Jamestown Woman Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Firearms Trafficking

April Bergman

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Jamestown woman will spend the next 100 months in federal prison for firearms trafficking and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The more than eight-year sentence against April Bergman was handed down Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Fargo. The case began with the burglary and theft of 35… Continue reading Jamestown Woman Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Firearms Trafficking

Goodridge Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Firearms

Dennis Obert Hovet

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dennis Obert Hovet, 64, of Goodridge, has been charged in Pennington County District Court with two felony counts of receiving stolen property—firearm. A warrant has been issued for his arrest as he remains incarcerated at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston on charges out of Polk and Red… Continue reading Goodridge Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Firearms

Updated Rules for Minnesota Motorists Transporting Firearms

New Guidelines For Minnesota Drivers Carrying Firearms ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled new guidelines today for Minnesota drivers, who carry firearms.

Minnesota Passes Gun Safety Legislation Requiring Prompt Reporting of Lost or Stolen Firearms

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Legislative Approval: The Minnesota House passed a bill by a narrow margin of 68 to 63, mandating that firearm owners report lost or stolen guns to law enforcement within 48 hours. Purpose: Proponents argue that this measure will help reduce the supply of illegally obtained firearms used in criminal activities. Supporting… Continue reading Minnesota Passes Gun Safety Legislation Requiring Prompt Reporting of Lost or Stolen Firearms

Inside the Numbers: ATF Releases Comprehensive Firearms Trafficking Report from 2017-2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (trfnews.i234.me) – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has unveiled a comprehensive firearms trafficking report covering the years 2017 to 2021, shedding light on the trends and patterns of gun trafficking across the United States. The report, compiled by the ATF’s Firearms Trafficking Unit, offers a detailed analysis of… Continue reading Inside the Numbers: ATF Releases Comprehensive Firearms Trafficking Report from 2017-2021

Felony Accomplice: Nikki Lynn Wichern Faces Theft Charges in Fargo

Nikki Lynn Wichern

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nikki Lynn Wichern finds herself entangled in legal woes as she faces a felony charge of accomplice to theft in Fargo. According to court documents, as of this Tuesday morning, April 19th, 2024, no charges have been filed against the male suspect involved in the case. Theft at Shields: Wisher’s involvement in… Continue reading Felony Accomplice: Nikki Lynn Wichern Faces Theft Charges in Fargo

Minnesota Man Arrested for Stealing Firearms from Underwood Home

Damarius Blount

UNDERWOOD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Damarius Reyshawn-John Blount, a Minnesota resident, is facing serious charges after being accused of stealing firearms and ammunition from a home in Underwood this week. The charges against him include theft, unlawful possession of a firearm, and shipping weapons as a felon in Otter Tail County. If convicted, he could be… Continue reading Minnesota Man Arrested for Stealing Firearms from Underwood Home