Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a heart-wrenching case that has gripped the Moorhead community, two caregivers have pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of 3-year-old Eastyn Deronjic. On May 12, 2025, Shiann Erickson, 23, entered a not guilty plea in Clay County Court to a charge of second-degree murder in connection with… Continue reading Clay County Tragedy: Caregivers Charged in 3-Year-Old’s Death Plead Not Guilty – trfnews.i234.me
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Grand Forks Meth Bust: Devils Lake Woman Accused of Trafficking Pound of Meth – trfnews.i234.me
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 23-year-old woman from Devils Lake, North Dakota, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges related to a significant methamphetamine trafficking operation. Brianna Jo Ebertz is accused of purchasing approximately one pound of methamphetamine from a source in Fargo and distributing it in Grand Forks. According to court documents, on… Continue reading Grand Forks Meth Bust: Devils Lake Woman Accused of Trafficking Pound of Meth – trfnews.i234.me
GRAND FORKS COUNTY: TEEN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER IN HOTEL SHOOTING
GRAND FORKS COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks teenager, Mason Wyatt Allery, 17, has been charged with multiple felony counts, including five counts of attempted murder, following a shooting incident on January 3 near a local hotel. According to court documents, Allery and his co-defendant, Walker Michael Poitra, 18, are accused of firing multiple rounds… Continue reading GRAND FORKS COUNTY: TEEN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER IN HOTEL SHOOTING
Reinbold Enters “Not Guilty” Plea, Rejects Plea Deal
Reinbold Pleads “Not Guilty” & No Plea Bargain THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Eric Reinbold has entered “Not Guilty” pleas to murdering his wife last July and his attorney tells TRF News, they’re not working on any plea bargain in the case.
Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Murder After Drunken Crash Kills Two at Park Tavern
St. Louis Park, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On May 7, 2025, Steven Frane Bailey, 56, of St. Louis Park, pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree murder and three counts of criminal vehicular operation causing great bodily harm. The charges stem from a tragic incident on September 1, 2024, when Bailey, driving under the influence, crashed… Continue reading Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Murder After Drunken Crash Kills Two at Park Tavern
Minneapolis — Jaden Butcher Pleads Guilty in Mass Shooting That Injured Nine!
Minneapolis (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Minneapolis man, Jaden Butcher, has pleaded guilty to several counts of attempted murder for his role in a brazen mass shooting that left nine people injured outside a south Minneapolis grocery store in August 2023. Originally facing nine counts of attempted murder, Butcher reached a plea deal where three of… Continue reading Minneapolis — Jaden Butcher Pleads Guilty in Mass Shooting That Injured Nine!
Grand Forks County SHOCKER: 20-Year-Old Faces 28 Charges in Massive Burglary Spree
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a case that’s sending shockwaves through Grand Forks County, 20-year-old Ian Paul Kramchuck faces a staggering 28 charges stemming from an alleged months-long burglary spree. On Monday, April 28, Kramchuck waived his preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea to all charges. The charges include: Class B Felony:… Continue reading Grand Forks County SHOCKER: 20-Year-Old Faces 28 Charges in Massive Burglary Spree
Father Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Porn Involving Son
Prosecutors agreed to dismiss the two remaining counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of the plea deal. Jeffery Lee Niemi, 40, admitted in court to engaging in sexual penetration with his minor son, who was under the age of 14 at the time, during a three-year period between 2021 and 2024. The criminal… Continue reading Father Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Porn Involving Son
Mother in Pelican Rapids Pleads Guilty to Killing Child
PELICAN RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Pelican Rapids, Minnesota mother had pled guilty to Murdering her child.
Grand Forks teen, accused of raping 12-year-old, pleads not guilty to felony charges
GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks teen waived his Monday, April 21, preliminary hearing, pleading not guilty to two felony charges arising from allegations that he raped a 12-year-old girl. Jayden Allen Perales, 18, is charged with two counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition by forcing a sexual act. Class AA felonies have… Continue reading Grand Forks teen, accused of raping 12-year-old, pleads not guilty to felony charges
Clay County Shock: Moorhead Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Shooting of Franky Torres
Moorhead, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant development in Clay County, Jamal Ahmed, 36, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder without intent in the July 2024 shooting death of 37-year-old Franky Torres. The incident occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex near Romkey Park, located in the 900 block of 18th Street South in… Continue reading Clay County Shock: Moorhead Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Shooting of Franky Torres
Polk County: Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Meth & Murder Plot—Walks Free Until Sentencing
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) In a startling development, 54-year-old Crookston resident Abelardo Deleon has entered Alford pleas to three felony methamphetamine charges, acknowledging the weight of evidence against him while maintaining his innocence. Despite the severity of the charges—including conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime and sales within prohibited zones—Deleon has been granted a… Continue reading Polk County: Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Meth & Murder Plot—Walks Free Until Sentencing
Spirit Lake Reservation Tragedy: Tokio Man Pleads Guilty in 3-Year-Old’s Death
Spirit Lake Reservation, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — On April 14, 2025, Austin Ray Lester, 29, of Tokio, North Dakota, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges stemming from the 2022 death of a 3-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Lester admitted to involuntary manslaughter, two counts of child neglect in Indian country, and… Continue reading Spirit Lake Reservation Tragedy: Tokio Man Pleads Guilty in 3-Year-Old’s Death
Ransom County Tragedy: Oakes Woman Pleads Guilty to Fatal DUI Crash
Ransom County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Amber Patel, 38, of Oakes, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a 2024 crash that claimed the life of a prominent community member. The incident occurred on August 6, 2024, at the intersection of State Highway 32 and County Road 8 near Lisbon. According… Continue reading Ransom County Tragedy: Oakes Woman Pleads Guilty to Fatal DUI Crash
SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION: Warwick Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Sexual Abuse Charges
SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Jourdain Jaden Smith, 25, of Warwick, North Dakota, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, April 9, to two federal charges: sexual abuse of an incapacitated victim and sexual abuse of a minor. Smith was initially indicted in August 2023 on four charges, including aggravated sexual abuse by force and possession of… Continue reading SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION: Warwick Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Sexual Abuse Charges
Clay County Horror: Caregiver Admits to Brutal Killing of 3-Year-Old Moorhead Boy
Moorhead, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In a harrowing development from Clay County, 24-year-old Mason Garza, formerly known as Rosa Garza, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 3-year-old Eastyn Deronjic. The plea was entered on April 7, 2025, in a courtroom filled with the anguished cries of family members and friends mourning the… Continue reading Clay County Horror: Caregiver Admits to Brutal Killing of 3-Year-Old Moorhead Boy
SHOCKING CONFESSION: Grand Forks Man Admits Evidence Would Convict Him in Child Sex Abuse Case
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man has formally acknowledged there is sufficient evidence to convict him in a deeply disturbing child sexual abuse case involving two alleged incidents from over a decade ago. On Monday, April 7, Allen Timothy Dunn, 39, appeared in court and entered an Alford plea to two counts of… Continue reading SHOCKING CONFESSION: Grand Forks Man Admits Evidence Would Convict Him in Child Sex Abuse Case
Blaine Man Sentenced for FBI White Powder Hoax
Blaine, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Oleg Petrashov, a 45-year-old resident of Blaine, Minnesota, has been sentenced for mailing envelopes containing suspicious powders to the FBI Field Office in Brooklyn Park, resulting in significant disruptions. Petrashov pleaded guilty to two counts of intentionally conveying false or misleading information that could reasonably be perceived as a biological agent… Continue reading Blaine Man Sentenced for FBI White Powder Hoax
Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct; Sentencing Scheduled
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) In a significant development in Polk County, Dale William Sorenson, 61, of Crookston, has agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. This decision comes after he was initially charged in September 2023 with two felonies—second-degree criminal sexual conduct and threats of violence—as well as a gross misdemeanor… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct; Sentencing Scheduled
Grand Forks County Jury Acquits Nichole Rice in 2007 Minot Murder Case
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) In a case that has gripped the attention of North Dakota for nearly two decades, Nichole Rice, 37, was acquitted of the 2007 murder of her Minot State University roommate, Anita Knutson, 18. The trial, relocated to the Grand Forks County Courthouse due to extensive pretrial publicity in Minot. The Crime and… Continue reading Grand Forks County Jury Acquits Nichole Rice in 2007 Minot Murder Case
East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty in Father’s Murder — Faces Life Without Parole if Convicted
East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A man accused of murdering his father in a Grand Forks hotel room in 2020 has pleaded not guilty and waived his preliminary hearing, according to court filings made on Monday, March 24, 2025. Vincent Chase Villarreal, 32, is charged with Class AA felony murder in the death of… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty in Father’s Murder — Faces Life Without Parole if Convicted
St. Paul Teen Pleads Guilty to Fatal Tobacco Shop Shooting
St. Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Knyaw Taw, 17, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the September 2024 shooting of Davion Brown, 22, outside Maryland Tobacco on Maryland Avenue East. Taw admitted to shooting Brown multiple times at close range following an argument. Surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts led police to Taw, who was arrested after… Continue reading St. Paul Teen Pleads Guilty to Fatal Tobacco Shop Shooting
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!
Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Norman County Crash
Man Enters Guilty Plea In Deadly Norman County Crash ADA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A White Earth, Minnesota man entered a guilty plea today in a plea agreement to Criminal Vehicular Homicide. Kenneth Peake-Rogers Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced January 7th.
Former Griggs County Sheriff Michael Beaver Pleads Guilty in Public Records Tampering Case
Cooperstown, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—🔗 Former Griggs County Sheriff Michael Beaver has pleaded guilty using an Alford plea in a felony public records tampering case. 🔹 What is an Alford Plea?An Alford plea allows a defendant to maintain innocence while acknowledging that the prosecution has enough evidence for a conviction. 📅 Case Background: Beaver was charged in… Continue reading Former Griggs County Sheriff Michael Beaver Pleads Guilty in Public Records Tampering Case
UPDATE: Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence After Pleading Guilty in Plea Deal
UPDATE: Has Now Received 30 Year Prison Sentence, After Pleading Guilty In This Plea Deal BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Clearwater County Deputy, who was working as a school resource officer in Bagley, Minnesota has pleaded guilty to abusing 3 more children. Neil Dolan is already serving a 10 year sentence for the abuse of… Continue reading UPDATE: Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence After Pleading Guilty in Plea Deal
Grand Forks Woman to Plead Guilty in Daycare Child Abuse Case, Avoids Jail Time
Grand Forks, ND – A Grand Forks woman is set to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge after being caught on video shaking and slamming a 1-year-old child at a local daycare in October. The shocking incident occurred at Hopeful Beginnings Child Care inside Hope Church, where a co-worker recorded Jarae Grad during what was… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman to Plead Guilty in Daycare Child Abuse Case, Avoids Jail Time
Brainerd Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills for Distribution
📍 Brainerd, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl after authorities seized thousands of fentanyl pills from his storage unit and residence. Defendant: Dazaughn Ellis West, 28 Charges & Legal Proceedings: One count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl Plea entered on Monday,… Continue reading Brainerd Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills for Distribution
Son of U.S. Senator Pleads Guilty to Vehicle Theft and Fatal Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy
📍 Bismarck, ND – The son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer has pleaded guilty to stealing a vehicle and causing the death of a Mercer County deputy during a high-speed police chase. Defendant: Ian Matthew Cramer, 43 Charges & Potential Sentence: Felony Theft, Criminal Mischief, and Reckless Endangerment Facing up to 25 additional years in… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator Pleads Guilty to Vehicle Theft and Fatal Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy
Middle River Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of 11-Year-Old Child
MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—📍 Middle River, MN – A Middle River man has pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct after admitting to sexually abusing an 11-year-old child over two years. Defendant: Adam William Steinhauer, 38 Charges and Potential Sentence: First-degree criminal sexual conduct Faces up to 30 years in prison Minnesota sentencing guidelines recommend… Continue reading Middle River Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of 11-Year-Old Child
Horace Teen McKenzie Moser Pleads Guilty in DUI Crash That Injured Three Girls
📍 Horace, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Three teenage girls who suffered serious injuries in a head-on DUI crash last summer were present in a North Dakota courtroom Monday as the woman responsible for the accident, 18-year-old McKenzie Moser, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular injury. Courtroom Plea & Sentencing Details 🔹 Moser entered an Alford plea, meaning she maintains… Continue reading Horace Teen McKenzie Moser Pleads Guilty in DUI Crash That Injured Three Girls
Grand Forks Man, David Walter Gaddie, Faces Retrial for Gross Sexual Imposition After Supreme Court Reversal
📍 Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me)—David Walter Gaddie, 42, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of gross sexual imposition on Monday, February 10, after the North Dakota Supreme Court overturned his 2021 conviction, citing prosecutorial misconduct. Original Conviction & Sentencing Gaddie was convicted in March 2021 of: Two Class AA felony counts of gross… Continue reading Grand Forks Man, David Walter Gaddie, Faces Retrial for Gross Sexual Imposition After Supreme Court Reversal
Larimore Man Pleads Guilty to Murder but Found Not Criminally Responsible
Larimore, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Larimore man pleaded guilty to murder and multiple violent charges on Friday, Feb. 7, but was deemed not criminally responsible due to his mental state at the time of the crimes. Troy Randall Larson, 43, admitted in court that the evidence supports convicting him on nine felony charges, including Class AA felony… Continue reading Larimore Man Pleads Guilty to Murder but Found Not Criminally Responsible
West Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Terrorizing Charges
WEST FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A West Fargo man, Christopher Moran, has pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorizing a child victim and an adult victim following a series of violent threats against his own son and police officers. Incident Details 📌 Date of Incident: December 23, 2024 📌 Location: West Fargo, North Dakota 📌… Continue reading West Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Terrorizing Charges
Woman accused of violent outburst pleads not guilty in court hearing on Friday
Woman Charged With Bloody Rampage, Plead Not Guilty On This Friday GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is facing Attempted Murder charges, after a bloody rampage.
Breaking News: Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Convicted of Third-Degree Murder
BREAKING NEWS: Former Minneapolis Police Officer Found Guilty of 3rd Degree Murder MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Minneapolis Police Officer has been found guilty of 3rd Degree Murder and 2nd Degree Manslaughter.
