GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota man is now facing felony Terrorizing-Domestic Violence charges in Grand Forks for incidents back in 2023 and 2024.
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Becker County Teen’s Gas Station Gun Threat Leads to Jail Time
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me)—An Ogema teenager, Wambli Ray Warren, 18, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony threats of violence following a January incident at a Detroit Lakes gas station. A second felony charge, intent to terrorize, was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, around 11 p.m. on… Continue reading Becker County Teen’s Gas Station Gun Threat Leads to Jail Time
Detailed Update: Charges Filed After Pursuit Suspect Shot Himself in the Head with a Gun
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A felony charge of fleeing has been filed against suspect, Caleb Coffey after leading law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit Monday. Court records say he was holding a gun to his own head, when an officer shot him in the leg. Coffey survived and is now in jail.
Frazee Man Breaks Into Ex’s Girlfriend’s Home, Pretends Thermometer Is Gun in Shocking Assault
Frazee, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – In a harrowing incident that has stunned the Frazee community, 20-year-old Jaden Michael Pihlaja has been charged with felony second-degree burglary and petty misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. The charges stem from a confrontation at his ex-girlfriend’s family residence on March 16, 2025. Incident Details According to court records, the sequence of… Continue reading Frazee Man Breaks Into Ex’s Girlfriend’s Home, Pretends Thermometer Is Gun in Shocking Assault
BREAKING: Perham Man CHARGED in MASSIVE Burglary Spree in Otter Tail County — Firearms, and a Felon with a Gun!
Perham, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a major break in a months-long investigation, Dustin James Beck of Perham, Minnesota, has been formally charged in connection to a burglary spree that rocked Otter Tail County during the fall of 2024. On December 2nd, 2024, deputies responded to a report of a break-in on the 4400… Continue reading BREAKING: Perham Man CHARGED in MASSIVE Burglary Spree in Otter Tail County — Firearms, and a Felon with a Gun!
Man Allegedly Threatens Another With Gun at University of North Dakota
Allegedly Threatened Man With Gun At University Of North Dakota GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is facing criminal charges, after allegedly threatening a man with a gun at Gamble Hall on UND’s campus Monday evening.
Charges Filed Following Shooting of Juvenile Female with CO2 Gun in Grand Forks
Charges After Juvenile Female Shot Twice With CO2 Gun In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston man has now been charged with shooting a juvenile female twice with a CO2 gun in Grand Forks last month. Tony Rodriguez is facing charges of Aggravated Assault and Terrorizing.
Part of America’s Gun Issue: Stolen and Ghost Guns
1 Part Of America's Gun Problem… Stolen Guns, Ghost Guns FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A look at one aspect of America’s gun problem. Stolen guns and Ghost guns.
Clay County: Salina Marie Artley Arrested for Terroristic Threats with BB Gun
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Salina Marie Artley, age 29, was arrested by the Moorhead Police Department on March 21, 2025, at 10:24 AM. Artley faces charges of Terroristic Threats – Cause Terror with BB Gun or Replica Firearm. Authorities allege that Artley used a BB gun or a firearm replica to intimidate or threaten another individual,… Continue reading Clay County: Salina Marie Artley Arrested for Terroristic Threats with BB Gun
Fargo SHOCK: Former NDSU Football Star Sentenced for Firing Gun into Home Near Campus
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jaiden Pickett, a former North Dakota State University football player, has been sentenced to three years in prison for firing a gun into an occupied home near campus. Pickett, 20, entered an Alford plea, acknowledging enough evidence for conviction while maintaining his innocence. The incident occurred on Sept. 8 after a… Continue reading Fargo SHOCK: Former NDSU Football Star Sentenced for Firing Gun into Home Near Campus
Possible Gun Threat During Altercation in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man is facing a felony Terrorizing charge, after allegedly pulling a gun during a fight with another man.
Fargo, North Dakota SHOCK: Man Busted for Breaking into Home, Stealing Cash & Quarters — Caught with Gun and Meth!
Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man, Stanley James Dumpson, is facing serious felony charges after allegedly breaking into a home, stealing thousands in cash and collectibles, and being caught in possession of meth and a firearm. According to court documents, Dumpson is accused of breaking a basement window to enter a Fargo residence,… Continue reading Fargo, North Dakota SHOCK: Man Busted for Breaking into Home, Stealing Cash & Quarters — Caught with Gun and Meth!
