Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Becker County woman is facing serious charges after authorities say she was driving under the influence and caught with fentanyl during a traffic stop on June 5, 2025. Deputies observed Kari Ann Phillips, 43, fail to fully stop at a sign on Old Pit Road. Upon stopping her vehicle,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Busted for Fentanyl Possession and DWI – Becker County – trfnews.i234.me
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Thief River Falls Man Busted in Bemidji With Fentanyl, Meth in System – trfnews.i234.me
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man is facing serious charges after a traffic stop in Bemidji led to the discovery of fentanyl and methamphetamine in his system and his vehicle. According to court documents, Antonio James Whipps Jr. (DOB 02/11/1994) has been charged in Beltrami County District Court with: Gross misdemeanor… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Busted in Bemidji With Fentanyl, Meth in System – trfnews.i234.me
Bemidji Woman Caught with Fentanyl During Traffic Stop – trfnews.i234.me
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji woman was arrested and now faces a felony drug charge after she admitted to having fentanyl on her person during a traffic stop involving an impaired driver on May 27, 2025. According to court documents, Officer Neal Warren stopped a black Chrysler SUV near Lueken’s Village Foods South… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Caught with Fentanyl During Traffic Stop – trfnews.i234.me
Police Get Deadly Drugs off Northern Valley Streets – trfnews.i234.me
Police Get Deadly Drugs off Northern Valley Streets EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Six people have been arrested and 500 pills laced with a deadly drug have been recovered. Grand Forks and Polk County law enforcement agencies have made pretty quick work of getting a deadly batch of pills off the street this all started… Continue reading Police Get Deadly Drugs off Northern Valley Streets – trfnews.i234.me
Beltrami County Man Busted For Fentanyl At McDonald’s Drive-Thru – trfnews.i234.me
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking scene unfolded at the McDonald’s drive-thru in Bemidji when police arrested a man reportedly high on fentanyl and unresponsive behind the wheel. According to court documents, on May 29, 2024, Officer Timothy Korinta responded to a call at the Bemidji North McDonald’s about a tan Dodge Caravan causing a… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Busted For Fentanyl At McDonald’s Drive-Thru – trfnews.i234.me
Cass County: Fargo Man Caught with Meth & Fentanyl After Foot Chase | trfnews.i234.me
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man, James Felix Rush, is now facing multiple felony drug trafficking charges following a dramatic takedown by law enforcement on June 4th. According to court documents, Rush was under surveillance by the Metro Street Crimes Unit and Cass County Drug Task Force as he made several stops around Fargo,… Continue reading Cass County: Fargo Man Caught with Meth & Fentanyl After Foot Chase | trfnews.i234.me
WILD PURSUIT: Took Fentanyl During Police Chase – trfnews.i234.me
WILD PURSUIT: Took Fentanyl During Police Chase DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Saint Michael, North Dakota woman is facing a string of criminal charges, following a pursuit in which her passengers wanted out! Mercedes St. Pierre stated to police she took Fentanyl during the chase. we had a wild and dangerous Pursuit near Devil’s Lake… Continue reading WILD PURSUIT: Took Fentanyl During Police Chase – trfnews.i234.me
Cass Lake Man Arrested with Fentanyl in Shoe During DWI Stop in Beltrami County – trfnews.i234.me
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Rusty James Judkins, 39, of Cass Lake, Minnesota, has been charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI following a traffic stop in Bemidji on March 19, 2024. According to the complaint, at approximately 12:30 PM, Officer Neal Warren of the Bemidji Police Department observed a vehicle speeding… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Arrested with Fentanyl in Shoe During DWI Stop in Beltrami County – trfnews.i234.me
MAJOR BUST: Officers Stop Delivery Of Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills To North Dakota Every Month
MAJOR BUST: Officers Stop Delivery Of Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills To North Dakota Every Month GRIGGS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A California man is facing drug trafficking charges for allegedly selling thousand of Fentanyl pills in North Dakota. we’ve had a major drug bust that appears to have stopped the delivery of thousands of fentanyl lace… Continue reading MAJOR BUST: Officers Stop Delivery Of Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills To North Dakota Every Month
East Grand Forks Woman Caught with Fentanyl Near Park—Faces Felony Charges | Polk County | trfnews.i234.me
East Grand Forks, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 19, 2025, Simone Margaret White, 26, was arrested in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, for possession of fentanyl within a designated drug-free zone near Itts Williams Park. This area is protected under Minnesota law, which imposes stricter penalties for drug offenses committed near schools, parks, and other specified… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Caught with Fentanyl Near Park—Faces Felony Charges | Polk County | trfnews.i234.me
