Grand Forks County: Crews Fight House Fire

Grand Forks County Water-Haul Crews Fight House Fire

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) Several fire departments responded to a house fire north of Grand Forks on Saturday evening. The fire was reported around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The location was on 79th Avenue North, off North Washington Street. Photos shared from the Manvel area show heavy damage to the home.… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Crews Fight House Fire

Grand Forks: Peltier Charged With Felony Terrorizing

Grand Forks: Peltier Charged With Felony Terrorizing

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is charged after a reported knife threat against a teen. Raymond L. Peltier, of Grand Forks, is charged with felony terrorizing. The charge is based on a report described in court documents. What Court Documents Allege According to the report, police were called on Jan. 8.… Continue reading Grand Forks: Peltier Charged With Felony Terrorizing

Grand Forks: DUI Arrest After Rollover Crash

Edward Forschen

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thursday night rollover crash in Grand Forks led to a DUI arrest, police said. The Grand Forks Police Department said officers were dispatched at about 9:55 p.m. The call came from the 900 block of Campbell Drive. Police said it was a one-vehicle rollover crash with injuries. What officers found… Continue reading Grand Forks: DUI Arrest After Rollover Crash

Grand Forks: DUI Arrest After Rollover on Campbell Dr

Grand Forks: DUI Arrest After Rollover on Campbell Dr

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thursday night crash in Grand Forks ended with a DUI arrest, police said. Officers were sent out at about 9:55 p.m. for a rollover with injuries. The crash was reported in the 900 block of Campbell Drive, police said. Rollover scene Police said they arrived and found a tan 2003… Continue reading Grand Forks: DUI Arrest After Rollover on Campbell Dr

Park River: Grand Forks Woman Charged in Assault

Park River: Grand Forks Woman Charged in Assault

Park River (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman faces two felony charges after a reported assault in Park River. Tilly Welsh, of Grand Forks, is charged with terrorizing and aggravated assault. The case is filed in Walsh County District Court. What court records allege Deputies were sent to a Park River residence at about 5:50… Continue reading Park River: Grand Forks Woman Charged in Assault

Grand Forks: Knife Threat, Felony Preventing Arrest

Grand Forks: Knife Threat, Felony Preventing Arrest

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is charged with two felonies after a reported threat at an apartment building. Michael Skinner of Grand Forks faces felony charges of terrorizing and preventing arrest. Those charges are listed in court documents filed in Grand Forks County District Court. What the complaint alleges The case began… Continue reading Grand Forks: Knife Threat, Felony Preventing Arrest

Grand Forks: After-Hours Clinic Trespass Charges

Grand Forks: After-Hours Clinic Trespass Charges

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Two people now face felony criminal trespass charges in a case from December. Court documents say Doug Reierson and Kiesha Lytle were inside Spectra Health after hours on December 19. The filing says both were later identified from surveillance video. What court records allege Investigators say surveillance video showed the pair… Continue reading Grand Forks: After-Hours Clinic Trespass Charges

East Grand Forks: Drury Sentenced After Officer Assault

Amanda Lea Drury

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Amanda Lea Drury, 33, of East Grand Forks, has been sentenced in a case involving assaults on law enforcement and disorderly conduct. Sentence details Drury was sentenced for felony fifth-degree assault, gross misdemeanor fifth-degree assault, and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. A misdemeanor charge of obstruction of the legal process, involving interference… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Drury Sentenced After Officer Assault

Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire

Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces a felony after a fire report at a store. Chad A. Ostlund, with no listed address, is charged with endangering by fire. Court records describe the location as “Pro Serve” in Grand Forks. The charge stems from a call on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Responders were… Continue reading Grand Forks: Man Faces Felony After Store Fire

Grand Forks: Pickup Break-In Leads to Felony Charge

Grand Forks: Pickup Break-In Leads to Felony Charge

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing charges after a reported vehicle break-in downtown. Asaiah E. Scott, of Grand Forks, is charged with felony unlawful entry into a vehicle. He is also charged with misdemeanor theft of property. The allegations are described in court documents. What court records allege According to the… Continue reading Grand Forks: Pickup Break-In Leads to Felony Charge