St. Michael Man Charged with Felony Terrorizing After Alleged Knife and Gun Threat in Devils Lake
Devils Lake, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Addison Greyhorn of St. Michael, North Dakota, has been arrested and is facing criminal charges after a domestic violence incident on March 18th, according to court documents. The victim told officers that Greyhorn allegedly grabbed her by the neck and threw her into a sliding patio door during a heated… Continue reading St. Michael Man Charged with Felony Terrorizing After Alleged Knife and Gun Threat in Devils Lake
Threat of Knife and Gun in Devils Lake, North Dakota
DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A St. Michael, North Dakota man is facing criminal charges in Devils Lake, following an alleged Domestic Violence incident.
Beltrami County: David Kingbird Arrested on Felony Gun Charge, Fleeing Police, and Animal Mistreatment
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — David Kingbird is in custody at the Beltrami County Jail after being arrested on multiple charges, including a serious felony firearm offense. According to court documents, Kingbird was booked on March 17, 2025, and is currently held without bail. Kingbird faces a felony charge for possessing ammunition or a firearm after… Continue reading Beltrami County: David Kingbird Arrested on Felony Gun Charge, Fleeing Police, and Animal Mistreatment
Bemidji Mayor Addresses Gun Violence After Recent Incidents
Bemidji Mayor Talks About Gun Violence, Following Recent Incidents BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Bemidji, Minnesota Mayor Jorge Prince talks about gun violence, following recent incidents in that city.
Cass County: Fargo Man Arrested with Stolen Gun After Disturbance at Romada Motel
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — In Fargo, an early morning police response at the Romada motel on 13th Avenue South has resulted in serious charges for Reece E. Harold. At 1:47 a.m. on March 17th, Fargo Police were dispatched after receiving reports of a disturbance involving firearms. A woman inside the motel claimed that Harold and another… Continue reading Cass County: Fargo Man Arrested with Stolen Gun After Disturbance at Romada Motel
Grand Forks County Standoff Ends: Suspect in Custody After Gun Threat at Apartment Complex
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — We have a breaking news update out of Grand Forks County this Monday evening. Just after 5:10 p.m., police responded to reports of a man allegedly waving a gun inside an apartment building located near 17th Street and Continental Drive in Grand Forks. After a significant law enforcement presence surrounded… Continue reading Grand Forks County Standoff Ends: Suspect in Custody After Gun Threat at Apartment Complex
Grand Forks County Standoff: Man Arrested After Gun Threat and Terrorizing Incident at Apartment Complex
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — We now have an official update regarding the gun threat incident that unfolded earlier today at an apartment building in Grand Forks County. According to a statement from a Grand Forks Police Department sergeant, officers were dispatched to 1706 Continental Drive following a 911 call reporting a man in the… Continue reading Grand Forks County Standoff: Man Arrested After Gun Threat and Terrorizing Incident at Apartment Complex
Frazee, Minnesota Shock: Man Allegedly Breaks Into Home, Flashes Fake Gun Over Ex-Girlfriend Dispute
Frazee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In a tense and unsettling incident in Frazee, Minnesota, Jaden Pihlaja is now facing a felony burglary charge and a petty misdemeanor for fifth-degree assault after an alleged confrontation involving what appeared to be a firearm. According to a probable cause statement, on March 16th, a Becker County Deputy was called… Continue reading Frazee, Minnesota Shock: Man Allegedly Breaks Into Home, Flashes Fake Gun Over Ex-Girlfriend Dispute
New Video Update: Grand Forks Gun Threat Leads to Terrorizing Charge
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have more details regarding a gun threat at a Grand Forks apartment late Monday afternoon. Elroy Thomas was arrested and now facing charges.
Man with gun reportedly in custody after incident in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A large police presence around a southside Grand Forks apartment building, after a report of a man waiving a gun.
UPDATE: Man spotted waving gun in Grand Forks on 17th St. & Continental
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A large police presence around a southside Grand Forks apartment building, after a report of a man waving a gun.
Fergus Falls, MN: Woman Arrested After Alleged Gun Threat Against Son & Girlfriend!
Fergus Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Woman Arrested After Alleged Gun Threat! Tammy N. Hendershot of rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is now facing serious criminal charges after a disturbing altercation involving her son and his girlfriend. According to court documents, on March 9th, a deputy responded to a domestic disturbance at Hendershot’s residence. The son and… Continue reading Fergus Falls, MN: Woman Arrested After Alleged Gun Threat Against Son & Girlfriend!
