Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man will serve 25 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of horrifying crimes, including the attempted murder of law enforcement officers and multiple domestic violence-related felonies. Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 31, was convicted on seven felony charges in March, including four counts of Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 25 Years After Attempted Murder of Cops, Brutal Domestic Violence Rampage
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Grand Forks Man Accused of Holding Gun to Woman’s Head – Domestic Terror Charges Filed
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – In a disturbing case out of Grand Forks County, authorities say 25-year-old Reece Ravenhorst—whose address is now listed in Nevis, Minnesota—has been charged with two felony counts of terrorizing domestic violence and three misdemeanor domestic violence charges. These charges stem from horrifying incidents that allegedly took place at an apartment on… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Accused of Holding Gun to Woman’s Head – Domestic Terror Charges Filed
Blizzard Alert: Polk County Sheriff’s Department Urges Motorists to Avoid Travel
BLIZZARD UPDATE: Polk Co. Sheriff''s Dept. Asking Motorists To Stay Off Roads CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have the latest video of road conditions in the Northern Valley and an interview with the National Weather Service, as the Polk County Sheriff’s Department asks motorists to stay off the roads.
GRAND FORKS COUNTY SHAKE-UP: Jail Director Bret Burkholder Terminated Over Grant Misuse Allegations
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Bret Burkholder, the now-former administrator of the Grand Forks County Correctional Center, is officially out of the position following a termination recommendation by the County Commission. According to County Human Resources Director Michelle Thiel, Burkholder’s employment ended on April 8th. This follows reports that the Correctional Center improperly used state grant… Continue reading GRAND FORKS COUNTY SHAKE-UP: Jail Director Bret Burkholder Terminated Over Grant Misuse Allegations
Collision in Grand Forks County: Distracted Driver Rear-Ends School Bus – No Injuries Reported
Grand Forks County — A potentially tragic accident was narrowly avoided late Thursday afternoon at the intersection of 42nd Street and DeMers Avenue. A school bus carrying two students was rear-ended by a car driven by a college-aged female. According to Sergeant Florine of the Grand Forks Police Department, the driver dropped an item on… Continue reading Collision in Grand Forks County: Distracted Driver Rear-Ends School Bus – No Injuries Reported
Collision in Grand Forks County: School Bus Rear-Ended at Busy Intersection
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — On Thursday afternoon, April 3, a school bus carrying two children was rear-ended at the intersection of DeMers Avenue and 42nd Street. The incident occurred around 4:17 p.m. when the bus was stopped at a railroad crossing and was struck from behind by a Nissan Rogue SUV. The driver of… Continue reading Collision in Grand Forks County: School Bus Rear-Ended at Busy Intersection
Grand Forks County: Woman Charged After New Year’s Day Crash Involving Children
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me)— A devastating head-on collision occurred on New Year’s Day on Sorley Bridge in downtown Grand Forks. According to court documents, Christina Fineout was driving westbound in the eastbound lane when she struck a silver Chevy Silverado head-on. The Silverado was carrying two adults, a two-month-old infant, and a three-year-old child; all… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Woman Charged After New Year’s Day Crash Involving Children
SHOCKING: Teens Unleash Gunfire at Vehicle with Kids Inside in Grand Forks County – Caught with Loaded Handguns!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Grand Forks teens, Mason Wyatt Allery (16) and Walker Michael Poitra (18), are facing a staggering 13 criminal charges each, including five counts of attempted murder, for allegedly firing handguns at a vehicle carrying five people—including children—on January 3. According to court affidavits, police responded to 1000 N. 42nd… Continue reading SHOCKING: Teens Unleash Gunfire at Vehicle with Kids Inside in Grand Forks County – Caught with Loaded Handguns!
BREAKING NEWS: Injury Crash Reported in Grand Forks County
BREAKING NEWS: Report Of Injury Crash In Grand Forks County GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of an injury crash on Highway 2 near Niagra, North Dakota.
Grand Forks County SHOCKER: Child Hit in Hit-and-Run Near School, Suspect Identified But STILL No Charges!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a deeply unsettling incident this week, a child was struck in a hit-and-run near Agassiz School in Grand Forks at the intersection of 6th Avenue North and North 39th Street. According to Grand Forks Police Chief Rodney Clark, speaking with TRF News early Tuesday morning, authorities have identified a… Continue reading Grand Forks County SHOCKER: Child Hit in Hit-and-Run Near School, Suspect Identified But STILL No Charges!
Grand Forks County: SWAT Team Shooting Suspect Found GUILTY on ALL Counts!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A high-profile trial in Grand Forks County has reached a dramatic conclusion! Jeffrey Simpson Jr., accused of opening fire on SWAT officers during a tense standoff, has been convicted on all charges, including attempted murder. Simpson, 30, was confronted by the Grand Forks SWAT team on March 22 of last year… Continue reading Grand Forks County: SWAT Team Shooting Suspect Found GUILTY on ALL Counts!
GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Man Threatens to Stab Over $20 at Mission Shelter!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking incident unfolded on March 12th at 3:35 p.m. at the Grand Forks Mission shelter when police responded to a report of a weapons violation. According to court documents, Myron M. Demery of Dunseith allegedly got into a heated argument with another man who owed him $20. Things escalated… Continue reading GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Man Threatens to Stab Over $20 at Mission Shelter!
SHOCKING Legal Twist in Grand Forks Fatal Crash Case – Evidence Dismissed!
GRAND FORKS COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking legal twist has just rocked the Grand Forks County courtroom. The case against Travis Bell of Fordville, North Dakota, who was charged with criminal vehicular homicide and injury after a devastating crash that killed 6-year-old Katerina Luan, has taken an unexpected turn. Last June, a camera on Nicole Luan’s… Continue reading SHOCKING Legal Twist in Grand Forks Fatal Crash Case – Evidence Dismissed!
URGENT UPDATE: Grand Forks County Wildfire Grows Over a Mile, Firefighters Struggling to Contain It!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — 
BREAKING UPDATE at 3:33 PM — The wildfire west of Grand Forks, near Gilby, is spreading rapidly! Originally reported as a controlled burn gone wrong, the flames are now over a mile and a half long, scorching cropland and wildlife areas. The fire is moving east and fire crews are… Continue reading URGENT UPDATE: Grand Forks County Wildfire Grows Over a Mile, Firefighters Struggling to Contain It!
Grand Forks County Inferno: Controlled Burn Turns into Raging Wildfire Near Gilby!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — BREAKING: Chaos unfolds in Grand Forks County this Thursday afternoon as a controlled burn spirals into a raging wildfire! Video footage from the scene at 2:14 p.m. shows three separate fire outbreaks near Gilby, North Dakota. The flames have already devoured over 1.5 miles of grassland, including CRP and wildlife areas.… Continue reading Grand Forks County Inferno: Controlled Burn Turns into Raging Wildfire Near Gilby!
GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Man Survives Being Crushed, Dumped in Landfill—A Miracle Escape!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is lucky to be alive today after an absolutely horrifying experience in the city’s waste disposal system. It all started last night when the unidentified man sought shelter inside a dumpster to sleep. His nightmare began when a garbage truck collected the dumpster, compacting the waste—including… Continue reading GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Man Survives Being Crushed, Dumped in Landfill—A Miracle Escape!
Train Derails Near Thompson, ND—What Officials Aren’t Saying!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Breaking news out of Grand Forks County this Tuesday morning—a train derailment has been reported near Thompson, ND, just south of Grand Forks. Early reports indicate that the derailment occurred approximately a quarter-mile north of Thompson. According to on-scene footage, at least six train cars were involved, with one completely… Continue reading Train Derails Near Thompson, ND—What Officials Aren’t Saying!
Vincent Chase Villarreal to Face Murder Charge in Grand Forks County After Release from Minnesota Prison
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—More than four years after a warrant was issued for Vincent Chase Villarreal in connection with the murder of his father, he is expected to be extradited to Grand Forks County to face trial after serving time in Minnesota prison. Case Background: The 2020 Murder of Jeffrey Allen Shulzitski 
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Grand Forks Man Accused of Conspiracy to Commit Murder Granted PR Bond
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Grand Forks man accused of conspiracy to commit murder was granted a personal recognizance (PR) bond on Friday, Feb. 7, meaning he will be released without paying any upfront bail. Nicholas Alexander Wride-Arnold, 35, had originally faced a Class AA felony charge, but during his bond review hearing, it was revealed… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Accused of Conspiracy to Commit Murder Granted PR Bond
BREAKING: Massive Structure Fire Reported in Emerado, ND – Investigation Underway
Emerado, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A major structure fire was reported late Saturday night in Emerado, North Dakota, a small community 16 miles west of Grand Forks. According to initial reports, emergency crews responded to a fire just after 1 a.m., with an TRF News viewer capturing dramatic images of the blaze. The photo shows a large fire… Continue reading BREAKING: Massive Structure Fire Reported in Emerado, ND – Investigation Underway
Multiple Reports of Gunfire in Grand Forks County Near Veterans Memorial Park
Grand Forks County, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities are investigating two separate incidents of gunfire reported late Saturday night and early Sunday morning near 34th Street and 24th Avenue South, adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park. According to Sergeant O’Neal, the first incident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, when multiple 911 calls reported gunshots in the area.… Continue reading Multiple Reports of Gunfire in Grand Forks County Near Veterans Memorial Park
Breaking News: Three-Vehicle Crash on Campbell Drive, Grand Forks County – Injuries Reported
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Breaking news out of Grand Forks County this Sunday evening: a three-vehicle crash has been reported on the 1100 block of Campbell Drive. Video from the scene, arriving just before 8:00 p.m., shows at least three vehicles lined up, with emergency responders on-site. An ambulance was called to the scene, and there… Continue reading Breaking News: Three-Vehicle Crash on Campbell Drive, Grand Forks County – Injuries Reported
