GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A former Grand Forks County city auditor was sentenced to 60 days in jail and two months of home confinement. She admitted to using taxpayer money to pad her salary and go shopping. Wendy Sullivan, 60, used nearly $115,000 during her 12 years on the job, including nearly $90,000 in… Continue reading Former Auditor Sentenced to Jail for Embezzlement: Repays $10,000 of Stolen Funds
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Racial Profiling Lawsuit Settled: Man Receives $50,000 from City of Willmar and Former Police Officer Christopher Flatten
WILLMAR, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — The man who sued the City of Willmar and former police officer Christopher Flatten has agreed to settle his lawsuit for $50,000. According to a news release issued by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota on November 19, attorneys came to an agreement on November 1. The settlement was… Continue reading Racial Profiling Lawsuit Settled: Man Receives $50,000 from City of Willmar and Former Police Officer Christopher Flatten
Former Bison Football Player Accused of Firing Gun at House Party Pleads Not Guilty
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former Bison football player, 19-year-old Jaiden Pickett, made his preliminary hearing on Monday, November 4. Prosecutors called Fargo Police Detective Tom Bernier to describe certain evidence related to the incident that took place around 1 a.m., on Sunday, September 8. Detective Bernier stated that Snapchat videos show Pickett pointing a… Continue reading Former Bison Football Player Accused of Firing Gun at House Party Pleads Not Guilty
Fergus Falls Former CEO Sentenced to Probation and Restitution
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Katherine Junge, the former CEO of two real estate organizations in Fergus Falls, has been sentenced to probation and ordered to make restitution. In a plea agreement, she was accused of using her organization’s credit cards for approximately $144,000 in purchases for her benefit over several years. Police began investigating… Continue reading Fergus Falls Former CEO Sentenced to Probation and Restitution
Squad Car Crash: Former Deputy Pleads Guilty to DUI
KANDIYOHI COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former Kandiyohi County Deputy has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence after crashing his squad car on July 18. Christopher Flatten, 39 years old at the time of the incident, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with a stay of execution for two years and fined $300.… Continue reading Squad Car Crash: Former Deputy Pleads Guilty to DUI
Case Progresses Against Former National Guard Recruiter in Roseau
Case Against Former National Guard Recruiter In Roseau Moves Forward ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The case against a former National Guard recruiter in Roseau, Minnesota is moving forward.
Former Bemidji Employee Faces Charges
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji woman is facing a felony charge, after allegedly stealing from her employer.
Grand Forks’ Former State Senator Ray Holmberg is Currently Incarcerated
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Federal Marshal has confirmed to TRF News that Ray Holmberg is in custody.
Deadly Reunion: Ex-Husband’s Brutal Revenge on Former Love
ST PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The St. Paul Police Department is seeking 37-year-old Mychal Allan Stowers in connection with two counts of second-degree murder and other charges related to a shooting incident on October 19. According to a criminal complaint filed against him, Stowers allegedly shot his ex-wife, Damara Alexis Stowers (35), at her apartment… Continue reading Deadly Reunion: Ex-Husband’s Brutal Revenge on Former Love
Former Benson Teacher Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges of Sexual Contact with Male Students
BENSON (trfnews.i234.me) – A former teacher from Benson Public Schools has pleaded guilty to four felony charges related to his alleged involvement in sexual contact with multiple male students. Roger Ebnet, 61, entered a plea of guilty on October 22 at Swift County Courthouse. The charges against him include second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving several… Continue reading Former Benson Teacher Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges of Sexual Contact with Male Students
Betrayal of Trust: Former Daycare Teacher Charged with Groping 9-Year-Old Student
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing case of child abuse has emerged in Maple Grove, where a former daycare teacher is accused of groping a 9-year-old student. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Ryan Vaughan, has been criminally charged and fired from his job at Tutor Time. According to the charging document, officers were initially… Continue reading Betrayal of Trust: Former Daycare Teacher Charged with Groping 9-Year-Old Student
Authorities Conduct Search at Former State Senator Ray Holmberg’s Grand Forks Residence
Grand Forks Home Of Former State Senator Ray Holmberg Searched GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Authorities search of the home of former Grand Forks Senator, Ray Holmberg.