Grand Forks Woman Accused of Tampering with Evidence During Arrest for Meth and Fentanyl Possession – trfnews.i234.me
Grand Forks County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Samantha J. Demarais of Grand Forks is facing multiple criminal charges following an incident on June 1st. According to court documents, officers responded to a report of shoplifting in progress at the Walmart located on 32nd Avenue South. Demarais was pulled over after leaving the scene. During transport to… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Accused of Tampering with Evidence During Arrest for Meth and Fentanyl Possession – trfnews.i234.me
Grand Forks County: Belcourt Man Sentenced in Fentanyl Trafficking Case – trfnews.i234.me
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Belcourt man has been sentenced to five years in prison, with 360 days to serve, for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation in Grand Forks County. Christian Lee LaRocque, 22, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 28, to Class A felony possession of at least 40 grams of fentanyl… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Belcourt Man Sentenced in Fentanyl Trafficking Case – trfnews.i234.me
Grand Forks Man Busted with Fentanyl, Marijuana, and Stolen Firearm – Grand Forks County – trfnews.i234.me
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Stephen Wayne Lang of Grand Forks is facing multiple felony charges following a significant drug bust conducted by the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force. On May 5, 2025, authorities conducted a traffic stop on Lang’s vehicle near Interstate 29. This led to a search of his residence at 505 North… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Busted with Fentanyl, Marijuana, and Stolen Firearm – Grand Forks County – trfnews.i234.me
Clay County Shocker: Fargo Woman Caught with 14 Grams of Fentanyl at Police Station – trfnews.i234.me
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling incident on May 12, 2025, Ally Beatrice Berger, a 27-year-old Fargo resident, was arrested at the Dilworth Police Department in Clay County, Minnesota, while attempting to retrieve her identification. Berger, who had multiple active warrants, including one from the U.S. Marshals for delivery of a controlled substance, was… Continue reading Clay County Shocker: Fargo Woman Caught with 14 Grams of Fentanyl at Police Station – trfnews.i234.me
Cass County Crime Alert: Trio Arrested in Stolen Vehicle with Fentanyl in Fargo – trfnews.i234.me
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a Fargo Police Department officer on routine patrol identified a vehicle reported stolen by the Moorhead Police Department. The vehicle was parked in the 4600 block of 13th Avenue South in Fargo. Upon initiating a traffic stop, the officer, with assistance from… Continue reading Cass County Crime Alert: Trio Arrested in Stolen Vehicle with Fentanyl in Fargo – trfnews.i234.me
Grand Forks Mom Busted Driving High on Fentanyl with Child on I-94 – trfnews.i234.me
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after Minnesota State Patrol troopers observed her driving erratically on Interstate 94 near Fergus Falls. The driver, identified as 30-year-old Megan Thorsen, was found to be under the influence of drugs with her young son in the vehicle. Troopers reported that Thorsen’s… Continue reading Grand Forks Mom Busted Driving High on Fentanyl with Child on I-94 – trfnews.i234.me
Mahnomen County Drug Bust: Over 60 Grams of Fentanyl and Firearms Seized in Major Operation
Mahnomen County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On April 25, 2025, the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence located at 3057 State Highway 200 in Mahnomen County. During the operation, authorities detained 34-year-old Bruce John Auginash Jr. The search yielded significant findings: Over… Continue reading Mahnomen County Drug Bust: Over 60 Grams of Fentanyl and Firearms Seized in Major Operation
Cass County Bust: Fargo Man Caught with Meth, Fentanyl, and Cash During Probation Meeting!
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is now facing serious drug trafficking charges after an unexpected bust tied to his probation meeting. According to court documents, on January 30th, the Cass County Drug Task Force and the Metro Crime Street Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at a unit in the 1100 block of… Continue reading Cass County Bust: Fargo Man Caught with Meth, Fentanyl, and Cash During Probation Meeting!
Cass County, MN—Nicholas Robbie Lindell, 34, Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges Including Fentanyl Possession and Theft!
Cass County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On April 12, 2025, 34-year-old Nicholas Robbie Lindell was arrested in Cass County, Minnesota, by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Lindell faces several serious charges: Driving under suspension (misdemeanor) Possession of controlled substance—fentanyl analog (second offense, felony) Theft—possession of stolen property valued between $1,000 and $10,000 (felony) Unlawful possession of… Continue reading Cass County, MN—Nicholas Robbie Lindell, 34, Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges Including Fentanyl Possession and Theft!
