Grand Forks police logged 1,097 calls from July 5-12, including 268 traffic stops, 63 welfare checks, 22 domestic calls and six DUI reports.
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Grand Forks Man Faces 11 Child Abuse Material Charges
A Grand Forks man faces 11 felony charges after investigators reported finding more than 100 child sexual abuse files on his phone.
Gary Woman Faces 3 Felonies in East Grand Forks Case
Gary woman Kelsey Wastweet faces three felony charges in Polk County after checks tied to gift cards and sports apparel allegedly went unpaid.
East Grand Forks City Hall Fight Leads to Charge
A Grand Forks man faces a gross misdemeanor assault charge after a reported confrontation outside East Grand Forks City Hall on June 28.
Grand Forks Man Charged in Apartment Break-In
Grand Forks man Joseph Krueger faces burglary and terrorizing charges after police say he entered an apartment and threatened a resident.
East Grand Forks Motel Threats Lead to Felonies
A New York man faces two felony charges after alleged baseball bat threats and warnings of a blood bath at an East Grand Forks motel.
East Grand Forks Murder Trial Delayed to Oct. 6
The murder trial for East Grand Forks man Vincent Villarreal has been delayed until Oct. 6 as attorneys review thousands of video files.
East Grand Forks Man Charged in 0.18 DWI Case
An East Grand Forks man faces a third-degree DWI charge after a Polk County traffic stop allegedly produced a final breath result of 0.18.
Grand Forks Dress Shop Burglary Suspects Sought
Grand Forks police seek two men accused of stealing cash, merchandise and donations collected for a dress shop employee battling cancer.
Grand Forks Woman Faces DWI, Crash Charges
A Grand Forks woman faces DWI test refusal and crash-related charges after a June 6 incident in East Grand Forks, court records allege.
East Grand Forks Bus Stop-Arm Case Leads to Charge
An East Grand Forks-area school bus stop-arm case has led to a gross misdemeanor charge after children were reportedly outside the bus.
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Harassment Case
An East Grand Forks man faces two gross misdemeanor harassment charges after alleged repeated visits and monitoring of family members.
East Grand Forks Woman Charged In Civic Case
A Grand Forks woman faces a felony charge after a stolen Honda Civic was found damaged in Grand Forks, according to a Polk County complaint.
East Grand Forks Woman Charged In Officer Assault
Olivia Jan Hammer of East Grand Forks faces a gross misdemeanor assault charge after court records allege she kicked an officer during an EMS call.
East Grand Forks DWI Case: 0.17 Breath Test
Jaxon Wendell Sands faces two gross misdemeanor DWI counts in East Grand Forks after a traffic stop and 0.17 breath test, court records say.
Grand Rapids Man Booked On DWI, Assault Counts
Grand Rapids man Floyd Robert Desjarlais was booked in Cass County Jail on drug possession, domestic assault, and DWI refusal counts.
East Grand Forks DWI Case Filed After Stop
Grand Forks man faces DWI, cannabis, insurance, and speeding charges after a May 28 traffic stop in East Grand Forks, court records show.
Crookston DWI Case: Grand Forks Man Charged
Joseph Donald Eaton of Grand Forks faces a Polk County DWI charge after a Highway 2 traffic stop near Crookston, court records allege.
