Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 20, 2025, authorities in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, arrested 21-year-old Justin Kyle Ruiz on multiple charges. According to the Otter Tail County Jail In Custody report dated January 25, 2025, Ruiz faces the following charges: Second-Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Felony): Under Minnesota Statute 609.222.1, this charge involves… Continue reading Otter Tail County’s Justin Kyle Ruiz Arrested for Assault, Cannabis Sale, and Firearm Possession
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Grand Forks County: Raymond Lee Graham Jr. Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Possession
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 23, 2025, Raymond Lee Graham Jr., 37, from Grand Forks County, entered a guilty plea to the federal charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The plea agreement suggests a sentence at the lower end of the applicable Sentencing Guidelines range, though it does not specify an… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Raymond Lee Graham Jr. Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Possession
Pennington County Inmate Logan Johnson Faces Firearm Possession Charge
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Logan Johnson, height 5’9″, weight 207 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes, is currently in custody at the Pennington County Jail as of January 23, 2025. He faces a felony charge under Minnesota Statute 624.713.2(b) for possession of a firearm or ammunition by an individual previously convicted of a crime of… Continue reading Pennington County Inmate Logan Johnson Faces Firearm Possession Charge
Fargo Resident Charged with Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offenses, and Additional Crimes
Fargo Man Facing Drug Trafficking, Firearm Charges & More FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing drug trafficking charges and more, following a March 7, 2023 search warrant …
Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 23, 2025, Anthony Kruger, 35, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, was sentenced to five years and ten months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A federal grand jury indicted Kruger in May 2023 for possessing a firearm on or about January 5, 2023. Due… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
Eric Jensen Arrested for Discharging Firearm in Fargo
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Eric Jensen, 53, was arrested in Fargo, North Dakota, for firing shots into the air during a dispute over a vehicle. The incident occurred near 34th Street South and 17th Avenue South. Jensen confronted a man who had taken his vehicle without permission, displayed a pistol, and fired two shots into… Continue reading Eric Jensen Arrested for Discharging Firearm in Fargo
Moorhead Man Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 8 Years for Fargo Shooting Incident
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead man will serve 8 years in prison for aggravated assault with a firearm after pleading guilty to a shooting incident in Fargo last year. Cordell McFadden was arrested in March following a shooting near South High School. On March 30th, Fargo police responded to a report of gunfire in… Continue reading Moorhead Man Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 8 Years for Fargo Shooting Incident
Becker County Arrest: Adrian Troy Salmen Charged with Felony Firearm Possession
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 10, 2025, law enforcement in Becker County arrested 18-year-old Adrian Troy Salmen. Salmen was charged under Minnesota Statute 624.714, subdivision 1a, for carrying a pistol in a public place without a permit, which constitutes a gross misdemeanor. Additionally, as this is a second or subsequent offense, the charge elevates to… Continue reading Becker County Arrest: Adrian Troy Salmen Charged with Felony Firearm Possession
Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony for Reckless Firearm Discharge
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 28, at approximately 11:21 p.m., law enforcement responded to a reported gunshot near 418 Conley Ave. S. Upon arrival, officers interviewed a resident who stated they were celebrating his adult son’s birthday and denied hearing any gunshots. However, authorities observed a bullet casing on the steps’ landing. The resident then… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony for Reckless Firearm Discharge
Minnesota Man, Ronald Lawrence Arrested on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 3, 2025, Ronald Lawrence, aged 67, was arrested in Minnesota and charged with multiple offenses, including: Second-Degree Drug Sale: Under Minnesota Statute 152.022.1(3), this charge involves the sale of 3 grams or more, or 12 dosage units or more, of heroin or fentanyl within a 90-day period. Mille Lacs County… Continue reading Minnesota Man, Ronald Lawrence Arrested on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges
Otter Tail County Arrest: Garret Richard Moses Charged with Firearm Violations
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 2, 2025, law enforcement authorities in Otter Tail County arrested 19-year-old Garret Richard Moses. Moses faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.67, subdivision 2(a), which prohibits the ownership, possession, or operation of a machine gun, trigger activator, or machine gun conversion kit. Additionally, he is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.667,… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Garret Richard Moses Charged with Firearm Violations
Moorhead Resident Charged with Felony Assault Following Alleged Firearm Threat
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Mohammed Almohammed, a resident of Moorhead, has been charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon following an alleged incident involving a firearm. According to court documents, the sequence of events began with a disagreement between Almohammed and a former associate approximately one to two weeks prior to December 28. On… Continue reading Moorhead Resident Charged with Felony Assault Following Alleged Firearm Threat
Felon Arrested for Firearm Violation in Minnesota
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 15, 2024, authorities arrested 44-year-old Leroy John LaCrosse in Minnesota. LaCrosse was charged under Minnesota Statute 609.165.1b(a) for possession of a firearm by a felon previously convicted of a crime of violence. This statute prohibits individuals with such convictions from possessing firearms or ammunition, classifying violations as felonies… Continue reading Felon Arrested for Firearm Violation in Minnesota
$10,000 Reward Offered in Rapid City Firearm Burglary Incident
$10,000 Reward In Rapid City Gun Burglary Case RAPID CITY, SD. (trfnews.i234.me) The Bureau of ATF is now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to suspects in a Rapid City gun burglary case.