Grand Forks County: Raymond Lee Graham Jr. Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Possession
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 23, 2025, Raymond Lee Graham Jr., 37, from Grand Forks County, entered a guilty plea to the federal charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The plea agreement suggests a sentence at the lower end of the applicable Sentencing Guidelines range, though it does not specify an… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Raymond Lee Graham Jr. Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Possession
Mysterious Drone Swarm Spotted East of Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On the evening of Saturday, January 25, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., residents east of Grand Forks, North Dakota, reported observing numerous unidentified lights in the sky. Witnesses estimated seeing as many as 30 lights, which they believed to be drones, flying low to the ground. The exact nature and origin of… Continue reading Mysterious Drone Swarm Spotted East of Grand Forks
Grand Forks County: Trio Pleads Not Guilty in Fentanyl Trafficking Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On Wednesday, January 22, three individuals waived their preliminary hearings and entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from a traffic stop in Grand Forks County. According to court documents, approximately 195 grams of fentanyl were discovered in their vehicle. The defendants are identified as follows: Olivia Rain Patneaud, 23, of Rolla:… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Trio Pleads Not Guilty in Fentanyl Trafficking Case
Grand Forks Resident Jeremiah Raustler Charged with Felony Theft in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 22, 2025, at approximately 2:57 p.m., law enforcement responded to a reported theft at Hugo’s in downtown Grand Forks. An employee reported that 33-year-old Jeremiah Raustler of Grand Forks had allegedly stolen a bottle of vodka. The incident was recorded on surveillance footage. Raustler was subsequently arrested and… Continue reading Grand Forks Resident Jeremiah Raustler Charged with Felony Theft in Grand Forks County
Grand Forks County Arrest: Kyler Kleppe Detained After Pursuit
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday, January 20, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Grand Forks County deputies identified a vehicle near the airport associated with a prior pursuit. The driver, 30-year-old Kyler James Kleppe of Grand Forks, failed to stop, initiating a pursuit. The chase extended past the airbase and onto Highway 18,… Continue reading Grand Forks County Arrest: Kyler Kleppe Detained After Pursuit
Grand Forks woman, Jody Lynn Sherry-Berg Berg Charged After Incident on Las Vegas to Grand Forks Flight
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A woman is charged after a fight on an airplane. According to court documents, on January 16th, officers responded to the Grand Forks Airport for an assault that occurred on an aircraft during a flight. When the plane landed, the woman was removed by law enforcement and allegedly told police… Continue reading Grand Forks woman, Jody Lynn Sherry-Berg Berg Charged After Incident on Las Vegas to Grand Forks Flight
Grand Forks County Man Found Not Criminally Responsible for Murder and Assault on SWAT Officers
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 10, 2025, a document signed by Troy Larson, 43, acknowledged his involvement in the death of 64-year-old Jamey Holweger and subsequent gunfire directed at SWAT officers during his arrest attempt. Despite these admissions, an evaluation by the North Dakota State Hospital concluded that Larson lacked criminal responsibility at… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Found Not Criminally Responsible for Murder and Assault on SWAT Officers
Texas Man Arrested in North Dakota for Large-Scale Drug Possession
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 4, 2025, at approximately 12:35 a.m., a deputy from the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check on a stationary vehicle along Highway 2 near Turtle River State Park, west of Grand Forks. The driver, identified as 45-year-old Jarrod Walsh of Elgin, Texas, was found asleep… Continue reading Texas Man Arrested in North Dakota for Large-Scale Drug Possession
Minnesota Man to Face Trial for Six Sex Crimes Against Minors
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Levias Eley, a 55-year-old man from Gonvick, Minnesota, will stand trial for six sex crimes allegedly committed against two minors in Grand Forks County. He faces three counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition of a minor under the age of 15 and is also charged with one… Continue reading Minnesota Man to Face Trial for Six Sex Crimes Against Minors
Tour of Flooded Emerado, ND After 10.5 Inches of Rain
Emerado, ND Flood Tour, After 10.5-Inches Of Rain EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A look at flood conditions in Emerado, North Dakota west of Grand Forks, after 10.5-inches of rain fell in that area.
Charges Filed in Grand Forks County ATV Crash
Criminal Charges Filed In Grand Forks County 4-Wheeler Crash GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Criminal charges have now been filed in connection to an October 19, 2019 4-wheeler crash near Manvel, North Dakota that seriously injured a Grand Forks woman.
Man Potentially Discovered Frozen to Death in Grand Forks County
Man Found Possibly Frozen To Death In Grand Forks County EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency crews were responding to a report of a man who was possibly frozen to death in the Emerado, North Dakota area.
Urgent Update: Major Collision Under Investigation in Grand Forks County
BREAKING NEWS: Serious Crash Under Investigation In Grand Forks County ARVILLA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A serious crash is under investigation in Grand Forks County Friday evening near Arvilla.