hutchinson. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident happened around 10 a.m. when Lankey’s vehicle collided with a pickup truck driven by Matthew Alberts. The road conditions at the time were… Continue reading Fatal Collision: Snowy Conditions Contribute to Hutchinson Crash

Victim Identified in Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Grand Forks on Saturday Night

Victim Of Fatal Saturday Night Motorcycle Crash By Grand Forks Identified GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash on Interstate-29 near Grand Forks Saturday evening.

Fatal Crash in Barnes County: SUV Driver Dies After Losing Control on County Road 22

Fatal Crash in Barnes County: SUV Driver Dies After Losing Control on County Road 22

SANBORN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 30-year-old man from Sanborn died in a car accident on February 10, 2024. According to reports, he was driving his SUV westbound on County Road 22, three miles west of Sanborn. The vehicle veered onto the north shoulder and then crossed back over the highway before entering the south ditch… Continue reading Fatal Crash in Barnes County: SUV Driver Dies After Losing Control on County Road 22

Fatal Encounter: A Devoted Missionary’s Tragic Demise in Angola

Fatal Encounter: A Devoted Missionary's Tragic Demise in Angola

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Beau Shroyer, a 44-year-old man from Detroit Lakes, was killed in an act of violence while serving as a missionary in Angola. He was affiliated with SIM USA, which has been involved in cross-cultural missions for over a century. Shroyer’s death occurred on Friday. Details surrounding the incident are not… Continue reading Fatal Encounter: A Devoted Missionary’s Tragic Demise in Angola

Updated: Criminal Charges Filed in Fatal Walsh County Crash

UPDATE: Criminal Charges Filed In Deadly Walsh County Crash WALSH COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Criminal charges have now been filed against Christopher Thompson of Grafton, after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree east of Edinburg on Saturday night and a passenger was killed.

Fatal Encounter: Minot Police Shooting Leaves One Man Dead

MINOT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A reported domestic disturbance in Minot led to a fatal encounter with law enforcement on Friday, October 25. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. According to reports from the scene, officers responded to a call regarding an argument between two individuals, including threats of using a gun. During their response,… Continue reading Fatal Encounter: Minot Police Shooting Leaves One Man Dead

Fatal Fix: Woman Charged with 3rd Degree Murder in Meth-Fentanyl Overdose

Kaitlyn Carroll

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kaitlyn Carroll, a 26-year-old woman from Elizabeth, has been charged with third-degree murder in connection with the overdose death of a 28-year-old man who was found unresponsive at his home in rural Fergus Falls. According to the criminal complaint, Carroll supplied the victim with a mixture of methamphetamine and fentanyl.… Continue reading Fatal Fix: Woman Charged with 3rd Degree Murder in Meth-Fentanyl Overdose

Deadly Speed: Avon Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Fatal Crash

Hunter Buckentine

CLEAR LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Buckentine, a 24-year-old man from Avon, Minnesota, was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison for his role in a fatal car crash that occurred on August 19, 2023. The incident took place around 1:00 a.m. on Highway 10 in Becker when Buckentine’s vehicle collided with another… Continue reading Deadly Speed: Avon Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Fatal Crash

Fatal Snowmobile Test Drive Identifies Victim as Bradley Patzer, 59, from Harvey, ND

Fatal Snowmobile Test Drive, Victim Identified: (59) Bradley Patzer, Harvey, ND HARVEY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Harvey, North Dakota man was killed, while test driving a snowmobile Sunday afternoon. *. Victim Identified: (59) Bradley Patzer, Harvey, ND

Update: Details on Fatal Crash Between Pickup and School Bus in Nelson County, ND

UPDATE: Details From Fatal Pickup-School Bus Crash In Nelson County, ND NELSON COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have more details from the crash scene Thursday afternoon that killed a pickup driver and injured students on a school bus.

VIDEO UPDATE: Two Brothers Charged in Bemidji, Minnesota for Alleged Involvement in Brother’s Fatal Beating

VIDEO UPDATE: 2 Brothers Charged In Connection To Beating Death Of Brother In Bemidji, Minnesota BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two brothers, Joseph and Daniel Eason are now each facing charges in connection to the beating death of their brother, Jarod Eason in Bemidji, Minnesota last Summer. Joseph Eason has been charged with 1st Degree Manslaughter. Daniel… Continue reading VIDEO UPDATE: Two Brothers Charged in Bemidji, Minnesota for Alleged Involvement in Brother’s Fatal Beating

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Suspected Fatal Crash on Sunday Morning in Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Apparent Fatal Sunday Morning Crash In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An apparent fatal Sunday morning crash is under investigation in Grand Forks.

Breaking News: Suspected Fatal Crash in Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS: Apparent Fatal Crash In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency crews are on the scene of what appears to be a very serious crash in Grand Forks Tuesday night. It appears one deceased person was being removed from the vehicle.

Deadly Dash: Teen Driver’s Fatal Mistake on County Road 46

ROSEMOUNT, Minn (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic traffic incident has left two families grieving in Minnesota. A 15-year-old driver, identified as David Rojas, attempted to pass a semi-truck on County Road 46 near Biscayne Avenue Monday afternoon in Rosemount. According to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Rojas was traveling east behind the truck and pulled into… Continue reading Deadly Dash: Teen Driver’s Fatal Mistake on County Road 46

Fatal Shooting in South Fargo: Man Faces 15 Years for Federal Gun Charges

Amire Logan

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Amire Logan, a man arrested after a fatal shooting in south Fargo last June, now faces four counts of having firearms as a felon and one count of removing the serial number from a gun. The charges were filed at the federal level following an investigation into the death of Zion Brooks… Continue reading Fatal Shooting in South Fargo: Man Faces 15 Years for Federal Gun Charges

UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal Head-On Crash Near Thompson Bridge

UDPATE: Victim Of Fatal Head-On Crash Near Thompson Bridge Identified GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The victim of a fatal head-on crash near the Thompson Bridge on Tuesday morning has been identified.

Tragic Head-On Collision Close to Breckenridge, Minnesota

BRECKENRIDGE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol says 1 person is dead and another seriously injured, following a head on crash near Breckenridge, Minnesota on this Monday afternoon.

UPDATE: Investigating the Causes of the Fatal UND Aviation Plane Crash

UPDATE: What Caused Fatal UND Aviation Plane Crash? TRAILL COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Uniiversity of North Dakota Aviation student was killed Monday evening, when his plane crashed south of Grand Forks, North Dakota. We have the latest information on the crash as the investigation of it continues.

UPDATE: Fatal Crash in Pembina County, ND Mistakenly Reported as Drowning

UPDATE: Report Of Drowning Was Fatal Crash In Pembina County, ND LEROY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Highway Patrol now says a report of a drowning near Leroy Saturday night was a fatal 4-wheeler crash.

Justice Served: West Fargo Teacher Cleared in Fatal Church Shooting

Austin Strom

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A dramatic church shooting outside Prairie Heights Church in West Fargo has left one man dead. But was it self-defense? A prosecutor’s review of three videos from the scene has cleared a local teacher of any wrongdoing. Don Barron Jr., 53, a driver’s education teacher at West Fargo Public Schools,… Continue reading Justice Served: West Fargo Teacher Cleared in Fatal Church Shooting

Tragedy Strikes Grand Forks: Man Charged in DUI Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl

Travis Dean Bell

GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating crash in Grand Forks, North Dakota has left a community reeling. Travis Dean Bell, 43, was charged with Class A felony criminal vehicular homicide and Class C felony criminal vehicular injury after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into another vehicle. The tragic incident occurred on June 3… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes Grand Forks: Man Charged in DUI Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl

Shameful Betrayal: St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Indian Country

Collin Ray Delorme

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 1-year-old boy’s tragic death has led to a guilty plea from Collin Ray Delorme, who faces up to 40 years in federal prison for child abuse in Indian country. On February 18, 2023, a woman on the Spirit Lake Reservation called 911 and reported that the child was not breathing. The… Continue reading Shameful Betrayal: St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Indian Country

Updated: Details on Fatal Vehicle-Train Collision Near Warroad, MN

UPDATE: Details In Fatal Vehicle-Train Crash Near Warroad, MN WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Roseau County Sheriff has released details regarding a fatal vehicle-train crash near Warroad, Minnesota on Friday. The victim has been identified as Gary Lussier of Warroad. Correction: Voice track should say: “Roseau County”.

New Charge Filed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Near Devils Lake, North Dakota

UPDATE: Charge Filed In Fatal Hit & Run Pedestrian Accident Near Devils Lake, North Dakota DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake, North Dakota woman is facing a criminal charge, following a fatal, pedestrian hit & run crash last Friday. Miranda Young has been charged with: Duty in Accident Involving Death.

Update: Details Emerge About Fatal Bar Shooting, Suspect Remains at Large as of 10 AM Monday, Says Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE: Description Of Deadly Bar Shooting, Sheriff's Office: Suspect Still At Large 10 am Monday SHEYENNE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have more details regarding a deadly Sunday night shooting at a bar in Sheyenne, North Dakota …

Wahpeton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman

Chad Olson

WAHPETON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Chad Olson, 53, of Wahpeton, has been sentenced to five years in prison for the tragic hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Bailey Bernstein. Olson pleaded guilty to charges of criminal vehicular homicide and duty in accident involving death. The judge handed down a 10-year sentence on each count, to be served concurrently,… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman

Identity of Woman Confirmed After Fatal Jump from St. Paul Bridge

Woman Identified Who Died After Jumping Off St. Paul Bridge ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman who died after jumping off a bridge in St. Paul has been identified.

UPDATE: Fatal Shooting at North Dakota Bar, Awaiting Details from Law Enforcement

UPDATE: Deadly Shooting At ND Bar, Waiting For Details From Law Enforcement SHEYENNE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had a deadly shooting at a bar in Sheyenne, North Dakota Sunday evening. The suspect fled the scene. We’re waiting for more detailers from law enforcement.

UPDATE: Fatal Crash Victim Near EGF Identified as Crookston Chiropractor

UPDATE: Victim Of Fatal, Friday Crash Near EGF Identified, Worked as Crookston Chiropractor EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (TRF News.T) The Minnesota State Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal crash near East Grand Forks Friday. Craig Theede worked as a Chiropractor in Crookston.

Fargo Police Release Identity of Victim in Fatal Sunday Morning Shooting

UPDATE: Fargo Police Identify Victim Of Deadly Sunday Morning Shooting FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police have identified the victim of an early Sunday morning shooting in the parking lot of Africa restaurant.

BREAKING NEWS: Truck Driver Charged in 2021 Fatal Crash and Multiple Injuries by GF

BREAKING NEWS: Criminal Charges Filed Against Truck Driver In 2021 Fatal, Multi-Injury Crash By GF GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Criminal charges have now been filed against a truck driver that crashed into a string of vehicle by the Grand Forks Airport in July of 2021. The crash killed 1 person and injured several others.

Updated: Fatal Car-Pedestrian Accident in Fargo on Sunday Morning

UPDATE: Fatal Car-Pedestrian Crash At Fargo Sunday Morning FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We now have an update regarding an incident on Interstate-29 by Fargo Sunday morning. It was a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash.

Tragic Update: Fatal 2-Vehicle Crash Claims Lives of Woman and Child Near Fort Totten, North Dakota

UPDATE: Woman & Child Die In 2-Vehicle Crash By Fort Totten, North Dakota FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A mother from Fort Totten, North Dakota says her 8-year old daughter and another woman died in …

Fatal Crash on I-94 Near Sterling Claims Life of Bismarck Woman

BURLEIGH COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred on I-94, approximately 7 miles east of Sterling, ND, on Sunday night. Shortly after 8:30 p.m., a Dodge Caravan traveling eastbound lost control, crossed the median and collided with a westbound Kenworth semi-truck. The van struck the… Continue reading Fatal Crash on I-94 Near Sterling Claims Life of Bismarck Woman

Wadena Man Killed in Fatal Crash Near Park Rapids; Two Others Injured

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A fatal crash Sunday night, four miles south of Park Rapids, claimed the life of 72-year-old Thomas Kolden of Wadena, Minnesota. According to the State Patrol, Kolden was driving a car when he pulled out in front of a pickup at the intersection of U.S. Highway 71 and Minnesota Highway… Continue reading Wadena Man Killed in Fatal Crash Near Park Rapids; Two Others Injured

Man Wanted for Recent Bemidji Shooting, Also Linked to Last Year’s Fatal Incident

Man On The Run For Bemidji Shooting This Week, Also Involved In Deadly Shooting Last Year BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota man who’s wanted in connection to a shooting this week was also involved in a deadly shooting last year. Police are asking for your help if you have any information regarding the whereabouts… Continue reading Man Wanted for Recent Bemidji Shooting, Also Linked to Last Year’s Fatal Incident

Breaking News Update: Fatal Grain Bin Accident in Norman County Claims Man’s Life

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Man Dies In Norman County Grain Bin Accident NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 62-year old man died in a grain bin accident in Norman County Thursday afternoon.

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Near Mandan, North Dakota

Deadly Officer Involved Shooting Near Mandan, North Dakota MANDAN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A North Dakota Trooper shot and killed a Montana man, following a pursuit on Interstate-94 near Mandan, North Dakota Tuesday evening.

Update: Second Fatal Train-Vehicle Collision Near Warroad in Just Over a Month

UPDATE: 2nd Fatal Train Vs. Vehicle By Warroad Since Last Month WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman was killed after colliding with a train near Warroad, Minnesota Saturday morning. It the second fatal vehicle-train crash by Warroad since last month.

Victim Identified: Infant Survives Fatal Crash Near Devils Lake

VICTIM IDENTIFIED: Baby Survives Deadly Crash By Devils Lake DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The victim of a deadly crash by Devils Lake, North Dakota has been identified. A baby survived the crash uninjured.

Update: Identity of Driver in Fatal Bemidji Motorcycle Crash Released

UPDATE: Driver In Fatal, Bemidji Motorcycle Crash Identified BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Bemidji Police have identified a man killed in a motorcycle-vehicle crash in Bemidji Friday night.

Drunk Driver with Four DWIs Faces Conditional Release After Fatal Crash at Park Tavern

Drunk Driver with Four DWIs Faces Conditional Release After Fatal Crash at Park Tavern

SAINT LOUIS PARK, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Steven Bailey, whose blood alcohol level was four times the legal limit, will soon be released from jail on a conditional basis following a tragic crash at Park Tavern last month that left two people dead and nine others injured. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office confirmed that Bailey had… Continue reading Drunk Driver with Four DWIs Faces Conditional Release After Fatal Crash at Park Tavern

Update: Victim Identified in Fatal Vehicle Accident in Becker County, MN

UPDATE: Person Struck & Killed By Vehicle In Becker County, MN Identified BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Becker County Sheriff’s Office has identified a person struck an killed by a driver early Sunday morning. The driver has also been identified.

Infant Emerges Unscathed from Fatal Accident Near Devils Lake

Baby Survives Deadly Crash By Devils Lake Unharmed DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A baby has survived a wrong way driver crash near Devils Lake, North Dakota Friday night that killed one woman and injured the baby’s mother.

