COVID-19 Wave By School Parade In Crookston, Minnesota For Students Stuck At Home CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We students at home during the Coronavirus crisis a “Wave by Parade” was organized in Crookston, Minnesota Friday afternoon. Parents drove their kids by teachers, who were lined up outside the school to say hi as students work from… Continue reading Parade Held by Crookston School to Uplift Students Affected by COVID-19 Lockdown
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Pennington County: Man Held Without Bail for Public Safety Violation
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have arrested Andrew Stengrim, who is currently being held in the Pennington County Jail with no bail following a charge of driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety. According to jail records, Stengrim was taken into custody on March 13, 2025, and remains behind bars as his case proceeds… Continue reading Pennington County: Man Held Without Bail for Public Safety Violation
PENNINGTON COUNTY: Michael Howard Arrested for Domestic Assault, Held Without Bail
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Howard Arrested for Domestic Assault in Pennington County Pennington County authorities have taken Michael Howard into custody on charges of misdemeanor domestic assault. According to jail records, Howard was booked on March 5, 2025, and is currently held at the Pennington County Jail with no bail set at this time.… Continue reading PENNINGTON COUNTY: Michael Howard Arrested for Domestic Assault, Held Without Bail
Chaz Abrahamson Arrested in Pennington County for DWI – Held Without Bail
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Chaz Abrahamson Arrested for DWI in Pennington County Chaz Abrahamson has been booked into Pennington County Jail as of March 4, 2025, on a gross misdemeanor charge related to drunk driving. Arrest & Charges: 
Location: Pennington County, MN
Custody Date: March 4, 2025
Case Number: 60CR221524
Charge: Traffic –… Continue reading Chaz Abrahamson Arrested in Pennington County for DWI – Held Without Bail
Ronalin Steer Arrested for Third-Degree DWI in Pennington County – Held Without Bail
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Pennington County have arrested Ronalin Steer on charges of third-degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) with one aggravating factor. According to official records, Steer was taken into custody on March 1, 2025, and is currently being held at the Pennington County Jail with no bail set. Arrest Details: Height: 5’7″… Continue reading Ronalin Steer Arrested for Third-Degree DWI in Pennington County – Held Without Bail
Winny Khamis Mayour Held in Polk County on Immigration Detainer (INS Hold)
Polk County, Minnesota – Winny Khamis Mayour, born September 23, 1991, was detained in Polk County on February 20, 2025, under an Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) hold. What Is an INS Hold? An INS hold, also known as an ICE detainer, occurs when federal immigration authorities request that a local law enforcement agency detain… Continue reading Winny Khamis Mayour Held in Polk County on Immigration Detainer (INS Hold)
Ann Schommer Arrested in Pennington County for DWI – Held Without Bail
Pennington County, MN – Law enforcement has arrested Ann Schommer for driving while impaired (DWI) involving Schedule I/II drugs/metabolites (excluding cannabis/hemp). 
Inmate Details: Height: 5’02” Weight: 180 lbs Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Custody Date: February 26, 2025 Bail Amount: $0.00 Jail Location: Pennington County Jail Charges Against Ann Schommer: Case #25002542
Charge: Traffic… Continue reading Ann Schommer Arrested in Pennington County for DWI – Held Without Bail
Beltrami County Woman Arrested for DWI, Held Without Bail
Beltrami County, MN – Chantal Plante was arrested and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on February 9, 2025, on DWI charges. She is currently being held without bail and awaits a hearing in District Court. Charge Details 
Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1)) – Gross… Continue reading Beltrami County Woman Arrested for DWI, Held Without Bail
Sergio Hernandez Ramirez Held in Pennington County Jail on DWI and Uninsured Vehicle Charges
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – Sergio Hernandez Ramirez was booked into Pennington County Jail on February 23, 2025, and is currently being held without bail. Court records indicate he is facing multiple charges, including: Gross Misdemeanor DWI – Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (169A.20.1(2)) Misdemeanor – Driving Without a Valid… Continue reading Sergio Hernandez Ramirez Held in Pennington County Jail on DWI and Uninsured Vehicle Charges
Owen Stenvik Held in Pennington County Jail Without Bail
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – Owen Stenvik was booked into Pennington County Jail on February 22, 2025, and is currently being held without bail. At this time, no additional court details or specific charges have been released. Stenvik remains in custody as he awaits further legal proceedings. I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News
Randall Zaviska Held in Pennington County Jail on Third-Degree DWI Charge
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – Randall Zaviska was booked into Pennington County Jail on February 22, 2025, and is currently being held without bail. Court records indicate Zaviska is facing a gross misdemeanor charge for: Third-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) (169A.26.1(a)): Allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, with one aggravating factor. Zaviska remains… Continue reading Randall Zaviska Held in Pennington County Jail on Third-Degree DWI Charge
Dawson Brevik Held in Pennington County Jail on Third-Degree DWI Charge
