Deputy charged with drug use in connection to double-fatal pursuit in Fergus Falls

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 charged with drug use in connection to double-fatal pursuit in Fergus Falls

Carjacking In Fergus Falls, Minnesota

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 Carjacking In Fergus Falls, Minnesota

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

Fergus Falls Woman Faces Additional Assault Charges

Linette Lamotte

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Linette Lamotte, a 48-year-old woman from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is facing new assault charges following an incident on June 26. According to court documents, police were dispatched to an apartment in Fergus Falls in response to a report of an assault. Lamotte is accused of repeatedly slapping a male victim… Continue reading Fergus Falls Woman Faces Additional Assault Charges

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-94 Exit in Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police are investigating a crash that left a motorcyclist dead on Tuesday in Fergus Falls. Officers say the motorcycle collided with the trailer of a semi at Lincoln Street and Interstate 94. The rider was found lying in the roadway and died at the scene. According to the report, the… Continue reading Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-94 Exit in Fergus Falls

🚨 Fergus Falls Officer Suffers Broken Leg During Arrest

Joseph Cross

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls police officer is recovering after their leg was broken during an arrest on Monday night. According to court documents, the officer stopped a vehicle for dark tint and encountered 62-year-old Joseph Cross. Cross reached towards his side, appearing to hide an object, and ignored commands to keep… Continue reading 🚨 Fergus Falls Officer Suffers Broken Leg During Arrest

Breakup Turned Violent: Fergus Falls Man Faces Felony Charge for Pepper Spray Attack

Daymian J. Stach

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling incident stemming from a breakup in Fergus Falls, a man now faces serious charges after allegedly resorting to pepper spray during a heated argument. According to court documents, the altercation unfolded when the male victim arrived at a Fergus Falls residence to assist a friend in moving… Continue reading Breakup Turned Violent: Fergus Falls Man Faces Felony Charge for Pepper Spray Attack

Fergus Falls Man Facing Felony Level Threats of Violence Charge

Arthur K. Sims

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Arthur K. Sims, a 21-year-old man from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is facing felony charges for threats of violence, along with misdemeanors for disorderly conduct and providing a false name to a peace officer. According to court documents, on May 15th at 12:16 a.m., officers responded to an apartment in Fergus… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Facing Felony Level Threats of Violence Charge

Suspect Goes Wild After Arrest in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Allen C. Sheppard

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, report that 48-year-old Allen C. Sheppard went wild after being arrested for fighting. Sheppard has been charged with felony criminal damage to property, gross misdemeanor obstructing the legal process, and misdemeanor assault. According to court documents, on May 14th, officers responded to a report of… Continue reading Suspect Goes Wild After Arrest in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Four Face Drug Trafficking Charges In Fergus

Nicole Clinton

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Four individuals are now confronting a significant drug trafficking accusation after a traffic stop in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. According to court records dated May 4th at 11:28 p.m., the driver, David Bartlette of Fargo, along with his three passengers, Nicole Clinton of Wahpeton, Kaitlyn Carroll of Elizabeth, and Weston Espitia… Continue reading Four Face Drug Trafficking Charges In Fergus

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
Crash 2024-04-15 12:23:48