Reported Gun Threat in Rural Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An alleged gun threat in rural Fergus Falls has a woman facing criminal charges.
Allegedly Aimed Gun at Woman and Fired
Allegedly Pointed Gun At Woman & Pulled The Trigger PONSFORD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Ponsford, Minnesota woman is facing criminal charges, after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman and pulling the trigger.
Ryan Lee Schmidt of Minneapolis Sentenced to 88 Months for Felony Drug Conviction & DWI
Becker County, MN – Ryan Lee Schmidt, 44, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court to 88 months in prison following his arrest for felony second-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor DWI. Case Summary 
Date of Incident: October 25, 2024
Traffic Stop: Schmidt was pulled over on Brandy Lake Road for… Continue reading Ryan Lee Schmidt of Minneapolis Sentenced to 88 Months for Felony Drug Conviction & DWI
Allegedly, Nearly Four Times Over Legal Limit and Attempted to Seize Deputy’s Gun
Allegedly, Nearly 4X Legal Limit & Tried To Take Deputy's Gun BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Laporte, Minnesota man is facing a string of criminal charges in Clearwater County Court, after being pulled over and allegedly testing nearly 4 times the legal limit, then trying to take a Deputy’s gun.
UPDATE: Fosston High School Superintendent Addresses Bullying and Gun Threat Allegations
UPDATE: Superintendent Of Fosston High School Responds To Claim Of Bullying & Gun Threat FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Todd Selk, the Superintendent of Fosston High School has released a statement regarding a mother’s claim her daughter was bullied and it even included a gun threat.
Corey Robert Jones of Warren, MN Charged with Felony Assault After Allegedly Firing Gun at a Man and Woman
Warren, MN – Corey Robert Jones, of Warren, Minnesota, has been charged with two felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly firing a rifle at a man and a woman during a violent altercation at his residence on February 16, 2025. Incident & Arrest Details 
Location: Warren, MN Incident Date: February… Continue reading Corey Robert Jones of Warren, MN Charged with Felony Assault After Allegedly Firing Gun at a Man and Woman
Warroad Resident Arrested for Making Gun Threat
WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Warroad, Minnesota man is facing a felony Threats of Violence charge, after allegedly threatening a woman with a gun.
EXCLUSIVE: Officer Confrontation Involving Gun During Trump-Biden Dispute
EXCLUSIVE: Cop Slaps & Pulls Gun On Another Cop In Trump-Biden Argument GRAND RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) No charges filed after a Grand Rapids, Minnesota police officer slapped and pulled a gun on another officer during a heated argument over Trump-Biden. We have an exclusive interview with a former State Patrol employee, who witnessed the incident.
Recent Events in Bemidji: Gun Incident and Bloody Man on Tuesday Noon, Shots Fired Monday Night
BEMIDJI UPDATES: Shots Monday Night, Bloody Man & Gun Incident During Tuesday Noon Hour BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a shot fired and injuries in Bemidji Monday night, along with reports of a bloody man and gun incident during this Tuesday noon hour.
UPDATE: Man Arrested for Brandishing Gun in Downtown Fargo
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A homeless man was arrested in downtown Fargo Saturday afternoon after a report of him brandishing a gun.
Ada Man, Dominic Lewis Kroulik, Sentenced for Felony Threats in Becker County
Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Dominic Lewis Kroulik, 25, of Ada, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony threats of violence, following a gun-related disturbance in Detroit Lakes. Incident Details: On November 11, 2023, Detroit Lakes police responded to Curry Avenue and Main Street for reports of a man brandishing a firearm. Witnesses said… Continue reading Ada Man, Dominic Lewis Kroulik, Sentenced for Felony Threats in Becker County
Merrifield Resident Reports Stolen Handgun at Thief River Falls Gun Show – Police Investigating
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, are investigating the theft of a handgun from a local gun show. The victim, a resident of Merrifield, Minnesota, reported the firearm missing on Tuesday after attending the event, which took place last weekend at the Thief River Falls Armory. Law enforcement officials are urging… Continue reading Merrifield Resident Reports Stolen Handgun at Thief River Falls Gun Show – Police Investigating
Anthony Towell of Harvey, ND Charged with Felony Terrorizing in Cooperstown Gun Threat Case
Cooperstown, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Anthony Towell, of Harvey, North Dakota, is now facing felony terrorizing and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges after allegedly bringing a shotgun into a Cooperstown residence during a dispute and later slashing a pickup tire, according to court documents. Incident Details On January 24, 2025, the Griggs County Sheriff’s Office and a deputy responded… Continue reading Anthony Towell of Harvey, ND Charged with Felony Terrorizing in Cooperstown Gun Threat Case
Cooperstown, North Dakota Man Facing Charges for Making Gun Threat
COOPERSTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Harvey, North Dakota man is facing a gun threat charge in Cooperstown.