Doctor Pleads Guilty in Connection to Matthew Perry’s Fatal Overdose in Ketamine Conspiracy

LOS ANGELES (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic turn of events following Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose, San Diego doctor Mark Chavez, 54, pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Chavez is the third person to admit guilt in the case tied to the “Friends” star’s death. Chavez’s plea… Continue reading Doctor Pleads Guilty in Connection to Matthew Perry’s Fatal Overdose in Ketamine Conspiracy

Names Released in Fatal Grand Forks Shooting Involving Officer and Civilian

Names Released In Deadly Grand Forks Shooting That Killed An Officer & Civilian GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Officials have released the names of all 4 Wednesday shooting victims in Grand Forks. A Grand Forks Police Officer was killed, a deputy wound, a civilian killed and the suspect in the case was wounded.

BREAKING NEWS: Possible Fatal Stabbing Reported, Suspect(s) at Large in Bemidji, MN

BREAKING NEWS: Report Of Stabbing, Possibly Fatal, Suspect(s) Running In Bemidji, MN BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a man severely injured in an early Saturday morning stabbing in Bemidji, Minnesota with suspects on the run.

BREAKING NEWS: Authorities Provide Details on Fatal High-Speed Crash in Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS: Police Explain Deadly High Speed Crash In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) One man was killed in a high speed crash in Grand Forks early Thursday morning, following a pursuit that ended before the crash.

BREAKING NEWS: BCA Unveils Initial Report on Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in EGF

BREAKING NEWS: BCA Releases Preliminary Findings In Deadly Officer Involved Shooting By EGF EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota BCA has released its preliminary findings in connection to a deadly, officer involved shooting near East Grand Forks on Tuesday. The BCA says 1 officer fired his tase and handgun multiple times.

Woman Identified in Fatal I-94 Crash Near Sterling, ND

STERLING, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified Kaylene Dunn, 41, as the victim in a fatal crash that occurred Sunday night on I-94 near Sterling in Burleigh County. Dunn was driving eastbound in a van when she lost control, causing the vehicle to cross into the westbound lanes. The van collided… Continue reading Woman Identified in Fatal I-94 Crash Near Sterling, ND

Polk Deputies’ Bodycam Footage of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in East Grand Forks, MN on January 12

Polk Deputies Bodycam Video Of Deadly Officer Involved Shooting by East Grand Forks, MN January 12 EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Polk County Sheriff’s Department has released body cam video from their deputies involved in the officer shooting death of 42-year old Lucas Gilbertson near East Grand Forks, Minnesota on January 12, 2024. Officers… Continue reading Polk Deputies’ Bodycam Footage of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in East Grand Forks, MN on January 12

UPDATE: Fatal 3-Vehicle Crash in Devils Lake Leaves One Man Dead, Brother Injured

UPDATE: Devils Lake Man Killed, Brother Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake man was killed and his brother was seriously injured, after a pickup and tractor were rear ended by a semi west of Devils Lake Friday afternoon.

URGENT UPDATE: Fatal Crash Reported Early Wednesday Morning in Pembina County

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Fatality In Early Wednesday Morning Pembina County Crash PEMBINA COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Pembina County Sheriff confirms a fatality in an early Wednesday morning 2-vehicle crash in that County.

UPDATE: Fatal Crash Occurs Near Bemidji on Friday Afternoon

UPDATE: Friday Afternoon Crash Near Bemidji Was Fatal BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a rear-end crash near Bemidji, Minnesota Fridayy afternoon. It was fatal.

BREAKING: Fatal Rollover Accident Near Reynolds, ND Early Thursday

BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Thursday Morning Rollover Near Reynolds, ND REYNOLDS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had a fatal rollover crash near Reynolds, North Dakota early Thursday morning.

Fatal Crash on I-94 Near Sterling: 41-Year-Old Woman Killed in High-Winds Collision

A fatal collision occurred on I-94 westbound near mile marker 189, just east of Sterling, on September 29, 2024, at 8:39 P.M. A 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, driven by a 41-year-old female from Bismarck, lost control in high wind conditions, crossing the median into the westbound lanes. The van collided with the side of a… Continue reading Fatal Crash on I-94 Near Sterling: 41-Year-Old Woman Killed in High-Winds Collision

URGENT UPDATE: Chase Ends in Fatal Collision

BREAKING NEWS: Report Of Pursuit, Followed By Deadly Crash HIILLSBORO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of what started as a pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Grand Forks and was followed by a report of a deadly crash on Interstate-29 by Hillsboro.

MOTIVE: Uncovering the Tragic Reasons Behind the Fatal Beating in Warren, MN; Husband Faces Murder Charges for Ex-Wife’s Death

MOTIVE: What Led To Deadly Beating In Warren, MN, Husband Charged With Murdering Ex-Wife WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have more details from the criminal complaint about what lead to the deadly beating of Carissa Odegaard. Her ex-husband, Anders Odegaard has now been charged with 2nd Degree Murder.

COMPLETE PRESS BRIEFING: Attorney General Exonerates Fargo Officer in Fatal Shooting Incident

FULL NEWS CONFERENCE: Attorney General, Clears Fargo Officer in Deadly Shooting FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Attorney General has cleared a Fargo Police Officer of any wrong doing in a deadly officer-involved-shooting.

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Pedestrian Accident

WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – Josh Klinghoffer, former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge following a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in Alhambra, California. The incident occurred on March 18, when Klinghoffer, 44, struck 47-year-old Israel Sanchez while making a left turn. Sanchez later died from his injuries… Continue reading Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Pedestrian Accident

UPDATE: Fatal Crash Claims Life of Le Roy Schoker Jr. Near Devils Lake, ND

UPDATE: (52) Le Roy Schoker Jr. Dies In Crash Near Devils Lake, ND DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a crash near Devils Lake, North Dakota as 52-year old Le Roy Schoker Jr. of Devils Lake. The crash remains under investigation.

UPDATE: Identities Released for Victims of Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Grand Forks Airport

UPDATE: Victims Of Fatal, Multi-Vehicle Crash By Grand Forks Airport Identified GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified all the victims of a fatal, 8-vehicle crash on Highway 2 by the Airport on Friday morning. Possible charges are pending against the driver of a semi that slammed into the vehicles, killing… Continue reading UPDATE: Identities Released for Victims of Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Grand Forks Airport

Report Dated August 2nd: Suspect Eric Reinbold Charged with Murder in Wife’s Fatal Stabbing

AUGUST 2ND REPORT: Suspect, Eric Reinbold Charged With Murder In Stabbing Death Of Wife OKLEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two charges of 2nd Degree Murder have been filed against Eric Reinbold of Oklee, Minnesota for allegedly stabbing to death his wife on July 9th, 2021. Reinbold remains at large and the subject of a major manhunt by… Continue reading Report Dated August 2nd: Suspect Eric Reinbold Charged with Murder in Wife’s Fatal Stabbing

Three individuals accused in fatal stabbing in Bemidji

Trio Charged In Bemidji Stabbing-Murder BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three men have now been charged with 2nd Degree Murder in the Saturday stabbing death of another man in Bemidji, Minnesota. Charged are: (25) James Raymond Burnette III of Waubun, (20) Daniel Wade Keezer of Detroit Lakes and (22) Robert Edward Keezer Jr. of Mahnomen, Minnesota. We… Continue reading Three individuals accused in fatal stabbing in Bemidji

3-Vehicle Fatal Crash West of Devils Lake, North Dakota; Victim Identified as 68-Year-Old Steven Webster of Devils Lake

Fatal 3-Vehicle Crash West Of Devils Lake, North Dakota, VICITIM: (68) Steven Webster, Devils Lake LEEDS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A 3-vehicle crash west of Devils Lake, North Dakota killed 1 man and seriously injured another. A pickup and tractor were rear ended by a semi 8 miles East of Leeds Friday afternoon. The man killed has… Continue reading 3-Vehicle Fatal Crash West of Devils Lake, North Dakota; Victim Identified as 68-Year-Old Steven Webster of Devils Lake

Fatal Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles Occurs on Highway 2 near Airport in Grand Forks, Claiming One Life

One Person Killed In Major, Multi-Vehicle Crash On Highway 2 By Airport In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A North Dakota Highway Patrolman tells TRF News that 1 person was killed in a major, multi-vehicle crash on Highway 2 by the Airport on this Friday morning. Authorities are asking you to stay away from… Continue reading Fatal Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles Occurs on Highway 2 near Airport in Grand Forks, Claiming One Life

Fatal Boating Incident in Minnesota

Deadly Pontoon Accident In Minnesota AITKIN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man has died after falling off a pontoon on Big Sandly Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota. The driver of the pontoon was arrested.

