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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

Alexandria Caregiver Charged in Assault of Group Home Client

Ashley Simons

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – An Alexandria woman, Ashley Simons, 23, appeared in Otter Tail County District Court on Nov. 20, charged with fourth-degree assault of a vulnerable adult at a Fergus Falls group home. According to court documents, a Fergus Falls police officer was alerted on Nov. 18 to an assault reported by a… Continue reading Alexandria Caregiver Charged in Assault of Group Home Client

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.

Fergus Falls Former CEO Sentenced to Probation and Restitution

Katherine Junge

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Katherine Junge, the former CEO of two real estate organizations in Fergus Falls, has been sentenced to probation and ordered to make restitution. In a plea agreement, she was accused of using her organization’s credit cards for approximately $144,000 in purchases for her benefit over several years. Police began investigating… Continue reading Fergus Falls Former CEO Sentenced to Probation and Restitution

Native American Rights and Burning Plastics: A Fergus Falls Man’s Arrest

Allen Sheppard

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Allen Charles Sheppard, age 48, was arrested on November 4 after a fire call at his residence in Fergus Falls. He has been charged with multiple offenses including felony obstructing the legal process, fourth-degree assault, and criminal property damage. According to court records, Sheppard became irate when law enforcement officers… Continue reading Native American Rights and Burning Plastics: A Fergus Falls Man’s Arrest

Fergus Falls Man Accused of Exploiting Vulnerable Adult, Faces $120,000 in Charges

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Fergus Falls, Minnesota man is facing 3 felony county of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult. Darren Torgusson allegedly wrote out over $120,000 of the victim’s checks to himself.

Fergus Falls Woman Charged with Child Endangerment After Drunken Stumble

Anastasia Vaughn

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 52-year-old woman from Fergus Falls, Minnesota has been charged with child endangerment after her arrest on Tuesday afternoon near Swan Lake. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. According to a complaint filed in Otter Tail County District Court, deputies responded for a welfare check following a report of… Continue reading Fergus Falls Woman Charged with Child Endangerment After Drunken Stumble

Cold Calculation: Fergus Falls Brothers Face Assault Charges

Cold Calculation: Fergus Falls Brothers Face Assault Charges

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two brothers, 46-year-old Eric Jacobson and 47-year-old Olaf Jacobson, from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, are facing felony assault with a dangerous weapon charges. The alleged incident occurred on Saturday when the victims were sitting in a pickup truck. According to police reports, Eric Jacobson lunged at one of the victims with… Continue reading Cold Calculation: Fergus Falls Brothers Face Assault Charges

Laundromat Bandit Sentenced: Jacob Alley Gets 30 Days in Jail for Fergus Falls Heist

Jacob Alley

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking turn of events, a man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and 5 years probation for burglarizing a laundromat in Minnesota. The sentencing took place on Monday, October 14, at Otter Tail County Court. According to court documents, Jacob Alley, a 46-year-old resident of Fergus Falls,… Continue reading Laundromat Bandit Sentenced: Jacob Alley Gets 30 Days in Jail for Fergus Falls Heist

Fergus Falls Woman Killed in Near Breckenridge, Minnesota Traffic Accident

BRECKENRIDGE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Fergus Fals woman was killed and a young man suffered life threatening injuries in a head crash near Breckenridge, Minnesota Monday afternoon.

US Trunk Highway 59 and Dump Road, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24901887 Date/Time: 10/14/2024 07:50   District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: US Trunk Highway 59 and Dump Road, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County   Description: The Nissan Altima was traveling Southbound on US Trunk Highway 59, the Ford pickup… Continue reading US Trunk Highway 59 and Dump Road, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County
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Three Individuals from Fergus Falls Facing Charges for Burglary in Battle Lake

BATTLE LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A trio of men from Fergus Falls have now each been charged with felony Burglary at a bar in Battle Lake.

Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout

Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.(trfnews.i234.me)  – The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a semi-truck fire on eastbound I-94 near Fergus Falls late Tuesday morning. The semi, carrying hay bales, caught fire, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The driver, 64-year-old Gerald Bergen of Carrot River, Saskatchewan, was outside attending to the load when a trailer tire… Continue reading Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout

Noise Complaint Escalates into Violence at Party in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Fergus Falls, Minnesota woman is facing criminal charges, following a loud party complaint in that town. Sandra Olson allegedly threatened to slit the victim’s throat.

Highway 210 and County Rd 29, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County Crash 2024-10-01 21:48:05

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24901819 Date/Time: 10/01/2024 13:54   District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Highway 210 and County Rd 29, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County   Description: Lincoln MKC was traveling was North bound on County Road 29 while Freightliner Semi was… Continue reading Highway 210 and County Rd 29, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County
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Deputy Involved in Double-Fatal Fergus Falls Pursuit Charged with Drug Use

Deputy Involved In Fergus Falls, Double-Fatal Pursuit Charged With Drug Use FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Otter Tail County Deputy involved in an October 2, 2020 pursuit of a suspect, who crashed into a vehicle killing a Fergus Falls, Minnesota couple has now been charged with drug use during the pursuit. Kelly Backman has been… Continue reading Deputy Involved in Double-Fatal Fergus Falls Pursuit Charged with Drug Use

East bound I 94 at south bound Highway 59, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County Crash 2024-09-22 16:30:06

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24901749 Date/Time: 09/22/2024 07:13   District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact:   Location: East bound I 94 at south bound Highway 59, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County   Description: The International semi pulling a Flat bed trailer and the Acura were both travelling east bound when… Continue reading East bound I 94 at south bound Highway 59, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County
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Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Theft and Fleeing Charges After August Chase in Fergus Falls

Gavin Gladue

Gavin Gladue FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Gavin Gladue, a 29-year-old from Fargo, has pleaded guilty to theft and fleeing charges in Otter Tail County Court. The plea follows an August incident involving a high-speed chase with the Fergus Falls Police Department. On August 18th, Gladue and 41-year-old Tricia Potratz were arrested after being implicated… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Theft and Fleeing Charges After August Chase in Fergus Falls

Entry Ramp Eastbound Interstate 94, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County Crash 2024-09-07 15:57:59

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24901653 Date/Time: 09/07/2024 13:09   District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Entry Ramp Eastbound Interstate 94, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County   Description: The Toyota Sienna was traveling on the interstate 94 on ramp from highway 210 when it… Continue reading Entry Ramp Eastbound Interstate 94, FERGUS FALLS, Otter Tail County
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Fargo Duo Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Fergus Falls Over Stolen Crossbows

Trisha Potratz

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Gavin Gladue and Trisha Potratz, both from Fargo, were arrested in Fergus Falls on August 18th after leading police on a high-speed chase. The pair were suspected of stealing two crossbows, valued at over $1,000, from a local store the day before. The pursuit began when officers attempted a traffic… Continue reading Fargo Duo Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Fergus Falls Over Stolen Crossbows

Inmate’s Phone Call Leads to Major Drug Bust in Fergus Falls

Terry Al Krog

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Terry Al Krog of Erhard, Minnesota, made a costly mistake while in custody at the Otter Tail County Jail in Fergus Falls. Arrested on August 13th for driving with a canceled license on County Highway 27, Krog later placed a monitored phone call from jail, instructing someone to retrieve a… Continue reading Inmate’s Phone Call Leads to Major Drug Bust in Fergus Falls

Perham Woman Arrested for Felony Theft After Attempting to Steal Nearly $600 from Fergus Falls Walmart

Casandra Izarraraz

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Casandra Izarraraz of Perham, Minnesota, is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly attempting to walk out of a Fergus Falls Walmart with $588 worth of unpaid merchandise on August 15th. According to court documents, store staff confronted Izarraraz as she tried to leave with the full cart. She was… Continue reading Perham Woman Arrested for Felony Theft After Attempting to Steal Nearly $600 from Fergus Falls Walmart