John Wayne McNiel of Florida Charged with Felony Terrorizing After Gun Threat at Fargo Motel
Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—John Wayne McNeil, whose listed address is in Pace, Florida, has been charged with felony terrorizing after allegedly threatening a family member with a gun during a disturbance at a Fargo motel. Gun Threat at Fargo Motel According to court documents, on January 28, 2025, at approximately 3:58 AM, Fargo police responded to… Continue reading John Wayne McNiel of Florida Charged with Felony Terrorizing After Gun Threat at Fargo Motel
Gun threat reported at Fargo motel
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Florida man is facing a felony Terrorizing charge, after allegedly threatening a family member with a gun at a Fargo motel.
Cody William Steinbach of New York Mills Charged with Felony Assault After Firing Gun During Dispute
New York Mills, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Cody William Steinbach of New York Mills, Minnesota, is now facing a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly firing a gun and threatening a woman during a heated domestic dispute in Otter Tail County. Gunshot Fired During Domestic Dispute According to court documents, Otter Tail County deputies… Continue reading Cody William Steinbach of New York Mills Charged with Felony Assault After Firing Gun During Dispute
Alberto Gonzalez of Baton Rouge Charged in Hubbard County for Pulling Gun at Park Rapids Hotel
Park Rapids, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Alberto Gonzalez of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is now facing serious felony charges after allegedly pulling a gun on his boss and another man during an altercation at a Park Rapids hotel on January 25, 2025. Hotel Confrontation Escalates According to court documents, officers responded at 2:43 AM to a disturbance at the… Continue reading Alberto Gonzalez of Baton Rouge Charged in Hubbard County for Pulling Gun at Park Rapids Hotel
New York Mills Man Faces Gun Threat Charge
NEW YORK MILLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A rural New York Mills, Minnesota man is facing an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon charge.
Threat of Gun Violence Reported in Park Rapids, Minnesota
PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Baton Rouge man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly pulling a gun on 2 people at a Park Rapids, Minnesota hotel.
15-Year-Old Accused of Bringing Gun to Williston, ND School
15-Yr. Old Charged With Bringing Gun To School In Williston, ND WILLISTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A 15-year old has been charged with bringing a gun to school in Williston, North Dakota.
Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 23, 2025, Anthony Kruger, 35, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, was sentenced to five years and ten months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A federal grand jury indicted Kruger in May 2023 for possessing a firearm on or about January 5, 2023. Due… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
Eric Jensen Arrested After Gun Incident in South Fargo, North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Police responded to reports of gunshots in South Fargo, North Dakota, in the 1600 block of 34th St. S., just after 8 PM on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers encountered 53-year-old Eric Jensen of West Fargo. Authorities report Jensen admitted to firing a gun into the air to deter a man he… Continue reading Eric Jensen Arrested After Gun Incident in South Fargo, North Dakota
Charges Filed for Gun Threat Incident in Downtown Fargo
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man is facing Terrorizing charges, after allegedly pulling a gun on 2 bouncers in downtown Fargo.
Tyler Joseph Dunlap Arrested in West Fargo for Gun Threat Incident
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Joseph Dunlap of West Fargo is facing charges related to a gun threat. Court documents indicate that on January 9th, at 9:12 a.m., a West Fargo police officer responded to a report involving a firearm. Upon arrival, a female resident reported that her ex-boyfriend, Tyler Dunlap, entered a bedroom,… Continue reading Tyler Joseph Dunlap Arrested in West Fargo for Gun Threat Incident
West Fargo Man Charged with Gun Threat
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man is facing a felony Terrorizing charge, after allegedly threatening another man with a firearm.
UPDATE: Knife found at Fosston, Minnesota Elementary School following earlier gun scare
FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) After an 11-year old male was found with a gun in his backpack at a Fosston, Minnesota elementary school, the police chief tells TRF News a 12-year old male was found with a pocket knife.