Becker County Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Meth and Fentanyl Sales
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Lonnie Ray Burrow Jr., 38, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison at St. Cloud for felony second-degree drug sale. On January 31, 2024, a confidential informant working with the West Central Drug Task Force arranged to purchase methamphetamine and fentanyl from Burrow at his residence… Continue reading Becker County Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Meth and Fentanyl Sales
Fargo Man Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking in Grand Forks
Grand Forks County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — David Scott Holm, a resident of Fargo, has been charged in Grand Forks with felony possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia. Authorities allege that Holm was found in possession of 3.3 grams of fentanyl, along with a scale, drug paraphernalia, and $1,180 in cash.… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking in Grand Forks
FENTANYL TRAFFICKING RING EXPOSED: Three Indicted in Federal Drug Case Near Turtle Mountain Reservation
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) – Three defendants — Olivia Rain Patneaud, 23, of Rolla, ND, and Jomell Emery Helm and Melvin Earl Byrd, both 35, of Michigan– were indicted on federal fentanyl distribution charges following a sweeping investigation. On Thursday, April 17, prosecutors dismissed three Grand Forks County-level cases after the federal indictment was unsealed,… Continue reading FENTANYL TRAFFICKING RING EXPOSED: Three Indicted in Federal Drug Case Near Turtle Mountain Reservation
Cass County: Williston Man Arrested in Fargo with 43 Grams of Fentanyl
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Zachariah A. Dolzal of Williston, North Dakota, is facing serious drug trafficking charges following his arrest in Fargo. On April 16, 2025, officers responded to a call about an unwanted male at the Bison Inn and Suites. Upon arrival, police discovered Dolzal had two outstanding warrants and took him into custody.… Continue reading Cass County: Williston Man Arrested in Fargo with 43 Grams of Fentanyl
POLK COUNTY, MN: West Fargo Woman Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Fentanyl Sales
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Rebecca Dakota Grant, 37, of West Fargo, has been sentenced to 85 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale. A second felony charge of third-degree sale of a controlled substance was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court documents,… Continue reading POLK COUNTY, MN: West Fargo Woman Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Fentanyl Sales
Beltrami County Man Caught with $10K in Fentanyl and Machine Gun Sentenced to 6 Years
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant federal case, Patrick Burton Strong, 29, of Bemidji, Minnesota, has been sentenced to six years in prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and illegal possession of a machine gun. Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick announced the sentencing, emphasizing… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Caught with $10K in Fentanyl and Machine Gun Sentenced to 6 Years
Bismarck-Mandan Drug Ring EXPOSED: 5 Indicted in Major Meth & Fentanyl Trafficking Operation Across ND | Federal Charges Filed
Burleigh County (trfnews.i234.me) — A federal grand jury has indicted five individuals in connection with a multi-state drug trafficking ring accused of funneling methamphetamine and deadly fentanyl pills into communities across North Dakota, including the Bismarck-Mandan area and the Fort Berthold Reservation. The indictment accuses Alonso Meija, Candice Valdez, Justin Morin, Allison Moran, and Vicki… Continue reading Bismarck-Mandan Drug Ring EXPOSED: 5 Indicted in Major Meth & Fentanyl Trafficking Operation Across ND | Federal Charges Filed
Title: Grand Forks County Woman Caught Selling Fentanyl for $50 a Hit
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a significant drug bust, Cynthia Diane Watts of Grand Forks County has been charged with multiple felonies related to fentanyl distribution. On April 10, the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 710 4th Avenue South, uncovering evidence of drug trafficking activities. During the search, authorities… Continue reading Title: Grand Forks County Woman Caught Selling Fentanyl for $50 a Hit
Cass County & Dilworth: Joshua Allen Winslow Arrested for Burglary, Fentanyl Possession, and Vehicle Theft
Cass County & Dilworth (trfnews.i234.me) — Joshua Allen Winslow, age 37, is facing multiple felony charges after arrests by both the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Dilworth Police Department. Cass County Charges: Criminal Trespass – Dwelling (Felony) Possession of Controlled Substance – Fentanyl (Misdemeanor) Theft – Possession of Property Valued Between $1,000-$10,000 (Felony) Unlawful Entry… Continue reading Cass County & Dilworth: Joshua Allen Winslow Arrested for Burglary, Fentanyl Possession, and Vehicle Theft
Shocking Discovery in Cass County: Man Found with Massive Fentanyl Stash After Suicide Attempt
Arsenio Eugene James, a 36-year-old resident of Watford City, North Dakota, has been charged with felony possession with intent to deliver fentanyl in Fargo. On April 4, 2025, Fargo police responded to a report of a suicidal male at a local motel. Upon arrival, a female at the scene informed officers that James had attempted… Continue reading Shocking Discovery in Cass County: Man Found with Massive Fentanyl Stash After Suicide Attempt
Grand Forks Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Bicycling Violation
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — In a startling turn of events, Thomas R. Gilginas of Grand Forks was arrested on April 4th on charges of drug trafficking. The arrest occurred after Gilginas was stopped by police for riding his bicycle on the wrong side of the street. Upon consenting to a search, officers discovered $873 in… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Bicycling Violation
Crookston Man Arrested in Fargo with 337 Grams of Suspected Fentanyl!
