FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Fargo resident, Kadar Pearson, has pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Pearson was arrested during an investigation into a shots-fired report near The Arbors apartment complex. Authorities discovered him wearing a sweatshirt and ski mask despite warm weather conditions. When approached,… Continue reading Fargo Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession in Federal Case
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Today’s Deliberations in Fergus Falls Federal Court’s Deadly Human Smuggling Case
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me & trfnews.i234.me) Deliberations are set to begin today in connection to the men charged in a human smuggling case that left a family a 4 froze to death along the Canadian border.
Hobbs Act Robbery: Ian Paul Kramchuck Faces Federal Prosecution for Armed Gas Station Heist
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Ian Paul Kramchuck, 20, was originally charged in district court but his case was dismissed due to the upgraded charge of a Hobbs Act robbery. Court documents state that on August 12th, Kramchuck committed theft from a business entity engaged in interstate commerce by using actual and threatened force, violence, and… Continue reading Hobbs Act Robbery: Ian Paul Kramchuck Faces Federal Prosecution for Armed Gas Station Heist
Fargo Fugitive Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase and Assault on Federal Agents
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Allen Otto was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his involvement in a high-speed chase and assault on federal agents. The incident occurred on September 15, 2023. A routine traffic stop led to law enforcement pursuing Otto’s vehicle at high speeds. Two stolen firearms were found inside the vehicle… Continue reading Fargo Fugitive Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase and Assault on Federal Agents
Taken Into Federal Custody in Red Lake Falls, MN
Taken Into Federal Custody In Red Lake Falls, Minnesota RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man wanted on Federal charges was taken into custody in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota this week.
Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 30-year-old woman from Tokio, North Dakota, has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter and child neglect after a fatal car crash on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Tierra Lynn Scott was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 16, following her initial appearance in federal court where she faced charges of involuntary manslaughter and… Continue reading Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation
Fatal Shooting in South Fargo: Man Faces 15 Years for Federal Gun Charges
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
Fargo Murder Case Dropped as Federal Charges Move Forward Against Suspect Amire Logan
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking turn of events has unfolded in the investigation into the June 24 shooting death of Zion Brooks at the Arbors apartment complex in south Fargo. State charges against Amire Logan, 20, have been dropped as federal prosecutors take over the case. Fargo Police initially arrested Logan for murder after Brooks’… Continue reading Fargo Murder Case Dropped as Federal Charges Move Forward Against Suspect Amire Logan
First Court Appearance in Grand Forks Federal Court Related to Child’s Death and Injury of Three Others
1st Appearance In GF Federal Court In Connection to Death of 1 Child & Injury Of 3 Others GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Spirit Lake, North Dakota couple has made their 1st appearance in Grand Forks Federal Court …
Massive Drug Bust in Wadena County: 5 Men Face Federal Charges, $1 Million in Drugs Seized
WADENA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A major drug bust in Wadena County has led to federal charges against five men, with authorities seizing an estimated $1 million worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Bill Rude, 62, and Robert Anderson, 38, both of Wadena, were arrested along with Aaron Heifort, 28, of Clitherall, and Carlos Valdovinos-Trejo, 27,… Continue reading Massive Drug Bust in Wadena County: 5 Men Face Federal Charges, $1 Million in Drugs Seized
Federal Investigation of Human Trafficking Initiated Following Traffic Stop Near Grand Forks
LAKE METIGOSHE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A spokesperson for the U.S. Border Patrol says a federal investigation of human trafficking is underway, following a traffic stop west of Grand Forks in Nelson County.