North Dakota Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault & Incest – Faces New Charges
Jeremy Craig Reister Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes – Faces Seven More Charges 🚨 Medina, ND – Sexual Assault Case Expands 🚨 A North Dakota man has pleaded guilty to six charges involving rape, incest, and sexual assault of juvenile girls. Jeremy Craig Reister of Medina, ND, in Stutsman County admitted to the crimes in… Continue reading North Dakota Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault & Incest – Faces New Charges
Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hobbs Act Robbery, Sentencing Set for May
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Ian Paul Kramchuck, 20, has pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery, a federal offense, following an attempted armed robbery at a Grand Forks gas station. What is a Hobbs Act Robbery? A Hobbs Act robbery is a crime that involves the use of force, violence, or threats to commit theft against a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hobbs Act Robbery, Sentencing Set for May
Warren, MN Man Acquitted of Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges
MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Seth Lawrence Solberg, 38, of Warren, Minnesota, has been acquitted of two felony charges related to allegations that he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl. Trial & Acquittal Solberg’s jury trial began on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and concluded the following day, January 31, when the jury returned a not guilty verdict on… Continue reading Warren, MN Man Acquitted of Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges
Waite Park Murder Verdict: Jarquez Bedford Found Guilty in Stearns County Trial
Waite Park, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Stearns County judge has convicted Jarquez Javon Bedford, 30, of first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of 52-year-old Andrea Rae Cottew following a bench trial earlier this month. Authorities discovered Cottew’s body inside her Park Meadows Drive apartment on February 6, 2023, after responding to a welfare check. The investigation revealed… Continue reading Waite Park Murder Verdict: Jarquez Bedford Found Guilty in Stearns County Trial
Grand Forks Man to Plead Guilty in Domestic Abuse Case Involving Late Wife
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Grand Forks man is set to plead guilty to two felony charges stemming from years of alleged domestic abuse against his late wife, Whitney Temple, including physical violence while she was hospitalized for cancer treatment. Case Background Defendant: Joshua Jon Temple, 41 Charges: Class B Felony – Endangering an Eligible Adult… Continue reading Grand Forks Man to Plead Guilty in Domestic Abuse Case Involving Late Wife
Middle River Man Calvin John Rybakowski Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Middle River, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Calvin John Rybakowski, 50, of Middle River, has pleaded not guilty to felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct after being accused of sexually abusing a young girl over two years. Serious Allegations Against Rybakowski Law enforcement received a report in August 2024 alleging that Rybakowski had sexually assaulted an 8-year-old girl. The victim… Continue reading Middle River Man Calvin John Rybakowski Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Randall Duffy Pleads Guilty to Murder of Jody Campbell in Cass County
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—In an emotional courtroom on Monday, Jan. 27, Randall Duffy, 62, pleaded guilty to the murder of Jody Campbell, a beloved Fargo server, in a case that has shaken the local community. Family and friends of Campbell filled the front rows of the courtroom as Duffy admitted to both felony murder and domestic… Continue reading Randall Duffy Pleads Guilty to Murder of Jody Campbell in Cass County
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
Fargo Man Faces Child Pornography Charges: Perry Heinonen III Pleads Not Guilty
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Perry Heinonen III, a Fargo resident, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to child pornography. He faces three counts of promoting a sexual performance by a minor and five counts of possession of certain materials prohibited. According to court documents, authorities reviewed a tip from Snapchat on July 8, 2024,… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Child Pornography Charges: Perry Heinonen III Pleads Not Guilty
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
Minnetonka Man Mohamed Salad Pleads Guilty to Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation
Minnetonka, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnetonka man has admitted guilt to felony criminal vehicular operation following a high-speed collision in March that resulted in severe injuries to the victim. Mohamed Aydarus Salad, 29, pleaded guilty to driving in a grossly negligent manner during the March 5 incident at Highway 7 and Williston Road. Court records… Continue reading Minnetonka Man Mohamed Salad Pleads Guilty to Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation
Robert Icanberry Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Moorhead Case
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A jury has convicted Robert Icanberry of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 60-year-old Terry Klevgaard, whose body was discovered in his Moorhead apartment on April 17, 2023. Court documents indicate that Klevgaard was murdered on April 1, 2023, but his body remained undiscovered until the 17th. Preliminary autopsy… Continue reading Robert Icanberry Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Moorhead Case
Burnsville Woman Ashley Dyrdahl Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Firearms Used in First Responder Killings
ST. PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Burnsville woman, Ashley Dyrdahl, has admitted to straw purchasing firearms later used in a fatal incident involving law enforcement and emergency personnel. Court records reveal that Dyrdahl purchased five firearms from two licensed dealers and illegally transferred them to her partner, Shannon Cortez Gooden, who was a felon and… Continue reading Burnsville Woman Ashley Dyrdahl Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Firearms Used in First Responder Killings
Rochester ex-cop found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Rochester, Minnesota police officer has been convicted of the Sexual Assault of a minor.
Former Crookston Man’s Murderer Found Guilty
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A jury has found Robert Icanberry guilty in the stabbing death of a former Crookston man, Terry Klevgaard.
Brooks Man Pleads Guilty to Reduced Child Abuse Charge
RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Cole Wulfson, 34, from Brooks, Minnesota, was scheduled for trial this week on charges including felony child torture. On December 31, he entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of malicious punishment of a child causing substantial bodily harm. This felony carries a potential five-year prison term.… Continue reading Brooks Man Pleads Guilty to Reduced Child Abuse Charge
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fentanyl Overdose Case
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 6, 2025, in Pennington County District Court, Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 35, of Thief River Falls, pleaded guilty to felony second-degree manslaughter. This plea is connected to the November 28, 2023, death of 28-year-old Hailey Ann Czapiewski, who overdosed on fentanyl. She was found unresponsive in her apartment, with her 2-year-old… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fentanyl Overdose Case
Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges in Assault Case
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) —Travis Holt, a 39-year-old resident of Fargo, has entered guilty pleas to several charges: gross sexual imposition, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and possession of methamphetamine. In exchange for these pleas, criminal trespass, and terrorizing charges have been dismissed. The charges stem from an incident in March 2024, where Holt forcibly entered a neighbor’s… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges in Assault Case
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 30, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Allen Timothy Dunn, aged 39, waived his preliminary hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to two counts of Class A felony gross sexual imposition. Each count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment. The charges stem from allegations… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges
Former Golf Director Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft Charges
WILLMAR, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—In a recent legal proceeding, Joseph Wisocki IV, aged 57, entered an Alford plea to two felony counts of theft by swindle. This plea indicates that while he maintains his innocence, he acknowledges that sufficient evidence exists for a likely conviction. The court has scheduled Wisocki’s sentencing hearing for February 24 at the… Continue reading Former Golf Director Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft Charges
Fargo Man, Maichael Yousa Acquitted of Attempted Murder Due to Mental Incompetence
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In July 2022, Fargo resident Maichael Yousa was involved in a series of incidents leading to his arrest. He allegedly struck a motorcyclist and discharged over 30 rounds from his apartment before engaging in a pursuit with law enforcement, culminating in an exchange of gunfire on the tri-level. Yousa faced 14… Continue reading Fargo Man, Maichael Yousa Acquitted of Attempted Murder Due to Mental Incompetence
Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges After Significant Methamphetamine Seizure
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 16, 2024, Douglas Allen Austreng, a 61-year-old resident of Grand Forks, waived his preliminary hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to several drug-related charges. The charges include: Class A Felony: Possession of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Class B Felony: Possession… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges After Significant Methamphetamine Seizure
Former Minnesota Officer Pleads Guilty in Burglary Case
BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former police officer from Breckenridge, Minnesota, has opted to waive a jury trial and filed his intent to plead guilty in a criminal case involving burglary and other charges. Ethan Mahrer, 26, is facing charges that include first-degree burglary, third-degree burglary, interference with a 911 call, and a citation for… Continue reading Former Minnesota Officer Pleads Guilty in Burglary Case
Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 9, an Oklee resident, Zachariah John Howard, 22, waived his omnibus hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of aiding and abetting a first-degree controlled substance sale. The maximum penalty for this offense is 30 years of imprisonment. However, according to Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines,… Continue reading Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges
Ponsford Resident Pleads Guilty to Assault and Arson Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -On May 18, 2024, a Becker County deputy responded to an assault report at a residence in Ponsford, Minnesota. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that William Lawrence Butcher II had struck an 11-year-old family member on the left side of the head. Additionally, Butcher had ignited… Continue reading Ponsford Resident Pleads Guilty to Assault and Arson Charges
Grand Forks Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict for Torres-Sosa in Kidnapping-Sexual Assault Trial
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks jury found Angel Torres-Sosa guilty in a Kidnapping-Sexual Assault case on Friday.
