Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run DUI After Alleged Accident in Thief River Falls

Joseph Randy Dessellier

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 4 at 11:16 p.m., police received a report of a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Greenwood Street and Barzen Avenue. Joseph Randy Dessellier, 46, Thief River Falls, has been charged with third-degree DWI and leaving the scene of an accident/collision. He was arrested. According to the… Continue reading Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run DUI After Alleged Accident in Thief River Falls

Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction

Levi Tande

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction: Levi Tande, a former Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy last summer. He changed his plea to guilty during a January hearing.… Continue reading Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction

Woodbury State Senator Arrested for First-Degree Burglary

Nicole Mitchell

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicole Mitchell, a 49-year-old Democrat and state senator from Woodbury, Minnesota, was arrested Monday morning following a burglary report in Detroit Lakes. Responding to the call, Police Chief Steve Todd confirmed Mitchell’s arrest and her subsequent transfer to Becker County Jail. The homeowner alerted authorities, leading to Mitchell’s apprehension. The… Continue reading Woodbury State Senator Arrested for First-Degree Burglary

Justin Tyler Ramsey Arrested for DWI and Open Bottle Violation

Justin Tyler Ramsey

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 3 at 2:24 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy allegedly observed a parked vehicle outside of Station 59. About 10 minutes earlier, the deputy had seen the same vehicle idling outside of the business. Justin Tyler Ramsey, 31, Thief River Falls, has been charged with second-degree DWI and violation… Continue reading Justin Tyler Ramsey Arrested for DWI and Open Bottle Violation

Disturbance on Horace Ave. N: Woman Cited for Disorderly Conduct After Altercation

Gina Lee Benavidez

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police were summoned to the 100 block of Horace Ave. N following reports of a disturbance. Gina Lee Benavidez, 43, has been cited for disorderly conduct in connection with the incident. According to witnesses, Benavidez engaged in a verbal altercation with a man at the location. The dispute escalated… Continue reading Disturbance on Horace Ave. N: Woman Cited for Disorderly Conduct After Altercation

Sheriff’s Office Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test

Brock Damon Newland

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a routine traffic stop conducted by the sheriff’s office around 10:39 a.m., Brock Damon Newland, 56, of Warren, found himself facing serious charges. Newland was pulled over, although the exact location of the stop remains undisclosed in the complaint. Subsequent assessments led to Newland being charged with third-degree… Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test

Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson

Cody James Belgarde

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody James Belgarde, 37, from Saint Michael, Spirit Lake Nation, received a 327-month sentence for killing 17-year-old Leroy Chapin of Parshall on January 14, 2021. The incident involved second-degree murder and arson, with Belgarde shooting Chapin with a shotgun at his own house. He then set the house on fire to… Continue reading Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson

EGF man sentenced for possessing child porn

Kevin Wayne Cota

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man was sentenced Monday, April 15 in Pennington County District Court for possessing a total of four pornographic images of two girls. Kevin Wayne Cota, 45, was sentenced for four felony counts of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Judge Tamara Yon had previously convicted Cota… Continue reading EGF man sentenced for possessing child porn

Man Cited for Domestic Assault at Seven Clans Casino

Jameson Lee Jackson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 6, at 2:45 p.m., the sheriff’s office responded to a report of a domestic assault at Seven Clans Casino, Hotel, and Water Park. Jameson Lee Jackson, 22, of Moorhead, was cited for domestic assault following the incident. According to reports, Jackson, who was allegedly intoxicated at the… Continue reading Man Cited for Domestic Assault at Seven Clans Casino

Sheriff’s Office Conducts Late-Night Traffic Stop, Arrests Suspect for Third Degree DWI

Mary Helen Wayne

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a late-night operation on April 8, the sheriff’s office conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 150th Street Northeast and 150th Avenue Northeast. Mary Helen Wayne, a 64-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, found herself in legal trouble after being charged with third-degree DWI, with a blood… Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Conducts Late-Night Traffic Stop, Arrests Suspect for Third Degree DWI

Accident at Horace Avenue and First Street Leads to Citation for Failure to Yield

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – At approximately 3:37 p.m., authorities were alerted to a collision at the intersection of Horace Avenue and First Street. The incident involved Pamela Halvorson, a resident of Thief River Falls, who was operating a 2014 Ford Edge along Horace Avenue. As per the report, Halvorson came to a stop… Continue reading Accident at Horace Avenue and First Street Leads to Citation for Failure to Yield

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son

Dylan Castimore

SIOUX FALLS, SD (trfnews.i234.me) – In a harrowing turn of events, Dylan Castimore, a 24-year-old Sioux Falls resident, faced the judgment of the court today, receiving a staggering 90-year sentence for the tragic death of his 8-week-old son, Daxton. The sentence, delivered Friday morning, April 19, at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, marked the culmination… Continue reading Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son

UPDATE: Man from Ogema, MN sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering his cousin

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Ogema, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 45 years prison for shooting and killing his cousin last year at Pine Point.

