Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County

Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, 30, faced a pivotal moment in his legal battle as he waived his preliminary hearing, scheduled for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to a slew of charges in Grand Forks County. The charges stem from an incident where Pawlowski allegedly shoplifted merchandise… Continue reading Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Horrific Crimes Against a Child

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ja’Haun Kardelle Stafford, 38, appeared in court on Wednesday, April 3, after a preliminary hearing determined probable cause for his case to proceed. Facing grave charges, Stafford pleaded not guilty to sexual and violent offenses against a child. Stafford’s charges include a Class AA felony for gross sexual imposition involving… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Horrific Crimes Against a Child

Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired

Michael John Slusar

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael John Slusar, a 45-year-old resident of Warren, Minnesota, admitted his guilt in court on Thursday, April 4, to charges of third-degree narcotics sales and gross misdemeanor second-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance. The severity of the drug sales charge carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 years,… Continue reading Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired

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

Grand Forks Police Apprehend Suspect After Reckless Pursuit

Lestat Beyer

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent incident, 20-year-old Lestat Beyer of Grand Forks found himself in police custody facing pending charges of reckless endangerment and fleeing. Sergeant Star of the Grand Forks Police Department provided details on the event. The pursuit commenced with a routine traffic stop for exhibition driving, triggered by Beyer… Continue reading Grand Forks Police Apprehend Suspect After Reckless Pursuit

Grand Forks Semi Driver Seriously Injured in Highway 2 Crash

PETERSBURG, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A harrowing incident unfolded Thursday night on Highway 2 near Petersburg, some 46 miles west of Grand Forks, leaving a semi-truck driver from Grand Forks seriously injured. According to reports from the patrol, a 47-year-old man, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was operating a Peterbilt truck hauling a refrigerated… Continue reading Grand Forks Semi Driver Seriously Injured in Highway 2 Crash

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

Roseau Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Faces Decades in Prison

Danny Lee Hamilton

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Roseau man has admitted his guilt to charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor. Danny Lee Hamilton, aged 61, faces up to 25 years behind bars for the heinous crime committed against a 15-year-old girl. In addition to this charge, Hamilton is also facing two counts of… Continue reading Roseau Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Faces Decades in Prison

West Fargo Woman Pleads Guilty to Amended Charges in Fatal Crash

Taquoya Nike Saldana

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic turn of events, Taquoya Nike Saldana of West Fargo pleaded guilty on Monday to amended charges stemming from a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 31-year-old Marine veteran last year. Crash Details On April 12, 2023, Saldana was initially charged with driving under the influence and… Continue reading West Fargo Woman Pleads Guilty to Amended Charges in Fatal Crash

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