Beltrami County Receives Unwelcome Recognition, Along With Increased Federal Funding to Address Issue
BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Beltrami County, Minnesota has been designated a HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking …
Duluth Federal Inmate Escapes Custody
A Federal Prisoner From Duluth Is On The Loose DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Federal prisoner from Duluth is on the run. At this point, authorities have no information on where he’s heading.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted in Federal Probe, Faces Sealed Criminal Charges Amid Investigations
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, with the charges currently sealed. This indictment follows a series of federal investigations into Adams’ administration, sparking a major political scandal. Adams, a former police captain turned politician, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. “If I am charged, I… Continue reading NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted in Federal Probe, Faces Sealed Criminal Charges Amid Investigations
Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Anthony Kruger, 34, from Breckenridge, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to federal gun charges after being indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2023. Kruger, a convicted felon with multiple prior charges, including forgery, escape, and drug-related crimes, was prohibited from owning a firearm. He faces up to 15 years in… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death
Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison
LOS ANGELES (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, made a surprise guilty plea in federal court on Thursday, admitting to charges related to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes. The plea came just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, avoiding a potentially damaging trial that could have aired personal details… Continue reading Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison
Jennifer Stately’s Case Moves to Federal Court: Facing Multiple Charges in the Tragic Deaths of Her Sons
RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an important update in the ongoing legal proceedings against Jennifer Stately of Red Lake, Minnesota, who is accused of the tragic murders of her two young sons. On March 15th, 2024, Stately allegedly stabbed her five and six-year-old sons and then set their home on fire. One of… Continue reading Jennifer Stately’s Case Moves to Federal Court: Facing Multiple Charges in the Tragic Deaths of Her Sons
Federal Fugitive Captured After Hiding on Rooftop in Devils Lake, ND
DEVILS Lake, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events this Sunday afternoon, Devils Lake Police apprehended a suspect wanted on a federal warrant who was attempting to evade capture by hiding on the roof of H. Everson’s AutoArt store on College Drive. The unusual arrest unfolded as officers tracked down the fugitive, leading… Continue reading Federal Fugitive Captured After Hiding on Rooftop in Devils Lake, ND
Federal Court Revives Women’s Hockey Lawsuit Against UND
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A lawsuit claiming the University of North Dakota (UND) violated federal law by cutting its women’s ice hockey program can proceed after the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court’s dismissal. The lawsuit, filed under Title IX, seeks to reinstate the program that was cut in 2017 due… Continue reading Federal Court Revives Women’s Hockey Lawsuit Against UND
Fargo Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Mail Carrier
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Deshaun Holmes, a 22-year-old from Fargo, has been sentenced to 114 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for the armed robbery of a mail carrier. The incident occurred on July 17, 2023, in Frontier, North Dakota, where Holmes held the postal worker at gunpoint and stole… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Mail Carrier
Fargo Man’s State Charges Dropped After Federal Indictment for Gun Possession
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Kadar Pearson, a Fargo resident, recently faced an important legal shift. State charges against him for unlawful possession of a firearm, escape, and refusal to halt have been dropped following his federal indictment. Pearson was arraigned after a grand jury unsealed the indictment, which charges him with possession of a firearm… Continue reading Fargo Man’s State Charges Dropped After Federal Indictment for Gun Possession
Felon Faces Federal Charges After Alleged Firearm Possession and Drug Bust
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Raymond Lee Graham Jr., 36, is facing federal charges after an arrest in Grand Forks County revealed a trove of drugs and an alleged firearm. Initially charged with multiple crimes, Graham fled from police during a traffic stop, leading to the discovery of 1.2 pounds of marijuana, methamphetamine-coated marijuana, empty… Continue reading Felon Faces Federal Charges After Alleged Firearm Possession and Drug Bust
U.S. 8th Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Concealed Carry Ban for Young Adults
ST. LOUIS (trfnews.i234.me) – In a landmark decision on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a unanimous ruling in favor of Minnesota gun owners and Second Amendment advocates. The court ruled that Minnesota’s ban on concealed carry for individuals under the age of 21 is unconstitutional, marking a significant… Continue reading U.S. 8th Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Concealed Carry Ban for Young Adults
Former School Superintendent Faces Federal Child Exploitation Charges
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ryan Baron, the former superintendent of the Midkota School District in North Dakota, now faces several federal child exploitation charges. Initially charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials last November, Baron was federally indicted on June 6, the same day his state trial was set for mid-September. The federal case was… Continue reading Former School Superintendent Faces Federal Child Exploitation Charges
Federal Court Takes Over Child Porn Charges Against Former ND Superintendent & Fargo Man
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Child porn charges against the former Superintendent of Midkota Schools and a Fargo man have now moved into Federal Court. Ryan Baron and Aaron Doss allegedly swapped child porn images.
Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges in Federal Gun Trial
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was found guilty on all three federal charges related to his 2018 gun purchase. The jury convicted him for falsely denying drug use on the gun application and for possessing a firearm while being a drug user. Facing a potential sentence of up to 25 years in… Continue reading Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges in Federal Gun Trial
Parents from Tokio Charged in 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Tragic Death
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating tragedy has gripped Tokio, North Dakota, as a couple faces federal charges following the death of their 3-year-old daughter in 2022. Austin Ray Lester, 28, and Krissy Louise Hinsley, 25, are accused of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child neglect. Additionally, Lester faces a charge of assaulting… Continue reading Parents from Tokio Charged in 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Tragic Death
Former Olmsted County Deputy Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Richard Adamson, a 45-year-old former deputy from Olmsted County, Rochester, is indicted on multiple federal charges related to child sexual abuse. Indicted on April 11 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Adamson faces charges including production and attempted production of child sexual abuse materials, coercion, and… Continue reading Former Olmsted County Deputy Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses
UPDATE: Federal Charges Filed in Assault Case in Fort Totten, North Dakota
FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Federal charges have now been filed in an assault case at Fort Totten, North Dakota in March of 2024. Kolby Mckay has been charged in the assault of a female.