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – Dawson Brevik was booked into Pennington County Jail on February 22, 2025, and is currently being held without bail. Court records show Brevik is facing a gross misdemeanor charge for: Third-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) (169A.26.1(a)): Allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, with one aggravating factor. Brevik remains… Continue reading Dawson Brevik Held in Pennington County Jail on Third-Degree DWI Charge
Karen Dukek Held in Roseau County Jail on Felony Drug Possession Charge
ROSEAU COUNTY, MN – Karen M. Dukek, 61, was booked into Roseau County Jail on February 21, 2025, and is currently being held without bail. According to jail records, Dukek was arrested by the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office and is facing a felony charge for: Fifth-Degree Drug Possession: Possessing a Schedule 1, 2, 3, or… Continue reading Karen Dukek Held in Roseau County Jail on Felony Drug Possession Charge
Jennifer Kainz Held in Pennington County Jail on Fourth-Degree DWI Charge
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – Jennifer Kainz was booked into Pennington County Jail on February 22, 2025, and is currently being held without bail. Court records show that Kainz is facing a misdemeanor charge for: Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) (169A.27.1): Allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence Kainz remains in custody as she… Continue reading Jennifer Kainz Held in Pennington County Jail on Fourth-Degree DWI Charge
David Jourdain Held in Pennington County Jail Without Bail
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – David Jourdain was booked into Pennington County Jail on February 22, 2025, and is currently being held without bail. At this time, no additional court details or specific charges have been released. Jourdain remains in custody as he awaits further legal proceedings. I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News
Kristi Abbott Held in Pennington County Jail on Felony Second-Degree Assault Charge
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – Kristi Abbott is currently being held without bail at Pennington County Jail following her February 21, 2025, custody date. Court records indicate that Abbott is facing a felony charge for: Second-Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon – Substantial Bodily Harm (609.222.2): Allegedly using a dangerous weapon in an assault that resulted… Continue reading Kristi Abbott Held in Pennington County Jail on Felony Second-Degree Assault Charge
Stephanie Jones Held in Pennington County Jail on Gross Misdemeanor Theft Charge
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – Stephanie Jones is currently being held without bail at Pennington County Jail following her February 21, 2025, custody date. Court records show Jones is facing a gross misdemeanor charge for: Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property Without Consent (609.52.2(a)(1)): Allegedly taking or using property without the owner’s permission Jones remains in custody… Continue reading Stephanie Jones Held in Pennington County Jail on Gross Misdemeanor Theft Charge
Renee King Held in Pennington County Jail on First-Degree Arson Charge
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – Renee King is currently being held without bail at Pennington County Jail following her February 21, 2025, custody date. Court records indicate that King is facing a felony charge for: First-Degree Arson – Dwelling (609.561.1): Allegedly involved in the intentional burning of an occupied structure King remains in custody as she… Continue reading Renee King Held in Pennington County Jail on First-Degree Arson Charge
Jezzirae Krueckeberg Held in Pennington County Jail on Felony Drug Charges
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – Jezzirae Krueckeberg is currently being held without bail at Pennington County Jail following her February 21, 2025, custody date. Court records show Krueckeberg is facing a felony charge for: Second-Degree Drug Sale (152.022.1(6)(ii)): Selling methamphetamine or amphetamine in a school, park, or public housing zone Krueckeberg remains in custody while awaiting… Continue reading Jezzirae Krueckeberg Held in Pennington County Jail on Felony Drug Charges
Terrance Holmgren Held at Pennington County Jail on DWI and License Violation Charges
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN – Terrance Holmgren is currently being held without bail at Pennington County Jail following his February 21, 2025, custody date. Court records show Holmgren is facing two gross misdemeanor charges: Second-Degree DWI (169A.25.1(a)): Driving while impaired with two or more aggravating factors Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety (171.24.5) Holmgren… Continue reading Terrance Holmgren Held at Pennington County Jail on DWI and License Violation Charges
Rachel Olson Held at Pennington County Jail on Assault, Child Endangerment & Obstruction Charges
Pennington County, MN – Rachel Olson has been taken into custody at Pennington County Jail as of February 18, 2025, and is currently being held without bail. Charges Against Rachel Olson Inmate Details: Name: Rachel Olson Height: 5’2” Weight: 160 lbs Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 
Charges Filed:
Assault… Continue reading Rachel Olson Held at Pennington County Jail on Assault, Child Endangerment & Obstruction Charges
Pennington County: Cory Jones Held in Custody on Assault Charges
Pennington County, MN – Authorities have detained Cory Jones at the Pennington County Jail following his arrest on February 16, 2025. Jones is currently being held with no bail amount set and faces a charge of Assault in the Second Degree – Dangerous Weapon under Minnesota Statute 609.222.1. According to records, Jones remains in custody… Continue reading Pennington County: Cory Jones Held in Custody on Assault Charges
Pennington County: Jacob Larson Held for Multiple DWI Offenses
