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
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Firearms March Planned for Saturday in Bemidji
Saturday March With Firearms Planned In Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Organizers are planning a Saturday march through Bemidji, Minnesota with firearms. * Check back Saturday for coverage from the scene.
FRAZEE, MN: Farmhand Charged with Felony Theft of Firearms from Employer’s Property
FRAZEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Daryl Jacob Aho, 37, of rural Frazee, has been charged in Becker County District Court with three counts of felony theft. According to court records, during the summer of 2024, Aho allegedly took and pawned several firearms from a shop and farm on County Road 151, where he was employed. Recovered… Continue reading FRAZEE, MN: Farmhand Charged with Felony Theft of Firearms from Employer’s Property
Clay County: Ronnie Lee Phillips Arrested for Narcotics Trafficking & Firearms Violation
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Ronnie Lee Phillips, age 62, has been arrested by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on several felony charges, including drug trafficking and firearms violations. Charges filed: 1st Degree Controlled Substance Possession – Cocaine/Heroin/Meth 1st Degree Controlled Substance Sale – Narcotic 5th Degree Controlled Substance Sale – Schedule 4 Controlled Substance Mixture Firearm… Continue reading Clay County: Ronnie Lee Phillips Arrested for Narcotics Trafficking & Firearms Violation
BREAKING: Perham Man CHARGED in MASSIVE Burglary Spree in Otter Tail County — Firearms, and a Felon with a Gun!
Perham, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a major break in a months-long investigation, Dustin James Beck of Perham, Minnesota, has been formally charged in connection to a burglary spree that rocked Otter Tail County during the fall of 2024. On December 2nd, 2024, deputies responded to a report of a break-in on the 4400… Continue reading BREAKING: Perham Man CHARGED in MASSIVE Burglary Spree in Otter Tail County — Firearms, and a Felon with a Gun!
Explosives, Firearms, and Narcotics Confiscated
Bomb, Gun & Drugs Seized WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Warroad, Minnesota man is facing a long string of criminal charges, after a bomb, gun and drugs were seized from his apartment. Lukas Miller has a long criminal history.
Fargo Police Investigate Theft of Firearms
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man charged in a gun theft case in that town.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND – Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, has been sentenced to 108 months (9 years) in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Neal’s sentencing took place on February 20, 2025, following a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
Four Arrests Linked to Stolen Firearms in Fosston, MN
Four Arrests Involving Stolen Firearms In Fosston, MN FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Four people have been arrested in connection to stolen firearms in Fosston, Minnesota.
Burnsville Woman Ashley Dyrdahl Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Firearms Used in First Responder Killings
ST. PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Burnsville woman, Ashley Dyrdahl, has admitted to straw purchasing firearms later used in a fatal incident involving law enforcement and emergency personnel. Court records reveal that Dyrdahl purchased five firearms from two licensed dealers and illegally transferred them to her partner, Shannon Cortez Gooden, who was a felon and… Continue reading Burnsville Woman Ashley Dyrdahl Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Firearms Used in First Responder Killings
In 2024, TSA confiscates 6,678 firearms
UNITED STATES (trfnews.i234.me) The TSA has released its security statistics for 2024.
Minnesota Man Arrested After Cache of Weapons Discovered Behind False Wall
AITKIN, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 15, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the residence of Larry Wayne Chadwick, 63, located on 5th St NW in Aitkin, Minnesota. Chadwick was on probation for felony terroristic threats at the time of the search. During the search, officers discovered a bullet-resistant vest in the bedroom closet… Continue reading Minnesota Man Arrested After Cache of Weapons Discovered Behind False Wall
Chase, Firearms, and Drug Offenses in Bemidji
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Cass Lake, Minnesota man is facing a trio of felony charges, following a pursuit in Bemiji this week.
Funeral Burglar Sentenced: Dennis Hovet’s 5-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing Firearms During Funeral Services
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Goodridge man, who admitted burglarizing homes while people were attending funerals, was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 15 for five felony offenses. Dennis Obert Hovet, 64, stole firearms out of homes in three area counties. He said he got the idea from television. Hovet received concurrent sentences with the largest sentence… Continue reading Funeral Burglar Sentenced: Dennis Hovet’s 5-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing Firearms During Funeral Services
Significant Meth and Firearms Seizure in Bemidji
Major Meth & Firearms Bust In Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Agents have made a major bust of meth and firearms in Bemidji, Minnesota.
East Grand Forks Update: Three Individuals Charged; Seizure of Meth, LSD, and Firearms
EAST GRAND FORKS UPDATE: 3 Charged, Meth, LSD & Guns Seized EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a SWAT team being used on Tuesday afternoon to execute …
Updated Rules for Minnesota Drivers 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.
Devils Lake Resident Charged in Connection with Firearms Theft
Devils Lake Man Facing Charges Connected To Theft Of Firearms DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake, North Dakota man is facing a trio of criminal charges connected to the theft of firearms.
Narcotics, Currency, and Firearms
Drugs, Cash & Guns BENSON COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two men are facing a drug trafficking charge in Benson County, North Dakota following the execution of a search warrant.
Paul Harrell, Beloved Gun Rights Educator and Veteran, Dies at 63: Remembering a YouTube Legend
Paul Harrell, a highly regarded U.S. Army and Marine Corps veteran, and celebrated YouTube firearms educator, has passed away at the age of 63. Harrell, known for his impactful and educational content on firearms and gun rights, established a strong presence on YouTube with his channel, “Paul Harrell,” which he launched in 2012. Before gaining… Continue reading Paul Harrell, Beloved Gun Rights Educator and Veteran, Dies at 63: Remembering a YouTube Legend
Jamestown Woman Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Firearms Trafficking
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
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
Online Sex, Firearms, and Intimidation
TRAILL COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing criminal charges in Traill County, North Dakota involving internet sex, a handgun and terrorizing.