Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Washington, 71, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with four felonies. Prosecutors filed three counts of felony domestic assault. They also filed one count of felony fifth-degree drugs. The case is in Becker County District Court. Allegations Court papers say the alleged assaults happened from Dec. 19 through Jan. 7.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Woman Accused of Wielding 12-Inch Steak Knife, Hitting Officer’s Eye

Woman Accused of Wielding 12-Inch Steak Knife, Hitting Officer’s Eye

Buffalo, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Buffalo woman faces charges after an alleged knife threat and a struggle with police. Lisa Louise Aho, 44, of Buffalo, is charged with four counts in Wright County court. The charges follow a reported domestic dispute on January 16, 2026. What the police say happened According to the criminal… Continue reading Woman Accused of Wielding 12-Inch Steak Knife, Hitting Officer’s Eye

Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit

Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy Wayne DeGroat, 59, of Ogema, is headed to prison after a jury verdict. DeGroat was sentenced in Becker County District Court on Dec. 30, 2025. Judge Michelle Lawson imposed a 21-month state prison sentence in St. Cloud. The court gave him 177 days of jail credit. The court also ordered… Continue reading Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit

Clay County I-94 Drivers Urged to Slow Down

Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Drivers in west central Minnesota are being urged to slow down after a slippery stretch of Interstate 94 sent vehicles into the ditch east of Moorhead on Monday afternoon. Slippery I-94 Conditions Near Moorhead According to information from west central Minnesota authorities, crews responded to I-94 near milepost 4, just east… Continue reading Clay County I-94 Drivers Urged to Slow Down