Pennington County, MN – Jacob Larson was taken into custody on February 15, 2025, and is currently being held at Pennington County Jail on multiple charges related to driving while impaired (DWI). Larson, who is 5’11” tall and weighs 170 pounds, is facing charges under Case #25320200, including: Third-Degree DWI – One Aggravating Factor (Gross… Continue reading Pennington County: Jacob Larson Held for Multiple DWI Offenses
Pennington County: Chad Saffert Held in Custody for Violating Protection Order
Pennington County, MN – Chad Saffert was taken into custody on February 14, 2025, and is currently being held at Pennington County Jail. He is facing a misdemeanor charge under Case #23000262 for violating an order for protection related to domestic abuse (Statute 518B.01.14(a)). Saffert, who stands 5’10” tall and weighs 145 pounds, is being… Continue reading Pennington County: Chad Saffert Held in Custody for Violating Protection Order
Pennington County: Inmate Cody Deese Held in Custody for Providing False Name to Police
Pennington County, MN – Cody Deese is currently being held at Pennington County Jail following his arrest on February 14, 2025. Authorities have charged him with Giving a Peace Officer a False Name of Another Person, a gross misdemeanor under Case #25-000659. Deese, who stands 6’2” tall and weighs 300 pounds, remains in custody with… Continue reading Pennington County: Inmate Cody Deese Held in Custody for Providing False Name to Police
Kerry Sayers Held in Pennington County Jail for Fleeing Law Enforcement
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Kerry Sayers is currently being held in the Pennington County Jail, facing a felony charge for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Arrest and Custody Details Sayers was booked into jail on January 30, 2025. She remains held without bail, pending his initial court appearance. Charge Details Case Number: 19009117 Charge:… Continue reading Kerry Sayers Held in Pennington County Jail for Fleeing Law Enforcement
Kaylene Cournoyer Held in Pennington County Jail for Second-Degree DWI
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Kaylene Cournoyer is currently in custody at the Pennington County Jail, facing a gross misdemeanor second-degree DWI charge. Arrest and Custody Details Cournoyer was booked into jail on January 30, 2025. She remains held without bail, pending her initial court appearance. Charge Details Case Number: 20017038 Charge: Traffic – DWI – Second-Degree… Continue reading Kaylene Cournoyer Held in Pennington County Jail for Second-Degree DWI
Jacob Seglem Held in Pennington County Jail for Violating Order for Protection
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Jacob Seglem is currently being held in the Pennington County Jail after being charged with violating a domestic abuse order for protection, according to court records. Custody Details Seglem was booked into jail on January 30, 2025. He remains in custody without bail at this time. His case is set to be… Continue reading Jacob Seglem Held in Pennington County Jail for Violating Order for Protection
Brooke Gustafson Held in Pennington County Jail on Trespass and DWI Charges
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Brooke Gustafson is currently being held at the Pennington County Jail as of January 26, 2025, facing multiple charges, including trespassing and driving while impaired (DWI). Gustafson’s custody record lists the following details: Height: 5’6” Weight: 110 lbs Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Hazel Charges and Details: Trespass-Occupy/Enter Dwelling/Locked/Posted Building Statute: 609.605.1(b)(4)… Continue reading Brooke Gustafson Held in Pennington County Jail on Trespass and DWI Charges
Stephanie Michele Nipp Charged with $573,818.75 Wire Fraud in Red Lake County
RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Stephanie Michele Nipp, a 56-year-old resident of Great Falls, Montana, is detained on a $5 million bond. She faces charges of felony theft by swindle and receiving stolen property, with the swindling charge carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years. Investigation Details In October, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal… Continue reading Stephanie Michele Nipp Charged with $573,818.75 Wire Fraud in Red Lake County
Moorhead Man’s Bail Request Denied in Cass County Shooting Case
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In August 2024, Starmaine Hoeper, a 34-year-old resident of Moorhead, was arrested in connection with a shooting incident in rural Cass County, North Dakota. The arrest followed an investigation into a reported shooting near the KFGO radio tower south of Fargo, where the victim sustained critical injuries. Court documents indicate that… Continue reading Moorhead Man’s Bail Request Denied in Cass County Shooting Case
South Fargo Homicide Suspect Extradited to Louisiana
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 4, 2024, 32-year-old Rahssan Wilson was fatally shot at the Summers at Osgood Apartments on 47th Street South in Fargo. The following day, December 5, 30-year-old Steven Burrell was apprehended in Dubuque, Iowa, in connection with the incident. Subsequent investigations revealed that Burrell had an outstanding warrant for contempt… Continue reading South Fargo Homicide Suspect Extradited to Louisiana
Jeremy Brown Held Without Bail Following Multiple DWI Charges in Beltrami County
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Jeremy Brown, a 50-year-old male, was taken into custody at Beltrami County Jail on December 30, 2024. He is currently being held without bail. Brown’s charges include multiple traffic violations, specifically related to driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the official records, Brown faces the following charges: Case #24-027405 Charge:… Continue reading Jeremy Brown Held Without Bail Following Multiple DWI Charges in Beltrami County
Woman from Fargo reports an incident of being held at knife point
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing a string of criminal charges, after allegedly holding 2 people at knife point.