UPDATE: Political Dispute Potentially Led to Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident at ND Street Dance

UPDATE: Political Argument May Have Spurred Deadly Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash At ND Street Dance MCHENRY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Formal charges have now been filed in a deadly vehicle-pedestrian crash in McHenry, North Dakota early Sunday morning. Court documents suggest it may have been spurred by a political argument. Cayler Ellingson was killed and Shannon Brandt is facing… Continue reading UPDATE: Political Dispute Potentially Led to Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident at ND Street Dance

Man Charged in Fatal Crash Killing Three on Spirit Lake Nation

Man Charged In Driving Death Of 3 On Spirit Lake Nation ST. MICHAEL, ND (TRF News.,TV) A St. Michael, North Dakota man is now facing criminal charges in connection to an August 11th crash that killed 3 people.

EXCLUSIVE: Two Individuals Charged With Murder in Bemidji Child’s Fatal Drug Overdose

EXCLUSIVE: 2 Charged With Murder In Bemidji Child's Drug Overdose Death BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two people have now been charged with 3rd Degree Murder for allegedly supplying the Fentanyl in Bemidji that led to the death of a one and a half year old child. The child’s mother is already serving prison time.

Tragic Update: Fatal Crash Involving Sugar Beet Truck Near Reynolds

UPDATE: Sugar Beet Truck Crash Near Reynolds Was Fatal REYNOLDS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol now says a sugar beet truck crash near Reynolds, North Dakota was fatal. The driver has not been identified. yet.

UPDATE: Monalisa Perez & Fatal YouTube Stunt Resulting in Boyfriend’s Death

UPDATE: Monalisa Perez & Deadly Shooting Of Boyfriend In Youtube Stunt Gone Wrong HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding Monalisa Perez. She’s the Halstad, Minnesota woman charged with Manslaughter in the shooting death of her boyfriend, Pedro Ruiz. Perez allegedly shot him in the chest with a 50-caliber pistol. He planned to stop… Continue reading UPDATE: Monalisa Perez & Fatal YouTube Stunt Resulting in Boyfriend’s Death

WARNING: Graphic Content – Detective from Devils Lake Police Department Exonerated in Fatal Shooting Incident

GRAPHIC VIDEO: Devils Lake Police Detective Cleared In Deadly Shooting DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake, North Dakota police officer has been cleared of any wrong doing in connection with a deadly shooting last summer. * FIND THE ENTIRE STATES ATTORNEY’S REPORT AT: https://www.facebook.com/inewz.TV/

LATEST: Fatal Snowmobile Accident, Vehicle Missing from Crash Site

UPDATE: Fatal Snowmobile Crash, Sled Stolen From Crash Scene BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update on what was a fatal crash between a semi and snowmobile northwest of Bemidji, Minnesota. The driver has been identified and the Sheriff’s Office now says one of the victim’s family member’s snowmobiles was stolen from the scene.

Fatal Rollover on Highway 22 Claims Life of Bowman Man

A tragic single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 22, approximately 17 miles north of Killdeer, claimed the life of 24-year-old Bradley Abrahamson of Bowman, North Dakota. The accident was reported at 9:25 AM MT on September 22, 2024. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Abrahamson was driving a 2004 Ford F350 southbound when the vehicle… Continue reading Fatal Rollover on Highway 22 Claims Life of Bowman Man

UPDATE: Driver Identified in Fatal Tanker Truck Fire

UPDATE: Tanker Truck Fire Fatal, Driver Identified ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A tanker truck crash and fire northwest of Duluth, Minnesota Saturday afternoon was fatail. The driver has been identified as: 31-year old Xavier Ryan Henson, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Fatal Truck Rollover Near Williston Claims Life of Local Driver

A fatal single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 29-year-old Williston man on the morning of September 25, 2024. The accident occurred near the intersection of 130th Rd NW and 48th St NW, about 3 miles southeast of Williston. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP), the driver of a 2007 Peterbilt truck lost… Continue reading Fatal Truck Rollover Near Williston Claims Life of Local Driver

URGENT UPDATE: Fatal Crash Near Grand Forks Airport Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: 1 Dead & Multiple People Injured In Crash By Grand Forks Airport GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update on a Friday morning, multiple vehicle crash on Highway 2 by the Grand Forks Airport. The Highway Patrol says 1 person was killed and several people injured. They have not identified any… Continue reading URGENT UPDATE: Fatal Crash Near Grand Forks Airport Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

UPDATE: Victims Identified in Fatal Red River Bridge Accident

UPDATE: Fatal Red River Bridge Crash, Victims Identified FARGO-MOORHEAD (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota State Patrol says 1 person was killed in a 2-vehicle crash on the Red River Bridge between Fargo and Moorhead on this Sunday.

UPDATE: Victim Identified and Charges Filed in Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash at ND Street Dance

UPDATE: Victim Identified, Charge Filed In Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash At ND Street Dance MCHENRY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The victim of a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash in McHenry, North Dakota has been identified and a criminal charge is pending against the driver. An 18-year old male, Cayler Ellingson of Grace City, North Dakota was killed. Forty-one year old… Continue reading UPDATE: Victim Identified and Charges Filed in Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash at ND Street Dance

No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson

No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Polk County Attorney’s Office has cleared East Grand Forks Police Sgt. Aeisso Schrage of any wrongdoing in the January 9 shooting death of 42-year-old Lucas Paul Gilbertson. Following a comprehensive investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), it was determined that Schrage’s use of deadly force was… Continue reading No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson

Fatal Crash North of Wilton Claims Life of 72-Year-Old Woman

Fatal Crash on US83 and ND41 in Wilton On September 22, 2024, a fatal vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of US83 and ND41, claiming the life of 72-year-old Wanda Schlichenmayer of Mercer, ND. The crash happened at 3:30 PM under clear skies with dry road conditions. Schlichenmayer’s 2005 Chevrolet Malibu failed to stop at… Continue reading Fatal Crash North of Wilton Claims Life of 72-Year-Old Woman

Fatal Crash Near North Dakota-South Dakota Border Claims One Life

ELLENDALE, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A fatal crash near the North Dakota-South Dakota border left one dead and two injured on Wednesday morning. The North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to the scene just after 7 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 281 and State Line Road, about 4 miles south of Ellendale. The accident occurred when… Continue reading Fatal Crash Near North Dakota-South Dakota Border Claims One Life

Former MN State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Nine Charges After Fatal Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Olivia Flores

Former MN State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Nine Charges After Fatal Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Olivia Flores

ROCHESTER — Shane Roper, a former Minnesota State Trooper, has been dismissed and is now facing nine criminal charges following a high-speed crash on May 18, 2024, that killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores and injured five others. Documents reveal that Roper violated multiple policies, including reckless driving and emergency vehicle operation. Roper’s squad car collided with… Continue reading Former MN State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Nine Charges After Fatal Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Olivia Flores

Former Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Fatal Rochester Crash Faces Nine Criminal Charges

Former Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Fatal Rochester Crash Faces Nine Criminal Charges

ROCHESTER – Former Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper, who is facing multiple charges in connection with a fatal crash in Rochester, is no longer employed by the Minnesota State Patrol. Lt. Michael Lee confirmed on Friday, September 6, that Roper’s last day of employment was on Tuesday, September 3. However, it remains unclear whether Roper… Continue reading Former Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Fatal Rochester Crash Faces Nine Criminal Charges

