Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man faces four gross misdemeanor counts of endangering a child. Prosecutors say an infant was lethargic and tested positive for marijuana. The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court on January 28, 2026. Court records name the defendant as Phillip Duwayne Jones Sr., 44, of Bemidji. He is charged… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Infant Tests Positive for THC
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Moorhead Murder Trial Set for James Kollie Jr.
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury trial is set this fall for a Moorhead man. Prosecutors say he stabbed his mother to death. James Kollie Jr., 28, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder. The case involves the death of his mother, 56-year-old Receia Kollie. Court filings say Receia Kollie was found… Continue reading Moorhead Murder Trial Set for James Kollie Jr.
Twin Valley: 65 Months in Prison for Sex Crime
Twin Valley, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Twin Valley man was sentenced to prison Friday. The case is a third-degree criminal sexual conduct conviction. Juan Carlos Garza, 57, was sentenced Jan. 23 in Norman County District Court. Court records say the case involved force or coercion. What the charge means Minnesota law defines third-degree criminal… Continue reading Twin Valley: 65 Months in Prison for Sex Crime
Detroit Lakes Man Faces Felony Charges for Domestic Assault
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes man has been charged with two felony counts related to domestic assault and threats of violence. Samuel Joseph Renteria, 38, was arrested following a disturbance at his apartment on November 27, 2025. Incident Overview At approximately 3:30 a.m., law enforcement officers responded to a call about a disturbance.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Faces Felony Charges for Domestic Assault
TRF Woman Arrested for Storing Meth in Child’s Reach
Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Jessica Lynn Maunz, a 30-year-old mother from Thief River Falls, is facing felony charges after authorities found methamphetamine paraphernalia stored within reach of her young child. Charges and Investigation Details On January 21, 2026, an officer responded to a call from a concerned relative, C.A., about a video involving… Continue reading TRF Woman Arrested for Storing Meth in Child’s Reach
Thief River Falls Woman Arrested for Drug Possession
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Tanya Marie Azatassou, a Fargo woman, was arrested on January 13, 2026, on drug possession charges after a search warrant was executed at an apartment in Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota. This arrest stems from an investigation into methamphetamine and controlled substances. Azatassou, born on November 22, 1972, was… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Arrested for Drug Possession
Clearwater County Man Arrested for Impaired Driving
Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) – Conrad Clinton Burns, 24, of Bagley, is facing charges of impaired driving after his arrest on January 17, 2026. Burns was stopped by law enforcement while they were attempting to serve a felony robbery warrant at his residence in Clearwater County. At the scene, officers discovered Burns sitting in a running… Continue reading Clearwater County Man Arrested for Impaired Driving
Goodridge: Badger Man Gets 13 Months for Fleeing
Goodridge, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Elijah Williams, 25, of Badger, was sentenced on a felony charge. The case involved fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Sentence and court orders Williams was convicted of a felony fleeing charge, according to court documents. A judge sentenced him to 13 months in prison. The prison term will… Continue reading Goodridge: Badger Man Gets 13 Months for Fleeing
Fargo: Hatchet Attack Case Paused for Treatment
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo woman charged with attempted murder will undergo court-ordered mental health treatment. Investigators say Lena Deoliveira struck her boyfriend with a hatchet while he slept. Court Orders Treatment Court documents say Deoliveira was found not fit to proceed after an exam on Jan. 14. A report filed Jan. 21 said she… Continue reading Fargo: Hatchet Attack Case Paused for Treatment
Gackle Man Arrested in DL for Prostitution Attempt
DETROIT LAKES, BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – Elias Bautista Martinez, 30, of Gackle, North Dakota, faces felony charges in Becker County District Court. Martinez is accused of attempting to hire an undercover officer posing as a 16-year-old prostitute. Undercover Operation Details On October 23, officers from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of… Continue reading Gackle Man Arrested in DL for Prostitution Attempt