Child Sex Tourism Scandal: Former North Dakota Senator’s Release Conditions Continuously Violated
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Former North Dakota state Sen. Ray Holmberg is facing further scrutiny as he awaits sentencing for his guilty plea to child sex tourism charges. Despite multiple verbal reprimands and reminders of his conditions, Holmberg has continued to violate the terms of his release. According to a federal court filing, Holmberg accessed social… Continue reading Child Sex Tourism Scandal: Former North Dakota Senator’s Release Conditions Continuously Violated
Former Emerado City Auditor Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $115,000 in City Funds
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Wendy Jane Sullivan, 60, pleaded guilty on Thursday, September 26, to a Class A felony theft of more than $50,000. The second charge against her, misapplication of over $50,000 in entrusted property, will be dismissed. The shocking embezzlement scheme was uncovered by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigations in… Continue reading Former Emerado City Auditor Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $115,000 in City Funds
Exclusive: Charges Dismissed for Former Polk County Mailman Accused of Bestiality
EXCLUSIVE: Beastiality Charge Against Former Polk County Mailman Dismissed CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A charge of Beastiality against a former Polk County, Minnesota man will be dismissed in a plea agreement.
Former Mapleton Mayor Sentenced for DUI Crash at Detroit Mountain: Jail Time, Probation, and Electronic Monitoring Ordered
DETROIT LAKES — Andrew Steven Draeger, the former mayor of Mapleton, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail, probation, and electronic home monitoring for a DUI crash at Detroit Mountain that left his girlfriend, Kimberly Brinkman, with severe injuries. Draeger admitted to consuming alcohol before the February crash, which resulted in his… Continue reading Former Mapleton Mayor Sentenced for DUI Crash at Detroit Mountain: Jail Time, Probation, and Electronic Monitoring Ordered
Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A former principal at an elementary school in West Fargo, North Dakota, will have to wait several months for his day in court. David George’s federal trial has been postponed until February after a request from his defense team. U.S. District Judge Peter Welte issued the ruling, citing “good cause” to continue… Continue reading Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations
Former Law Enforcement Employee in Thief River Falls, MN Makes Alleged Chilling Statements
Alleged, Chilling Statements From Former Law Enforcement Employee In Thief River Falls, MN THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former dispatcher at the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department is facing a new round of criminal charges, after allegedly making some chilling statements.
Former Warroad Police Officer Faces Potential 50-Year Prison Sentence
Former Warroad Police Officer Could Face 50+ Years In Prison WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Warroad, Minnesota police officer has entered an Alford Plea in connection to charges of sexually assaulting a teenager. It means acknowledging there is enough evidence to convicted him.
Conversation with Former ND Senator Byron Dorgan: President Trump’s Influence on National Unity
SATURDAY MORNING: 1 Or 2 Nations Under President Trump? A Talk With Former ND Sen. Byron Dorgan WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) TRF News’s Neil Berg talks with former North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan, regarding the state of our Country. You might be surprised to hear what he has to say! Watch Saturday morning!
Former Minnesota Governor Carlson joins “Republicans for Harris” movement
MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) Former Minnesota Republican Governor is part of the launch of “Republicans for Harris”.
URGENT UPDATE: Former UND Provost Fatally Shot in Robbery
BREAKING NEWS: Former UND Provost, Shot & Killed During Robbery CHARLESTON, SC (trfnews.i234.me) Former University of North Dakota Provost, Tom DiLorenzo was shot and killed during a robbery in Charleston, South Carolina,.
UPDATE: Former Boyfriend Arrested in Connection to Infant Assault
UPDATE: Ex-Boyfriend Arrested In Connection To Baby Beating FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An ex-boyfriend has been arrested in connection to a baby beating at Fort Totten, North Dakota. The victim is now recovering at a Fargo hospital.
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Pedestrian Accident
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – Josh Klinghoffer, former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge following a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in Alhambra, California. The incident occurred on March 18, when Klinghoffer, 44, struck 47-year-old Israel Sanchez while making a left turn. Sanchez later died from his injuries… Continue reading Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Additional Charges Filed Against Former Superintendent in Karlstad, MN
More Former Superintendent Trouble In Karlstad, MN, Charge Filed KARLSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Another former Superintendent at Tri-Valley Schools in Karlstad, Minnesota is facing a criminal …
Former Beltrami County IT Director Charged on Tuesday Found Deceased, Charges Dismissed
Former Beltrami County IT Director Charged On Tuesday, Now Deceased * Charges Dismissed BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Beltrami County’s former IT Director was charged with a string of felony crimes on Tuesday. Now he’s deceased. No word on his cause of death. Charges in the case have been dismissed.