A Bemidji Man, A Minneapolis Gang Member Charged in Two Fatal Shootings Near Homeless Encampments

Joshua Anthony Jones

Joshua Anthony Jones, 36, of Bemidji, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree attempted murder following a deadly shooting spree near homeless encampments in south Minneapolis. Prosecutors allege that Jones, a longtime member of the Native Mob gang, fatally shot Robert Milton Brown, 39, in an alley on… Continue reading A Bemidji Man, A Minneapolis Gang Member Charged in Two Fatal Shootings Near Homeless Encampments

Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation

Family Demands Justice for William 'Billy' Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation

ST. MICHAEL, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The family of 46-year-old William “Billy” Foote is making an emotional appeal for justice following his tragic death. Foote’s body was discovered on May 29, concealed in brush near the Spirit Lake Reservation, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run crash. His last known location was St. Michael Catholic Church, where… Continue reading Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation

Williston Officer Reinstated After Fatal Shooting Ruled Justified

WILLISTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — After an extensive investigation, Williston Police Officer Jason Barten has been reinstated following a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 23, 2024. The incident unfolded when officers responded to a 911 call at around 12:47 p.m. near the 1300 Block of 18th Street West. The caller reported a man armed… Continue reading Williston Officer Reinstated After Fatal Shooting Ruled Justified

UPDATED: Fatal Rollover-Fire Crash Claims 1 Life Near McIntosh, Minnesota

MCINTOSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update from the Polk County Sheriff’s Officer regarding a crash and vehicle on fire near McIntosh, Minnesota on this Sunday afternoon. One person has died.

Fargo Bicycle Accident Turns Fatal: 66-Year-Old Man Killed in Collision with Ford F-150

A tragic accident unfolded on September 10, 2024, at the intersection of 25th Street S and 40th Avenue S in Fargo, ND, when a collision between a 2023 Ford F-150 and a bicyclist turned fatal. The incident occurred at 9:32 AM under clear skies and dry road conditions. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol,… Continue reading Fargo Bicycle Accident Turns Fatal: 66-Year-Old Man Killed in Collision with Ford F-150

Officers Not Charged in Fatal Shooting of East Grand Forks Suspect

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Polk County, Minnesota Attorney has recommended no charges against any of the officers involved in the deadly shooting of Lucas Gilberton last January in rural East Grand Forks. He was wanted on outstanding warrants and was in possession of a gun, before throwing it out a window, just before… Continue reading Officers Not Charged in Fatal Shooting of East Grand Forks Suspect

Ongoing Investigation into Fatal Shooting at Prairie Heights Church: No Charges Yet Filed

Austin Strom

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The investigation into the fatal shooting of Austin Strom, a 25-year-old parishioner of Prairie Heights Community Church in West Fargo, has entered its third week with no new updates. Police reports indicate that Strom attempted to break into the church and assaulted 66-year-old Kent Hodges before being shot by Don… Continue reading Ongoing Investigation into Fatal Shooting at Prairie Heights Church: No Charges Yet Filed

Suspect Arrested in Duluth for Murder and Arson in Fatal July Fire

Suspect Arrested in Duluth for Murder and Arson in Fatal July Fire

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Duluth Police have made a significant arrest this Sunday in connection with a deadly arson that occurred on July 25th. Tyler Edwards, 25, has been taken into custody and is facing several serious charges, including second-degree murder, first-degree arson, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and interference with a dead body.… Continue reading Suspect Arrested in Duluth for Murder and Arson in Fatal July Fire

Fatal Williams County Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Culbertson Man, Passenger Seriously Injured

A tragic motorcycle crash on Highway 1804 near mile marker 341, southwest of Williston, claimed the life of a 41-year-old man from Culbertson, MT, late Saturday night, September 7, 2024. The single-vehicle rollover occurred at approximately 11:39 PM CST when the 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle veered off the road into the north ditch. The male… Continue reading Fatal Williams County Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Culbertson Man, Passenger Seriously Injured

Williams County Trucker Killed in Fatal Rollover After Striking Cow on Highway

A 64-year-old Williston man tragically lost his life in a rollover crash late Saturday, September 7, 2024, after his 1991 Kenworth truck collided with a cow on 69th Ave. NW, approximately 23 miles north of Williston, North Dakota. At around 10:53 PM CST, the truck was traveling eastbound when it encountered the cow in the… Continue reading Williams County Trucker Killed in Fatal Rollover After Striking Cow on Highway

Fatal Renville County Motorcycle Crash: Minot Woman Killed, Driver Hospitalized

A devastating motorcycle crash on Renville County Road 26 claimed the life of a 52-year-old Minot woman on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The fatal incident occurred around 3:34 PM CST, approximately two miles east of Grano, North Dakota, when a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by 66-year-old William Foondle of Minot, failed to negotiate a… Continue reading Fatal Renville County Motorcycle Crash: Minot Woman Killed, Driver Hospitalized

High-Speed Chase Ends in Fatal Shootout on I-94 Near New Salem

High-Speed Chase Ends in Fatal Shootout on I-94 Near New Salem

NEW SALEM, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A high-speed pursuit that began in Bismarck ended in tragedy early Tuesday, September 3, when a Dickinson man was fatally shot after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement officers on Interstate 94 near New Salem. The incident started around 12:45 a.m. when a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper attempted to pull… Continue reading High-Speed Chase Ends in Fatal Shootout on I-94 Near New Salem

Cass Lake Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Chokehold on Brother

Arthur Jones

BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have provided new details regarding a tragic domestic incident near Bemidji, Minnesota, over the weekend. Arthur Jones, 48, of Cass Lake, is accused of strangling his brother to death early Saturday morning. When officers arrived on the scene, Jones reportedly told them, “he’s already dead,” while holding his brother… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Chokehold on Brother

Latest Update: Fargo Police Respond to Fatal Shooting, 1 Person in Custody

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police give an update on a Friday afternoon shooting that left 1 person dead. Police say they have a person of interest detained.

Fatal Rollover Crash Claims Life of Greenbush Man

Fatal Rollover Crash Claims Life of Greenbush Man

GREENBUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota State Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal rollover crash that occurred Wednesday morning in Greenbush, Minnesota. At around 8 a.m., 73-year-old Jerel Arthur Killen was driving a Dodge Ram pickup eastbound on Highway 11 near the intersection of 200th Street when the vehicle left the roadway and… Continue reading Fatal Rollover Crash Claims Life of Greenbush Man

🚨 Frazee Man Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Lakes Resident 🚨

Willis Charles McDonald

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Willis Charles McDonald, 31, of Frazee, Minnesota, is facing charges of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of Arlan Ray Bergstrom Jr., 31, of Detroit Lakes. McDonald’s attorney, Blair W. Nelson, insists that the shooting was an act of self-defense, a claim made during a court hearing on… Continue reading 🚨 Frazee Man Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Lakes Resident 🚨

The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a fatal traffic crash in northern Minnesota this morning

The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a fatal traffic crash in northern Minnesota this morning

GREENBUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A preliminary report on the deadly incident indicates the victim was driving a pickup on a Highway in Roseau County when he apparently lost control and the vehicle left the roadway. The crash was reported around 8 AM just outside the town of Greenbush, about 35 miles north of Thief River… Continue reading The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a fatal traffic crash in northern Minnesota this morning

Fatal Confrontation at West Fargo Church: New Details Emerge in Deadly Shooting

Austin Strom

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Police have released new information about a deadly shooting that occurred outside Prairie Heights Church in West Fargo on Saturday, August 17th. Authorities responded to a report of an assault and shots fired in the church parking lot just before 8 a.m. Investigators revealed that the incident began when 66-year-old… Continue reading Fatal Confrontation at West Fargo Church: New Details Emerge in Deadly Shooting

UPDATE: Barron Police Correct Details In Fatal Shooting at West Fargo Church Parking Lot

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) West Fargo Police have now released details regarding a deadly weekend shooting at a church parking lot. * Spelling correction from West Fargo Police: “Barron”.