Knife Report Emerges at Fosston, MN Elementary School Following Previous Gun Incident Last Week
FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Last week an 11-year old male brought a gun to his Fosston, Minnesota elementary school. Now, a parent tells TRF News another student brought a knife to school.
Moorhead Man Charged with Gun Threat
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead, Minnesota man is facing a felony charge for allegedly threatening another man with a gun.
Suspect Reportedly Fired Air Gun at Cyclists in Grand Forks
Suspect Allegedly Shot At Grand Forks Bicycle Riders With Apparent Air Gun GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two Grand Forks men are facing criminal charges, after one of them allegedly used some type of air gun to shoot at a couple who were riding bicycle.
UPDATE: Minnesota Superintendent Issues Statement Regarding Discovery of Gun in 11-Year-Old Student’s Backpack in Fosston
FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We now have a statement from Superintendent of Fosston, Minnesota Schools regarding a gun found in the backpack of an 11-year old student on Thursday.
11-Year-Old Male Elementary Student Detained with Gun in Fosston, Minnesota
FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Superintendent of Fosston, Minnesota Schools says a gun was found in the backpack of a student at an elementary school in that town and the student has been detained. Officials now say an 11-year old male was detained.
Suspect Threatens Girlfriend with Gun
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a felony Terrorizing charge, after allegedly threatening another man with a gun.
Surge in Public Gun Carrying Across the United States
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health indicates that the number of individuals carrying firearms in public in the United States has nearly doubled over a four-year period. Mike Price, General Manager at Bill’s Gun Shop & Range in Fargo, reports that all his concealed carry classes… Continue reading Surge in Public Gun Carrying Across the United States
Three Individuals Charged with Burglary and Gun Theft in Jamestown
Trio Facing Burglary & Gun Theft Charges In Jamestown JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A trio is facing Burglary and Gun Theft charges in Jamestown, North Dakota.
Armed Student Apprehended at Moorhead Career Academy
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Monday, Nov. 25, a 17-year-old student was taken into custody at Moorhead High School Career Academy after being found with a firearm. The incident began earlier that morning when Moorhead Police responded to a report of a stolen handgun from an apartment in south Moorhead. The 25-year-old resident of the… Continue reading Armed Student Apprehended at Moorhead Career Academy
Suspect in Custody After Gun Threat Prompts “Shelter in Place” in North Fargo on Sunday Morning
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An early Sunday morning gun threat sparked a “Shelter in Place” warning in Fargo between 7 and 8 a.m.. The suspect is now in custody.
UPDATE: Suspect in Custody After Gun Threat Prompts “Shelter In Place” Order in North Fargo from 7-8 AM on Sunday
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An early Sunday morning gun threat sparked a “Shelter in Place” warning in Fargo between 7 and 8 a.m.. The suspect is now in custody.
BREAKING UPDATE: Suspect Arrested for Gun Threat Against Juvenile Female in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a Thursday night gun threat against a juvenile female in Grand Forks. Cruz Perales is being held in the Grand Forks County Jail on this Friday morning on a charge of Terrorizing.
Gun Threat Reported Against Juvenile in Grand Forks: Breaking News
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks Police are investigating a reported gun threat against a juvenile.
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
BREAKING NEWS: Gun Reportedly Involved in Downtown Grand Forks Fight Sunday Morning
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Report of a gun at a fight in downtown Grand Forks early Sunday morning. Police say no charges and the gun was never displayed and no one was threatened with it.
BREAKING NEWS: Man With Gun Prompts Large Police Response in GF due to Misunderstanding
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A misunderstanding prompted a large police response to the Grand Forks County Office building on this Tuesday noon hour, following a report of a man with a gun.
Threat of Gun Violence at a Bar in Roseau County
WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Warroad, Minnesota man is facing a pair of felony charges, following a gun threat at a Lake of the Woods resort.
Man Charged After Gun Report in Roseau, MN
ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man is facing a felony level criminal charge, following a report of a man with a gun in Roseau, Minnesota.
Snapchat Identified as Smoking Gun in Stolen Handguns Investigation
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Viking, Minnesota man is charged with stealing handguns in Thief River Falls. Snapchat led investigators to the suspect.