Former Minnesota Governor Enters Cannabis Industry, Launches New Advertisement
Minnesota Ex-Governor In Cannabis Business, Unveils New Ad COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN (trfnews.i234.me & trfnews.i234.me) Minnesota ex-governor Jesse Ventura has announced he’s in the cannabis business.
Former Operator of Grand Forks-EGF Restaurants Faces Charges
Defunct Grand Forks-EGF Restaurants Operator Charged GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The operator of restaurants in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks is now facing criminal charges. Joe Bushaw allegedly deducted money from an employees check for child support, but never paid all the money to the State.
Former Ramsey County Deputy Avoids Felony, Sentenced for Misusing Public Funds
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Ramsey County Sheriff’s Deputy Benjamin Myrum, of Devils Lake, North Dakota, has pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge following an investigation into missing funds from a county-administered program. Myrum, who resigned from his position in March, was accused of misapplying less than $500 in entrusted property. A felony theft… Continue reading Former Ramsey County Deputy Avoids Felony, Sentenced for Misusing Public Funds
Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear
WALKER, Minn. — A former employee of Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters in Walker has been charged with 26 felony counts for allegedly stealing more than $40,000 in merchandise over a two-year period using fraudulent gift cards. Kelsey Rutland, 38, of Lake George, is accused of adding funds to unused Reeds gift cards and using them… Continue reading Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear
NFL Legend Joe Schmidt, Hall of Fame Linebacker and Former Lions Coach, Passes Away
The football world mourns the loss of Joe Schmidt, an NFL legend and former Detroit Lions linebacker and head coach, whose extraordinary career left an indelible mark on the sport. Schmidt, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, was known for his fierce tackling and leadership on the field, helping the Lions secure championships in 1953 and… Continue reading NFL Legend Joe Schmidt, Hall of Fame Linebacker and Former Lions Coach, Passes Away
Former MN State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Nine Charges After Fatal Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Olivia Flores
ROCHESTER — Shane Roper, a former Minnesota State Trooper, has been dismissed and is now facing nine criminal charges following a high-speed crash on May 18, 2024, that killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores and injured five others. Documents reveal that Roper violated multiple policies, including reckless driving and emergency vehicle operation. Roper’s squad car collided with… Continue reading Former MN State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Nine Charges After Fatal Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Olivia Flores
Former Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Fatal Rochester Crash Faces Nine Criminal Charges
ROCHESTER – Former Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper, who is facing multiple charges in connection with a fatal crash in Rochester, is no longer employed by the Minnesota State Patrol. Lt. Michael Lee confirmed on Friday, September 6, that Roper’s last day of employment was on Tuesday, September 3. However, it remains unclear whether Roper… Continue reading Former Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Fatal Rochester Crash Faces Nine Criminal Charges
Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator
ROCHESTER — Connor Bowman, a former Mayo Clinic doctor, is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder without intent for allegedly poisoning his wife, Betty Bowman, in 2023. Bowman’s defense team, led by attorney Michael Schatz, has filed a notice indicating they will argue that Bowman is not guilty and may present alternate… Continue reading Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator
Former Minneapolis Coach Indicted on 12 Counts of Child Sexual Assault Faces Life in Prison
A grand jury in Hennepin County has handed down a chilling indictment against Aaron Hjermstad, a former teacher and coach already serving time for previous offenses. The 45-year-old faces 12 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, accused of assaulting victims all under the age of 13 between 2013 and 2021. Hjermstad, who worked at two… Continue reading Former Minneapolis Coach Indicted on 12 Counts of Child Sexual Assault Faces Life in Prison
📰 Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison 📰
CENTRAL ISLIP, New York (trfnews.i234.me) – Former U.S. Representative George Santos, once a rising star in Republican politics, pleaded guilty on August 19 to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, crimes that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 22 years. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 after a series of… Continue reading 📰 Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison 📰
Jesse Ventura: Former Minnesota Governor Still Seeking Legalization of Marijuana
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura says he won’t be attending the State Fair this year because they don’t allow weed.
Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has had two prestigious awards rescinded following his guilty plea to criminal sex acts involving children. The North Dakota Library Association (NDLA) and the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) both revoked honors previously awarded to Holmberg. The NDLA, which had named Holmberg a… Continue reading Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction
Tech Pioneer Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Passes Away at 56
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a key figure in Google’s early history, has died at the age of 56. Wojcicki, who played a pivotal role in the rise of YouTube and was one of Google’s first employees, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Her husband, Dennis… Continue reading Tech Pioneer Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Passes Away at 56
Former Idaho Senator Steve Symms Passes Away at 86, Leaving a Legacy of Conservative Impact
Former U.S. Senator Steve Symms, a key figure in Idaho’s political history, has died at the age of 86. Known for his staunch conservative views, Symms served two terms in the U.S. Senate from 1981 to 1993, after a successful stint in the House of Representatives starting in 1973. Symms played a significant role in… Continue reading Former Idaho Senator Steve Symms Passes Away at 86, Leaving a Legacy of Conservative Impact
Former North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Plans
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ray Holmberg, an 80-year-old former state senator from Grand Forks, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to charges of traveling to Prague with the intent to sexually abuse a minor. Holmberg appeared in U.S. District Court in Fargo on Thursday, August 8, 2024, where Federal Judge Daniel Hovland accepted his guilty plea.… Continue reading Former North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Plans
Former Dallas Cowboys Running Back Duane Thomas Dies at 77
455 Duane Thomas, the enigmatic and talented running back who helped lead the Dallas Cowboys to their first Super Bowl victory in 1971, has passed away at the age of 77. Thomas died on Sunday, as confirmed by team sources. Known for his extraordinary athleticism and quiet demeanor, Thomas played a pivotal role in the… Continue reading Former Dallas Cowboys Running Back Duane Thomas Dies at 77
Former ND Senator Repeatedly Violates Release Conditions Ahead of Child Abuse Plea
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A former North Dakota senator, set to admit to traveling abroad to sexually abuse a child, has repeatedly violated his release conditions, a federal report reveals. Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, has accessed the internet multiple times without approval since his federal indictment in October, according to a U.S. Pretrial Services report… Continue reading Former ND Senator Repeatedly Violates Release Conditions Ahead of Child Abuse Plea
Former Deputy Escapes Further Jail Time in Domestic Violence Case
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal judge sentenced former McLean County sheriff’s deputy Roman Sobottke to “time served” on Wednesday, July 24, in connection with a domestic violence case on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Sobottke pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife by strangulation on December 25, 2018. The case, delayed for years due to Sobottke’s… Continue reading Former Deputy Escapes Further Jail Time in Domestic Violence Case
Former Grand Forks Mayor, Pat Owens, Passes Away at 83 in Rochester, Minnesota
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens passed away today at the age of 83 in Rochester, Minnesota. Owens, remembered for her leadership during the devastating flood of 1997, was a beloved figure in her community. A Legacy of Leadership Pat Owens served as the mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota, during… Continue reading Former Grand Forks Mayor, Pat Owens, Passes Away at 83 in Rochester, Minnesota
Pat Owens, Former Mayor of Grand Forks, Dies at Age 83
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Former Grand Forks Mayor, Pat Owens passed away at the age of 83 in Rochester, Minnesota today.
Former Fire Chief Dies a Hero at Trump Rally, Shielding Family from Gunfire
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (trfnews.i234.me) – Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief, was killed while protecting his family during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Comperatore, 50, used his body as a shield to protect his wife and daughter from the bullets, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed. President… Continue reading Former Fire Chief Dies a Hero at Trump Rally, Shielding Family from Gunfire
Gunshots Fired at Donald Trump Rally in Pennsylvania, Former President Rushed Off-Stage
Pennsylvania (trfnews.i234.me) – Gunshots were reportedly fired at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, leading to the former president being rushed off-stage by security staff. During his speech, Trump appeared to fall to the ground, quickly surrounded by armed security. He stayed down for around a minute before rising to his feet, pumping his fist in… Continue reading Gunshots Fired at Donald Trump Rally in Pennsylvania, Former President Rushed Off-Stage
Former North Dakota Sen. Ray Holmberg Set for August Plea Hearing in Child Sex Tourism Case
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A plea hearing for former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has been scheduled for early August. The hearing will take place at 10:30 a.m. on August 8 at the Quentin N. Burdick Federal Courthouse in Fargo. Holmberg, a Republican, is expected to admit to traveling to Prague multiple times with the… Continue reading Former North Dakota Sen. Ray Holmberg Set for August Plea Hearing in Child Sex Tourism Case
Hockey World Mourns: Former NHL Star Sergei Berezin Dies at 52
The hockey community is mourning the loss of Sergei Berezin, a former NHL star, who passed away at the age of 52 on Wednesday. Berezin, who played seven seasons in the NHL, was a dynamic winger known for his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Berezin was selected… Continue reading Hockey World Mourns: Former NHL Star Sergei Berezin Dies at 52
Charges Dismissed Against Former School Counselor in Sex Crimes Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – At the conclusion of a preliminary hearing on Friday morning, June 21, in Nelson County court, Judge Kristi Venhuizen dismissed the case against former Dakota Prairie School counselor Brendon Thomas Parsley, 48, who was accused of soliciting, luring, and sexually assaulting students. Parsley faced three Class C felonies for crimes… Continue reading Charges Dismissed Against Former School Counselor in Sex Crimes Case
Former Grand Forks State Senator Ray Holmberg Agrees to Plea Deal in Child Sex Case
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Former State Senator, Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks is expected to plead guilty to a plea agreement that he made trips to Europe to have sex with kids.