Tragedy Strikes Spirit Lake Nation: Fatal SUV Pedestrian Crash Claims One Life

Tragedy Strikes Spirit Lake Nation: Fatal SUV Pedestrian Crash Claims One Life

SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Late Saturday night, a tragic incident occurred on the Spirit Lake Nation, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The fatal crash happened around 11:00 p.m. in the Rolling Hills neighborhood, located about six miles southeast of Fort Totten. According to reports, a male pedestrian was struck and killed by… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes Spirit Lake Nation: Fatal SUV Pedestrian Crash Claims One Life

Tragic Turn: Driver Faces Homicide Charge After Fatal North Dakota Crash

Tragic Turn: Driver Faces Homicide Charge After Fatal North Dakota Crash

RANSOM CO., N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a devastating update, charges are being upgraded against 37-year-old Amber Patel of Oakes, North Dakota, following a fatal crash near Lisbon on Tuesday afternoon. Initially charged with criminal vehicular injury, Patel now faces a more severe charge of criminal vehicular homicide. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that Patel… Continue reading Tragic Turn: Driver Faces Homicide Charge After Fatal North Dakota Crash

Fatal Two-Truck Collision in Roseau County Claims One Life, Injures Two Others

Fatal Two-Truck Collision in Roseau County Claims One Life, Injures Two Others

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic two-truck collision occurred southwest of Warroad in Roseau County on Tuesday evening around 6:00 PM. The crash took place at the intersection of County Road 12 and 530th Avenue. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, an International semi, driven by 39-year-old Tyson Emil Lovejoy of Warroad, was traveling… Continue reading Fatal Two-Truck Collision in Roseau County Claims One Life, Injures Two Others

Charges Filed After Fatal Shooting in Frazee: Willis McDonald Faces Murder and Manslaughter Counts

Willis McDonald

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – New details have emerged regarding the early Saturday morning shooting near Acorn Lake along Highway 10, west of Frazee, Minnesota. Formal charges have been filed against Willis McDonald of Frazee in the shooting death of Arlen Bergstrom Jr. of Detroit Lakes. McDonald has been charged with Second-Degree Murder without intent… Continue reading Charges Filed After Fatal Shooting in Frazee: Willis McDonald Faces Murder and Manslaughter Counts

Fatal Shooting in Frazee: Detroit Lakes Man Killed, Suspect Arrested

Fatal Shooting in Frazee: Detroit Lakes Man Killed, Suspect Arrested

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of Saturday morning, August 10th, a tragic shooting occurred at a residence on U.S. Highway 10 in Frazee. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 1:20 a.m. reporting the incident. Upon arrival, emergency personnel attempted to save the victim’s life, but 31-year-old Arlan Ray… Continue reading Fatal Shooting in Frazee: Detroit Lakes Man Killed, Suspect Arrested

Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting Near Acorn Lake, Becker County

Willis McDonald

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A fatal shooting occurred early this Saturday morning near Acorn Lake in Becker County, Minnesota. Authorities responded to a report at 1:20 a.m. of an adult male being shot at 30397 Highway 10 Lot 12. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene around 2 a.m. Willis… Continue reading Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting Near Acorn Lake, Becker County

Fatal Shooting Occurs in Becker County, Minnesota on Saturday

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An investigation is underway after 1 man was shot to death early this Saturday morning near Acorn Lake in Becker County, Minnesota. A second man, 31-year old Willis McDonald of Frazee is in custody in connection to the shooting.

Deadly Love: Moorhead Woman Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Boyfriend’s Fatal Stabbing

Connie Frank

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update regarding an early Sunday morning murder in Moorhead, Minnesota. Connie Jo Frank has now been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of her on-again, off-again boyfriend. According to the statement of probable cause, at approximately 12:18 a.m. on Sunday, Moorhead police responded to a report… Continue reading Deadly Love: Moorhead Woman Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Boyfriend’s Fatal Stabbing

Moorhead Woman Held on Second-Degree Murder Charge Following Fatal Stabbing

Connie Frank

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news out of Moorhead, Minnesota: A woman is being held on a second-degree murder charge following a fatal stabbing early Sunday morning. According to Moorhead police, officers responded to a report of a male stabbed in the chest shortly after midnight. Upon arriving at the 1000 block of Third Avenue… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Held on Second-Degree Murder Charge Following Fatal Stabbing

Moorhead Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing in Early Morning Incident

Moorhead Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing in Early Morning Incident

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Moorhead police are investigating an early morning homicide that occurred on Sunday, Aug. 4. Just after midnight, officers responded to a call in the 1000 block of Third Avenue North, where they found a man who had been stabbed in the chest. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. A… Continue reading Moorhead Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing in Early Morning Incident

🚨 Fatal Stabbing in Moorhead: Investigation Underway with Suspect in Custody

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Early Sunday morning in Moorhead, Minnesota, police responded to a stabbing incident that resulted in the death of a man. The altercation occurred just after midnight in the 1000 block of Third Avenue North. Officers found a male victim with a stab wound to the chest; he was transported to Sanford… Continue reading 🚨 Fatal Stabbing in Moorhead: Investigation Underway with Suspect in Custody

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Apple River

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Apple River

ST. CROIX CO., WI (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicolae Miu, who was found guilty in April of stabbing several people, including one fatally, on the Apple River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The 54-year-old Miu of Prior Lake faced up to 97 years in prison after being charged and… Continue reading Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Apple River

Fatal Crash Near Devils Lake Claims Life of Woman

Crash At Devils Lake, North Dakota

DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Friday morning, August 2, 2024, a tragic accident occurred 2 miles east of Devils Lake on Highway 2. At approximately 10:00 a.m., a 68-year-old man from Lo Zavala, Texas, was driving a Kenworth truck with an empty flatbed trailer eastbound on Highway 2. A 70-year-old woman from Lake, driving… Continue reading Fatal Crash Near Devils Lake Claims Life of Woman

Fatal Accident Near Thief River Falls: Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

Fatal Accident Near Thief River Falls: Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) –A tragic accident occurred near Thief River Falls, Minnesota, over the weekend. The crash, which happened near the technical college, involved a single vehicle. According to Police Chief Marissa Adam, the driver, the only occupant of the vehicle, was killed in the incident. Initial reports suggest the vehicle may have… Continue reading Fatal Accident Near Thief River Falls: Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

Fatal Accident in Thief River Falls: One Dead

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police report that a motor vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Thief River Falls resulted in one fatality. Authorities responded to the scene at the intersection of Oak Avenue North and Centennial Drive around 2 a.m. on July 28th. They discovered a 2011 Ford Pickup overturned with one occupant… Continue reading Fatal Accident in Thief River Falls: One Dead

Crookston Officer With a Troubled Past Involved in Two Fatal Shootings

Nicholas Gunner Fladland

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Crookston police officer Nicholas Gunner Fladland, recently involved in two fatal shootings, had been reprimanded for multiple policy violations just months before. Fladland shot and killed Andrew Dale on May 16, 2024, and then fatally shot Christopher Junkin on June 30, 2024. Dale, 35, reportedly provoked the officers by demanding… Continue reading Crookston Officer With a Troubled Past Involved in Two Fatal Shootings

Fatal ATV Accident in Balkan Township: One Dead, One Injured

Fatal ATV Accident in Balkan Township: One Dead, One Injured

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Saturday afternoon, July 27, 2024, an ATV accident in Balkan Township, St. Louis County, resulted in one fatality and one injury. The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. on a trail between Chisholm and Buhl. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office reported that the side-by-side ATV was found upright… Continue reading Fatal ATV Accident in Balkan Township: One Dead, One Injured