Florida Woman Arrested in Fergus Falls for Allegedly Scamming $20,000 from Local Victim

Florida Woman Arrested in Fergus Falls for Allegedly Scamming $20,000 from Local Victim

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Florida woman, Nadia Islam from Miramar, is facing charges of Theft by Swindle in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, after allegedly scamming a local resident out of $20,000. According to court documents, the incident began on August 13th when the victim’s computer froze, prompting them to call a purported Microsoft support… Continue reading Florida Woman Arrested in Fergus Falls for Allegedly Scamming $20,000 from Local Victim

Fergus Falls Resident Scammed Out of $20,000, Scammer Planned to Strike Again

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Florida woman is facing a Theft by Swindle charge in Fergus Falls, Minnesota after allegedly taking a woman for $20,000.

Therapy Session Turns Violent: Fergus Falls Woman Charged with Attempted Vehicular Assault

Veronica Gast

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Veronica R. Gast of Fergus Falls is facing serious criminal charges, including felony assault with a vehicle and criminal vehicular assault, following a disturbing incident on August 10th. According to police reports, Gast and her boyfriend were on their way to a counseling session to address ongoing relationship issues. The… Continue reading Therapy Session Turns Violent: Fergus Falls Woman Charged with Attempted Vehicular Assault

Tragic Drowning on Otter Tail Lake: Fergus Falls Man Loses Life After Falling from Pontoon

Tragic Drowning on Otter Tail Lake: Fergus Falls Man Loses Life After Falling from Pontoon

OTTER TAIL LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A leisurely afternoon on Otter Tail Lake turned tragic when a 63-year-old Fergus Falls man, David Kantrud, drowned on Saturday. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 2:34 p.m. on the northwest side of the lake. Kantrud was on a pontoon with family members… Continue reading Tragic Drowning on Otter Tail Lake: Fergus Falls Man Loses Life After Falling from Pontoon

Fergus Falls Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Dispute with Delivery Driver

Jeffrey Defries

Fergus Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls resident, Jeffrey Defries, 55, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after allegedly firing a gun during a confrontation with a delivery driver, according to a news release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. The incident took place in Orwell Township, west of Fergus Falls. Authorities reported that the… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Dispute with Delivery Driver

Fergus Falls Man Charged After Alleged Shooting at Delivery Driver

Jeffrey Defries

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey L. Defries, a 55-year-old resident of rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota, faces felony assault charges after allegedly shooting at a delivery driver on July 24, 2024. According to the probable cause statement, the incident occurred at around 1:50 p.m. on County Highway 15. The delivery driver, an African American male,… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Charged After Alleged Shooting at Delivery Driver

Crime Spree Chaos: Slayton Man Faces Multiple Charges After Fergus Falls Carjacking

Garhok Gatchay

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 25-year-old man from Slayton, Minnesota, is facing numerous criminal charges after a carjacking incident in Fergus Falls this week. On July 8th, police responded to a report of a man stealing items from the Holiday gas station without paying. According to court documents, the suspect, identified as Garhok Gatchay,… Continue reading Crime Spree Chaos: Slayton Man Faces Multiple Charges After Fergus Falls Carjacking

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

Westbound I-90 at Milepost 50, FERGUS FALLS TWP, Otter Tail County Crash 2024-04-15 12:23:48

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24900583 Date/Time: 04/15/2024 07:46   District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Westbound I-90 at Milepost 50, FERGUS FALLS TWP, Otter Tail County   Description: Semi truck westbound, Pontiac westbound also. Vehicles collided, Pontiac lost controlled, entered ditch and rolled.… Continue reading Westbound I-90 at Milepost 50, FERGUS FALLS TWP, Otter Tail County
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