UPDATE: Grand Forks: Trial Set in Girl’s Fatal Crash Case

UPDATE: Grand Forks: Trial Set in Girl’s Fatal Crash Case

Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A trial date is now set for Travis Bell of Fordville in a deadly crash case near the Grand Forks airport. Court records show Bell’s jury trial is scheduled for Jan. 27 in Grand Forks District Court. The crash killed a 6-year-old girl Bell is charged in a June… Continue reading UPDATE: Grand Forks: Trial Set in Girl’s Fatal Crash Case

Grand Forks: Oslo Woman Accused of Stealing Pickup

Grand Forks: Oslo Woman Accused of Stealing Pickup

Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — An Oslo, Minnesota woman is facing felony charges after a pickup was reported stolen in Grand Forks. Phoenix Schaan, of Oslo, Minnesota, is charged with felony theft of property and criminal trespass, according to court documents. The allegations are not proof of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent unless… Continue reading Grand Forks: Oslo Woman Accused of Stealing Pickup

Grand Forks: Reynolds Man Demands Officer’s Gun

Grand Forks: Reynolds Man Demands Officer’s Gun

Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) A Reynolds, North Dakota man is facing a long list of charges after a chaotic arrest in Grand Forks. Chase Derril Bring, of Reynolds, is charged with multiple offenses. Court documents outline a Jan. 1 incident that began as a disorderly conduct call. The allegations come from a statement of… Continue reading Grand Forks: Reynolds Man Demands Officer’s Gun

East Grand Forks Theft Case: No Charges Yet for Taylor

East Grand Forks Theft Case: No Charges Yet for Taylor

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — No criminal charges have been filed in East Grand Forks against Jackson Taylor as of Jan. 2, 2026. Police in that city have identified Taylor, of Grand Forks, as a possible suspect in a theft and property damage case. The East Grand Forks case dates back to Dec. 4. Police… Continue reading East Grand Forks Theft Case: No Charges Yet for Taylor

Grand Forks: Two Charged in Pistol-Whip Robbery

Grand Forks: Two Charged in Pistol-Whip Robbery

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man and woman face felony charges after a robbery in the city. Police say the call came in at about 3:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Officers responded to the Link housing complex near Cherry Street. Police say they met the victim in the main lobby. The… Continue reading Grand Forks: Two Charged in Pistol-Whip Robbery

Grand Forks: NDHP IDs Pursuit Death

Grand Forks: NDHP IDs Pursuit Death

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the person who died following a brief pursuit south of Grand Forks Friday evening as 23-year-old Titan Newton of Oregon. According to the Highway Patrol, troopers were alerted at about 5:39 p.m. Friday (Jan. 2) after a 911 report of an erratic driver… Continue reading Grand Forks: NDHP IDs Pursuit Death

Grand Forks: Felony Charged in Domestic Violence Case

Grand Forks: Felony Charged in Domestic Violence Case

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing a felony charge after an alleged domestic violence incident reported in the early morning hours. Marquis Scott, of Grand Forks, is charged with felony terrorizing related to domestic violence and a misdemeanor domestic violence count, according to court documents. Police Responded Early Morning According to… Continue reading Grand Forks: Felony Charged in Domestic Violence Case

Grand Forks: Man Charged After Rifle Threat to Police

Grand Forks: Man Charged After Rifle Threat to Police

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing two felony counts of terrorizing after police say he threatened two officers while holding a rifle outside his home. John P.Z. Fjestad, of Grand Forks, is charged with two felony counts of terrorizing and one misdemeanor count of DUI, according to court documents. Cold-Weather Call… Continue reading Grand Forks: Man Charged After Rifle Threat to Police

Grand Forks: I-29 Backup After Driver Death

Grand Forks: I-29 Backup After Driver Death

Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A major traffic backup formed on Interstate 29 Friday evening in the Grand Forks area. TRF News received video at about 6:32 p.m. Friday. The video showed several emergency vehicles on the scene. It appeared to be a single vehicle stuck in the median. The location was reported as I-29… Continue reading Grand Forks: I-29 Backup After Driver Death