Crookston Man Sentenced to 90 Days for Felony Threats of Violence

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Joseph Ward, a 25-year-old resident of Crookston, faced sentencing on Tuesday, April 2, for felony threats of violence. 1. Guilty Plea and Dismissed Charges: Ward had previously pleaded guilty to the crime in January. However, his second-degree assault charge with a dangerous weapon was dismissed during the legal proceedings.… Continue reading Crookston Man Sentenced to 90 Days for Felony Threats of Violence

Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter

Dariaz Higgins

AUSTIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic case that shook the community, Dariaz Higgins, 40, faced sentencing on Wednesday, April 3, for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Noelani Robinson, in March 2019. Higgins, already serving a life sentence for another murder, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Mower County District Court. 1. The Gruesome… Continue reading Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter

Devils Lake Man Sentenced for Theft and Preventing Arrest, but Related Case Keeps Legal Drama Alive

Jason David Duerr

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a saga of legal twists and turns, Jason David Duerr, 42, from Devils Lake, found himself in the center of a courtroom drama. Duerr faced sentencing after admitting guilt to a Class A felony theft and Class C felony preventing arrest in Cavalier County. However, the plot thickens as… Continue reading Devils Lake Man Sentenced for Theft and Preventing Arrest, but Related Case Keeps Legal Drama Alive

Former Emerado City Auditor Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Financial Misconduct

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling turn of events, Wendy Jane Sullivan, 59, former Emerado city auditor, appeared in court, waving her preliminary hearing and entering a plea of not guilty to two severe felonies. Allegations Unveiled Sullivan stands accused of perpetrating two Class A felonies, including theft exceeding $50,000 and misapplication of… Continue reading Former Emerado City Auditor Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Financial Misconduct

Grand Forks Police Arrest Fargo Driver for Hallucinating During Pursuit

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect who law enforcement says was hallucinating was arrested in an early Wednesday morning pursuit in Grand Forks. Matthew Eagleman is facing a trio of felony charges.

Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eleven months following the tragic death of Steven Opdahl outside DigiKey, chilling details emerge from an omnibus hearing shedding light on the alleged perpetrator’s mindset. Assistant Special Agent Testifies: Ricky Wuori Jr., of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, recounted his initial interview with Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera. Wuori described Benitez-Estremera’s… Continue reading Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety

Thief River Falls Woman Cited for Theft at Hugo’s

Amanda Faye Prosise

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On March 29 at 12:56 p.m., authorities responded to a theft report at Hugo’s in Thief River Falls. Amanda Faye Prosise, 42, has been cited for theft following the incident. Prosise allegedly attempted to steal two cans of food and a container of prepared chicken from the store. However,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Cited for Theft at Hugo’s

Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Charges for Thief River Falls Woman

Kaylee Christine Kringen

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a late-night encounter on March 27, around 8:43 p.m., authorities conducted a routine traffic stop at the junction of Highway 1 East and Sherwood Avenue. The stop resulted in the arrest of Kaylee Christine Kringen, 26, from Thief River Falls, on serious charges. Kringen faces charges of third-degree… Continue reading Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Charges for Thief River Falls Woman

Vivian Grace Coan Arrested for DWI After Bizarre Incident in Thief River Falls

Vivian Grace Coan

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Thief River Falls was rattled by an unusual incident on March 11, around 5:50 p.m., when police responded to reports of an accident outside 703 State Ave. N. Vivian Grace Coan, a 20-year-old resident, found herself at the center of the commotion as she was charged with third-degree DWI.… Continue reading Vivian Grace Coan Arrested for DWI After Bizarre Incident in Thief River Falls

Predator’s Neglect: Thief River Falls Man Faces Felony Charges for Registration Violation

Steven Glen Bruyere

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Steven Glen Bruyere, a 65-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, finds himself in legal trouble as he’s charged with two felony counts of failing to fulfill the registration requirements as a predatory offender – his first offense. The complaint against Bruyere was filed on March 13, marking a significant… Continue reading Predator’s Neglect: Thief River Falls Man Faces Felony Charges for Registration Violation

St. Hilaire Woman Faces Felony Charges for Predatory Offender Registration Violation

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michelle Jean Peterson, a 47-year-old resident of St. Hilaire, finds herself in legal trouble once again as she faces serious charges for failing to fulfill predatory offender registration requirements – a subsequent offense. The complaint against her was officially filed on March 13, indicating a troubling pattern of non-compliance.… Continue reading St. Hilaire Woman Faces Felony Charges for Predatory Offender Registration Violation

Woman Arrested for Felony Drug Crime and DWI After Being Found Unconscious in Parked Vehicle

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a concerning incident on February 3 around 6:40 a.m., law enforcement responded to a report of a person passed out in a parked vehicle at Northland Village. Upon arrival, authorities discovered Amy Marie Reierson, 44, of Thief River Falls, asleep in the driver’s seat of the running vehicle.… Continue reading Woman Arrested for Felony Drug Crime and DWI After Being Found Unconscious in Parked Vehicle

Charges Filed Against Grand Forks Woman for Alleged Attempted Murder of Mother

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is charged with Attempted Murder, after allegedly trying to strangle her mother Sunday night. Brianna Thomas faces charges of Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence.