“No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation

"No Internet" for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony charge. Hartung is charged with electronic solicitation of a minor. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.352, subdivision 2a(1). Case basics Offense date: January 13, 2026. Date filed: January 13, 2026. Location listed: Thief River Falls. County: Pennington County. What… Continue reading “No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation

Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case

Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 26-year-old man from Monticello is now charged in Beltrami County. Ryan Jeffrey Richard, 26, of Monticello, Minnesota, faces one felony count. The charge alleges nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. According to the criminal complaint, Richard posted nude images of his ex-girlfriend online. The complaint says she did not consent… Continue reading Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case

Red Lake County: Felony Charge, Parking Tickets

Red Lake County: Felony Charge, Parking Tickets

Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Officials released a new weekly report. Felony charge filed A Thief River Falls man now faces a felony charge in Red Lake County. Court records list Matthew Peter Stengrim, 32, as the defendant. He was formally charged on January 9, 2026. The charge involves sending sexual material to a child… Continue reading Red Lake County: Felony Charge, Parking Tickets

Brooklyn Center Man Charged in Snapchat Sex Video Case

Brooklyn Center Man Charged in Snapchat Sex Video Case

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brooklyn Center man faces a felony charge after police say he shared private sexual videos online without consent. Jacob Oldman Wisdom Johuna, 29, of Brooklyn Center, is charged with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. The charge is a felony under Minnesota Statute 617.261. What authorities allege According to… Continue reading Brooklyn Center Man Charged in Snapchat Sex Video Case

Thief River Falls Man Charged in Sex Sting

Erick Sean Hartung

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing a felony charge after a reported sex sting operation. Erick Sean Hartung of Thief River Falls has been charged with felony electronic solicitation of a minor. What court documents allege According to court documents, an investigator posed as a 15-year-old girl online. The… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Sex Sting

Jamestown: Woman Charged in 14-Year-Old Sex Case

Valerie Mann

Jamestown (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Jamestown woman is facing a felony charge. Court records say the case involves a 14-year-old boy. Valerie Rae Mann was charged Tuesday with gross sexual imposition in Stutsman County District Court, according to court documents. What court records say Police were called to a home in the 800 block of… Continue reading Jamestown: Woman Charged in 14-Year-Old Sex Case

Thief River Falls: Snapchat Sex Video Felony

Matthew Peter Stengrim

Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Peter Stengrim of Thief River Falls is facing a felony charge. The case involves alleged Snapchat messages to a juvenile girl. According to court documents, the alleged conduct happened last summer. Prosecutors say Stengrim sent sexually explicit videos through Snapchat. The juvenile is not named in public court… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Snapchat Sex Video Felony

Crookston: Red Lake Man Charged in Stolen Car

Crookston: Red Lake Man Charged in Stolen Car

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Red Lake man is facing a felony charge tied to a stolen car case in Crookston. Keenan Beaulieu, of Red Lake, Minnesota, is charged with felony unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, according to court documents. What the court filing says According to the complaint, the case began on Jan. 1.… Continue reading Crookston: Red Lake Man Charged in Stolen Car

Fergus Falls: Gronseth Charged in Jail Kiosk Damage

Fergus Falls: Gronseth Charged in Jail Kiosk Damage

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fergus Falls man is facing a felony charge after damage was reported inside the Otter Tail County jail. Adam R. Gronseth, of Fergus Falls, is charged with felony criminal damage to property. The charge is based on a statement of probable cause filed in court. Damage Reported At County… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Gronseth Charged in Jail Kiosk Damage

Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire

Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces a felony after a fire report at a store. Chad A. Ostlund, with no listed address, is charged with endangering by fire. Court records describe the location as “Pro Serve” in Grand Forks. The charge stems from a call on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Responders were… Continue reading Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire