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
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Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Methamphetamine Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, 33, was sentenced on Thursday, November 21st, for selling approximately six grams of methamphetamine to a Polk County informant. He had previously pleaded guilty in October to felony third-degree sale of a controlled substance. According to court documents, Shaugabay sold methamphetamine to a cooperating individual in East… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Methamphetamine Sale
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 Man to Face January Trial in Basketball Court Shooting Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old Grand Forks man, Allen Jaborie Ticordiyae Little, is scheduled for a jury trial on January 6-7 following his final dispositional conference on November 14. Little has maintained his not guilty plea to charges of aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless endangerment, both Class C felonies carrying… Continue reading Grand Forks Man to Face January Trial in Basketball Court Shooting Case
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
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
Langdon Man Faces Legal Delays in Alleged Indecent Exposure Case at Grand Cities Mall
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Two weeks after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Jeffery Dalton Stanley, 56, from Langdon, has not been apprehended following allegations of indecent exposure at Grand Cities Mall in Grand Forks. The incident, reported on October 21, involved Stanley engaging in inappropriate behavior in a mall common area. According to… Continue reading Langdon Man Faces Legal Delays in Alleged Indecent Exposure Case at Grand Cities Mall
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
Two Men Charged in Connection with Grand Forks Man’s Death
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men have officially been charged with involvement in the recent death of a 49-year-old Grand Forks man. An affidavit made public Monday says the death is believed to have been caused by blunt force injury to the head. Anthony James Kiehl was found unresponsive in his apartment Thursday night after… Continue reading Two Men Charged in Connection with Grand Forks Man’s Death
Hobbs Act Robbery: Ian Paul Kramchuck Faces Federal Prosecution for Armed Gas Station Heist
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Ian Paul Kramchuck, 20, was originally charged in district court but his case was dismissed due to the upgraded charge of a Hobbs Act robbery. Court documents state that on August 12th, Kramchuck committed theft from a business entity engaged in interstate commerce by using actual and threatened force, violence, and… Continue reading Hobbs Act Robbery: Ian Paul Kramchuck Faces Federal Prosecution for Armed Gas Station Heist
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
A Crookston Man’s 21-Month Sentence for Drug Residual Possession
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man was sentenced to 21 months in prison on Tuesday, October 29. The individual, identified as Aladdin Da’jion Bankhead, aged 30, had been charged with an additional seven felonies. The charges included conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime and the sale of at least 17 grams… Continue reading A Crookston Man’s 21-Month Sentence for Drug Residual Possession
Five Indicted in North Dakota Fentanyl Trafficking Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Five individuals were charged with various crimes related to alleged fentanyl possession and transportation. The incident occurred on October 25th when law enforcement stopped a vehicle traveling along U.S. Highway 2. The driver, Darla Rae Belgarde, stated she had picked up Olivia Rain Patneaud in Fargo as the latter requested… Continue reading Five Indicted in North Dakota Fentanyl Trafficking Case
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
Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Narcotics Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Douglas Allen Austreng, 61, has been charged with various crimes related to narcotics. On October 29, law enforcement executed a search warrant on his residence. During this operation, they allegedly found multiple substances: approximately 1,001.4 grams of methamphetamine (including packaging), 30.23 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 0.82 grams of cocaine, and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Narcotics Charges
High-Risk Sex Offender Registered in Grand Forks: Public Safety Measures
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Shawn Michael Johnston, 32, is currently registered as homeless within the city of Grand Forks. According to a press release issued by the Grand Forks Police Department on October 18, Johnston has been assigned a high-risk level by the North Dakota Sex Offender Risk Assessment Committee. Johnston’s two convictions for… Continue reading High-Risk Sex Offender Registered in Grand Forks: Public Safety Measures
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
Child Abuse Allegations: HOPEful Beginnings Employee Charged in Incident Involving Young Child
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Jarae Arlouine Grad, a 22-year-old employee at HOPEful Beginnings Child Care Facility in Grand Forks, has been charged with Class B felony child abuse of a person under six years old. According to an affidavit filed in the case, Grad allegedly used excessive force on a young girl who was… Continue reading Child Abuse Allegations: HOPEful Beginnings Employee Charged in Incident Involving Young Child
Sexual Predator Caught: Matthew McCarty’s Year-Long Online Abuse of Minors Exposed
CAVALIER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Alyn McCarty, a 34-year-old man from Hillsboro, Kansas, is being held on a $50,000 bond for his alleged involvement in online sexual contact with minors over a period of several years. According to an affidavit filed in the case, McCarty used various methods to persuade and coerce young girls… Continue reading Sexual Predator Caught: Matthew McCarty’s Year-Long Online Abuse of Minors Exposed
Double Trouble: Two Men Charged in Grand Forks Murder Investigation
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office has received charges forwarded against two men for their suspected involvement in a Thursday, October 24, murder. According to a press release issued Saturday afternoon, police have charged Donald Joseph Bartlette, 45, with murder and Nicholas Wride-Arnold, 35, with conspiracy to commit murder.… Continue reading Double Trouble: Two Men Charged in Grand Forks Murder Investigation
Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, a 30-year-old man from Grand Forks, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, October 14. The harsh sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to six Class C felonies and two Class B misdemeanors related to a high-speed chase that involved fleeing from law enforcement. According… Continue reading Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase
Five Arrested in Polk County Child Sex Solicitation Sting
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A joint investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension has resulted in five arrests for child sex solicitation. The sting operation targeted individuals who used online platforms to solicit children. According to a sheriff’s office press release, Joseph Robert Thompson, 23, and Trey Kyle Soder,… Continue reading Five Arrested in Polk County Child Sex Solicitation Sting
Oklee Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Cocaine Sale
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man from Oklee, Minnesota, has been charged with first-degree sale of a controlled substance. Rodney Arlan Smith, 58, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. According to court documents, Smith was arrested in July after selling an ounce of cocaine to undercover Pennington County law enforcement for… Continue reading Oklee Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Cocaine Sale
Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 30-year-old woman from Tokio, North Dakota, has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter and child neglect after a fatal car crash on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Tierra Lynn Scott was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 16, following her initial appearance in federal court where she faced charges of involuntary manslaughter and… Continue reading Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation
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
LM Wind Power Faces $125,000 Fine for Racial Harassment and Retaliation: Grand Forks Company Ordered to Pay Damages
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing pattern of racial harassment and retaliation has been addressed by federal authorities at a Grand Forks-based manufacturing company. In a consent decree filed on Friday, September 20th, LM Wind Power Blades was ordered to pay $125,000 in damages as part of a settlement agreement. The allegations against the… Continue reading LM Wind Power Faces $125,000 Fine for Racial Harassment and Retaliation: Grand Forks Company Ordered to Pay Damages
Fargo Stabbing: Police Search for Suspect in Early Morning Attack
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing disturbance turned into a police investigation early Saturday morning in south Fargo. At approximately 5:23 a.m., officers responded to a call in the 3700 block of 18th Street South, where they found a male victim with a stab wound to his leg. The injured man was promptly taken to… Continue reading Fargo Stabbing: Police Search for Suspect in Early Morning Attack
Domestic Violence Nightmare: 32-Year-Old Man to Face Sentencing for Heinous Crimes Against Ex-Girlfriend
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Domestic Violence Nightmare: 32-Year-Old Man to Face Sentencing for Heinous Crimes Against Ex-Girlfriend A disturbing case of domestic violence has led to a North Dakota man facing sentencing on four charges. Alexander Mitchell Stewart, 32, pleaded guilty to three Class C felonies – domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terrorizing,… Continue reading Domestic Violence Nightmare: 32-Year-Old Man to Face Sentencing for Heinous Crimes Against Ex-Girlfriend
Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to an astonishing 50 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, for his heinous crimes against four young girls. Manuel Martinez Jr., 47, pleaded guilty in June to four counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition. The horrific abuse occurred over nearly a… Continue reading Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
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
Roseau Woman Accused of Selling Over 24 Grams of Meth to Undercover Officer
ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tiffany Abrahamson, a 38-year-old resident of Roseau, has been charged with first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of methamphetamine within a 90-day period. In December, an undercover officer paid $550 in controlled buy funds to Abrahamson for approximately 24.99 grams of the illicit substance. The suspected meth was submitted… Continue reading Roseau Woman Accused of Selling Over 24 Grams of Meth to Undercover Officer
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
Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Crookston’s political scene. Derek Jon Brekken, a 36-year-old candidate running against incumbent Wendy Ault for the Ward 5 council seat, was arrested on Wednesday, October 2nd, for allegedly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order. According to court records, the offense is alleged… Continue reading Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation
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
Monster in Plain Sight: Minnesota Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sex Abuse
MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 50-year-old man from Middle River, Minnesota has been charged with multiple counts of child sex abuse after two young girls came forward to report years of sexual assault. Calvin John Rybakowski was arrested on September 9 and is being held on a $250,000 cash or surety bond. He faces… Continue reading Monster in Plain Sight: Minnesota Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sex Abuse
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
Predator Behind Bars: Grand Forks Man Charged in Shocking Child Abuse Case
GRAND FORKS — A disturbing case of child abuse has come to light in Grand Forks, where a 39-year-old man has been charged with two Class A felony counts of gross sexual imposition. Allen Timothy Dunn faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of either count. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed… Continue reading Predator Behind Bars: Grand Forks Man Charged in Shocking Child Abuse Case
Urgent Update: Significant Layoffs and Transformations at Grand Forks Herald
BREAKING NEWS: Major Layoffs & Changes At Grand Forks Herald GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) TRF News has learned of a major layoff and changes at the Grand Forks Herald newspaper. The Herald is owned by Forum Communications, which also owns WDAZ Television in Grand Forks. No word yet on whether changes are in the works… Continue reading Urgent Update: Significant Layoffs and Transformations at Grand Forks Herald
Ohio Man Faces Felony for Illegal Guiding Services in North Dakota
MINNEWAUKAN, N.D. – Christopher Skrant, an Ohio resident and owner of Flyway Outdoors Guide Service, faces a felony theft charge and five misdemeanor counts for illegally operating as a guide in North Dakota’s Benson County. Court records reveal Skrant accepted a $1,000 deposit in January 2022 for a guided waterfowl hunt he was not licensed… Continue reading Ohio Man Faces Felony for Illegal Guiding Services in North Dakota
No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Polk County Attorney’s Office has cleared East Grand Forks Police Sgt. Aeisso Schrage of any wrongdoing in the January 9 shooting death of 42-year-old Lucas Paul Gilbertson. Following a comprehensive investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), it was determined that Schrage’s use of deadly force was… Continue reading No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson
Grand Forks Man Charged with Attempted Rape, Assault, and Restraint in Violent Domestic Incident
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Dhuuh Mohamed Hassan, 49, has been charged with attempted gross sexual imposition, felonious restraint, and aggravated assault following a violent domestic incident in Grand Forks on Sept. 18. The charges include a Class A felony, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years. Police were called to an apartment complex… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Attempted Rape, Assault, and Restraint in Violent Domestic Incident
Fosston Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Methamphetamine Sales to Informant
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN. — A Fosston woman, Michelle Jean Laird, was sentenced to 107 months in prison on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for selling approximately 17 grams of methamphetamine to a Pennington County informant. Laird, 52, originally scheduled for an initial court appearance, pleaded guilty to felony first-degree sale of a controlled substance. This is Laird’s… Continue reading Fosston Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Methamphetamine Sales to Informant
Orthopedic Surgeon Wins $290K Verdict Against Sanford Health for Sending Unauthorized Letter to Patients
FARGO — Dr. Matthew Friederichs, an orthopedic surgeon, has won a nearly $290,000 verdict against Sanford Health after a jury found the health system violated state and federal law by sending an unauthorized letter to his patients. The decision came on Friday, Sept. 6, following a two-week civil trial in U.S. District Court. Friederichs, who… Continue reading Orthopedic Surgeon Wins $290K Verdict Against Sanford Health for Sending Unauthorized Letter to Patients
Discrepancy in Narratives Emerges in East Grand Forks Police Shooting Case
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Attorneys for Polk County and East Grand Forks Police Sgt. Aeisso Schrage have not responded to questions about differing accounts of the fatal January 9 shooting of Lucas Paul Gilbertson. On Friday, Sept. 13, the Polk County Attorney’s Office cleared Schrage of wrongdoing in the incident, but a Herald reader… Continue reading Discrepancy in Narratives Emerges in East Grand Forks Police Shooting Case
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
Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Allegedly Selling Over 130 Grams of Meth in Sting Operations
GRAND FORKS — A 61-year-old Grand Forks man, Robert Barrett Yahnke, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly selling a total of 137.8 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover agent and a confidential informant across five separate occasions, according to an affidavit filed in the case. Yahnke is charged with two Class A felonies: delivery… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Allegedly Selling Over 130 Grams of Meth in Sting Operations
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
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Six Years for Deliberately Striking Motorcyclist with Pickup