Moorhead Tragedy: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting

Franky Torres

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Details have emerged about the tragic shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Moorhead, Minnesota. Jamal Ahmed has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Franky Torres. The charge, which carries a potential maximum sentence of 40 years, is based on allegations that Ahmed intentionally shot Torres during an altercation.… Continue reading Moorhead Tragedy: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting

Moorhead Shooting: Suspect Arrested in Fatal Parking Lot Incident

Franky Torres

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities in Moorhead, Minnesota, have arrested 35-year-old Jamal Ahmed in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning. The victim, 37-year-old Frank Torres, was shot in the head in a parking lot and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Ahmed, taken into custody by the Red River… Continue reading Moorhead Shooting: Suspect Arrested in Fatal Parking Lot Incident

Fatal Collision on Highway 75: Dumont Man Killed, Woman and Infant Injured

TRAVERSE CO., MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic accident in Traverse County, Minnesota, has claimed the life of Wyatt Tritz, 29, from Dumont. The crash occurred on Tuesday morning on Highway 75, approximately 15 miles south of Wheaton. Tritz was a passenger in the vehicle, driven by 22-year-old Autumn Tritz, who, along with a baby girl, suffered… Continue reading Fatal Collision on Highway 75: Dumont Man Killed, Woman and Infant Injured

UPDATE: Authorities Identify Victims in Fatal Deer-Motorcycle Crash in Pembina County, ND

PEMBINA COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The victims of a fatal deer-motorcycle crash in Pembina County, North Dakota Friday night have been identified.

Tragic Deer Collision: Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Bathgate

UPDATE: Fatal Deer-Motorcycle Crash In Pembina County, North Dakota

PEMBINA COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol now says a woman was killed and a man seriously injured, after their motorcycle collided with a deer late Friday night. What: Fatal Crash Where: Pembina County Road 4, ~4 Miles East of Bathgate When: July 19, 2024 @ 11:00 P.M. CST Road Conditions: Dry… Continue reading Tragic Deer Collision: Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Bathgate

Two Vehicle Fatal Crash – Lisbon – July 9th

What: Two-vehicle fatal crash Where: Intersection of Hwy. 32 and Jackson Ave in Lisbon When: July 9th, 2024 @ approximately 10:25 am Road, Weather & Light Conditions: Dry roads, clear skies Type of Crash: Vehicle vs motor scooter side swipe Agencies Involved: NDHP, Lisbon PD, Ransom SO, Lisbon FD, Lisbon Ambulance Service Vehicle No. 1:… Continue reading Two Vehicle Fatal Crash – Lisbon – July 9th

FATAL CRASH IN ADAMS COUNTY NEAR HETTINGER

What: Fatal Crash Where: ND-8, 7 miles east of Hettinger When: 1:00 MT Road Conditions: Good seasonal driving conditions, dry Weather Conditions: Clear, 66 degrees, 7 mph southerly wind Crash Involvement: Truck-tractor towing a hay grinder Type of Crash: Drove off road, rollover Agencies Involved: Adams County Sheriff’s Office Hettinger Fire and Rescue Hettinger Ambulance… Continue reading FATAL CRASH IN ADAMS COUNTY NEAR HETTINGER

Crookston Shelter to Reopen Amid Investigation into Fatal Police Shooting

Christopher Junkin

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update on the aftermath of a deadly police shooting at the Crookston, Minnesota homeless shelter on June 30th. The shelter, closed since the incident, will reopen on July 18th following extensive cleanup and renovations. Residents have been temporarily relocated to other facilities funded by community support. Christopher Junkin,… Continue reading Crookston Shelter to Reopen Amid Investigation into Fatal Police Shooting

UPDATE: Fatal Police Shooting Occurs in Crookston, Minnesota

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a deadly police shooting in Crookston, Minnesota on June 30th. The homeless shelter where it happened is scheduled to reopen tomorrow as the investigation of the shooting continues.

North Dakota Highway Patrol Seeks Witnesses in Fatal Jamestown Crash

Family Identifies Children Killed in Tragic Jamestown Crash

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is urging anyone who witnessed or has information about a crash near Jamestown on Monday that resulted in the deaths of two children to come forward. Witnesses can contact the Patrol at 701-328-2447. Sergeant Malifa of the North Dakota Highway Patrol provided an update regarding the… Continue reading North Dakota Highway Patrol Seeks Witnesses in Fatal Jamestown Crash

UPDATE: North Dakota Highway Patrol Seeks Witnesses of Fatal Crash Near Jamestown Involving 2 Children

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking for anyone who witnesses or has information about a crash near Jamestown on Monday that killed 2 children to come forward. You can call the Patrol at: 701-328-2447.

UPDATE: Identities of Victims of Fatal Crash That Claimed Lives of 2 Children Near Jamestown, ND Revealed

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Some of the victims of a crash that injured 6 people and killed 2 children near Jamestown on Monday have been identified.

Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester

Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester

ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem announced on Tuesday, July 9, that criminal charges were filed against Shane Roper, a Minnesota state trooper involved in a crash that resulted in five people being injured and the death of 18-year-old Olivia Flores. According to an Olmsted County Attorney news release, Roper is charged… Continue reading Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester

Tragic Update: Fatal I-94 Crash Near Jamestown, ND Claims lives of 2 Children and Injures 6 Others

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two children were killed and 6 others injured after the driver of a Suburban rolled into a water filled ditch west of Jamestown, North Dakota late Monday afternoon.

West Fargo Woman Arrested for Murder After Fatal Stabbing

Robyn Lee

WEST FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A West Fargo woman is booked into Cass County Jail for murder following a fatal stabbing overnight. 31-year-old Robyn Lee was arrested by police for the stabbing death of 38-year-old Alexander Anderson of West Fargo. Formal charges are pending. Police responded to an apartment in the 1400 block of 12th… Continue reading West Fargo Woman Arrested for Murder After Fatal Stabbing

Fatal Stabbing in West Fargo: Police Launch Murder Investigation

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news out of West Fargo: A murder investigation is underway after a man was fatally stabbed early Monday morning. According to Fargo police, officers responded to a medical emergency at approximately 3:36 a.m. in the 1400 block of 12th Street West. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim with… Continue reading Fatal Stabbing in West Fargo: Police Launch Murder Investigation

Concerns Mount as Crookston Officer Involved in Two Fatal Shootings in 45 Days

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A mental health advocate with a statewide police watchdog group is raising concerns after the same Crookston Police Department officer was involved in two deadly shootings just 45 days apart. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension identified the officer as 31-year-old Nick Fladland, a five-year veteran with the department. The BCA… Continue reading Concerns Mount as Crookston Officer Involved in Two Fatal Shootings in 45 Days

July 4th Tragedy: Fatal Motorcycle Crash at Fargo Intersection

Updated: Name Released Incident: Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash Location: Intersection of 25th Street South & 13th Avenue South, Fargo Date & Time: July 4th, 2024 @ approximately 10:41 p.m. Conditions: Dry roads, cloudy, lighted Crash Details: A tragic accident occurred on the night of July 4th at the intersection of 25th Street South and 13th Avenue… Continue reading July 4th Tragedy: Fatal Motorcycle Crash at Fargo Intersection

Minnesota BCA Updates on Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Christopher Ryan Junkin

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has released new details regarding the fatal shooting of a man by Crookston police at the Care and Share Center on June 30th. According to the BCA, 44-year-old Christopher Ryan Junkin died of multiple gunshot wounds as confirmed by forensic pathology from the University… Continue reading Minnesota BCA Updates on Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Brewing Lawsuit Over Fatal Police Shooting at Crookston Shelter: Officer’s Second Deadly Incident This Year