West Fargo Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo woman, Rebecca Dakota Grant, 37, waived her omnibus hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 3, and pleaded not guilty to two felony drug charges in Polk County. She is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale and third-degree sale of a controlled substance. The first-degree charge… Continue reading West Fargo Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in Polk County
UPDATE: Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Grand Forks, Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has plead guilty to a March 2024 Murder. Under a plea deal Cazmere Haskins would spend 40 years in prison.
Daycare Worker Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges Following Incident at Grand Cities Mall
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A daycare provider in Grand Forks, Jarae Grad, 22, has been charged with felony child abuse. On Monday, Dec. 2, Grad waived her preliminary hearing and entered a not-guilty plea. The incident, reported on Oct. 15 at Hopeful Beginnings daycare in the Grand Cities Mall, was captured on video by… Continue reading Daycare Worker Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges Following Incident at Grand Cities Mall
Grand Forks Man Arraigned on Five Felony Charges Stemming from Domestic Incident
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man, James William Laducer Jr., 36, was arraigned following a preliminary hearing on Monday, Dec. 2, which found cause to proceed with charges against him. Laducer pleaded not guilty to five felony counts linked to a domestic incident in October. He faces three Class B felonies for… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Arraigned on Five Felony Charges Stemming from Domestic Incident
Former Fargo Bar Owner Pleads Guilty to Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former Fargo bar owner, 51-year-old Barrett Prody, has entered a guilty plea to federal charges linked to a cocaine trafficking operation spanning North Dakota, Minnesota, South Florida, and other areas. Prody, previously associated with JT Cigarro’s and O’Leary’s Irish Pub, admitted guilt to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, obstruction… Continue reading Former Fargo Bar Owner Pleads Guilty to Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring
Hillsboro Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges Involving Online Contact with Minors
CAVALIER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Alyn McCarty, 34, was arraigned on Thursday, Nov. 1, and pleaded not guilty to five felony charges related to online sexual contact with minors in Cavalier County. McCarty faces three separate criminal cases. In the first case, filed on Sept. 19, McCarty is charged with Class B felony luring… Continue reading Hillsboro Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges Involving Online Contact with Minors
Wahpeton Man Faces Multiple Charges in Semi Theft Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Mark Steven Crompton, 43, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, November 25, and entered a not-guilty plea to several charges. The charges stem from an incident in which he allegedly stole a semi-truck from a Grand Forks dealership during an attempt to evade law enforcement. Crompton faces the following charges:… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Faces Multiple Charges in Semi Theft Case
Teenager to Plead Guilty in Fatal Stabbing at Grand Forks Apartment Complex
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks teenager, Cazmere Haskins, 18, is expected to plead guilty to murder in December following a fatal stabbing incident earlier this year. Originally scheduled for a court appearance on Nov. 27, the case has been postponed. Haskins, who was 17 at the time and a senior at Central… Continue reading Teenager to Plead Guilty in Fatal Stabbing at Grand Forks Apartment Complex
Winger Woman Pleads Guilty to Assault in McIntosh Bar Stabbing
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Winger, Minnesota, woman, Jayden Marie Ray, 20, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to first-degree assault causing great bodily harm in connection with a stabbing outside a McIntosh bar. Ray, however, maintained not guilty pleas for attempted second-degree murder and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The plea agreement… Continue reading Winger Woman Pleads Guilty to Assault in McIntosh Bar Stabbing
Red Lake Falls Man Faces Drug Charges Following Meth Sale Investigation
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A 37-year-old Red Lake Falls man, Nicholas Walter Johnson, waived his Nov. 26 omnibus hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree sale of a controlled substance in Pennington County. Johnson faces up to 30 years in prison; however, state sentencing guidelines recommend a term between 56 and… Continue reading Red Lake Falls Man Faces Drug Charges Following Meth Sale Investigation
East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -An East Grand Forks woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Crystal Lea King, 43, faces a maximum sentence of 30 years. With a criminal history score of four, state sentencing guidelines recommend 105 months in prison, with a range of 90… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Drug-Related Crimes
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin John Steinberger, 49, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, November 21st, and pleaded not guilty to three drug-related crimes in Polk County. The charges against him include felony first-degree sale of a controlled substance, felony second-degree possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired. According to… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Drug-Related Crimes
The Great Swindle: A Tale of Deception and Greed
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph George Shockley, a 61-year-old resident of Crookston, entered an Alford plea to the charge of felony theft by swindling. This means he maintains his innocence but acknowledges that there is sufficient evidence to convict him. The presumptive guideline sentence for this crime is 21 months; however, the prosecution seeks… Continue reading The Great Swindle: A Tale of Deception and Greed
Grand Forks Woman Charged with Felony Drug Possession Near School
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman, Tara Rose Garza, 38, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, Nov. 18, and pleaded not guilty to a Class A felony charge of possessing methamphetamine within 300 feet of a school, with intent to deliver. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison.… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Charged with Felony Drug Possession Near School
Fargo Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession in Federal Case
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Fargo resident, Kadar Pearson, has pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Pearson was arrested during an investigation into a shots-fired report near The Arbors apartment complex. Authorities discovered him wearing a sweatshirt and ski mask despite warm weather conditions. When approached,… Continue reading Fargo Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession in Federal Case
East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in School Zone
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks man, Richard Franklin Jackson, 54, waived his omnibus hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and entered a plea of not guilty to two felony charges of second-degree sale of a controlled substance in a prohibited zone. According to court documents, Jackson was found in possession of 14… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in School Zone
Thief River Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Suzette Gay Thompson, a 60-year-old woman from Thief River Falls, has pleaded guilty to first-degree arson for starting a fire at the Islamic Center in East Grand Forks. According to court documents, on June 5, 2022, an officer was dispatched to the Islamic Center after receiving a report that someone… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center
A Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding and Abetting Murder in the Third Degree
OLIVIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — According to court documents, Ortiz was involved in facilitating a drug sale between a woman who later died from an overdose caused by fentanyl and another individual. The incident occurred on October 25, 2023, when law enforcement responded to a residence in Morton, Minnesota. The woman was found unresponsive, and a… Continue reading A Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding and Abetting Murder in the Third Degree
Sonja Robin Plantz Faces 30-Year Sentence for Methamphetamine Sales and DUI
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Sonja Robin Plantz, a 42-year-old woman from Minnesota, pleaded guilty to felony first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of methamphetamine over 90 days. She also admitted to misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while under the influence of a controlled substance. The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in… Continue reading Sonja Robin Plantz Faces 30-Year Sentence for Methamphetamine Sales and DUI
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Felony Charges
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — A man from Grand Forks has waived his preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to three felony charges. The individual, identified as Dhuuh Mohamed Hassan, aged 50, was charged with attempted gross sexual imposition using force (Class A felony), felonious restraint (Class C felony), and aggravated assault (Class C felony). The… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Felony Charges
Child Torture: A Minnesota Man Faces Charges in a Shocking Case
RED LAKE COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Cole Wulfson is accused of beating a 12-year-old child in July. The alleged attack was caught on video and showed Wulfson headbutting the child, then hitting and shoving them for approximately two-and-a-half minutes, according to a probable cause statement filed in the case. Wulfson allegedly hit the child… Continue reading Child Torture: A Minnesota Man Faces Charges in a Shocking Case
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