East Grand Forks Man Charged In Registry Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged In Registry Case East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Polk County warrant has been issued for Tyrone Howard Bjorgan II after prosecutors filed a felony charge against him in Minnesota District Court. Bjorgan, 27, of East Grand Forks, is charged with failure to register as a predatory offender. The case… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged In Registry Case
Grand Forks DUI Crash: Fordville Man Gets 6 Years
Grand Forks DUI Crash: Fordville Man Gets 6 Years Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fordville man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a deadly drunk-driving crash near Grand Forks. Travis Dean Bell, 45, was sentenced Monday, May 18. He pleaded guilty in January to criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular injury.… Continue reading Grand Forks DUI Crash: Fordville Man Gets 6 Years
Moorhead Parents Arrested After THC Candy Scare
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Moorhead parents were arrested after suspected THC candy made several middle school students sick. Martin Jay Hulst, 40, and Amanda Rhae Hulst, 43, were arrested on Wednesday, May 20. Police said both were taken into custody on felony drug allegations. The case began Monday, May 18, at Horizon Middle School East… Continue reading Moorhead Parents Arrested After THC Candy Scare
East Grand Forks Man Charged In Meth DWI Case
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Derek Jacob Pederson, 35, of East Grand Forks, is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges in Polk County District Court. The charges follow a traffic stop on May 13, 2026, in East Grand Forks. According to the criminal complaint, Pederson was stopped while driving a black Chevrolet Silverado near the… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged In Meth DWI Case
Grand Forks Woman Denies Fatal Fentanyl Sale
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge tied to a fatal fentanyl overdose. Taumi Cheree Vitell, 43, waived her Monday, May 11, preliminary hearing. She then entered a not guilty plea. Vitell is charged with Class A felony distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death.… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Denies Fatal Fentanyl Sale
Grand Forks Man Gets 40 Years In Child Sex Case
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for crimes involving children. Marshawn Howard Wooten, 30, was sentenced on Wednesday, May 6. Court records say the case involved 15 crimes against children. Nearly all of the charges were sexual in nature. Wooten had already been sentenced in… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Gets 40 Years In Child Sex Case
Warroad Man Faces Child Sex Conduct Charges
Warroad (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man appeared in court Monday, May 4, on two criminal sexual conduct charges involving a minor under age 16. Kyle James Rourk, 33, is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He is also charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charges are tied to alleged acts involving a minor. According… Continue reading Warroad Man Faces Child Sex Conduct Charges
Menahga Teen Gets 180 Days In Child Sex Case
Roseau County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Menahga teen has been sentenced to 180 days in jail in a child sexual conduct case. Colton Johnathon Skare, 19, was sentenced Tuesday, April 28, in Roseau County court. Skare pleaded guilty in February to second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was first charged with two counts of first-degree criminal… Continue reading Menahga Teen Gets 180 Days In Child Sex Case
Pekin Man Gets 13 Years In Child Sex Case
Pekin, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Pekin man has been sentenced to prison for repeated sexual contact with a child. John Roger Messner, 37, was sentenced Friday, April 17. He must serve 13 years in prison. Messner pleaded guilty in December to four felony counts. The charges were Class A felony gross sexual imposition. The… Continue reading Pekin Man Gets 13 Years In Child Sex Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Meth Park Case
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man now faces a felony drug charge in Polk County after investigators said he obtained methamphetamine near Sherlock Park in East Grand Forks. Frank Lewis White, 64, is charged with third-degree controlled substance crime. The charge alleges possession in a prohibited zone. Court records say the alleged… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Meth Park Case
Grand Forks School Threat Rumors Investigated
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Grand Forks Public Schools says it is working with the Grand Forks Police Department after rumors spread about a possible threat tied to Valley Middle School. School leaders said the concern came from a Snapchat message. District staff told families there is no evidence of a credible threat. Even so, the… Continue reading Grand Forks School Threat Rumors Investigated
Grand Forks DUI Crash Leads to 6 Charges
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces one felony and five misdemeanor charges after police say he drove drunk, hit another vehicle, fled the scene, and refused a chemical test late Friday night. According to court records, William Joseph King, 35, was arrested at about 11:29 p.m. near 40th Avenue South and… Continue reading Grand Forks DUI Crash Leads to 6 Charges