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Paul Gregory Piche, a 37-year-old from Thief River Falls, was sentenced on Tuesday, September 17, to over six years in prison for intentionally striking a motorcyclist with his pickup truck, causing severe injuries. The incident occurred on May 23, 2022, near the Seven Clans Casino, following a heated confrontation between… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Six Years for Deliberately Striking Motorcyclist with Pickup
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
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
East Grand Forks Man Busted with Drugs Near Schools, Faces Felony Charges
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man is facing serious felony drug charges after being caught with oxycodone and methamphetamine within a prohibited zone near local schools, heightening the penalties he faces. Richard Franklin Jackson, 54, was arrested after authorities found 14 10mg oxycodone pills and a pipe containing meth residue at… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Busted with Drugs Near Schools, Faces Felony Charges
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
Ongoing Investigation into Fatal Shooting at Prairie Heights Church: No Charges Yet Filed
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The investigation into the fatal shooting of Austin Strom, a 25-year-old parishioner of Prairie Heights Community Church in West Fargo, has entered its third week with no new updates. Police reports indicate that Strom attempted to break into the church and assaulted 66-year-old Kent Hodges before being shot by Don… Continue reading Ongoing Investigation into Fatal Shooting at Prairie Heights Church: No Charges Yet Filed
Fargo Bomb Scare: Multiple Threats Rattle City, All Deemed Hoaxes
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo faced an alarming series of bomb threats last week, culminating in a fake threat to West Acres Mall on Friday afternoon. The Fargo Police Department swiftly responded to the threat at a business on 13th Avenue South, but it was quickly determined to be unfounded. In total, six bomb threats… Continue reading Fargo Bomb Scare: Multiple Threats Rattle City, All Deemed Hoaxes
NDSU Football Player Arrested Hours After Game: Shooting Incident Shocks Fargo Party
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Just hours after making his debut for North Dakota State University’s football team, 19-year-old Jaiden Pickett found himself behind bars, facing multiple felony charges following a shooting at a Fargo house party. The incident occurred early Sunday morning after Pickett, a redshirt freshman linebacker from Milwaukee, played in NDSU’s blowout victory… Continue reading NDSU Football Player Arrested Hours After Game: Shooting Incident Shocks Fargo Party
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
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
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Drug Trafficking in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, 28, of Grand Forks, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for second-degree sale of a controlled substance in Polk County. The sentence was handed down on Tuesday, August 20, following Brunelle’s guilty plea to the felony, which had been reduced from a first-degree charge earlier… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Drug Trafficking in Polk County
🚨 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 to serve 15 years for gross sexual imposition, child abuse
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Marcus Arlo Hoffmann, 33, was sentenced on Thursday, August 15, to 20 years in prison, with five years suspended, for committing Class A felony gross sexual imposition and Class C felony child abuse. The case began in early September 2023 when Hoffmann was reported for assaulting… Continue reading Grand Forks man to serve 15 years for gross sexual imposition, child abuse
Grand Forks Man Busted with Nearly 15 Pounds of Meth Faces 20 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Walter Dane Carlson, 60, is staring down a potential 20-year prison sentence after authorities discovered nearly 15 pounds of methamphetamine in his Belmont Road home. On Monday, August 12, the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force, along with the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force, executed a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Busted with Nearly 15 Pounds of Meth Faces 20 Years in Prison
Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust: Fargo Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A routine traffic stop on I-29 led to a significant drug bust, landing a Fargo man in Grand Forks County custody. On Monday, August 12, a sheriff’s deputy pulled over a black Cadillac for failing to signal a lane change and noticed it lacked proper registration. The driver, 55-year-old Todd… Continue reading Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust: Fargo Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl
Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has had two prestigious awards rescinded following his guilty plea to criminal sex acts involving children. The North Dakota Library Association (NDLA) and the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) both revoked honors previously awarded to Holmberg. The NDLA, which had named Holmberg a… Continue reading Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction
💰 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
🚨 Manhunt Underway: Grand Forks Police Search for Armed Scooter Thief
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Forks Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance in locating an armed burglary suspect who struck on Tuesday, August 13. The suspect, described as a white male in his early to mid-30s, was last seen wearing gray shorts, a white tank top, white tennis shoes, and black headphones.… Continue reading 🚨 Manhunt Underway: Grand Forks Police Search for Armed Scooter Thief
Court Orders Mental Evaluation for Grand Forks Man Accused of Cold-Blooded Barroom Murder
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events, Nicholas Jon Narveson, a 27-year-old Grand Forks man accused of a fatal shooting, has been ordered to undergo a psychological and criminal responsibility evaluation before his case can proceed. Narveson, who is being held on a $1 million bond, appeared in court on Monday,… Continue reading Court Orders Mental Evaluation for Grand Forks Man Accused of Cold-Blooded Barroom Murder
Fort Totten Man’s Desperate Escape Attempt Adds to Felony Charges After Standoff
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Wade Posey, a 32-year-old man from Fort Totten, is now facing additional charges after allegedly attempting to escape custody following his arrest after a tense standoff with Grand Forks law enforcement. Posey, already charged with multiple Class C felonies, including escaping a felony arrest and possessing contraband useful for… Continue reading Fort Totten Man’s Desperate Escape Attempt Adds to Felony Charges After Standoff
Fort Totten Man Arrested After Seven-Hour Standoff, Faces Multiple Felony Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Wade Posey, 32, from Fort Totten, was apprehended by Grand Forks law enforcement after a tense seven-hour standoff on July 22. Posey now faces three Class C felony charges: burglary, preventing arrest, and criminal mischief, which together could result in up to five years in prison. The incident began… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Arrested After Seven-Hour Standoff, Faces Multiple Felony Charges
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
Montana Man Sentenced to Four Years for Major Burglary in North Dakota
CAVALIER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On August 1, Jonathan Wayne Royce, a 35-year-old from Montana, was sentenced to four years in prison for a burglary he committed in Cavalier County, North Dakota, last year. Royce, who pleaded guilty to five of his 11 charges, admitted to two Class B felonies: night burglary and theft between… Continue reading Montana Man Sentenced to Four Years for Major Burglary in North Dakota
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jonathan Alvarez, 38, pleaded guilty to three drug charges on Monday, Aug. 5, and was sentenced to 30 months in prison. The charges include Class A felony possession of at least 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver, Class C felony possession of a schedule… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Drug Charges
Duluth Man Sentenced to 49 Months for Drug Crimes in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Anthony Allen Ressler, 42, of Duluth, Minnesota, was sentenced to 49 months in prison on August 1, 2024, after pleading guilty to two Polk County drug-related charges. Ressler admitted to felony third-degree controlled substance possession in a prohibited zone and gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired. Several other charges were… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced to 49 Months for Drug Crimes in Polk County
Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges After Arrest in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin John Steinberger, 49, is facing three drug-related charges after a Polk County deputy found cocaine and methamphetamine inside his motorcycle. Steinberger has been charged with first-degree methamphetamine sales, second-degree cocaine possession, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance. On July 23, Steinberger was pulled over in… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges After Arrest in Polk County
Meth Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years After Multiple Drug Sales in Minnesota
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicolle Renee Berg, a 41-year-old resident of Fertile, Minnesota, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree sale of a controlled substance. This plea deal led to the dismissal of four additional charges, including first-degree sale of a controlled substance, two counts… Continue reading Meth Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years After Multiple Drug Sales in Minnesota
Crookston Man Gets 10.5 Years for Meth Conspiracy: A Cautionary Tale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Miguel Arturo Jasso, 25, of Crookston, Minnesota, was sentenced to 125 months in prison on August 1, 2024, for his role in a first-degree controlled substance sale conspiracy. Jasso, who entered an Alford plea in July, maintains his innocence but acknowledges the evidence against him is sufficient for conviction. Jasso… Continue reading Crookston Man Gets 10.5 Years for Meth Conspiracy: A Cautionary Tale
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
Red Lake County Man Charged with Child Torture After Video Surfaces
RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Brooks, Minnesota, man faces serious criminal charges after a disturbing video surfaced showing him brutally beating a 12-year-old child. Joseph Cole Wulfson, 34, is charged with felony child torture, gross misdemeanor malicious punishment of a child, and misdemeanor domestic assault. The felony child torture charge carries a potential… Continue reading Red Lake County Man Charged with Child Torture After Video Surfaces
🚨 Fort Totten Man Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge After Spirit Lake Reservation Lockdown
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kolby Jae McKay, a Fort Totten resident, is facing a second-degree murder charge following an incident that led to an April lockdown on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Authorities announced a search for McKay on April 4, and he surrendered by April 8, according to a statement from the Spirit Lake… Continue reading 🚨 Fort Totten Man Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge After Spirit Lake Reservation Lockdown
🚔 Grafton Man Sentenced for Smuggling Suboxone into Grand Forks Jail