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A lawsuit is brewing over the shooting death of a man at a Crookston, Minnesota homeless shelter on June 30th. It’s the second man shot and killed by the same Crookston Police Officer this year. Authorities have identified the man shot and killed by police at a northern Minnesota homeless shelter… Continue reading Brewing Lawsuit Over Fatal Police Shooting at Crookston Shelter: Officer’s Second Deadly Incident This Year

UPDATED: Ward County Rear End Fatal Crash

What: Fatality Crash Where: US Hwy 83 Approx. MM 194, 4 miles south of Minot, ND When: June 30th, 2024, at approximately 11:08 AM CST Road Conditions: Good, Dry Weather Conditions: Sunny Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Vehicle Type of Crash: Rear End Crash Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol Ward County Sheriff’s Office Minot Rural Fire Department… Continue reading UPDATED: Ward County Rear End Fatal Crash

Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose

Frankie Reed III

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. 23-year-old Frankie Reed III admitted to selling M30 pills to Matthew Millsop, who died of an overdose in March 2023 at a transitional housing facility. Reed confessed that he had… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose

Second Fatal Police Shooting in Six Weeks: Crookston Officer Kills Man at Homeless Shelter

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – For the second time in six weeks, a Crookston police officer has fatally shot a man. On Sunday night, June 30, officers responded to a fight at the Care and Share homeless shelter around 11:45 p.m. Shortly after, distress calls and gunshots were reported from the second floor. Chief Darin Selzler… Continue reading Second Fatal Police Shooting in Six Weeks: Crookston Officer Kills Man at Homeless Shelter

Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter Prompts Investigation

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Late on Sunday night, June 30, a tragic incident unfolded at the Care and Share homeless shelter in Crookston, Minnesota. Responding to a reported fight, officers from the Crookston Police Department encountered a combative man inside the shelter who refused to comply with verbal commands. After deploying less-lethal measures, details unspecified,… Continue reading Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter Prompts Investigation

Ward County Rear End Fatal Crash

What: Fatality Crash Where: US Hwy 83 Approx. MM 194, 4 miles south of Minot, ND When: 06/30/2024 at approx. 11:08 AM CST Road Conditions: Good, Dry Weather Conditions: Sunny Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Vehicle Type of Crash: Rear-End Crash Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Ward County Sheriff’s Office, Minot Rural Fire Department, Trinity First Response… Continue reading Ward County Rear End Fatal Crash

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in South Fargo

Crash Details: What: Fatal motorcycle crash Where: 3700 block 55th Ave S, Fargo, ND When: June 29th, 2024, 8:28 PM Central Road Conditions: Good, dry Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy Crash Involvement: Motorcycle Type of Crash: Fixed object Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol Fargo Fire Department Fargo Police Department Sanford Ambulance Vehicles and Drivers: Vehicle… Continue reading Fatal Motorcycle Crash in South Fargo

Fatal Crash in Mountrail County Claims Life of New Town Teen

Mountrail County Fatal Crash What: Fatality Where: Highway 23 Mile Marker 54, Approximately 3 miles east of New Town When: June 18, 2024, at approximately 4:03 AM CT Road Conditions: Wet Weather Conditions: Light Rain Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Construction Equipment Type of Crash: Rear End Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Mountrail County Sheriff’s Office, Three… Continue reading Fatal Crash in Mountrail County Claims Life of New Town Teen

Fatal Crash In Minnesota Involving Motorcycle and Pickup Truck

CLEARWATER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman on a motorcycle were killed in an early Friday morning crash with a pickup in Clearwater, Minnesota.

Tragic Fatal Crash near Grand Forks Airport

What: Fatal Crash Where: US Highway 2 & Airport Rd, approximately 3 miles west of Grand Forks When: June 3, 2024, at 18:41 PM Road Conditions: Good Weather Conditions: Sunny Crash Involvement: Vehicle v. Vehicle Type of Crash: Rear End Agencies Involved: Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Altru Ambulance, Emerado Fire, NDHP Vehicle No. 1:… Continue reading Tragic Fatal Crash near Grand Forks Airport

Bodycam Footage Shows Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Crookston, MN on May 16, 2024

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Bodycam video of deadly officer involved shooting in Crookston, Minnesota by a police officer on May 16, 2024. Subject was carrying a hatchet.

Man Charged with Murder After Psychedelic Mushroom Trip Leads to Fatal Shooting

Malcom Mayors

STANLEY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Malcom Mayors, 33, of Stanley, North Dakota, turned himself into the Mountrail County Jail shortly after midnight on Friday. Mayors confessed to officers that he had taken psychedelic mushrooms and was uncertain if he had killed his friend. Police responded to 535 2nd St. SW, discovering a man shot through the… Continue reading Man Charged with Murder After Psychedelic Mushroom Trip Leads to Fatal Shooting

Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash

Dominic Micheal Billmeier

WALSH COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison Thursday afternoon, May 23, for causing a fatal 2023 rollover crash in Walsh County. “There are multiple things I could’ve done to change that day,” Dominic Michael Billmeier, 25, said during the hearing. “I am sorry.” On March 2, 2023, Billmeier… Continue reading Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash

ID’s Revealed in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Crookston, Minnesota

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota BCA has identified everyone involved in a deadly, May 16, 2024 officer involved shooting in Crookston, Minnesota. Andrew Scott Dale, 35, of Crookston died of multiple gunshot wounds.

UPDATE: New Information Revealed in Fatal Police Shooting in Crookston, Minnesota

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have more details regarding a deadly police shooting in Crookston, Minnesota early Thursday morning. It appears a man with a hatchet may have been shot multiple times. Crookston Police have body worn cameras. It’s not known yet whether they were on at the time of the confrontation.

UPDATE: Fatal Crash involving 2 Vehicles in Pennington County Last Friday

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota State Patrol now says a 2-vehicle crash in Pennington County on May 3rd was fatal.

28-year-old Kyle Olson Identified as Victim of Fatal Farm Accident in Minnesota

PARKERS PRAIRIE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man was killed in a farm accident north of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota on Tuesday. He’s been identified as 28-year old Kyle Olson.

Tragic Fatal Crash Claims Life of Dirt Bike Rider in Mountrail County

Mountrail County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a devastating incident on April 14, 2024, a fatal crash took place in Mountrail County, leaving a community in mourning. Here’s the detailed report: What Happened: At approximately 7:15 PM CST, a 37-year-old male from Stanley, ND, was riding his 2015 KTM AG Dirt Bike in a field northwest… Continue reading Tragic Fatal Crash Claims Life of Dirt Bike Rider in Mountrail County

Mandan Man Found Guilty of Murder in Bismarck Shooting

Benjamin Williams

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a decisive verdict, jurors convicted Benjamin Williams, 29, of Mandan, for the murder of Christopher Sebastian, 39, in a 2022 shooting incident in Bismarck. The jury’s decision, reached after less than two hours of deliberation on Monday, could result in Williams facing life imprisonment without parole. Sentencing awaits scheduling, with… Continue reading Mandan Man Found Guilty of Murder in Bismarck Shooting

West Fargo Woman Pleads Guilty to Amended Charges in Fatal Crash

Taquoya Nike Saldana

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic turn of events, Taquoya Nike Saldana of West Fargo pleaded guilty on Monday to amended charges stemming from a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 31-year-old Marine veteran last year. Crash Details On April 12, 2023, Saldana was initially charged with driving under the influence and… Continue reading West Fargo Woman Pleads Guilty to Amended Charges in Fatal Crash

Tragic Update: Fatal Collision Between Vehicle and Train Claims Young Life

In a devastating turn of events, a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a train has resulted in the loss of a young life. Dylan Chamley, a 26-year-old resident of Tioga, ND, succumbed to fatal injuries in the aftermath of the collision. Incident Details: What: Fatality Crash Where: Near 67th Street NW and 110th Ave… Continue reading Tragic Update: Fatal Collision Between Vehicle and Train Claims Young Life