Grand Forks: I-29 Incident Ends in Death

Grand Forks: I-29 Incident Ends in Death

Grand Forks County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Traffic backed up on I-29 Friday night near Grand Forks. Drivers reported a large law enforcement presence near the median. The backup was reported just north of 32nd Avenue North. Officials say the incident ended with the driver’s death. What we know right now The North Dakota Highway Patrol… Continue reading Grand Forks: I-29 Incident Ends in Death

Grand Forks County: NDHP Details I-29 Death

Grand Forks County: NDHP Details I-29 Death

Grand Forks County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol released new details about a deadly incident on Interstate 29 Friday evening. What NDHP says happened NDHP said dispatch received a 911 call at 5:39 p.m. on January 2, 2026. The caller reported an erratic driver in Grand Forks County. A trooper located the… Continue reading Grand Forks County: NDHP Details I-29 Death

East Grand Forks Police Identify Suspect in Theft Case

East Grand Forks Police Identify Suspect in Theft Case

East Grand Forks  (trfnews.i234.me) — Police have identified a suspect in a damage to property and theft case from early December. The incident happened on December 4 near Sacred Heart in East Grand Forks. Police asked for help from the public while investigating the case. After receiving several tips, investigators identified the suspect as Jackson… Continue reading East Grand Forks Police Identify Suspect in Theft Case

Grand Forks: Man Charged After Guns Taken

Grand Forks: Man Charged After Guns Taken

Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing two felony theft charges after two handguns were reported stolen from an apartment. Court documents say the investigation led to a neighbor in the same building. Ibn E. Stanley, of Grand Forks, is charged with two felony counts of theft of property. The… Continue reading Grand Forks: Man Charged After Guns Taken

UPDATE: East Grand Forks: New Year’s Eve Fire Destroys Home

East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire officials say a New Year’s Eve house fire in East Grand Forks destroyed a home. No residents were hurt. Firefighters also rescued three dogs. The fire was reported at about 11:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The East Grand Forks Fire Department confirmed the home was a total… Continue reading UPDATE: East Grand Forks: New Year’s Eve Fire Destroys Home

East Grand Forks: Attic Fire Breaks Out at Midnight

East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A fire was reported in East Grand Forks just as the new year began. Firefighters responded around the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. The call came in for a possible attic fire at 9:22 Second Avenue Northeast. Crews arrived and worked to put the fire out quickly. Initial… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Attic Fire Breaks Out at Midnight

Grand Forks: 4-Car Crash Reported at Columbia Rd

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A four-vehicle crash was reported in Grand Forks on Wednesday. The report came during the noon hour on December 31, 2025. The crash was reported at 17th Avenue South and Columbia Road. A person at the scene said they did not see an ambulance. What we know right now Witness information… Continue reading Grand Forks: 4-Car Crash Reported at Columbia Rd

East Grand Forks: Boswell Gets 7 Years for Fentanyl Death

East Grand Forks: Boswell Gets 7 Years for Fentanyl Death

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Rachel Keturah Boswell of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 86 months in prison. The case involves a fatal fentanyl overdose in East Grand Forks. What happened Boswell, 44, pleaded guilty on Nov. 18, 2025. The plea was to third-degree murder by selling a controlled substance. Court records say the… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Boswell Gets 7 Years for Fentanyl Death

Sentencing for Grand Forks Teen Delayed After Shooting

Sentencing for Grand Forks Teen Delayed After Shooting

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – The sentencing for 17-year-old Mason Allery, who fired several shots into a car full of juveniles, has been delayed for a second time following a court appearance on Friday, December 19. Case Details Allery had previously pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted murder for a January shooting near the Ramada… Continue reading Sentencing for Grand Forks Teen Delayed After Shooting