29-Year-Old Arrested for Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – DALE STEVEN PINDEGAYOSH, age 29, was booked on November 27, 2024. His offense involves the possession of ammunition or any firearm, as he was convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a crime of violence. There is no estimated release date provided at this time. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Terrance Jerome Arthur Sr., 43, Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Firearm and Drug Offenses
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Terrance Jerome Arthur Sr., 43, was taken into custody on August 15, 2024. The charges against him include violations related to firearm possession and significant drug-related offenses. Charges: Firearm Possession: Statute 624.713.1(2) – Possession of ammunition or firearms by an individual convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a crime of violence.… Continue reading Terrance Jerome Arthur Sr., 43, Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Firearm and Drug Offenses
Ashley Jo Hanson, 33, Arrested for Aggravated Drug Crime and Firearm Offense
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Ashley Jo Hanson, aged 33, was booked on April 30, 2024. She faces charges related to aggravated controlled substance crime in the 1st degree, as well as possession of a firearm. Her estimated release date is not specified at this time. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Scott James Krick Charged in Firearm Safety Case
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Scott James Krick, born on June 29, 1969, faces charges related to a firearm incident on December 5, 2024. Authorities allege that he discharged a dangerous weapon in a manner that endangered public safety. This action falls under the statutory provision 609.66.1a(a)(2), which addresses the discharge of firearms in a reckless… Continue reading Scott James Krick Charged in Firearm Safety Case
Accidental Handgun Discharge in Cass County Leads to Injury
HORACE, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 29 at approximately 10:15 p.m., the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a firearm injury. Upon investigation, authorities determined that the incident resulted from the unintentional discharge of a handgun. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the man involved stated that he had forgotten to clear the… Continue reading Accidental Handgun Discharge in Cass County Leads to Injury
Valley City Man Sentenced for Discharging Firearm and Causing Property Damage
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Mikah Alan Striefel, a 22-year-old man from Valley City, has been sentenced for his involvement in an incident where shots were fired into a parked vehicle in Jamestown. Striefel pleaded guilty to charges including criminal mischief (reduced from a Class C felony), false reports to law enforcement, and discharging a firearm… Continue reading Valley City Man Sentenced for Discharging Firearm and Causing Property Damage
Fargo Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession in Federal Case
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
Double Trouble: West Fargo Man Faces New Charges Amid Warrant for Felony Firearm Charge
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeremy Dalton, a 34-year-old former bouncer of Old Broadway in downtown Fargo, has been convicted of aggravated assault and now faces new charges. In early 2024, Dalton was found guilty of assaulting someone in downtown Fargo. The incident was captured on video, showing him punching another man in the face. He… Continue reading Double Trouble: West Fargo Man Faces New Charges Amid Warrant for Felony Firearm Charge
Emerado Resident Accused of Threatening Woman with Firearm
Emerado Man Charged With Threatening Woman With Gun EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An Emerado, North Dakota man is facing charge connected to allegedly threatening a woman with a gun.
Exclusive Video: Crookston Man Charged with Firearm and Drug Offenses
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Crookston Man Facing Firearm & Drug Charges CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston man is facing firearm and drug charges, after a bullet went through the wall of a home and blew out the tire on a nearby trailer.
Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge in Shooting Death of Off-Duty Firefighter at Minneapolis Bar
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Marquise Hammonds-Ford pleaded guilty on Tuesday to illegal possession of a firearm in connection with the shooting death of off-duty firefighter Joseph C. Johns. The plea deal led to other charges, including first-degree rioting, being dropped. Hammonds-Ford will be sentenced on Oct. 9. The incident occurred on May 5, when Johns, a… Continue reading Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge in Shooting Death of Off-Duty Firefighter at Minneapolis Bar
Mother’s Firearm Incident: One Teenager Dead, Another Injured
Mom Had A Gun, 1 Teen Dead, Another Wounded MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A mother has been arrested following a family arguement that left 1 teenager dead and another wounded.
Report of Citizen Discharging Firearm at Intruder in Grand Forks on Wednesday
Report Of Citizen Firing Shot At Intruder In Grand Forks Wednesday GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have a large police presence at a Grand Forks apartment building after a report of a citizen firing a shot an an intruder.
West Fargo Man Faces Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Horace, North Dakota man is facing drug trafficking and firearm charges in West Fargo.
Minors Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses in Bemidji
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Anoka, Minnesota man who’d been under investigation by the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force since last Spring is now facing drug and firearms charges in Bemidji.
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
Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 19, 2024, Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, from Grand Forks, waived his preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea to seven serious felony charges involving drug and firearm possession. Neal is charged with two Class A felonies: the delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty
Granite Falls Man Faces Multiple Charges for Alleged Assault and Threats with Firearm
Marshall County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Christ Rud, 26, of Granite Falls, has been charged with four serious offenses in Marshall County District Court after allegedly pointing a pistol at his pregnant girlfriend and threatening to kill her. The charges against Rud include felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, gross misdemeanor possession of ammunition/firearm due… Continue reading Granite Falls Man Faces Multiple Charges for Alleged Assault and Threats with Firearm
🚨 Bemidji Woman Faces Felony Firearm Charge After Reporting Overdose
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Samantha Gourley of Bemidji is facing a felony firearm charge following an incident on July 8th. Police were called to a Bemidji residence for a drug overdose. According to court documents, Gourley, who made the call, attempted to flee the scene while discarding bags she was carrying. Officers apprehended her, and… Continue reading 🚨 Bemidji Woman Faces Felony Firearm Charge After Reporting Overdose
Firearm Charge Filed Following Overdose Call in Bemidji
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji woman is facing a felony firearm charge, after calling police to the scene of an overdose in that town.
Armed Standoff in Minot: Man Arrested After Threatening Neighbors and Police
MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minot man was arrested Tuesday night in southeast Minot on multiple charges, including terrorizing and firearm offenses. Minot Police received a call about a disorderly male at a southeast Minot residence around 6:14 p.m. on June 18. When officers arrived, victims reported that their 21-year-old neighbor had threatened them with… Continue reading Armed Standoff in Minot: Man Arrested After Threatening Neighbors and Police