POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Thursday, January 9, an East Grand Forks resident, Crystal Lea King, aged 43, was sentenced to 80 months in prison for conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. King had entered a guilty plea to the felony charge in November. She has been credited with six days of… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Sentenced to 80 Months for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
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Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 9, an Oklee resident, Zachariah John Howard, 22, waived his omnibus hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of aiding and abetting a first-degree controlled substance sale. The maximum penalty for this offense is 30 years of imprisonment. However, according to Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines,… Continue reading Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges
Charge of First-Degree Drug Possession
1st Degree Possession Drugs Charge BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota man is facing a 1st Degree Possession of Meth charge.
Winger Woman Pleads Guilty to Assault in McIntosh Bar Stabbing
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Winger, Minnesota, woman, Jayden Marie Ray, 20, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to first-degree assault causing great bodily harm in connection with a stabbing outside a McIntosh bar. Ray, however, maintained not guilty pleas for attempted second-degree murder and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The plea agreement… Continue reading Winger Woman Pleads Guilty to Assault in McIntosh Bar Stabbing
Sioux Falls Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Stabbing Incident
SIOUX FALLS, SD (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Sioux Falls have filed murder charges against 51-year-old Eleghba Lipsey following a stabbing incident that left 25-year-old Aidan Quick Bear dead. Prosecutors in Minnehaha County charged Lipsey with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and aggravated assault. The incident occurred shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23,… Continue reading Sioux Falls Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Stabbing Incident
East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -An East Grand Forks woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Crystal Lea King, 43, faces a maximum sentence of 30 years. With a criminal history score of four, state sentencing guidelines recommend 105 months in prison, with a range of 90… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case
Fargo Teen Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Death of 14-Year-Old Jaelyn Walker
MOORHEAD — An 18-year-old Fargo resident, Isaac Arndt, has been indicted by a Clay County grand jury on multiple charges related to the tragic death of 14-year-old Jaelyn Walker in Moorhead. The indictment, announced on Wednesday, October 9, includes first-degree murder with premeditation and second-degree murder with intent. If convicted of first-degree murder, Arndt faces… Continue reading Fargo Teen Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Death of 14-Year-Old Jaelyn Walker
UPDATE: Charge Elevated to First-Degree Murder in Moorhead Stabbing Investigation
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The charge against Issac Arndt has been upgraded to 1st Degree Murder with Premeditation in connection to the stabbing death of Jaelyn Walker in August. If convicted, Arndt could be sentenced to life in prison.
Neighbors Potentially Endangered by First-Degree Arson Charge
1st Degree Arson Charge, Neighbors Appear At Risk THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman is facing a 1st Degree Arson charge in a case that …
Two Individuals Charged with Assisting First-Degree Burglary in Thief River Falls, MN
Pair Charged With Aiding 1st Degree Burglary In Thief River Falls, MN THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two men are facing a charge of felony, Aiding 1st Degree Burglary in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
Thief River Falls Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault on Peace Officer
TRF Woman Charged With 1st Degree Assault Of Peace Officer THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman is facing a felony charge and more, after allegedly knocking over an officer as she sped away in her vehicle.
🚨 Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Assault After Striking Motorcyclist Twice 🚨
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Paul Gregory Piche, 37, of Thief River Falls, has pleaded guilty to first-degree assault following a violent encounter on May 23, 2022, where he struck a motorcyclist twice with his pickup truck. Originally charged with attempted second-degree murder and other felonies, Piche entered a Norgaard plea, acknowledging enough evidence for… Continue reading 🚨 Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Assault After Striking Motorcyclist Twice 🚨
Crookston Man Gets 10.5 Years for Meth Conspiracy: A Cautionary Tale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Miguel Arturo Jasso, 25, of Crookston, Minnesota, was sentenced to 125 months in prison on August 1, 2024, for his role in a first-degree controlled substance sale conspiracy. Jasso, who entered an Alford plea in July, maintains his innocence but acknowledges the evidence against him is sufficient for conviction. Jasso… Continue reading Crookston Man Gets 10.5 Years for Meth Conspiracy: A Cautionary Tale
Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man pleaded guilty on Friday, July 12, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Miguel Arturo Jasso, 25, offered an Alford plea, meaning he maintains his innocence but acknowledges that there is enough evidence to support a conviction. The crime carries a maximum sentence of 30… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime
Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, of Duluth, admitted guilt to two controlled substance crimes on Thursday, June 13, in Polk County. Carlsness was pulled over around 12:50 a.m. on February 6 in Crookston after making an improper lane change and driving the wrong way on Main Street. When stopped, he provided… Continue reading Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County
Trial Date Set for Grand Forks Man Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Wilfredo Alejandro Lopez, 23, is slated for trial in August, facing serious allegations of repeatedly sexually assaulting a teenager during 2021. Lopez faces six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, with four of these counts carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years and a maximum of 30 years per… Continue reading Trial Date Set for Grand Forks Man Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges