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
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Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged after police say they found him stuck in a snowbank and showing signs of impairment. Jeffrey Dean Feragen, 54, of Thief River Falls, is charged with gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.20. What police say happened According… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI
Gonvick Stop: Waldal Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Gonvick, Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) Matthew John Waldal, 44, of Red Lake Falls is charged with third-degree DWI. Prosecutors filed the case in Clearwater County District Court on February 2, 2026. The alleged offense happened on January 31, 2026. Waldal faces a gross misdemeanor count under Minnesota law. Court records cite Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).… Continue reading Gonvick Stop: Waldal Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Mahnomen: Man Charged After Threats in Hallway
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mahnomen man faces a gross misdemeanor charge after a 911 call about threats. James Douglas Sargent, 51, of Mahnomen, is charged with Domestic Assault — Gross Misdemeanor — Subsequent Violation. What happened According to the criminal complaint, deputies were sent at about 9:07 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2026. The call… Continue reading Mahnomen: Man Charged After Threats in Hallway
Detroit Lakes: Bagley Woman Charged Over Fake $100
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bagley woman faces a gross misdemeanor counterfeiting charge in Becker County. Shauna Rae Lafriniere, 37, is accused of using a fake $100 bill in Detroit Lakes. Court records say the purchase happened at a Holiday gas station. The incident is listed at about 12:37 a.m. on October 3, 2025.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Bagley Woman Charged Over Fake $100
Warroad Man Charged After .15 DWI Stop
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man is facing two DWI charges. Court records name him as Aaron Laverne Knutson, 36. Traffic Stop in Extreme Cold A criminal complaint says a trooper stopped Knutson’s Chevrolet Silverado on January 25, 2026. The stop happened at about 1:04 a.m. The complaint says the stop was on Minnesota… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged After .15 DWI Stop
Bemidji Man Charged After Infant Tests Positive for THC
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man faces four gross misdemeanor counts of endangering a child. Prosecutors say an infant was lethargic and tested positive for marijuana. The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court on January 28, 2026. Court records name the defendant as Phillip Duwayne Jones Sr., 44, of Bemidji. He is charged… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Infant Tests Positive for THC
Baudette: 70-Year-Old Charged in DWI Truck Case
Baudette, Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) A Baudette man is accused of driving while impaired. Court records name him as Faron Ray Olson, 70. Olson faces two gross misdemeanor counts of third-degree driving while impaired. The charges cite Minnesota Statutes 169A.20.1(1) and 169A.20.1(5). What is alleged A criminal complaint says deputies were called at… Continue reading Baudette: 70-Year-Old Charged in DWI Truck Case
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
Parkers Prairie: Window Entry Leads to Threats Charge
Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Henning man is facing charges after an early-morning incident in a local apartment. Christopher Alan Ruth, of Henning, is charged with felony threats of violence. He is also charged with gross misdemeanor interference with an emergency call. What investigators allege According to the criminal complaint, the woman… Continue reading Parkers Prairie: Window Entry Leads to Threats Charge