Fatal Shooting in South Fargo: Man Faces 15 Years for Federal Gun Charges
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Amire Logan, a man arrested after a fatal shooting in south Fargo last June, now faces four counts of having firearms as a felon and one count of removing the serial number from a gun. The charges were filed at the federal level following an investigation into the death of Zion Brooks… Continue reading Fatal Shooting in South Fargo: Man Faces 15 Years for Federal Gun Charges
Gun Allegedly Bought in Preparation for COVID-19 Unrest
Allegedly Purchased Gun In Case Of COVID-19 Anarchy THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A convicted predatory offender is facing more criminal charges, after allegedly stating he purchased a gun to protect his mother in case anarchy developed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Crookston Sports Center Decides Against Implementing “Gun Free Zone” Policy
Crookston Sports Center WILL NOT Become “Gun Free Zone” CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Crookston Sports Center will not become a gun free zone.
Ramsey County, ND Man Accused of Holding Gun to Woman’s Head
Ramsey County ND Man Allegedly Held Gun To Woman's Head DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Ramsey County, North Dakota man is facing several criminal charges after allegedly holding a …
Stolen Gun from Mississippi Discovered in Devils Lake, ND
Stolen Mississippi Gun Winds Up In Devils Lake, ND DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A gun stolen in Mississippi wound up seized in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Mississippi Gun Theft Leads to Discovery in Devils Lake, ND
Stolen Mississippi Gun Winds Up In Devils Lake, ND DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A gun stolen in Mississippi wound up seized in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Fosston Mother Alleges School Bullying Involved Gun Threat
Fosston Mom Claims Bullying At School Included Gun Threat FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Fosston, Minnesota mom claims bullying to her daughter at school included a gun threat.
UPDATE: Report of Gun Threat in Grand Forks
UPDATE: Report Of Gun Threat In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) No arrests, no injuries, following a 3rd party report of a gun threat in Grand Forks.
Accusation of BB Gun Threat
Alleged BB Handgun Threat DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fort Totten man is facing a felony Terrorizing charge for allegedly threatening another man with a BB handgun.
Breaking News: Alleged Assault and Gun Threat Reported in Crookston, MN
BREAKING NEWS: Report Of Possible Assault & Gun Threat In Crookston, MN CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Report of possible assault and gun threat in Crookston, Minnesota.
BREAKING NEWS: Bemidji High School Gun Report Concludes Safely
BREAKING NEWS: Report Of Gun At Bemidji High School Ends Without Incident BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) There was a large police presence at the Bemidji High School Monday morning, following a report that a student possibly brought a gun to school. It all ended without incident. We’re waiting on word of whether a gun was actually… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Bemidji High School Gun Report Concludes Safely
SHOCKING INCIDENT: Suspect Allegedly Pointed Real Gun, Pretending to Shoot People
DISTURBING CRIME: Allegedly Pretended To Shoot People With Real Gun GRAFTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grafton, North Dakota man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly sitting in his pickup in the parking lot of a grocery store, while pretending to shoot people with a real gun.
Uvalde School Shooting Survivor Speaks Before U.S. House Oversight Committee on Gun Violence
Survivor Of Uvalde School Shooting Testifies Before U.S. House Oversight Committee On Gun Violence WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) A survivor of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting gave graphic testimony today to the U.S. House Oversight Committee looking at gun violence in America.
Deputy Clarifies Newly Enacted ND Gun Law
Deputy Explains New ND Gun Law That Went Into Effect Today GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) North Dakota’s new, Constitutional Carry gun law went into effect today. Officers say it’s raising a lot of questions. Sgt. Andy Schneider of the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department explains it.
BREAKING NEWS: Woman Accused of Brandishing Gun in Grand Forks Road Rage Confrontation
BREAKING NEWS: Woman Allegedly Threatens Another Driver With Gun In Grand Forks Road Rage Incident GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman is in jail on this Saturday night facing a Terrorizing charge, after allegedly threatening another driver with a gun on Saturday during a road rage incident.
