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Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County

Anthony Kruger

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

Tyler Joseph Dunlap Arrested in West Fargo for Gun Threat Incident

Tyler Joseph Dunlap

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Former Bison Football Player Accused of Firing Gun at House Party Pleads Not Guilty

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: 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.

Fatal Shooting in South Fargo: Man Faces 15 Years for Federal Gun Charges

Amire Logan

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.

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

EXCLUSIVE: Police Officer Draws Gun on Colleague Amid Heated Trump-Biden Debate

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.

Bemidji Updates: Monday Night Shooting, Injured Man Found, and Tuesday Noon Gun Incident

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.

Devils Lake School Lockdown Ends Peacefully After Gun Incident, Suspect Arrested

Joseph Gleason

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

Anthony Kruger

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

Donald Merrill Jr.

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

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

NDSU Football Player Arrested After Firing Gun Into House Following Teammate Altercation

Jaiden Traydeon Pickett

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 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

Justified Force: Officers Cleared in Woodbury Target Shooting Involving Pellet Gun

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

Carter Hammer

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 Man’s State Charges Dropped After Federal Indictment for Gun Possession

Kadar Pearson

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

Amber Rose Greene

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

Jay Dee Weigand

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

Jeffrey Defries

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

Nicholas George Savig

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

32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes

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

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

Hunter Biden

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.

🚨 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