East Grand Forks Man Gets Probation in Fentanyl Case
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) A East Grand Forks man received a stayed sentence Tuesday, April 7, in a fentanyl case. Under the sentence, Jacob Michael Boushee, 34, will spend five years on supervised probation. He will not go to prison unless he breaks probation rules. Plea Deal Resolved Case Jacob Michael Boushee first pleaded not… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Gets Probation in Fentanyl Case
Devils Lake Teen Gets Probation in Sex Case
Devils Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fort Totten teen has been sentenced after pleading guilty to three felony sex charges tied to crimes in Devils Lake. Marquese Quincy Dubois, 19, changed his plea during a court hearing on Thursday, April 9. He pleaded guilty to three Class A felony counts of gross sexual imposition. The charges… Continue reading Devils Lake Teen Gets Probation in Sex Case
East Grand Forks Woman Charged in Store Burglary
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Alexis Irene Ingvalson of East Grand Forks has been charged with third-degree burglary after an incident at Dollar General, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Court records say the charge stems from March 4, 2026, in East Grand Forks. Prosecutors allege Ingvalson entered the… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Charged in Store Burglary
Mentor Man Enters Plea in Sex Crime Case
Mentor (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mentor, Minnesota, man entered an Alford plea on Tuesday, April 7, in a criminal sexual conduct case. Francisco Arellano, 38, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Under an Alford plea, a defendant maintains innocence but admits prosecutors likely have enough evidence to win at trial. Plea Entered In District Court… Continue reading Mentor Man Enters Plea in Sex Crime Case
Crookston Man Gets 12 Years in Child Sex Case
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a first-degree sex crime involving a child under 13. G. Thomas Amiot, 82, was sentenced on Thursday, April 2. He received the minimum prison term required by law. He pleaded guilty to the felony charge in December. Court records said… Continue reading Crookston Man Gets 12 Years in Child Sex Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged After Traffic Stop
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Polk County man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Michael Scott Stone, 64, of East Grand Forks, was charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge stems… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years in Shooting Case
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) The sentence was handed down on Monday, April 6. The case centers on a shooting from Jan. 3, 2025. Prosecutors said Poitra and co-defendant Mason Wyatt Allery fired into a moving vehicle with five teens inside. Walker Michael Poitra, 18, has been ordered to serve 10 years in prison for the attempted murder… Continue reading Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years in Shooting Case
Grand Forks Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man was ordered Monday, April 6, 2026, to serve 20 years in prison for multiple drug crimes. The case involved cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, THC products, and psilocybin mushrooms. Jesus Guadalupe Perez, 43, spoke during his sentencing hearing. He apologized to his family, the community, and others in the… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged After DWI Stop
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) A Warren man faces three charges after a late-night traffic stop in Polk County, court records show. A criminal complaint says Chad David Treumer was stopped around 1:12 a.m. on March 28. He was driving a Ford F-150 on Demers Avenue in East Grand Forks. The complaint says the pickup was… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After DWI Stop
East Grand Forks Man Charged After Stolen Pickup Found
East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Abraham Clifford Wilson has been charged in Polk County after police found a stolen pickup in East Grand Forks. The charge is a felony count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Charge Filed in Polk County According to a criminal complaint, the case was filed in the Minnesota District… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After Stolen Pickup Found
Wales Man Held on $2M Bond in Murder Case
Wales, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Wales man is facing a murder charge after a fatal shooting at his home on March 26. Russell Andrew Hiltner, 33, is being held on a $2 million cash bond. Charges Filed Hiltner is charged with Class AA felony murder. If convicted, he could face life in prison without… Continue reading Wales Man Held on $2M Bond in Murder Case
East Grand Forks Man Misses Felony Court Date
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks man is facing a felony charge after prosecutors say he failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing in Crookston. According to a criminal complaint, Evans Eliut Garcia, 27, was charged in Polk County with felony failure to appear for court. The complaint says Garcia missed a required… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Misses Felony Court Date
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Teen Drinking Case
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks man is facing two gross misdemeanor charges after a Polk County complaint said he gave alcohol to a 16-year-old girl. According to the criminal complaint, Derrick Walker was charged in Minnesota District Court in Polk County. The charges are furnishing alcohol to a person under 21… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Teen Drinking Case
Grand Forks Man Charged in East Grand Forks Meth Case
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man faces two felony drug charges and one gross misdemeanor count after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks, according to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County. Editor’s note: A criminal complaint contains allegations. Charges are not convictions. Court records identify the defendant as Christopher Anthony Gaines, 32,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged in East Grand Forks Meth Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged After Strangling Brother
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) Daniel Caleb Demery faces two felony charges after a family fight in Polk County, Minnesota. A criminal complaint says the case began around 3:01 a.m. on March 13, 2026. Officers responded to a report of an active fight at a home on Mars Drive. Charges Filed In Polk County According to… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After Strangling Brother
East Grand Forks Man Charged Near School Zone
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) Daniel Glen Reamer has been charged in Polk County after a drug-related arrest near a school zone. According to a criminal complaint, Reamer faces one felony count of third-degree controlled substance crime in a prohibited zone. What The Complaint Says Court records say police were looking into an attempted… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged Near School Zone
Grand Forks Ex-School Worker Faces Federal Charges
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A former Grand Forks classroom specialist is now facing federal charges in a child exploitation case. Malaun Alan Dilante Nelson, 31, was charged in federal court with seven counts. The charges include receipt of child sexual abuse files, transfer of obscene material to minors under 16, sexual exploitation of a child,… Continue reading Grand Forks Ex-School Worker Faces Federal Charges
Grand Forks Man Charged With Gross Sexual Imposition
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing a Class AA felony charge of gross sexual imposition, according to court records. Thomas Joe Bommer, 50, is accused in a case involving a child. If convicted, he could face life in prison without parole. According to a probable cause summary, the case began… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged With Gross Sexual Imposition
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Cabela’s Scam
East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a felony charge in Polk County after prosecutors accused him of using store returns to take more than $1,000 from Cabela’s in East Grand Forks. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Daniel Robert Nelson Jr., 40, is charged with theft… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Cabela’s Scam
East Grand Forks Man Charged After Home Fight
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks man is facing two felony charges after a violent fight early March 13, according to a criminal complaint. Daniel Caleb Demery is charged in Polk County with domestic assault by strangulation and threats of violence. Court records say the alleged assault happened at a… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After Home Fight
Grand Forks County: Fargo Man Gets 20-Year Drug Term
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man was sentenced after a traffic stop in Grand Forks County led to major drug charges. Ronald Allen Ellis, 61, was sentenced Monday, March 2. Court records show he received a 20-year prison sentence. He must serve three years first. He also received credit for 137 days already… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Fargo Man Gets 20-Year Drug Term
Polk County Cocaine Case Moves Ahead
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man has pleaded not guilty in a Polk County drug case. The case also includes fleeing and impaired driving charges. Correll Juoquin Wright, 43, waived his omnibus hearing on Tuesday, March 3. He then entered a not guilty plea in court. Wright faces three felony charges. They include first-degree… Continue reading Polk County Cocaine Case Moves Ahead
East Grand Forks Woman Faces Forged Check Charge
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks woman is facing a felony charge in Polk County after prosecutors alleged she cashed forged checks tied to a closed business account. According to a criminal complaint, Alixee Rose Bushman was charged with offering a forged check. The charge is tied to checks that investigators said… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Faces Forged Check Charge
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Spud Jr Vandalism