Blue Earth County Jury Finds Adam Fravel Guilty on All Counts in Maddie Kingsbury Murder
MANKATO, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A jury in Blue Earth County has found Adam Fravel guilty on all counts related to the 2023 murder of Maddie Kingsbury. The verdict was delivered after a seven-hour deliberation by jurors. Fravel faced four counts: two first-degree murders (premeditated and with a pattern of domestic abuse) and two second-degree murders… Continue reading Blue Earth County Jury Finds Adam Fravel Guilty on All Counts in Maddie Kingsbury Murder
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
Rural Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Shooting Death
ROSEAU CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — David Corneliusen, a 65-year-old man from Warroad, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to the shooting death of his wife. The incident occurred in August 2023. Corneliusen was offered a Norgaard plea, which allows him to admit to his role in the crime without remembering it. As a result, a trial that… Continue reading Rural Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Shooting Death
Methamphetamine Charges: A Grand Forks Man’s Legal Battle
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Robert Barrett Yahnke, 60, waived his preliminary hearing on October 21 and pleaded not guilty to six felony charges related to methamphetamine sales. The charges include two Class A felonies: delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and possession of at least 50 grams with intent to deliver. Yahnke’s… Continue reading Methamphetamine Charges: A Grand Forks Man’s Legal Battle
West Fargo Man Found Guilty of Murdering Wife
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A jury has found Spencer Moen, 32, guilty of murdering his wife, Sonja. The incident occurred in their West Fargo home last year. Moen was allowed to consider a charge of murder or negligent homicide. The jury was allowed to consider a charge of murder or negligent homicide. I’m Chris Harper Reporting… Continue reading West Fargo Man Found Guilty of Murdering Wife
Salamah Pendleton “Guilty” of 2 Murder Charges, “Not Guilty” of 2 Lesser Charges
Salamah Pendleton “Guilty” On 2 Murder Charges, “Not Guilty” On 2 Lesser Charges GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks jury has found Salamah Pendleton guilty of murdering Police Officer Cody Holte …
Convicted Child Predator: St. Cloud Man Pleads Guilty to 5 Counts of Felony Charges
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ebin Bergerson, a 26-year-old man from St. Cloud, Minnesota, has entered a plea of guilty to five counts of felony charges related to child pornography in Stearns County. The charges against Bergerson were filed in February and stem from an investigation that began in December 2023 after the Minnesota Bureau… Continue reading Convicted Child Predator: St. Cloud Man Pleads Guilty to 5 Counts of Felony Charges
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
Chisago County Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Faces Sentencing in January
CHISAGO COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Just over a year since prosecutors said Mike Carda shot and killed his wife inside their Chisago County home, Carda pleaded guilty to her murder. Carda, 40, was charged with second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and second-degree attempted murder following the Oct. 6 shooting death of his wife… Continue reading Chisago County Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Faces Sentencing in January
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Methamphetamine Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has pleaded guilty to selling a significant amount of methamphetamine in neighboring East Grand Forks. James Richard Shaugabay, 33, entered his plea on Friday, October 11. According to court records, Shaugabay sold approximately six grams of the controlled substance, including its packaging, to an individual… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Methamphetamine Sale
Deadly Crash: Jury Finds Derrick Thompson Guilty of Drug Charges in Minneapolis
ST PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A jury has found Derrick Thompson guilty of drug and firearm charges stemming from a high-speed crash that claimed the lives of five young women in Minneapolis. The trial lasted less than a week. On Tuesday, jurors watched a violent and graphic video that showed Thompson’s rented SUV running a… Continue reading Deadly Crash: Jury Finds Derrick Thompson Guilty of Drug Charges in Minneapolis
Fort Totten Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Escape from Grand Forks County Custody
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Wade Posey, 32, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, September 23, and pleaded not guilty to three crimes related to his alleged attempt to escape from Grand Forks County custody while being held at Altru Hospital. Posey is charged with Class C felony escaping arrest or charge, Class C… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Escape from Grand Forks County Custody
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
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Class A Felony for Alleged 50 Grams+ Meth Delivery
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Blayne Saiger, a 38-year-old man from Grand Forks, has pleaded not guilty to a Class A felony charge for allegedly delivering at least 50 grams of methamphetamine. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. Saiger reportedly sold approximately 88.4 grams of the illicit substance to a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Class A Felony for Alleged 50 Grams+ Meth Delivery
Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges: Conspiracy and Controlled Substance Sale Allegations
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 38-year-old Fargo man has pleaded not guilty to two felony drug charges in Polk County. Dyllan Matthew Peltier was charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale and third-degree sale of a controlled substance. According to court records, the conspiracy charge carries a maximum sentence of 20… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges: Conspiracy and Controlled Substance Sale Allegations
Tragedy Strikes Grand Forks: Man Charged in DUI Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating crash in Grand Forks, North Dakota has left a community reeling. Travis Dean Bell, 43, was charged with Class A felony criminal vehicular homicide and Class C felony criminal vehicular injury after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into another vehicle. The tragic incident occurred on June 3… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes Grand Forks: Man Charged in DUI Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl
Shameful Betrayal: St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Indian Country
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 1-year-old boy’s tragic death has led to a guilty plea from Collin Ray Delorme, who faces up to 40 years in federal prison for child abuse in Indian country. On February 18, 2023, a woman on the Spirit Lake Reservation called 911 and reported that the child was not breathing. The… Continue reading Shameful Betrayal: St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Indian Country
St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 29-year-old St. Michael man, Collin Delorme, has pleaded guilty to child abuse in the tragic death of a one-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The incident occurred in February 2023 when Delorme’s co-defendant called 911 to report the child was unresponsive. The child was rushed to a hospital in Devils Lake… Continue reading St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
Betrayal of Trust: Minnesota Woman Accused of Stealing from Elderly Mother
MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing case of elder abuse has come to light in Strandquist, Minnesota, where a 69-year-old woman has been accused of financially exploiting her elderly mother. Peggy Ann Omdahl faces seven felony charges for allegedly stealing over $1.2 million from the vulnerable adult. According to an amended criminal complaint filed… Continue reading Betrayal of Trust: Minnesota Woman Accused of Stealing from Elderly Mother
Doctor Pleads Guilty in Connection to Matthew Perry’s Fatal Overdose in Ketamine Conspiracy
LOS ANGELES (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic turn of events following Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose, San Diego doctor Mark Chavez, 54, pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Chavez is the third person to admit guilt in the case tied to the “Friends” star’s death. Chavez’s plea… Continue reading Doctor Pleads Guilty in Connection to Matthew Perry’s Fatal Overdose in Ketamine Conspiracy
Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge in Shooting Death of Off-Duty Firefighter at Minneapolis Bar
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Marquise Hammonds-Ford pleaded guilty on Tuesday to illegal possession of a firearm in connection with the shooting death of off-duty firefighter Joseph C. Johns. The plea deal led to other charges, including first-degree rioting, being dropped. Hammonds-Ford will be sentenced on Oct. 9. The incident occurred on May 5, when Johns, a… Continue reading Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge in Shooting Death of Off-Duty Firefighter at Minneapolis Bar
Lisbon Man Threatens Father Over Laughing Gas, Receives Suspended Sentence
LISBON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Lisbon, North Dakota man, Hunter Mairs, 31, was given a suspended sentence after threatening to kill his father over nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. Mairs pleaded guilty to four charges, including terrorizing, simple assault, interference with an emergency call, and drug paraphernalia. The court sentenced Mairs to a… Continue reading Lisbon Man Threatens Father Over Laughing Gas, Receives Suspended Sentence
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
North Dakota Resident Found Guilty for Involvement in January 6th, 2021 Capitol Protests
WASHINGTON DC (trfnews.i234.me) An Oriska, North Dakota man has plead guilty under a plea agreement to his part in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Rockne Earles is now 1 of over 700 people who have plead guilty in the attack.
