Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A traffic stop in Detroit Lakes has led to criminal charges against Jesse Scott Ross and Dale Richard Herk, according to a complaint filed in Becker County District Court. Court records say the stop happened on February 8, 2026, near Frazee Street and Washington Avenue. Authorities said a white 2002 Toyota… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Stop Brings Charges for Two Men
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Otter Tail River Assault Case Set for Trial
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) A felony assault case tied to a July 4, 2025, attack on the Otter Tail River is moving ahead in court. Miranda Paige Odgers, 24, is charged with one felony count of assault by aiding and abetting. The charge stems from an incident reported to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office… Continue reading Otter Tail River Assault Case Set for Trial
Fargo Warrants Reveal Search for Wengel’s Remains
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Newly unsealed Cass County warrants say Joshua Hite told investigators where he discarded Isadora Wengel’s remains. Wengel, 24, was reported missing after early January. Hite, 21, was arrested on Feb. 10. Court records allege he killed Wengel at his Fargo apartment between Jan. 3 and Jan. 5. The new warrants show investigators… Continue reading Fargo Warrants Reveal Search for Wengel’s Remains
Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man charged in the death of his girlfriend will undergo two mental health evaluations before his case moves forward in court. Joshua Alexander Hite, 21, is accused of killing Isadora Wengel, 24, of West Fargo, in early January. A Cass County judge signed the orders on Monday, March 16. Court… Continue reading Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams
Bemidji Stop Leads to 3 Charges for Cass Lake Man
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man now faces three charges after a traffic stop in Bemidji, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County. Court records say James Lee Roper Jr., 32, was charged with an ignition interlock violation, driving after cancellation, and possession of metal knuckles. The complaint says the stop happened… Continue reading Bemidji Stop Leads to 3 Charges for Cass Lake Man
Thief River Falls 3-Vehicle Crash Sends Teen for Checkup
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a three-vehicle crash in Thief River Falls on Feb. 6. The crash was reported at about 3:20 p.m. It happened near the intersection of Third Street and Atlantic Avenue. What the police say happened Police said Elsie Stromlund of Thief River Falls was driving a 2012 Honda Accord on Third… Continue reading Thief River Falls 3-Vehicle Crash Sends Teen for Checkup
Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces life in prison. The case involved a 2024 murder and a kidnapping near Brainerd. Chad Aaron Aanerud, 36, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He received life in prison for first-degree murder. The victim was 62-year-old Lyle Maske. The sentence allows possible release after 30 years.… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping
Detroit Lakes: Felony Charge for Not Registering
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A 36-year-old man faces two felony charges. Court records say he did not update his required address registration. Charges filed in Becker County Duane Lawrence Fineday Jr., 36, address unknown, is charged in Becker County District Court. Prosecutors allege he violated Minnesota’s predatory offender registration law twice. The case includes… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Felony Charge for Not Registering
White Earth: Man Sentenced for 60-Mile Police Chase
White Earth, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minneapolis man has been sentenced for felony fleeing. Court records tie the case to a child custody call. Levi Roland Hansmeier, 34, of Minneapolis, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He pleaded guilty to fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. A gross misdemeanor DWI charge… Continue reading White Earth: Man Sentenced for 60-Mile Police Chase
Detroit Lakes: Gaylord Man Gets 62 Months for DWI
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Gaylord man is headed to state prison. The case stems from a felony DWI stop in Detroit Lakes. Sentence in Becker County Eduardo Ramos Garcia Jr., 47, of Gaylord, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He pleaded guilty to felony DWI. The conviction also covered refusing chemical… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Gaylord Man Gets 62 Months for DWI