Former School Superintendent Faces Federal Child Exploitation Charges
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ryan Baron, the former superintendent of the Midkota School District in North Dakota, now faces several federal child exploitation charges. Initially charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials last November, Baron was federally indicted on June 6, the same day his state trial was set for mid-September. The federal case was… Continue reading Former School Superintendent Faces Federal Child Exploitation Charges
Federal Court Takes Over Child Porn Charges Against Former ND Superintendent & Fargo Man
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Child porn charges against the former Superintendent of Midkota Schools and a Fargo man have now moved into Federal Court. Ryan Baron and Aaron Doss allegedly swapped child porn images.
Marian Robinson, Mother of Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Passes Away at 86
605 Marian Robinson, the beloved mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. Statements from both the Obama and Robinson families confirmed the news. Marian Robinson was not only the mother of Michelle Obama but also the mother-in-law of former President Barack Obama. Her passing marks the… Continue reading Marian Robinson, Mother of Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Passes Away at 86
🏀 Former Lobo Star Drew Gordon Tragically Dies in Car Accident at 33
432 Drew Gordon, a former New Mexico men’s basketball standout and two-time All-Mountain West selection, died in a car accident on Thursday, May 30, in Oregon. He was 33 years old. Gordon transferred from UCLA and shone for the Lobos during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. As a senior, he led the Mountain West in… Continue reading 🏀 Former Lobo Star Drew Gordon Tragically Dies in Car Accident at 33
Former EGF Man Pleads Guilty to 4 Counts of Gross Sexual Imposition in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A former East Grand Forks man has plead guilty to 4 counts of Gross Sexual Imposition. Manuel …
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for child pornography charges, linked to former senator with a tainted reputation.
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man with connections to a disgraced Grand Forks Senator has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on child porn charges.
O.J. Simpson’s Fargo Friend, Former Owner of JT Cigarro’s, Accused of Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Barrett Clair Prody, a friend of O.J. Simpson and former owner of a cigar bar in Fargo, has been accused of leading a drug trafficking ring that brought cocaine to the Fargo-Moorhead area. Prody, 51, appeared in the North Dakota U.S. District Court on April 16, facing charges of conspiracy to possess… Continue reading O.J. Simpson’s Fargo Friend, Former Owner of JT Cigarro’s, Accused of Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring
Former Youth Pastor Seeks Dismissal of Majority of Sexual Assault Charges
DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jackson Michael Gatlin, 35, a former assistant pastor at Duluth’s Vineyard Church, is pursuing the dismissal of multiple charges related to alleged sexual assaults against five girls. Gatlin, who rejected a plea offer from the prosecution, is opting for pretrial litigation. Gatlin faces 10 felony charges across five cases, primarily involving… Continue reading Former Youth Pastor Seeks Dismissal of Majority of Sexual Assault Charges
Former Olmsted County Deputy Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Richard Adamson, a 45-year-old former deputy from Olmsted County, Rochester, is indicted on multiple federal charges related to child sexual abuse. Indicted on April 11 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Adamson faces charges including production and attempted production of child sexual abuse materials, coercion, and… Continue reading Former Olmsted County Deputy Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses
Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction
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
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