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — In a significant drug bust on April 1, 2025, Jason James Isaacson, a resident of Crookston, Minnesota, was arrested in Fargo, North Dakota, on serious drug trafficking charges. At approximately 9:35 p.m., DEA agents, in collaboration with the Cass County Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at a Fargo hotel where… Continue reading Crookston Man Arrested in Fargo with 337 Grams of Suspected Fentanyl!
Clay County: Juan Manuel Herrera Arrested for Major Narcotics Trafficking Involving Heroin, Fentanyl & Cocaine
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Juan Manuel Herrera, age 59, was arrested on March 17, 2025, at 5:09 PM by the Moorhead Police Department following a narcotics investigation. Charges filed: 1st Degree Controlled Substance Possession – 25g or More / 100+ Dosage Units Heroin or Fentanyl 1st Degree Controlled Substance Sale – 10g or More / 40+… Continue reading Clay County: Juan Manuel Herrera Arrested for Major Narcotics Trafficking Involving Heroin, Fentanyl & Cocaine
Grand Forks Drug Bust: Probation Search Unveils Fentanyl, Meth, and Violent Threats
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — In a significant drug-related incident, a probation search at an apartment in Grand Forks led to the discovery of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and violent threats, resulting in felony charges for two men. Incident Details On March 25, 2025, law enforcement conducted a probation search at the residence of Nathan Charles Reis,… Continue reading Grand Forks Drug Bust: Probation Search Unveils Fentanyl, Meth, and Violent Threats
Grand Forks Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking Following Probation Search
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Nathan Charles Reis, a resident of Grand Forks, is facing multiple felony charges following a probation search conducted on March 25th at his apartment located at 2815 20th Avenue South. Authorities discovered a syringe loaded with methamphetamine, a glass pipe with residue, and approximately 4.3 grams of fentanyl during the search. Reis… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking Following Probation Search
Grand Forks SHOCK: Man Admits to Selling Meth & Fentanyl During Traffic Stop in Cass County
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — In Grand Forks, what began as a minor traffic stop quickly escalated into a significant drug bust on March 14th at 9:24 p.m., according to court documents. Authorities pulled over Joshua James Quam after he allegedly failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. Once at the vehicle,… Continue reading Grand Forks SHOCK: Man Admits to Selling Meth & Fentanyl During Traffic Stop in Cass County
Cass County: Fargo Woman Caught with Fentanyl & Cocaine During Shocking West Fargo Traffic Stop
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a shocking turn of events in West Fargo, a routine traffic stop turned into a major drug bust. On the night of March 16th at 8:00 p.m., Fargo resident Ally B. Berger was pulled over for a turn signal violation. What seemed like a minor infraction quickly escalated when officers… Continue reading Cass County: Fargo Woman Caught with Fentanyl & Cocaine During Shocking West Fargo Traffic Stop
Burnsville Man Busted for Selling Fentanyl in Becker County
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fentanyl Dealer Caught With 52 Grams – Sentenced! 🚨 A major fentanyl dealer is off the streets after a shocking arrest in Becker County! Landen Gene Russette, 40, of Burnsville, MN, was sentenced in Becker County District Court after being convicted of: Felony First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime Felony Second-Degree Controlled Substance… Continue reading Burnsville Man Busted for Selling Fentanyl in Becker County
Minneapolis Mother on the Run After Twin Babies Hospitalized for Fentanyl Overdose—Arrest Warrant Issued!
Hennepin County (TRF News) – Arrest Warrant Issued for Minneapolis Mother After Twin Babies Suffer Fentanyl Overdose A Minneapolis mother is now wanted by police after her two-month-old twins were hospitalized for fentanyl exposure, requiring multiple doses of Narcan to save their lives. Anghel Esperanza Brown, 25, is facing multiple felony charges after investigators found… Continue reading Minneapolis Mother on the Run After Twin Babies Hospitalized for Fentanyl Overdose—Arrest Warrant Issued!