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 29, Andrew Harlan Stenerson, 33, of Grafton, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. The sentence, part of a plea agreement, includes… Continue reading 🚔 Grafton Man Sentenced for Smuggling Suboxone into Grand Forks Jail
💼 Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 23 Years for Major Drug and Theft Operation
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Brooke Reed Edwards, a 30-year-old woman from St. Paul, Minnesota, was sentenced on July 30 to 20 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, for drug-related offenses, plus an additional three years for theft. Her sentence comes after pleading guilty to 13 felony charges spanning three separate cases in Grand… Continue reading 💼 Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 23 Years for Major Drug and Theft Operation
🚔 Belcourt Man Sentenced for Drug Crimes in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, a 24-year-old from Belcourt, North Dakota, pleaded guilty to three felony drug charges in Grand Forks County on July 29. The charges included Class A felony possession of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, Class B felony conspiracy to deliver fentanyl, and Class… Continue reading 🚔 Belcourt Man Sentenced for Drug Crimes in Grand Forks County
Crookston Man Faces Trial for Alleged Kidnapping and Assault in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Angel Alberto Torres-Sosa, 32, of Crookston, is set to stand trial later this year in Grand Forks on four felony charges, including kidnapping and attempted gross sexual imposition by using force, both Class A felonies with a maximum 20-year sentence in North Dakota. He also faces charges of aggravated assault… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Trial for Alleged Kidnapping and Assault in Grand Forks
📰 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
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
Duluth Man Sentenced to 85 Months for Meth Possession
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Duluth man was sentenced to 85 months on Tuesday, July 23, for first-degree possession of a controlled substance in Polk County. Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, pleaded guilty to the felony charge, as well as gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance, in June. Originally, Carlsness faced… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced to 85 Months for Meth Possession
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
Hawley Man Ordered to Pay $248,400 for Theft of 77 Cows
CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Hawley, Minnesota, man has been ordered to pay $248,400 in restitution after pleading guilty to the felony theft of 77 cows under a share cow agreement. Jason Wayne Langerud, 44, faced two counts of theft in 2023. The investigation began in June 2022 when authorities received a report about… Continue reading Hawley Man Ordered to Pay $248,400 for Theft of 77 Cows
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
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
Crookston Man Faces Additional Charges in Alleged Rape Case
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man arrested in October for allegedly raping an intoxicated woman is now facing two additional, related felony charges. Susano Isaiah Padilla, 21, was initially charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and third-degree criminal sexual conduct. An amended criminal complaint, filed Tuesday, July 2, added one count of first-degree… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Additional Charges in Alleged Rape Case
Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man, Conner Douglas Anderson, 31, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 2, to 86 months in prison for committing a first-degree aggravated controlled substance crime in Polk County. Anderson sold three ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover deputy in May 2023, according to a probable cause statement filed in… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County
Grand Forks Man Avoids Trial for Felony Sexual Assault and Burglary Charges Through Pretrial Diversion
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Lance Visnar Oliveros, 26, was anticipated to stand trial on May 28 for Class A felony gross sexual imposition and Class B felony night burglary. Instead, he has been granted a pretrial diversion agreement, meaning he will not have to go to trial. Oliveros was charged in December 2022 for… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Avoids Trial for Felony Sexual Assault and Burglary Charges Through Pretrial Diversion
A woman from Cavalier was arrested for allegedly smuggling Suboxone into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Elaine Alexis Longtine, a 25-year-old woman from Cavalier, was arrested on Monday, May 13, in connection with an incident involving the smuggling of Suboxone film strips into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center concealed within greeting card envelopes. Longtine faces charges of Class A felony conspiracy to deliver or possess… Continue reading A woman from Cavalier was arrested for allegedly smuggling Suboxone into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center
Crookston Woman Receives Staggered 180-Day Sentence for Felony Theft and Aiding Offender Charges
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a courtroom drama unfolding on Tuesday, April 23, Irene Thompson, 42, faced sentencing for her involvement in felony theft from an employer and aiding an offender. Thompson had previously pleaded guilty to these charges in February, leading to the dismissal of two remaining charges against her. The proposed plea… Continue reading Crookston Woman Receives Staggered 180-Day Sentence for Felony Theft and Aiding Offender Charges
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
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