Grand Forks Drug Sting: Two Charged in Meth Sale

Grand Forks Drug Sting: Two Charged in Meth Sale

GRAND FORKS ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A man and woman from Grand Forks are now facing felony charges after a drug sting operation last September. Jenny M. Bercier and Kevin J. Forschen have been charged in the case. Court records show the charges include felony delivery of a controlled substance, meth. They also face a… Continue reading Grand Forks Drug Sting: Two Charged in Meth Sale

Grand Forks: New Felony Preventing Arrest Charge

Grand Forks: New Felony Preventing Arrest Charge

Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman is facing a new felony charge. Court documents say she resisted while officers tried to arrest her. The defendant is Leann M. Moore of Grand Forks. Records say she is charged with a felony in the prevention of arrest. Warrants and surveillance Court documents say… Continue reading Grand Forks: New Felony Preventing Arrest Charge

Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge

Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman was arrested and appeared in court this week in Polk County on charges filed earlier this year. Amber Rose Chapman, of Grand Forks, appeared in Polk County court in Crookston on a case filed last April. Court documents say Chapman missed her original court date. Charges Filed… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Faces Fentanyl Death Charge

Grand Forks Man Seeks ‘Fighting Sioux’ Trademark

Grand Forks Man Seeks 'Fighting Sioux' Trademark

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is seeking rights to a former nickname tied to the University of North Dakota. Public records show Tyler Wilson filed a federal trademark application for “Fighting Sioux.” The filing was made in May. It lists clothing as the main category. What the filing covers The application describes… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Seeks ‘Fighting Sioux’ Trademark

Grand Forks: Meth Sting Leads to 6 Charges

Grand Forks: Meth Sting Leads to 6 Charges

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman is facing several charges after a drug sting operation, according to court documents. Brittney Lynne White of Grand Forks is charged in connection with alleged meth sales. Controlled buys alleged Court documents describe three separate dates in the case. Records list Sept. 5, Oct. 1, and… Continue reading Grand Forks: Meth Sting Leads to 6 Charges

Grand Forks: Shelter Chair Attack Brings Felony Charge

Grand Forks: Shelter Chair Attack Brings Felony Charge

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing a felony charge after a fight at a homeless shelter, police say. Felony charge filed Dennis Roger Garceau Jr., 50, was charged with aggravated assault. The incident happened Sunday night at The Link in Grand Forks. The shelter is located at 300 Cherry Street. What… Continue reading Grand Forks: Shelter Chair Attack Brings Felony Charge

Grand Forks: Valley MS Staff Arrested in Sex Case

Grand Forks Valley MS Staff Arrested in Sex Case

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An employee at Valley Middle School was arrested after a report of possible sexual misconduct involving students. What the police say Grand Forks police said they got a report on Saturday. Police said a staff member tried to get sexually explicit images from students. Officers said the investigation continued through the… Continue reading Grand Forks: Valley MS Staff Arrested in Sex Case

Evil Grand Forks Husband Realizes Wife Recorded Everything

Evil Grand Forks Husband Realizes Wife Recorded Everything

Grand Forks, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man accused of abusing his wife while she battled cancer was sentenced Friday to five years in prison. Joshua Temple was sentenced after a plea agreement. He pleaded guilty on January 30 to endangering an eligible adult and terrorizing. Two domestic violence counts were dismissed. What court… Continue reading Evil Grand Forks Husband Realizes Wife Recorded Everything

Streeter, ND: 2 Killed in Semi Head-On Crash

Streeter, ND: 2 Killed in Semi Head-On Crash

Streeter, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — Two people were killed, and a third was seriously injured in a head-on crash involving two semitrailers on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. The crash happened at about 8:34 a.m. on North Dakota Highway 30. It was about three miles south of Streeter. Streeter is roughly 47 miles southwest of Jamestown.… Continue reading Streeter, ND: 2 Killed in Semi Head-On Crash

East Grand Forks: Felony Threats at Treatment Center

Derrick Delano McCuiston

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Polk County District Court after a reported incident at a treatment center in East Grand Forks, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names Derrick Delano McCuiston, born June 21, 1996, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, as the defendant. Felony and… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Felony Threats at Treatment Center