Wild Arrest in Minot: Suspect Caught with Meth, Fentanyl After Striking Police Vehicles
Minot, ND – A dramatic arrest unfolded in Minot on Tuesday when law enforcement took down a suspect with active warrants after a high-risk maneuver at a gas station. David G. Watson, 42, of Minot, was identified by Minot Police, who confirmed he had two active warrants. The Ward County Narcotics Task Force conducted surveillance… Continue reading Wild Arrest in Minot: Suspect Caught with Meth, Fentanyl After Striking Police Vehicles
Ogema Woman, Carol Jean Nelson, Sentenced in Becker County for Manslaughter in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Carol Jean Nelson, 48, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter in connection to a fatal fentanyl overdose. 🔹 Investigation & ArrestOn March 13, 2023, law enforcement officers, including a White Earth investigator, responded to a residence near Ogema following a report… Continue reading Ogema Woman, Carol Jean Nelson, Sentenced in Becker County for Manslaughter in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case
Brainerd Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills for Distribution
📍 Brainerd, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl after authorities seized thousands of fentanyl pills from his storage unit and residence. Defendant: Dazaughn Ellis West, 28 Charges & Legal Proceedings: One count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl Plea entered on Monday,… Continue reading Brainerd Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills for Distribution
Corbin Thoreson Arrested in Clearwater County, MN for DWI, Heroin & Fentanyl Possession, and Obstruction
CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Corbin Thoreson, 28, was booked into Clearwater County Jail on January 31, 2025, after being arrested for DWI, felony drug possession, and interfering with law enforcement. Booking Details: Name: Corbin Thoreson Age: 28 Location: Clearwater County, MN Booking Date: January 31, 2025 Charge(s): 1️⃣ Fourth-Degree DWI – Driving While Impaired (169A.27.1) 2️⃣… Continue reading Corbin Thoreson Arrested in Clearwater County, MN for DWI, Heroin & Fentanyl Possession, and Obstruction
North Dakota Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Tossing Fentanyl from Car
Benson County, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Jeremy Hoover of St. John, North Dakota, has been charged with multiple drug-related felonies after allegedly throwing a bag containing fentanyl M30 pills from his vehicle during a traffic stop on February 7. Details of the Arrest A deputy observed Hoover tossing a plastic bag from his car at the intersection of… Continue reading North Dakota Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Tossing Fentanyl from Car
Jamestown Man Shelby Whitt Faces Fleeing and Drug Charges in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Shelby Whitt of Jamestown is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after fleeing from police and being caught with drugs in West Fargo, according to court documents. The incident occurred on February 1, when a West Fargo officer attempted to pull Whitt over for a window tint violation. Instead of stopping, Whitt… Continue reading Jamestown Man Shelby Whitt Faces Fleeing and Drug Charges in West Fargo
Dunseith Woman Sentenced to Six Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Dunseith woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for her role in trafficking nearly 200 grams of fentanyl, intending to distribute it on the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Case Background 📌 Defendant: Darla Rae Belgarde, 37 📌 Arrest Date: October 25, 2024 📌 Charges: ✔️ Class A Felony –… Continue reading Dunseith Woman Sentenced to Six Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Grand Forks County
Fargo Man Arrested with 138 Grams of Meth & Fentanyl – Facing Multiple Drug Charges
🚨 Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)— Drug Charges Filed 🚨 A Fargo man is now facing multiple felony drug charges after police discovered 138 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other drugs inside his vehicle. Incident Details 📌 Suspect: Gary Dean Berlin Jr. 📌 Date of Arrest: February 2, 2025 – 7:01 AM 📌 Location: Fargo, North Dakota… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested with 138 Grams of Meth & Fentanyl – Facing Multiple Drug Charges
Becca Breann Phillips Charged with Four Felonies in Fentanyl & Meth Case
North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me)— Becca Breann Phillips is facing four felony charges following an undercover drug sting operation conducted last summer. Drug Investigation & Arrest 📌 Timeframe: June & July 2024 📌 Charges: ✔️ Two counts of Fentanyl Delivery ✔️ Possession of Methamphetamine ✔️ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia According to court documents, Phillips allegedly sold fentanyl… Continue reading Becca Breann Phillips Charged with Four Felonies in Fentanyl & Meth Case
Beaux Michael Duvall Jr. Faces Assault and Drug Charges in Becker County
DETROIT LAKES MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Becker County man, Beaux Michael Duvall Jr., 36, of rural Ponsford, is facing multiple felony charges, including second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and third-degree assault, following an alleged stabbing incident on July 31, 2024. Stabbing Incident in Detroit Lakes According to court records, Duvall allegedly attacked a man outside a… Continue reading Beaux Michael Duvall Jr. Faces Assault and Drug Charges in Becker County
Aurora Woman Charged with Arson, Assault, and Fentanyl Possession After Townhouse Fire
Aurora, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Stephanie Beddo is now facing multiple felony charges, including first-degree arson, fifth-degree assault, and possession of fentanyl, after allegedly setting fire to her townhouse in Aurora, Minnesota. Incident Details According to court documents, on January 24, 2025, at 3:45 PM, officers from the East Range Police Department and the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office… Continue reading Aurora Woman Charged with Arson, Assault, and Fentanyl Possession After Townhouse Fire