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) Christopher Lee Wick has been charged in Polk County District Court after prosecutors said he caused major damage at The Spud Jr. in East Grand Forks. According to a criminal complaint, Wick faces one felony count of first-degree criminal damage to property. Prosecutors say the damage was more than… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Spud Jr Vandalism
East Grand Forks Man Faces Felony DWI Charge
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Belcourt, North Dakota man is facing a felony drunk driving charge in Polk County after police found him asleep in a running pickup, according to a criminal complaint. Daniel Alan Kinney, 52, has been charged with first-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, with a felony… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces Felony DWI Charge
East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — James Arthur Cooper faces new criminal charges in Polk County. A court complaint says the case began on March 10, 2026. Cooper, 61, is charged with third-degree controlled substance possession in a prohibited zone. He is also charged with third-degree driving while impaired. The drug charge is a felony. The… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges
East Grand Forks Woman Faces Meth DWI Charges
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks woman is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a March 4 traffic stop in Polk County. This report is based on a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court. Charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Charges Filed… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Faces Meth DWI Charges
East Grand Forks Stolen Car Charge Filed
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A South Carolina man now faces a felony charge in Polk County after police said he was found in a stolen car in East Grand Forks. According to a criminal complaint, Michael Jason Morgal, 42, was charged with possession of stolen property. The charge was filed in Polk County District… Continue reading East Grand Forks Stolen Car Charge Filed
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Strangulation
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A 23-year-old East Grand Forks man now faces a felony charge in Polk County. Court records say Jordan Michael Lavallie-Short was charged with domestic assault by strangulation after a reported incident on March 8, 2026. According to the criminal complaint, police were sent to an apartment on 4th Avenue NW… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Strangulation
East Grand Forks Woman Charged in Meth Case
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks woman faces two felony charges after a police chase, a crash, and a vehicle search, according to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County. Abigail Nicole Lopez, 19, is charged with third-degree drug possession in a prohibited zone. She is also charged with storing… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Charged in Meth Case
East Grand Forks Worker Charged in Pill Theft
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman is facing several charges in Polk County after prosecutors said pain pills were taken from residents at a senior living facility in East Grand Forks. According to a criminal complaint, Nicole Rae Larson, 49, is charged with three felony counts of theft involving Schedule II controlled… Continue reading East Grand Forks Worker Charged in Pill Theft
Grand Forks Man Charged After Meth, Child Found
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) Cole Rae Longoria, 31, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, faces three felony charges. The case involves alleged drug paraphernalia, a one-year-old child, and a reported vehicle chase. Charges filed Felony, third-degree controlled substance crime, possession in a prohibited zone. Felony for storing methamphetamine paraphernalia in the presence of a child. Felony fleeing… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged After Meth, Child Found
Grand Forks Chase Ends With PIT, BearCat Arrests
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A routine traffic stop turned into a chase in Grand Forks on Wednesday night. Stop turns into a chase Police said an officer tried to stop a 2010 Honda Ridgeline near South 10th Street. The stop was attempted at about 8:15 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2026. Police said the truck… Continue reading Grand Forks Chase Ends With PIT, BearCat Arrests
Red Lake Woman Guilty of Killing Two Children
Red Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury found Jennifer Marie Stately guilty on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Stately, 37, was convicted of six crimes tied to the deaths of two children. Court records say the events happened on the Red Lake Reservation. Guilty verdicts Jurors returned guilty verdicts on these counts: Two counts of premeditated murder. Two… Continue reading Red Lake Woman Guilty of Killing Two Children
Crookston: Grand Forks Man Charged Over Death Threats
Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces new felony charges in Polk County. Steven Andrew Rodahl, 33, is charged with two counts of threats of violence. The case stems from alleged threats toward his ex-wife and her boyfriend. What the complaint alleges A criminal complaint says the threats were made on January… Continue reading Crookston: Grand Forks Man Charged Over Death Threats
East Grand Forks: Meth Charge Near High School
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks, North Dakota, man faces new charges. Police stopped him in East Grand Forks. Prosecutors charged Chad Allen Gustafson, 51, with one felony and one gross misdemeanor. The case is filed in Polk County District Court. The court file is 60-CR-26-231. What the police say happened A criminal complaint… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Meth Charge Near High School
Grand Forks: New Felony Filed After Foot Chase
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court records describe a brief foot chase in Grand Forks. Robert Chandler Wood, of Grand Forks, now faces new charges in the case. What investigators allege Court records say deputies tried to arrest Wood on four outstanding warrants. Deputies tried to arrest him on February 19 near the Winterland Apartments… Continue reading Grand Forks: New Felony Filed After Foot Chase
Grand Forks: Woman Charged After Ryan House Break-In
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman is facing a felony burglary charge after an alleged incident at a downtown apartment building. Josia Rose Mary Roberts of Grand Forks has been charged with felony burglary. She also faces misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and simple assault. The charges are based on court documents. What… Continue reading Grand Forks: Woman Charged After Ryan House Break-In
East Grand Forks: Stolen Car Found at Burger King
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police say they found a man in a stolen car. The car was in a restaurant lot. Michael Jason Morgal, 43, of Conway, South Carolina, is charged in Polk County. He faces felony receiving stolen property. What the police say happened Police got the stolen vehicle report around… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Stolen Car Found at Burger King
Grand Forks Kidnapping Case Ends With 5-Year Prison Term
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man will spend five years in prison. The sentence follows a kidnapping of a stranger, prosecutors said. Abdi Ahmed Ali pleaded guilty to kidnapping on Friday, Feb. 20. The case started in April, according to court filings. What happened Police said the victim was sitting in his car… Continue reading Grand Forks Kidnapping Case Ends With 5-Year Prison Term
Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Thief River Falls woman waived a pretrial omnibus hearing Tuesday, Feb. 17. Edwina Marie Stoutenburgh, 35, pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Charges filed Stoutenburgh is charged with attempted second-degree murder without intent. That charge is tied to Minn. Stat. § 609.19 and the attempt… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack
Grand Forks: Stolen Car Chase Ends in Ditch
Grand Forks, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Police in Grand Forks say two men were arrested after a reported stolen car chase ended in a ditch. Authorities say the report came in around 5:35 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. The caller reported a vehicle stolen from 419 N. 6th Street. Police say the suspects were identified… Continue reading Grand Forks: Stolen Car Chase Ends in Ditch
Grand Forks Man Charged With Child Sexual Abuse Material
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 27-year-old Grand Forks man is facing two felony charges. Court records tie the case to a cloud account. Maynor Aldair Palacios Arita was arrested Feb. 5. He appeared in court Feb. 9 at the Grand Forks County Courthouse. What investigators say Court documents say the North Dakota Bureau of… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged With Child Sexual Abuse Material
Grand Forks stabbing: man arrested at apartments
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A 42-year-old man is jailed after a stabbing at an apartment complex, police said. Officers with the Grand Forks Police Department responded at 4:33 p.m. Saturday, February 14. The call reported a stabbing at Lagrave Place Apartments. The complex is at 812 4th Ave. S. What happened Police said they found… Continue reading Grand Forks stabbing: man arrested at apartments
Grand Forks: Dad Charged After 90 MPH Chase With Baby
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces charges after a fast police chase. Court records say his 1-year-old son was in the back seat. Cole Longoria, 31, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 11, according to court records. The chase reached about 80 to 90 mph, the filing says. The report did not say… Continue reading Grand Forks: Dad Charged After 90 MPH Chase With Baby
East Grand Forks Worker Charged in $1,450 Theft
East Grand Forks, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Terry Rodriguez, 51, is charged with theft. She faces two felony counts. The charges follow an internal review at a local gas station. The case is based on a criminal complaint. Rodriguez is accused of taking about $1,450.06 in cash and merchandise. The complaint says the thefts happened between… Continue reading East Grand Forks Worker Charged in $1,450 Theft
Grand Rapids: Felony Charge After Tire Damage
Grand Rapids, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Naomi J. Bellanger is charged with felony property damage. Court records list Bellanger as homeless in Grand Rapids. Investigators say a vehicle was damaged at an apartment complex. What the police say happened According to court documents, officers were sent to the 200 block of SE Fourth Street. The call came… Continue reading Grand Rapids: Felony Charge After Tire Damage
Grand Forks: Masked Runnings Theft Turns Felony
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) A man faces a felony theft charge after a shoplifting report. Court documents say the incident happened on February 3 at Runnings in Grand Forks. The records name the suspect as Thomas Risberg. What the police say happened Store alarms sounded as Risberg left with a backpack, according to the filing. The… Continue reading Grand Forks: Masked Runnings Theft Turns Felony
East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy M. Patridge, of Grand Forks, is facing a felony charge in East Grand Forks after a brief pursuit. What the police say happened Court documents say an East Grand Forks officer went to an apartment after a verbal dispute call. The complaint says the officer then tried to stop a… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge
Larimore Burglary: 2 Grand Forks Men Charged
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Grand Forks men are facing felony charges. The case is linked to a burglary in Larimore, North Dakota. Bradley Leen and Justin Smithers are accused of taking property from a home at 618 Booth Avenue. Court documents say the homeowner had recently died. Deputies say the home was checked… Continue reading Larimore Burglary: 2 Grand Forks Men Charged
Grand Forks: ‘Kill Everyone’ Threat Leads to Felonies
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing felony charges after a reported domestic violence call. Court documents name the suspect as Jordan Lynn Webster of Grand Forks. The allegations have not been proven in court. What the complaint says Police were sent to a Grand Forks residence on Feb. 3 at about… Continue reading Grand Forks: ‘Kill Everyone’ Threat Leads to Felonies
Grand Forks: DUI Crash Drops Signal Pole on Car
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An injury crash knocked out a traffic signal just after midnight Sunday. Police say the crash happened at North Columbia Road and Gateway Drive. Officers were dispatched at about 12:06 a.m., according to police. Crash details Police say Orton Andrews drove a 2001 Dodge Ram east on Gateway Drive. Police say… Continue reading Grand Forks: DUI Crash Drops Signal Pole on Car
Grand Forks: Lobby Outburst Ends in Meth Arrest
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man is accused of causing a disturbance inside a county building lobby. What happened Court documents name the suspect as Christopher M. Johnston. The documents list him as homeless in Grand Forks. Police were called at about 9:47 a.m. Wednesday. A caller reported chairs being thrown in the lobby.… Continue reading Grand Forks: Lobby Outburst Ends in Meth Arrest
Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Jerome M. Kadlec of Grand Forks faces new criminal charges after a reported bat incident. What court documents say Police were called to a home at 8:39 p.m. Thursday, court documents say. A female family member said Kadlec became upset over a missing wallet. She said he picked up a baseball… Continue reading Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge
Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) Child abuse and neglect charges were filed Thursday. Court records name Nicholas James and Tashneena Martell. The case is tied to a visit on Dec. 31, 2025. Officers arrived to serve a writ of eviction, records say. Inside, officers found three adults and four children, according to the file. The children… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges
Grand Forks Man Charged in Meth Trafficking
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) Daniel H. Bailey of Grand Forks faces felony drug charges. Court records describe a January 28 search at a south Grand Forks apartment. Investigators say they found about 130 grams of meth. Documents say the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force served a judge-signed search warrant. The search happened at 812 4th… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged in Meth Trafficking
East Grand Forks: Man Charged With Meth in School Zone
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is charged in Minnesota. Court records list a felony drug count. Jeremy Paul Kotaska, 48, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is charged. The count is Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree. The allegation is possession in a prohibited zone. What the police say… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Man Charged With Meth in School Zone
East Grand Forks Woman Charged With DWI on Hwy 2
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks woman now faces two gross misdemeanor DWI charges. Court records name the driver as Jenna Marie Hunt, 41, of East Grand Forks. The charges stem from a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 2. A Minnesota State Trooper stopped Hunt after a speed check, according to the complaint.… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Charged With DWI on Hwy 2
Grand Forks: Police Probe Reported Knife Assault
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Grand Forks police are investigating a reported assault with an edged weapon. Police shared the update at 4:35 p.m. Sunday. Police said the report began at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. A man arrived at Altru Hospital in a private vehicle. Police said he had severe cuts to his head and arm. The… Continue reading Grand Forks: Police Probe Reported Knife Assault
Kittson County: East Grand Forks Man Tested at .26
Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — Ryan Alton Berg, 48, of East Grand Forks, is charged in a DWI case. He faces third-degree and fourth-degree DWI counts, prosecutors say. What happened A Minnesota Department of Transportation worker spotted a red Ford F-150 in a ditch. The worker reported the driver appeared to be passed out behind the… Continue reading Kittson County: East Grand Forks Man Tested at .26
Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years for Car Shooting
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A judge sentenced teen Mason Allery to 10 years in prison. The ruling came Monday, Jan 12, 2026, in Grand Forks County District Court. Allery was 16 during the January 2025 shooting. He is now 17. He pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted murder. What happened Prosecutors said Allery… Continue reading Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years for Car Shooting
Grand Forks man charged in walking stick assault
Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces a felony charge after an alleged assault inside an apartment building. What the police say happened A probable cause statement describes the call. Officers were dispatched on January 15. They went to 500 1st Avenue South. The call reported an assault in progress; the… Continue reading Grand Forks man charged in walking stick assault
Grand Forks Crash on Columbia Road Overpass
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A multi‑vehicle crash on the Columbia Road overpass near the University of North Dakota blocked traffic Tuesday morning. What Happened Just before 8:00 a.m., a northbound van driven by Michael Johnson lost control on the icy overpass. The van slid into the southbound lanes and struck two other vehicles. One of… Continue reading Grand Forks Crash on Columbia Road Overpass
East Grand Forks Garage Fire Leaves $30K Damage
East Grand Forks, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Blizzard conditions slowed crews responding to a garage fire northeast of East Grand Forks on Sunday. The East Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to 13926 410th Ave. SW. Firefighters found a detached garage that was about 20 feet by 40 feet. Heavy smoke was pushing from the eaves… Continue reading East Grand Forks Garage Fire Leaves $30K Damage
Grand Forks Fire Hits Knutson Printing on University Ave
Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews battled a Saturday morning fire at Knutson Printing on University Avenue. What happened The Grand Forks Fire Department received the call at 7:14 a.m. Crews were sent to 1323 University Avenue after a structure fire report. Firefighters found smoke and flames in a multi-story building. They began suppression… Continue reading Grand Forks Fire Hits Knutson Printing on University Ave
Grand Forks: Fire Call Near Washington & University
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews responded Saturday morning. The call was near Washington Street and University Avenue. TRF News received viewer photos from the scene. The images showed smoke rising from a commercial building. The building appears linked to a printing business in that area. At least one caller reported a fire inside the structure.… Continue reading Grand Forks: Fire Call Near Washington & University
Grand Forks: Identity Released In Greenway Death
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Grand Forks police have released the identity. They said a man was found dead in the Greenway area. Police identified the man as 34-year-old Brandon Ruth of Grand Forks. Where and when he was found Police said a passerby called at about 2:07 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The caller… Continue reading Grand Forks: Identity Released In Greenway Death
East Grand Forks: Dispensary Planned at Burger King
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — East Grand Forks may soon get a new retail cannabis store. The White Earth Nation has filed a demolition request with the city. Former Burger King site targeted The request involves the former Burger King on Central Avenue Northwest. The restaurant has been closed, and the building is set for… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Dispensary Planned at Burger King
Grand Forks: Man Found Dead on Red River Greenway
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Police are investigating after a man was found dead along the Red River. What happened Police say the call came in on Wednesday at 2:07 p.m. A passerby reported an unresponsive man on the Greenway. The location was south of the railroad bridge. Officers arrived and found the man face down… Continue reading Grand Forks: Man Found Dead on Red River Greenway
Grand Forks: Pair Charged After I-29 Meth Find
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man and woman face a felony drug case. The case followed a traffic stop on Interstate 29. Traffic stop on I-29 Court documents say a deputy stopped a vehicle on I-29 on January 9. The stop happened in the Grand Forks area. The passengers were identified as… Continue reading Grand Forks: Pair Charged After I-29 Meth Find