Charges Filed: 5-Year-Old Punched, Mother Held at Gunpoint, Second Son Stabbed Multiple Times
CHARGES: 5-Yr. Old Punched, Mom Held At Gunpoint, 2nd Son Stabbed Multiple Times NAYTAHWAUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman are facing charges in connection to a brutal crime at Naytahwaush, Minnesota.
Cold Justice: Leo Dartoe, 34, Held in Cass County Jail for Fargo Homicide
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A man has been arrested and is being held in the Cass County jail on charges related to a homicide that occurred in Fargo. The suspect, identified as Leo Dartoe, was extradited from Georgia after being apprehended by US Marshals. According to booking information from the jail, Dartoe is being held for… Continue reading Cold Justice: Leo Dartoe, 34, Held in Cass County Jail for Fargo Homicide
Candlelight Vigil Held for Grand Forks Man Lost to Overdose
Candle Light Vigil For Grand Forks Man Lost To Overdose GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two Grand Forks sisters remembered their brother lost to a drug overdose with a candle light vigil Wednesday night on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Protest Over Housing Issues Held Near Warroad, Minnesota
Housing Protest Near Warroad, Minnesota WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Residents of a trailer park near Warroad, Minnesota are revolting, after the new owner quickly more …
Texas Man Held on $1.5 Million Bond for Allegedly Scamming Elderly Minnesota Woman Out of $136,000 in Cash and Gold
MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 23-year-old McKinney, Texas, man, Mutahir Ahmed Khan, is being held on a $1.5 million bond after allegedly swindling an elderly Marshall County woman out of $136,000. Khan, who faces up to 20 years in prison for two felony theft charges, reportedly convinced the victim to send cash hidden in… Continue reading Texas Man Held on $1.5 Million Bond for Allegedly Scamming Elderly Minnesota Woman Out of $136,000 in Cash and Gold
Fast CAT Event Held in Grand Forks Extending Through the Weekend
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Fast CAT event got underway in Grand Forks today. Dog chase a cat lure in a 100 yard dash. It runs through Sunday.
Moorhead Woman Held on Second-Degree Murder Charge Following Fatal Stabbing
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news out of Moorhead, Minnesota: A woman is being held on a second-degree murder charge following a fatal stabbing early Sunday morning. According to Moorhead police, officers responded to a report of a male stabbed in the chest shortly after midnight. Upon arriving at the 1000 block of Third Avenue… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Held on Second-Degree Murder Charge Following Fatal Stabbing
Breaking News: Moorhead Stabbing Suspect Held on Murder Charge
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man taken into custody following a fatal stabbing in Moorhead, Minnesota, early this morning is now being held on a murder charge. Shortly after midnight, Moorhead police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1000 block of Third Avenue North. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim with… Continue reading Breaking News: Moorhead Stabbing Suspect Held on Murder Charge
Felon Faces Federal Charges After Alleged Firearm Possession and Drug Bust
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Raymond Lee Graham Jr., 36, is facing federal charges after an arrest in Grand Forks County revealed a trove of drugs and an alleged firearm. Initially charged with multiple crimes, Graham fled from police during a traffic stop, leading to the discovery of 1.2 pounds of marijuana, methamphetamine-coated marijuana, empty… Continue reading Felon Faces Federal Charges After Alleged Firearm Possession and Drug Bust
Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nearly two years after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Tyler Gene Berg, 33, of Minneapolis, made his initial appearance in three Grand Forks County felony cases on Wednesday, May 29. Berg, who has been in Hennepin County’s custody since January, faces 15 drug- and theft-related felony charges. His… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued
Hearing held in the TRF murder of Steven Opdahl at Digi-Key
A law enforcement officer testified Tuesday afternoon about his interview with a Thief River Falls man accused of murdering a Digi-Key employee outside of the business in May 2023. Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, 33, was indicted last year on felony charges of first-degree murder – premeditated and second-degree murder – intent. He is accused of intentionally killing… Continue reading Hearing held in the TRF murder of Steven Opdahl at Digi-Key