Grand Forks County: Trio Pleads Not Guilty in Fentanyl Trafficking Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On Wednesday, January 22, three individuals waived their preliminary hearings and entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from a traffic stop in Grand Forks County. According to court documents, approximately 195 grams of fentanyl were discovered in their vehicle. The defendants are identified as follows: Olivia Rain Patneaud, 23, of Rolla:… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Trio Pleads Not Guilty in Fentanyl Trafficking Case
Fargo Man Arrested in West Fargo on Multiple Drug Charges
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 3, 2025, in West Fargo, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle due to a malfunctioning headlight. The driver, identified as Levi David Thene from Fargo, was found in possession of 9.3 grams of fentanyl, 0.6 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and $287 in cash. Consequently,… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested in West Fargo on Multiple Drug Charges
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fentanyl Overdose Case
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 6, 2025, in Pennington County District Court, Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 35, of Thief River Falls, pleaded guilty to felony second-degree manslaughter. This plea is connected to the November 28, 2023, death of 28-year-old Hailey Ann Czapiewski, who overdosed on fentanyl. She was found unresponsive in her apartment, with her 2-year-old… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fentanyl Overdose Case
Grand Forks Resident Charged with Multiple Drug Offenses
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Garrett Paul Howlett, a resident of Grand Forks, has been charged with five felony counts related to drug possession and intent to distribute. According to court documents, a probation search conducted on January 3rd at his vehicle and apartment, located at 516 6th Avenue North, led to the seizure of… Continue reading Grand Forks Resident Charged with Multiple Drug Offenses
Otter Tail County: Kaitlyn Carroll Charged with Third-Degree Murder
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 24, 2024, authorities arrested 26-year-old Kaitlyn Jo Carroll from Elizabeth, Minnesota, on charges of third-degree murder under Minnesota Statute 609.195(b). The charges stem from an incident in early August 2024, where a 28-year-old man was found unresponsive at his residence in rural Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County. Investigators allege… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Kaitlyn Carroll Charged with Third-Degree Murder
Two Men Indicted for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
Two individuals, Bobby Lee Donnell (46) and Jordan Lee Lussier (29), have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. The charges follow a traffic stop conducted by the Minnesota State Patrol on September 4, 2024. During the stop, authorities discovered over 50 grams of methamphetamine and over 40 grams of fentanyl.… Continue reading Two Men Indicted for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
Beaux Michael Duvall Jr., 36, Arrested on Multiple Assault and Drug Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Beaux Michael Duvall Jr., age 36, was arrested on July 31, 2024, facing multiple serious charges. These include: Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon (609.222.1) Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm (609.223.1) Drugs – 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 or paraphernalia residual – Not cannabis/hemp (152.025.2(1)) Drugs – 1st Degree – Possess 25 grams… Continue reading Beaux Michael Duvall Jr., 36, Arrested on Multiple Assault and Drug Charges
West Fargo Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo woman, Rebecca Dakota Grant, 37, waived her omnibus hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 3, and pleaded not guilty to two felony drug charges in Polk County. She is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale and third-degree sale of a controlled substance. The first-degree charge… Continue reading West Fargo Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in Polk County
East Grand Forks Woman Faces Four Felony Drug Charges After Alleged Fentanyl Sales
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks woman, Tracy Ann Hangsleben, 49, made her initial court appearance on Thursday, Nov. 7, facing four felony drug charges. These include first-degree controlled substance sale and conspiracy to commit first-degree sale, which carry potential maximum sentences of 30 years. Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines recommend 56 to 150… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Faces Four Felony Drug Charges After Alleged Fentanyl Sales
A Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding and Abetting Murder in the Third Degree
OLIVIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — According to court documents, Ortiz was involved in facilitating a drug sale between a woman who later died from an overdose caused by fentanyl and another individual. The incident occurred on October 25, 2023, when law enforcement responded to a residence in Morton, Minnesota. The woman was found unresponsive, and a… Continue reading A Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding and Abetting Murder in the Third Degree
Five Indicted in North Dakota Fentanyl Trafficking Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Five individuals were charged with various crimes related to alleged fentanyl possession and transportation. The incident occurred on October 25th when law enforcement stopped a vehicle traveling along U.S. Highway 2. The driver, Darla Rae Belgarde, stated she had picked up Olivia Rain Patneaud in Fargo as the latter requested… Continue reading Five Indicted in North Dakota Fentanyl Trafficking Case