Park Center High School Student Arrested After Gun Discovered in Backpack
BROOKLYN PARK, MN — A student at Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park was arrested on Wednesday after school staff discovered a handgun in a backpack. Following the discovery, the school resource officer quickly identified a student as a “person of interest.” The student was arrested without incident, according to Brooklyn Park police. Authorities… Continue reading Park Center High School Student Arrested After Gun Discovered in Backpack
Devils Lake School Lockdown Ends Peacefully After Gun Incident, Suspect Arrested
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A gun-related incident near Sweetwater Elementary School in Devils Lake led to a school lockdown on Monday. Police say Joseph Gleason, the suspect at the center of the standoff, refused to exit a nearby house. The tense situation began early in the morning and lasted until around 1:30 PM when… Continue reading Devils Lake School Lockdown Ends Peacefully After Gun Incident, Suspect Arrested
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
Paul Harrell, Beloved Gun Rights Educator and Veteran, Dies at 63: Remembering a YouTube Legend
Paul Harrell, a highly regarded U.S. Army and Marine Corps veteran, and celebrated YouTube firearms educator, has passed away at the age of 63. Harrell, known for his impactful and educational content on firearms and gun rights, established a strong presence on YouTube with his channel, “Paul Harrell,” which he launched in 2012. Before gaining… Continue reading Paul Harrell, Beloved Gun Rights Educator and Veteran, Dies at 63: Remembering a YouTube Legend
Recent Spike in Vehicle Break-Ins in Devils Lake Results in Gun Thefts
DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Devils Lake, North Dakota Police are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins overnight, including …
NDSU Football Player Arrested After Firing Gun Into House Following Teammate Altercation
FARGO — A heated altercation between two North Dakota State University (NDSU) football players turned dangerous when Jaiden Traydeon Pickett, 19, allegedly fired a gun into a Fargo house, nearly striking a resident inside, court documents reveal. Pickett, a redshirt freshman who played his first game for the Bison just hours earlier, now faces felony… Continue reading NDSU Football Player Arrested After Firing Gun Into House Following Teammate Altercation
Hatton Woman Faces Felony Charge After Pointing Gun at Deputy During 911 Call
HATTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – An armed Hatton, North Dakota has been charged, after she called 911 and then allegedly pointed the weapon at a deputy. an armed homeowner is facing a felony level reckless endangerment charge in Hatton North Dakota according to court documents on August 19th at 5:26 a.m. Sarah Prychodzko of Hatton called… Continue reading Hatton Woman Faces Felony Charge After Pointing Gun at Deputy During 911 Call
UPDATE: Woman falls after gun fired
AURORA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a report of a shooting in Aurora, Minnesota Monday evening. A woman escaped injury when she fell at the same time the suspect fired a shot. He’s in custody.
Justified Force: Officers Cleared in Woodbury Target Shooting Involving Pellet Gun
The Washington County Attorney announced on Thursday, August 15, that the use of force by a sheriff’s deputy and a police officer was justified in an April shooting outside a Target store in Woodbury. The incident involved 61-year-old Donald Eugene Roche of Rockford, Minnesota, who was shot and wounded after he pointed a pellet gun,… Continue reading Justified Force: Officers Cleared in Woodbury Target Shooting Involving Pellet Gun
Fargo Teen Faces 9 Felony Charges for Gun Threats and Sexual Assault
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Carter Hammer, a 19-year-old from Fargo, is now facing nine felony charges related to gun threats and sexual assault across three separate incidents. According to court records, Hammer allegedly brandished a gun or BB gun at a group of people on University Drive in Fargo on Monday, leading to four felony… Continue reading Fargo Teen Faces 9 Felony Charges for Gun Threats and Sexual Assault
Fargo Teen Accused of Multiple Gun and Sex Offenses
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo teenager now has 9 felony charges of Terrorizing and Gross Sexual Imposition in connection to 3 separate incidents involving a gun.
Fargo Man’s State Charges Dropped After Federal Indictment for Gun Possession
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Kadar Pearson, a Fargo resident, recently faced an important legal shift. State charges against him for unlawful possession of a firearm, escape, and refusal to halt have been dropped following his federal indictment. Pearson was arraigned after a grand jury unsealed the indictment, which charges him with possession of a firearm… Continue reading Fargo Man’s State Charges Dropped After Federal Indictment for Gun Possession
Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Brandishing BB Gun at Taco John’s
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Amber Rose Greene, 44, of Detroit Lakes, faces multiple charges including felony terroristic threats, gross misdemeanor for carrying a BB gun in public, and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. On July 25, Detroit Lakes police were called to Taco John’s where Greene was found with a BB gun that resembled a pistol. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Brandishing BB Gun at Taco John’s
Late Sunday Incidents in Grand Forks: One Reported Gun Call and Motel Disturbance
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Sunday afternoon, Grand Forks police responded to two separate incidents: 47th Street and 5th Avenue Incident: The call was about a possible man with a gun and a domestic argument. Sergeant Dvorak reported that the incident was reported later than it occurred, and the involved person was never located.… Continue reading Late Sunday Incidents in Grand Forks: One Reported Gun Call and Motel Disturbance
Predator Behind a Screen: Grand Forks Man Accused of Threatening 17-Year-Old with Sexually Explicit Messages and a Gun
HILLSBORO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Jay Dee Weigand, a 46-year-old man from Grand Forks, has been accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a 17-year-old girl on Facebook. The Traill County Sheriff’s Department launched an investigation in January after the girl’s mother reported the disturbing exchanges. According to court documents, Weigand asked the teenager to send… Continue reading Predator Behind a Screen: Grand Forks Man Accused of Threatening 17-Year-Old with Sexually Explicit Messages and a Gun
Urgent News Update: Two Late Sunday Afternoon Incidents Occur in Grand Forks, One Involving a Gun Reported
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a couple of late Sunday afternoon incidents in Grand Forks. One was reported as involving a gun.