East Grand Forks: Meth Charge in School Zone Stop

East Grand Forks: Meth Charge in School Zone Stop

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed criminal charges in Polk County District Court after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks, according to court records. Felony and Misdemeanor Charges The complaint names Marty David Burns, born March 1, 1964, of Grafton, North Dakota, as the defendant. Burns is charged with one felony count of… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Meth Charge in School Zone Stop

Grand Forks: DoorDash Driver Accused of Pizza Theft

Grand Forks: DoorDash Driver Accused of Pizza Theft

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks family says a DoorDash delivery ended with a “confirmed” photo, but no pizza at their door. What the video shows The family shared a home security video that appears to show a driver walking up to the door with the order. In the footage, the driver takes… Continue reading Grand Forks: DoorDash Driver Accused of Pizza Theft

Grand Forks County Hostage Standoff Turns Deadly

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities say a woman is dead after a hostage standoff in a Grand Forks apartment ended in an officer-involved shooting. Caller Reports Holding Man Hostage According to a press release, dispatch received several calls on December 5. Officials say the caller was 47-year-old Alice Nesdahl of Grand Forks. She told… Continue reading Grand Forks County Hostage Standoff Turns Deadly

Grand Forks Man Charged with Terrorizing Officer

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Demencio Venecia, is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening an officer’s life during a traffic stop on November 26th. The incident began when Venecia was pulled over in Grand Forks. According to court records, an officer noticed a meth pipe in plain view inside his vehicle. As… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Terrorizing Officer

Grand Forks County Man Faces Felony Theft Charge

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) – A homeless man based in Grand Forks now faces a felony theft charge after a reported grocery store theft downtown. According to a criminal complaint, the case involves Richard B. Harrington. Court records list Harrington’s address as homeless in Grand Forks. He is accused of taking bags of food from a downtown… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Faces Felony Theft Charge

Grand Forks County Deputy Shoots Hostage Suspect

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks County deputy shot a woman during a reported hostage situation Friday evening. The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office says deputies went to an apartment in the 1400 block of 10th Avenue North. A woman had called 911 and claimed she was holding a man hostage inside the… Continue reading Grand Forks County Deputy Shoots Hostage Suspect

Grand Forks County Man Charged In Cleaver Threat

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing several felony charges after an early morning domestic incident. According to court records, officers were sent to a home on November 26 at about 2:57 a.m. The call was reported as a physical domestic situation. Police say the suspect is named Lac Q. Tran… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Charged In Cleaver Threat

Grand Forks County Couple In Drug Trafficking Case

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks couple is now at the center of a large drug case that also includes a child endangerment count. Court files from late 2025 show that Jesus Guadalupe Perez and Erika Flores Perez have pleaded not guilty. The charges follow an Interstate 29 traffic stop and two search warrant… Continue reading Grand Forks County Couple In Drug Trafficking Case

Polk County: East Grand Forks Legion To Close

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — The East Grand Forks American Legion Club is nearing the end of its run, as leaders move to sell the post building. The East Grand Forks American Legion Post 157 building has been listed for sale after years of financial losses. A letter dated November 5 from Commander Jim H.… Continue reading Polk County: East Grand Forks Legion To Close

Grand Forks County Woman Charged In Officer Assault

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A 33-year-old Grand Forks woman is accused of assaulting officers during a warrant arrest. The case is now filed in Grand Forks County District Court. Prosecutors say Elizabeth Ashley Denault faces two felony charges. She is charged with simple assault on a peace officer. She is also charged with preventing arrest.… Continue reading Grand Forks County Woman Charged In Officer Assault

Obituary | Marcie Moe of East Grand Forks formerly Grygla, Minnesota

Marcie Lee Moe age 65, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, formerly of Grygla, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 10, 1959 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Marcie was the beloved daughter of Adrian Severance Johnson and Edna Irene (Christianson) Johnson. Marcie was baptized at St. Petri Lutheran Church in rural… Continue reading Obituary | Marcie Moe of East Grand Forks formerly Grygla, Minnesota