Fatal Fix: Woman Charged with 3rd Degree Murder in Meth-Fentanyl Overdose
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
Twin Cities to Moorhead: A Tale of Three Men and a Trail of Meth, Fentanyl, and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — The police arrested three men for felony drug charges in Moorhead. David White (45) from St. Paul, Martin White (54), also from St. Paul, and Mark Watson (57) from Moorhead were taken into custody by Clay County authorities. An investigation began in July, which led to the arrest of the trio… Continue reading Twin Cities to Moorhead: A Tale of Three Men and a Trail of Meth, Fentanyl, and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
North Dakota Felon Indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl in Minnesota
In a significant development aimed at combating the growing menace of illicit substances, United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger has announced that Jake Noland Northern, a 45-year-old North Dakota resident with a history of felony convictions, stands accused of conspiring to distribute fentanyl in Minnesota and surrounding areas. According to official reports, this alleged conspiracy… Continue reading North Dakota Felon Indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl in Minnesota
Deadly Crash: Jury Finds Derrick Thompson Guilty of Drug Charges in Minneapolis
ST PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A jury has found Derrick Thompson guilty of drug and firearm charges stemming from a high-speed crash that claimed the lives of five young women in Minneapolis. The trial lasted less than a week. On Tuesday, jurors watched a violent and graphic video that showed Thompson’s rented SUV running a… Continue reading Deadly Crash: Jury Finds Derrick Thompson Guilty of Drug Charges in Minneapolis
Judge Rejects Plea Deal in Jamestown Fentanyl Overdose Case Involving 2-Year-Old
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Jamestown man, Christopher William Johnson, 40, faces multiple felony charges after his 2-year-old child overdosed on fentanyl. On Sept. 18, a judge rejected Johnson’s plea deal, leaving him to face trial on Oct. 1. Johnson is charged with endangerment of a child (Class B felony), reckless endangerment, possession of drug… Continue reading Judge Rejects Plea Deal in Jamestown Fentanyl Overdose Case Involving 2-Year-Old
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Pills in Undercover Sting
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes man, Noah Daniel Lawrence, has been charged with a felony for the third-degree sale of narcotics following a successful undercover sting operation. According to court documents, Lawrence allegedly sold M-30 Fentanyl pills to a confidential informant working with the Becker County Sheriff’s Department in June. The operation,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Pills in Undercover Sting
Detroit Lakes Resident Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession: Jail Time and Probation Ordered
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jessi Lee Fish, 46, of rural Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony fifth-degree drug charge involving fentanyl. A more severe third-degree charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, on July 25, 2023, West Central Task Force agents… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Resident Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession: Jail Time and Probation Ordered
Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust: Fargo Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A routine traffic stop on I-29 led to a significant drug bust, landing a Fargo man in Grand Forks County custody. On Monday, August 12, a sheriff’s deputy pulled over a black Cadillac for failing to signal a lane change and noticed it lacked proper registration. The driver, 55-year-old Todd… Continue reading Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust: Fargo Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl
Three Arrested in Fargo and Grand Forks on Drug Trafficking Charges After Major Meth and Fentanyl Seizure
FARGO-GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Three individuals are facing serious drug trafficking charges following two separate arrests in Fargo and on Interstate 29 near Grand Forks. On Monday, law enforcement executed a search warrant at 371 Prairiewood Circle South, Apartment 104, in Fargo, leading to the arrest of Eric Brown Jr. of Idaho and Danielle… Continue reading Three Arrested in Fargo and Grand Forks on Drug Trafficking Charges After Major Meth and Fentanyl Seizure
Grand Forks Woman Facing 20 Years in Prison, Pleads Not Guilty to Fentanyl Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Danielle Caroline Hudson, 30, of Grand Forks, has waived her preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday, August 5, and entered a plea of not guilty to a Class A felony charge of possessing over 40 grams of fentanyl with intent to deliver. Hudson, who could face up to 20 years in… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Facing 20 Years in Prison, Pleads Not Guilty to Fentanyl Charges
Bemidji Duo Indicted for Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy in Minnesota
Bemidji, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two individuals have been indicted for conspiring to distribute fentanyl throughout the state of Minnesota. According to U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger, Derek Jon Paddy, 28, and Robyn Lea Lussier, 20, both from Bemidji, were found in possession of over 40 grams of fentanyl on November 2, 2023. Paddy and Lussier… Continue reading Bemidji Duo Indicted for Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy in Minnesota