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
Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Anthony Kruger, 34, from Breckenridge, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to federal gun charges after being indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2023. Kruger, a convicted felon with multiple prior charges, including forgery, escape, and drug-related crimes, was prohibited from owning a firearm. He faces up to 15 years in… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death
Vergas Man Pleads Guilty to Bar Burglary and Gun Theft
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Donald Merrill Jr., a 25-year-old from Vergas, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to the burglary of Billy’s Corner Bar and Grill. The crime occurred in late March when Merrill smashed the front window of the bar and stole a handgun that was intended to be raffled off. According to court… Continue reading Vergas Man Pleads Guilty to Bar Burglary and Gun Theft
Three Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future’s $250 Million Fraud Scheme
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the ongoing Feeding Our Future fraud case, three more defendants have pleaded guilty this week for their involvement in a $250 million scheme defrauding government child nutrition programs. This comes two years after the first indictments were unsealed. On Friday, Sept. 20, Khadra Abdi, 43, of Minneapolis, admitted to… Continue reading Three Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future’s $250 Million Fraud Scheme
Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Mother’s Day Lake Cabin Burglary, Stole $1,800 in Equipment
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man, Ryan Bohn, has pleaded guilty to burglarizing a lake cabin on West Lost Lake, located northeast of Fergus Falls, on Mother’s Day. The 40-year-old was caught on surveillance video driving a boat past the cabin, which later helped authorities connect him to the theft. The cabin’s owner… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Mother’s Day Lake Cabin Burglary, Stole $1,800 in Equipment
Kyle Kennedy Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges in Morton County; Trial Set for December
MANDAN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Kyle Kennedy pleaded not guilty to three felony charges of Gross Sexual Imposition and one felony charge of Corruption or Solicitation of Minors in Morton County District Court on Monday, September 16. The charges stem from allegations that Kennedy had inappropriate contact with two young boys between 1998 and 2017 in… Continue reading Kyle Kennedy Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges in Morton County; Trial Set for December
Son of U.S. Senator to Plead Guilty in Deadly High-Speed Chase That Killed North Dakota Deputy
STANTON, N.D. — Ian Matthew Cramer, the 43-year-old son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, plans to plead guilty in connection to a deadly high-speed chase that resulted in the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin. Court documents reveal that Cramer is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing on Friday, September 18, just days before his… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator to Plead Guilty in Deadly High-Speed Chase That Killed North Dakota Deputy
Randall Duffy Pleads Not Guilty in Fargo Court to Murder of Jody Campbell
FARGO — In his first in-person court appearance since admitting to killing his ex-girlfriend, Jody Campbell, Randall Duffy, 61, pleaded not guilty to murder in Fargo’s East Central District Court. During the June 8 incident, Duffy allegedly called 911, directing officers to Campbell’s body in his apartment closet. Duffy told investigators that the fatal altercation… Continue reading Randall Duffy Pleads Not Guilty in Fargo Court to Murder of Jody Campbell
Larimore Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Attempted Murder After Standoff with Police
GRAND FORKS — Troy Randall Larson, a 43-year-old man from Larimore, North Dakota, has pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges, including Class AA felony murder and Class A felony attempted murder. Larson is accused of killing 64-year-old Jamey Allen Holweger, attempting to murder his own mother, and firing shots at law enforcement officers during… Continue reading Larimore Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Attempted Murder After Standoff with Police
Fort Yates Man Pleads Guilty After Brutal Boiling Water Attack on Fellow Inmate
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fort Yates, North Dakota man, Christopher Paul James Morrison, 24, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, September 17, to a reduced charge in a violent assault case involving another inmate at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center. Morrison originally faced charges of felony first- and third-degree assault for pouring boiling water on… Continue reading Fort Yates Man Pleads Guilty After Brutal Boiling Water Attack on Fellow Inmate
Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison
LOS ANGELES (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, made a surprise guilty plea in federal court on Thursday, admitting to charges related to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes. The plea came just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, avoiding a potentially damaging trial that could have aired personal details… Continue reading Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison
Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Theft and Fleeing Charges After August Chase in Fergus Falls
Gavin Gladue FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Gavin Gladue, a 29-year-old from Fargo, has pleaded guilty to theft and fleeing charges in Otter Tail County Court. The plea follows an August incident involving a high-speed chase with the Fergus Falls Police Department. On August 18th, Gladue and 41-year-old Tricia Potratz were arrested after being implicated… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Theft and Fleeing Charges After August Chase in Fergus Falls
Crookston Brothers Plead Not Guilty to Murder Conspiracy and Meth Charges: Maximum 30-Year Sentence Possible
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two brothers from Crookston, Juan Gallegos Deleon Jr. (55) and Abelardo Deleon (53), have pleaded not guilty to serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and multiple methamphetamine-related offenses. On Thursday, September 12, they waived their omnibus hearings and now face a potential maximum sentence of 30 years. Juan Deleon… Continue reading Crookston Brothers Plead Not Guilty to Murder Conspiracy and Meth Charges: Maximum 30-Year Sentence Possible
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jacob Andrew Lopez, 22, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday, Sept. 5, after pleading guilty to Class A felony possession of more than 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver. The charges stemmed from a March drug bust at his residence, which… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man, Stephen Todd Pederson, 58, is facing serious drug charges after pleading not guilty to second-degree methamphetamine sales during his Thursday, Sept. 5 court appearance. Pederson, who was on pretrial release for previous criminal cases, is accused of failing to attend a required urine test on… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell, representing DFL-Woodbury, has pleaded not guilty to felony burglary charges in a highly contentious case unfolding in Becker County. Mitchell stands accused of unlawfully entering a Detroit Lakes residence, where her stepmother resides, and taking items that belonged to her late father during an incident… Continue reading Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case
Grand Forks Man Faces 10-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Felony Child Sex Crimes
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Sebastain Vennie Hipsak, a 23-year-old from Grand Forks, has agreed to plead guilty to four felony charges related to sexual offenses involving two minors. The charges include Class B felony luring minors by computer, Class C felony solicitation of a minor, Class C felony corruption of a minor, and Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces 10-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Felony Child Sex Crimes
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sale Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, a 33-year-old man from Thief River Falls, has pleaded not guilty to charges of third-degree felony sale of a controlled substance. Shaugabay waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, August 29, and entered the plea. The charges stem from an incident in May when Shaugabay allegedly sold approximately… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sale Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Langdon Man Receives Sentence for Child Porn Charges After Pleading Guilty
LANGDON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Langdon, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 5 years in prison on child porn charges.
North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kenzie Rose Baker, 27, of St. Michael, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact, child abuse, and child neglect in connection with the death of a 1-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Her sentencing is scheduled for January 22, 2025. In February 2023, emergency responders were called… Continue reading North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
📰 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 📰
🚨 Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Assault After Striking Motorcyclist Twice 🚨
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Paul Gregory Piche, 37, of Thief River Falls, has pleaded guilty to first-degree assault following a violent encounter on May 23, 2022, where he struck a motorcyclist twice with his pickup truck. Originally charged with attempted second-degree murder and other felonies, Piche entered a Norgaard plea, acknowledging enough evidence for… Continue reading 🚨 Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Assault After Striking Motorcyclist Twice 🚨
Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, 28, of Grand Forks, pleaded guilty on Friday, Aug. 9, to second-degree drug sales in Polk County. Initially charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, Brunelle’s charges were reduced as part of a plea deal. While the crime carries a potential 25-year maximum sentence,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
Moorhead Man Faces 15-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Massive Meth Distribution Operation
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Jamie White, a 46-year-old man from Moorhead, has pleaded guilty in federal court in Minneapolis to distributing over 500 grams of methamphetamine between April 2023 and February 2024. During a search of his home last October, authorities discovered more than 400 grams of fentanyl powder laced with the dangerous tranquilizer xylazine, while… Continue reading Moorhead Man Faces 15-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Massive Meth Distribution Operation
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
Grand Forks Woman Facing 20 Years in Prison, Pleads Not Guilty to Fentanyl Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Danielle Caroline Hudson, 30, of Grand Forks, has waived her preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday, August 5, and entered a plea of not guilty to a Class A felony charge of possessing over 40 grams of fentanyl with intent to deliver. Hudson, who could face up to 20 years in… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Facing 20 Years in Prison, Pleads Not Guilty to Fentanyl Charges
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Ruben Silva, 32, from Grand Forks, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, August 1, and pleaded not guilty to felony second-degree sale of a controlled substance in a Polk County prohibited zone. Silva faces a potential maximum sentence of 25 years, although state sentencing guidelines suggest a range of four… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges in Polk County
Fargo Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Diedrich, charged with the murder of 22-year-old Ethan Larson, has entered a not-guilty plea. The incident occurred outside SouthTown PourHouse in Fargo on March 28, where Diedrich allegedly fatally stabbed Larson during a confrontation. According to investigators, a bartender reported that Larson and Diedrich had agreed to step outside to… Continue reading Fargo Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
🚨 Woman Pleads Guilty in Brutal Downtown Fargo Assault Case
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Angelica Hernandez, one of six individuals charged in connection with a violent assault in downtown Fargo, has pleaded guilty to being an accomplice to aggravated assault. The incident occurred on NP Avenue, west of Broadway, where a fight broke out, leading to the attack on three men. Among the victims was Sam… Continue reading 🚨 Woman Pleads Guilty in Brutal Downtown Fargo Assault Case
Winger Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder and Assault Charges
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jayden Marie Ray, a 20-year-old from Winger, Minnesota, waived her omnibus hearing on Friday, July 26, and pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and two felony assaults. The charges stem from an incident on January 14, where Polk County deputies responded to a bar in McIntosh, Minnesota. They… Continue reading Winger Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder and Assault Charges
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
📰 High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest: Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Eight Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, 31, pleaded guilty on Monday to eight crimes committed in Grand Forks County and will be sentenced this fall. Incident Overview: Arrest: Pawlowski was arrested in March. Crimes: He shoplifted merchandise from Target and fled from law enforcement, leading to a high-speed chase. He crashed his vehicle… Continue reading 📰 High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest: Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Eight Charges
Online Predator’s Cold Feet Can’t Escape Justice
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In Fargo, North Dakota, Aaron Doss, 27, faced the consequences of his actions after participating in a plot to coerce and entice a minor into committing an illegal sex act. Despite having cold feet at the last minute, Doss was indicted alongside former school superintendent Ryan Baron for using the internet… Continue reading Online Predator’s Cold Feet Can’t Escape Justice
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Guilty Plea to Seven Felonies
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Mark James Boyer, 39, from Grand Forks, has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to seven Class C felonies. His charges include terrorizing, domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, interference with a 911 call, simple assault on an officer, preventing arrest, methamphetamine possession, and drug paraphernalia… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Guilty Plea to Seven Felonies
Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Attempted Murder Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman, initially accused of attempted murder for strangling her mother with a purse strap, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of domestic violence causing serious bodily injury. Plea and Sentencing Brianna Lynn Thomas, 20, pleaded guilty to the Class C felony on June 18. She was… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Attempted Murder Case
Fargo Man Avoids Additional Jail Time After Guilty Plea in Grand Forks County Correctional Center Protest
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Jay Parisien, 22, of Fargo, has been sentenced for his involvement in a September 20, 2023, protest at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. On July 19, Parisien pleaded guilty to a Class C felony charge of inciting or leading a riot in a detention facility and a Class… Continue reading Fargo Man Avoids Additional Jail Time After Guilty Plea in Grand Forks County Correctional Center Protest
Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 19, 2024, Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, from Grand Forks, waived his preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea to seven serious felony charges involving drug and firearm possession. Neal is charged with two Class A felonies: the delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty
Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man pleaded guilty on Friday, July 12, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Miguel Arturo Jasso, 25, offered an Alford plea, meaning he maintains his innocence but acknowledges that there is enough evidence to support a conviction. The crime carries a maximum sentence of 30… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime
North Dakota Rep. Claire Cory Avoids DUI Conviction, Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In May, North Dakota Representative Claire Cory was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. On July 2, she pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving. Cory, 25, was initially charged with a Class B misdemeanor DUI. The plea agreement reduced the charge to reckless driving, also… Continue reading North Dakota Rep. Claire Cory Avoids DUI Conviction, Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
🚨 Major Drug Trafficking Ring Uncovered: Fidel Arenas-Torres Faces New Charges
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fidel Arenas-Torres was set for release from federal custody and deportation to Mexico on July 17, following his January 2023 arrest at the Sky Dancer Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota, for being in the U.S. illegally. However, a new federal indictment has changed his fate. Last month, an indictment was unsealed,… Continue reading 🚨 Major Drug Trafficking Ring Uncovered: Fidel Arenas-Torres Faces New Charges
Minneapolis Man Pleads Not Guilty to 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minneapolis, Minnesota, man waived his Monday, July 8, preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to 15 felony charges relating to drugs and theft in Grand Forks County. Tyler Gene Berg, 33, is charged with three Class A felonies: unauthorized use of personal identifying info to obtain credit, possession of… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Pleads Not Guilty to 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks County
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges from Basketball Court Shooting
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man waived his Monday, July 8, preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges stemming from a reported shooting at a local basketball court. Allen Jaborie Ticordiyae Little, 24, pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless endangerment showing extreme indifference,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges from Basketball Court Shooting
Fargo Woman Sentenced for Stealing $80,000 from Employer
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Kelly Tweiten of Fargo has received a five-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to felony theft for embezzling over $80,000 from Dietrich Homes, where she served as a financial manager. Tweiten will serve three years of probation and was credited for four days served. Court documents reveal that Tweiten transferred funds into… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced for Stealing $80,000 from Employer
Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, of Cavalier, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 24, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Grand Forks County Correctional Center staff discovered Suboxone film strips hidden inside… Continue reading Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison
UPDATE: Suspect Who Was Naked Twice Pleads Guilty To Stabbing
AURORA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a stabbing in Aurora, Minnesota last April. The suspect was found nude, …
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Attempted Murder
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 30, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, June 19, to 12 felony charges, including four counts of attempted murder for allegedly firing a gun at law enforcement officers. During Simpson’s preliminary hearing, the state presented testimonies from a Grand Forks police officer and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Attempted Murder
Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, of Duluth, admitted guilt to two controlled substance crimes on Thursday, June 13, in Polk County. Carlsness was pulled over around 12:50 a.m. on February 6 in Crookston after making an improper lane change and driving the wrong way on Main Street. When stopped, he provided… Continue reading Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County
Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty
TRAILL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving for crashing into a Traill County Sheriff’s Office cruiser earlier this year. On the evening of January 28, Brody Michael Cota struck the parked police vehicle on Interstate 29, approximately two miles south of Buxton. The… Continue reading Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty
Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Viking, Minnesota man, Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday, June 4, and pleaded not guilty to two controlled substance crimes in Pennington County. Tostrup faces charges of third-degree controlled substance sale and conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime, each carrying a maximum 20-year… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty
Fraudster’s Web: The Saga of Joseph George Shockley
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph George Shockley, 61, faces severe consequences as he pleads not guilty to theft by swindling, a crime that could land him behind bars for up to 20 years. In a chilling tale of deception, Shockley allegedly preyed upon unsuspecting victims, orchestrating a web of lies that left them financially… Continue reading Fraudster’s Web: The Saga of Joseph George Shockley
Warroad Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Trial Date Set
ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Allen Corneliusen, 64, of Warroad, waived his Monday, June 3, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to the second-degree intentional murder of his wife. Facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted, Corneliusen’s case stems from an incident on Aug. 28, 2023. At 8:08 p.m. on that day,… Continue reading Warroad Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Trial Date Set
Grand Forks Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Altercation Turns Violent
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Antonio Thompson, 27, faces serious charges after a workplace altercation in April escalated to attempted murder. Thompson waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony attempted murder and two counts of Class C felony aggravated assault. If convicted, Thompson could be… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Altercation Turns Violent
Man Faces Multiple Violent Charges Following Terrifying Domestic Incident
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kyle John Spicer, 35, is at the center of a harrowing case in Grand Forks County after he pleaded not guilty to a series of violent offenses, including unlawful possession of a firearm and domestic violence. On April 25, law enforcement responded to a distressing 911 call reporting Spicer as… Continue reading Man Faces Multiple Violent Charges Following Terrifying Domestic Incident
Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, and pleaded not guilty to third-degree controlled substance crimes. Gary Herbert Sundquist, 64, could face up to 20 years in prison for third-degree controlled substance sale and possession in a prohibited zone. According to a probable cause statement, Sundquist… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, a 28-year-old Grand Forks resident, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, in Polk County and pleaded not guilty to three drug-related charges. Brunelle is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, felony third-degree controlled substance sale, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty
Grafton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Suboxone Smuggling Scandal
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Andrew Harlan Stenerson, 32, from Grafton, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Stenerson is accused of orchestrating the smuggling of Suboxone… Continue reading Grafton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Suboxone Smuggling Scandal
Minnesota Woman Faces 16 Felony Charges in Drug and Theft Ring
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Brooke Reed Edwards, 30, from Minnesota, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to 16 felony charges in Grand Forks County. Edwards was booked in April for crimes allegedly committed in July 2022. Edwards faces two Class A felonies for possessing at least 50 grams… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Faces 16 Felony Charges in Drug and Theft Ring
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 …
East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man waived his Tuesday, May 28, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to a felony third-degree narcotics sale. Terimal Dion Singleton, 50, faces up to 20 years in prison for the alleged crime. In August 2023, a confidential informant conducted a controlled buy from Singleton, according… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale
Kangaroo Court Conviction”: Senator Cramer Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – Minutes after a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 felonies, North Dakota Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer posted his reaction on social media. “A kangaroo court in a third world city has ensured Donald Trump’s place in history as the 1st convicted president to win re-election,” Cramer… Continue reading Kangaroo Court Conviction”: Senator Cramer Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict
A Grand Forks man pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor engaging in a riot Friday
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Clifford Haase, 25, pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor engaging in a riot on Friday, May 24, for his involvement in a September incident at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. He was sentenced to 90 days in custody, with credit for 43 days already served. On the night… Continue reading A Grand Forks man pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor engaging in a riot Friday
Grafton Man Gets Two Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grafton man changed his plea and was sentenced Thursday, May 23, to two years in prison. Juan Carlos Gutierrez, 30, pleaded guilty to two Class C felonies, reckless endangerment-extreme indifference and fleeing a police officer. He also pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession and Class B… Continue reading Grafton Man Gets Two Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges
Red Lake Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges for Spiking Drink with Drugs
RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lane Allen Anderson, 27, waived his Wednesday, May 22, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Anderson is charged with adulteration causing illness, pain, or other bodily harm and third-degree sale of a narcotic, the latter carrying a maximum 20-year sentence. According to a probable cause… Continue reading Red Lake Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges for Spiking Drink with Drugs
Man in Warren, Minnesota Waives Hearing and Pleads Not Guilty to Horrifying Sex Crimes Involving Minor Victim
MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after being charged with sex crimes involving a child under the age of 13. Seth Lawrence Solberg faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. The charges stem from an incident reported to… Continue reading Man in Warren, Minnesota Waives Hearing and Pleads Not Guilty to Horrifying Sex Crimes Involving Minor Victim
Grand Forks Tire Slasher Pleads Guilty to Damaging 50 Vehicles
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Vincent Morris, 31, who is accused of slashing tires on 50 vehicles in a single night last fall, changed his plea to guilty on Monday, May 13. Morris is charged with Class B felony criminal mischief, resulting in more than $10,000 worth of damage. The charge carries a maximum… Continue reading Grand Forks Tire Slasher Pleads Guilty to Damaging 50 Vehicles
Grand Forks Woman Accused of Strangling Mother with Purse Strap Pleads Not Guilty
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman accused of attempting to murder her mother waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, May 13, and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Brianna Lynn Thomas, 20, faces up to 20 years in prison for Class A felony attempted murder and is also charged with Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Accused of Strangling Mother with Purse Strap Pleads Not Guilty
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Sentencing
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic courtroom twist, Thief River Falls resident Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 24, has pleaded guilty to third-degree controlled substance sales, shocking the local community. The plea comes after Dybedahl was implicated in a nefarious drug deal involving methamphetamine, as revealed by a probable cause statement filed in the case.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Sentencing
Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, 24, from Belcourt, waived his preliminary hearing, originally set for April 26, in Grand Forks County. He pleaded not guilty to three felony drug charges, including Class A felony possession of over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence. Additionally,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges
Parents from Tokio Charged in 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Tragic Death
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating tragedy has gripped Tokio, North Dakota, as a couple faces federal charges following the death of their 3-year-old daughter in 2022. Austin Ray Lester, 28, and Krissy Louise Hinsley, 25, are accused of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child neglect. Additionally, Lester faces a charge of assaulting… Continue reading Parents from Tokio Charged in 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Tragic Death
TRF man pleads guilty to child porn charge
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man pled guilty Monday, April 15 to possessing an image of child pornography. Jonathan Wyatt Hulst, 22, pled guilty to a felony charge of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Hulst, who cried during the court hearing, admitted he possessed an image of a prepubescent, completely… Continue reading TRF man pleads guilty to child porn charge
Fertile Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Conduct Charges Amidst Shocking Allegations
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic courtroom scene, Ilia Grigory Basargin of Fertile, Minnesota, stood before the judge on Thursday, April 18, and firmly pleaded not guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. The 32-year-old was embroiled in controversy after being accused of engaging in sexual conduct with two juvenile girls, one under… Continue reading Fertile Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Conduct Charges Amidst Shocking Allegations
U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy
WASHBURN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Cramer, 43, son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, entered a not guilty plea to charges including homicide in connection with a December 6 crash that resulted in the death of a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Cramer, facing felony charges of homicide, preventing arrest, reckless endangerment, and fleeing an officer, along… Continue reading U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy
Five Convicted of Child Abuse on Red Lake Indian Reservation
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Bobbi Jo Johnson, also known as Bobbi Jo Kingbird, has been found guilty by a federal jury of child neglect and child endangerment on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. The 46-year-old Red Lake woman’s conviction spans from January 2021 to April 2022. The victim, a child in the foster care of her… Continue reading Five Convicted of Child Abuse on Red Lake Indian Reservation
Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Other Offenses
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Miranda Marie Slebodnik, 32, faced a pivotal moment in her legal battle as she pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including controlled substance sales, during a court appearance on Friday morning, April 12, in Polk County. Slebodnik, appearing remotely from the Pennington County Jail, entered guilty pleas in three separate cases,… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Other Offenses
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr., 50, made a significant legal maneuver by waiving his preliminary hearing, which was slated for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to four felony drug crimes in Grand Forks. Neal’s legal troubles began in March when law enforcement executed a search warrant… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges
Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County
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
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
Mandan Man Found Guilty of Murder in Bismarck Shooting
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a decisive verdict, jurors convicted Benjamin Williams, 29, of Mandan, for the murder of Christopher Sebastian, 39, in a 2022 shooting incident in Bismarck. The jury’s decision, reached after less than two hours of deliberation on Monday, could result in Williams facing life imprisonment without parole. Sentencing awaits scheduling, with… Continue reading Mandan Man Found Guilty of Murder in Bismarck Shooting
Roseau Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Faces Decades in Prison
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
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