Air-Soft Gun Reported on University Avenue Overpass in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Saturday evening, just after 6 p.m., Grand Forks authorities received a report of a male carrying what appeared to be an AR-style rifle while walking over the University Avenue overpass. The situation prompted a response from local police. UND Police Chief Rodney Clark has since clarified that the weapon… Continue reading Air-Soft Gun Reported on University Avenue Overpass in Grand Forks
Fergus Falls Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Dispute with Delivery Driver
Fergus Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls resident, Jeffrey Defries, 55, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after allegedly firing a gun during a confrontation with a delivery driver, according to a news release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. The incident took place in Orwell Township, west of Fergus Falls. Authorities reported that the… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Dispute with Delivery Driver
Lake Park Man Sentenced on Gun and Drug Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas George Savig, 40, of rural Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony charge of felon in possession of a firearm. A separate felony charge of second-degree controlled substance crime was dismissed earlier at the prosecution’s discretion. On September 1, 2021, local law enforcement… Continue reading Lake Park Man Sentenced on Gun and Drug Charges
AMERICA’S ILLEGAL GUN ISSUE: FARGO SHOOTING
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A closer look at the illegal guns used in a deadly Fargo shooting.
32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Nathaniel Azure, a 21-year-old from St. Michael, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of violent crimes. Azure was found guilty of three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. His offenses include a shooting in Fort Totten in 2021, an… Continue reading 32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes
Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges in Federal Gun Trial
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was found guilty on all three federal charges related to his 2018 gun purchase. The jury convicted him for falsely denying drug use on the gun application and for possessing a firearm while being a drug user. Facing a potential sentence of up to 25 years in… Continue reading Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges in Federal Gun Trial
Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges Related to Illegal Gun Possession
WILMINGTON, DEL. (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was convicted on all three charges stemming from the illegal possession of a firearm. The verdict, reached after two days of deliberations, found him guilty of lying on a gun application, falsely denying drug use, and illegally possessing the firearm for 11 days. Hunter… Continue reading Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges Related to Illegal Gun Possession
Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking Charges After Fleeing on Foot While Armed with Gun
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man, who fled on foot armed with a handgun is facing drug trafficking charges.
Stricter Gun Laws in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A tougher Minnesota gun law is on the books regarding “Straw Purchases”.
Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Dean Petite, 20, from Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for his involvement in a BB and pellet gun drive-by shooting that damaged two vehicles at Detroit Lakes’ Peoples Park on July 10, 2023. At around 8:17 p.m. on that day, Detroit Lakes police responded to reports… Continue reading Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park
Dramatic Arrest in Wahpeton After Armed Assault Sparks Shelter-in-Place Order
WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A shelter-in-place order was issued in Wahpeton Friday afternoon after police responded to an armed assault on 3rd St. N. Police Chief Matthew Anderson reported that 20-year-old Nathan Deemer had assaulted a family member and pointed a gun at them. A perimeter was quickly established, allowing the family to safely exit… Continue reading Dramatic Arrest in Wahpeton After Armed Assault Sparks Shelter-in-Place Order
Updated Regulations for Gun Safety in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) New Minnesota gun safety legislation.
Car Crashes Into Bemidji Home, Gun Drawn on Sunday Morning
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a vehicle crashing into a home on the east side of Lake Bemidji Sunday morning …
Hallock, Minnesota Produces Gun and Ammunition Case
HALLOCK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Hallock, Minnesota man is facing a felony charge, after allegedly making a threat against law enforcement.
Student in Minnesota Found Carrying Loaded Gun
BURNSVILLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Police say they found a student with a loaded gun in their backpack at the Burnsville, Minnesota High School.