Breaking News: Brainerd Man Admits to Distributing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant legal development, 28-year-old Dazaughn Ellis West of Brainerd has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute thousands of fentanyl pills. The plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger on August 1, 2024, as part of an extensive federal drug investigation led by the Lakes Area… Continue reading Breaking News: Brainerd Man Admits to Distributing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
🚔 Belcourt Man Sentenced for Drug Crimes in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, a 24-year-old from Belcourt, North Dakota, pleaded guilty to three felony drug charges in Grand Forks County on July 29. The charges included Class A felony possession of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, Class B felony conspiracy to deliver fentanyl, and Class… Continue reading 🚔 Belcourt Man Sentenced for Drug Crimes in Grand Forks County
🚨 DOJ Cracks Down on Global Fentanyl Supply Chain: Thousands Arrested, Chinese Companies Charged
UNITED STATES (trfnews.i234.me) – Latest Efforts in the Fight Against Fentanyl The Department of Justice (DOJ) has intensified its fight against the deadly fentanyl epidemic, leading to thousands of arrests and charges against numerous Chinese companies and individuals. Fentanyl has become a significant issue affecting both large and small towns across the United States, with… Continue reading 🚨 DOJ Cracks Down on Global Fentanyl Supply Chain: Thousands Arrested, Chinese Companies Charged
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 16, 2024, Guadalupe Francisco Peralta, a 34-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court. Peralta was convicted of felony fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, specifically fentanyl, due to a previous drug conviction. Peralta received a 15-month prison sentence to be served… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession
💊 Detroit Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl in Minnesota
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Daniel Kyrone Heard, 22, of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony second-degree controlled substance crime. Charges of first- and second-degree controlled substance crime were dropped as part of a plea agreement. Incident Details: Date: March 5, 2023 Location: Near Holy Rosary Catholic School, Detroit Lakes… Continue reading 💊 Detroit Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl in Minnesota
Fargo Man Charged in Major Fentanyl Bust in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Manuel M. Reyes of Fargo is facing serious drug trafficking charges in Moorhead, Minnesota. On July 18th, Reyes was a vehicle passenger stopped for lack of license plates. A subsequent search revealed 80 suspected M30 fentanyl pills. Reyes, who has a previous drug conviction, now faces felony charges for the first-degree… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged in Major Fentanyl Bust in Moorhead
Major Drug Bust on I-94: 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and Cocaine Seized Near Barnesville
BARNESVILLE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant drug bust on Tuesday, authorities seized approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills and 13 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-94 near Barnesville. The drugs, destined for the Fargo-Moorhead area, have an estimated street value of about $10,000, according to Moorhead police. Antonio Johnson, a 33-year-old from Rochester,… Continue reading Major Drug Bust on I-94: 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and Cocaine Seized Near Barnesville
Prison Cartel Boss Orchestrates Major Drug Trafficking Operation from Behind Bars
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Court documents related to a newly filed case in U.S. District Court in North Dakota reveal a shocking discovery: a major drug trafficking operation run by a Mexican cartel member from a federal prison in Colorado. This operation facilitated the shipment of large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and other illegal substances… Continue reading Prison Cartel Boss Orchestrates Major Drug Trafficking Operation from Behind Bars
Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, a 28-year-old Grand Forks resident, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, in Polk County and pleaded not guilty to three drug-related charges. Brunelle is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, felony third-degree controlled substance sale, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty
East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man waived his Tuesday, May 28, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to a felony third-degree narcotics sale. Terimal Dion Singleton, 50, faces up to 20 years in prison for the alleged crime. In August 2023, a confidential informant conducted a controlled buy from Singleton, according… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale
A woman from Grand Forks is accused of possessing 653 fentanyl pills with the intent to manufacture or deliver.
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday, May 13th, when authorities in Grand Forks executed an arrest warrant for Danielle Caroline Hudson, they made a startling discovery inside her purse—approximately 653 fentanyl pills, as reported by the police. Hudson, aged 30, appeared in court for her initial hearing on Tuesday morning, May 14th. She faces… Continue reading A woman from Grand Forks is accused of possessing 653 fentanyl pills with the intent to manufacture or deliver.
Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, 24, from Belcourt, waived his preliminary hearing, originally set for April 26, in Grand Forks County. He pleaded not guilty to three felony drug charges, including Class A felony possession of over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence. Additionally,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges