Tag: homeless

High-Risk Sex Offenders Register as Homeless in Fargo

High-Risk Sex Offenders Register as Homeless in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Fargo Police Department has reported that two high-risk sex offenders have registered as homeless within the city. Offender Details: Dustin Monroe Smith Age: 40 Physical Description: 6 feet tall, 175 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair Conviction: In 2020, Smith was convicted of indecent exposure in Cass County District Court, North… Continue reading High-Risk Sex Offenders Register as Homeless in Fargo

Fargo Commission Rejects “Operation Safe Fargo” and Providing Bus Tickets for Homeless Individuals

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Commissioners voted down a proposal by Commissioner Michelle Turnberg tonight that would have included giving homeless people a bus ticket home. Commissioners say they have been working on a detailed solution to the problem and will present their findings on December 23rd.

FARGO HOMELESS: A Choice between Jail or a Bus Ticket Home

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is bringing up some proposals to fix the homeless problem during Monday’s meeting. One of them is to offer some homeless people jail or a bus ticket home.

UPDATE: Displacement Leaves Elderly Bemidji Residents Homeless

UPDATE: Elderly Bemidji Residents Left With No Home BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) They were told they have to be out of the building by Thursday. Now, some elderly and disabled Bemidji residents are left without a home.

Fargo Police Department Notifies Community of Registered Sex Offender’s Homelessness

Philip Davies

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Fargo Police Department has issued an alert to inform the public that Philip Davies, a 27-year-old male, is now listed as homeless in Fargo. According to official records, Davies stands at 5′9″ and weighs 215 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. In 2019, Davies was convicted of several crimes… Continue reading Fargo Police Department Notifies Community of Registered Sex Offender’s Homelessness

Homeless Man Accused of Attempted Murder: Bail Set at $250,000

Moses Ayom

GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — A 44-year-old homeless man named Moses Ayom made his first court appearance on Tuesday, November 5th, in connection with an alleged attempt to stab another man at the Grand Forks homeless shelter. The incident occurred on Friday, November 1st. According to court documents, Ayom claimed that President Joe Biden and Vice… Continue reading Homeless Man Accused of Attempted Murder: Bail Set at $250,000

Stabbing at Homeless Shelter in Grand Forks: Man Faces Multiple Charges

Moses Ayom

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A man is facing several charges after a stabbing at a homeless shelter in Grand Forks. According to the police report, an argument led to the victim being stabbed on the 5th floor of Northlands Rescue Mission just before 7:45 Friday morning. The victim was taken to Altru Hospital with… Continue reading Stabbing at Homeless Shelter in Grand Forks: Man Faces Multiple Charges

Deadly Altercation: A Homeless Man Faces Murder Charges

Donald Bartlette and Nicholas Wride-Arnold

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent incident on Thursday night in Grand Forks, Donald Bartlette, 45, was arrested for allegedly beating Anthony Kiehl, 49, to death. The victim’s body was found unresponsive at his apartment and later pronounced dead at Altru Hospital. According to an affidavit of probable cause summary, Kiehl suffered multiple… Continue reading Deadly Altercation: A Homeless Man Faces Murder Charges

Another Individual Charged in Attempt to Cash $29,000 Check in “Operation Homeless”

Another Man Charged Trying To Cash $29,000 Check In “Operation Homeless” FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Another man has been charged trying to cash a large check in a Fargo case called, “Operation Homeless”.

A Bemidji Man, A Minneapolis Gang Member Charged in Two Fatal Shootings Near Homeless Encampments

Joshua Anthony Jones

Joshua Anthony Jones, 36, of Bemidji, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree attempted murder following a deadly shooting spree near homeless encampments in south Minneapolis. Prosecutors allege that Jones, a longtime member of the Native Mob gang, fatally shot Robert Milton Brown, 39, in an alley on… Continue reading A Bemidji Man, A Minneapolis Gang Member Charged in Two Fatal Shootings Near Homeless Encampments

Devils Lake Woman Faces Felony Charges for Terrorizing at Fargo Homeless Shelter

Devils Lake Woman Faces Felony Charges for Terrorizing at Fargo Homeless Shelter

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Devils Lake woman is facing serious legal trouble after an incident at a Fargo homeless shelter led to her being charged with felony terrorizing. Tammy L. Jones, a resident of Devils Lake, was charged following an altercation at the Downtown Engagement Center in Fargo. According to court documents, the incident… Continue reading Devils Lake Woman Faces Felony Charges for Terrorizing at Fargo Homeless Shelter

Bar Brawl Ends in Felony Charge: Homeless Teen Faces Aggravated Assault in Devils Lake

Nathaniel T. Modica

DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 19-year-old homeless man, Nathaniel T. Modica, is now facing a felony aggravated assault charge after a violent altercation at Nellie’s Bar in Devils Lake, North Dakota. On August 17th, officers responded to a medical emergency at the bar and found a male victim unconscious with a severe head wound.… Continue reading Bar Brawl Ends in Felony Charge: Homeless Teen Faces Aggravated Assault in Devils Lake

Homeless Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit from Minnesota to North Dakota

Homeless Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit from Minnesota to North Dakota

CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A homeless man, 30-year-old Dustin Powell, was arrested and is now in the Cass County Jail in Fargo following a high-speed pursuit on Sunday night. According to Sergeant Ski of the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the incident began at 9:40 p.m. when authorities attempted to stop a stolen Audi that… Continue reading Homeless Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit from Minnesota to North Dakota

Shocking Details Emerge: Homeless Suspect Faces Six Felony Charges After Downtown Fargo Stabbing Spree

Michael Hurteau

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – New details have surfaced about the violent incident in downtown Fargo on Sunday afternoon, which occurred shortly after the Pride Parade. The suspect, Michael Hurteau, who is homeless, now faces six felony charges, including two counts of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated assault, and one count of terrorizing. According to… Continue reading Shocking Details Emerge: Homeless Suspect Faces Six Felony Charges After Downtown Fargo Stabbing Spree

Homeless Woman in Grand Forks Faces Multiple Charges After Knife Incident

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 20-year-old homeless woman in Grand Forks, Katie Bennerotte, is facing a series of criminal charges after a knife-wielding incident on August 5th. According to court documents, Bennerotte is charged with three felony counts of terrorizing, as well as misdemeanors for obstruction of a government function, attempted simple assault, and… Continue reading Homeless Woman in Grand Forks Faces Multiple Charges After Knife Incident

Update: Duluth Homeless Camp Cleared, Two Arrested; Moorhead Investigates Shootout

Update: Duluth Homeless Camp Cleared, Two Arrested; Moorhead Investigates Shootout

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday morning, Duluth authorities cleared a homeless encampment near City Hall, resulting in two people facing obstruction charges. Police and first responders arrived at the site, compelling the campers to vacate the area. City workers then removed tents, trash, and other debris. The city had given the occupants a week’s… Continue reading Update: Duluth Homeless Camp Cleared, Two Arrested; Moorhead Investigates Shootout

Fargo Police Show Remarkable Restraint in Arresting Rape Suspect at Homeless Camp

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo police officers used a lot of restraint in the arrest of a rape suspect at a homeless camp in that city last weekend. Kedrick Baker is facing charges.

📹 Shocking Bodycam Footage Released of Deadly Police Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Christopher Junkin

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Crookston Police have released the bodycam video of a tragic incident at the Care & Share homeless shelter on June 30. The footage shows Officer Nick Fladland responding to a reported fight and ultimately shooting and killing Chris Junkin. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is currently reviewing the incident… Continue reading 📹 Shocking Bodycam Footage Released of Deadly Police Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Body Cam Footage Released: Deadly Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Crookston Police have released body cam video of a deadly shooting that took place at the Care and Share homeless shelter on June 30, 2024. The footage captures the intense encounter between police and Christopher Junkin, the man fatally shot by Crookston Police Officer Nick Fladland. The video begins with Officer… Continue reading Body Cam Footage Released: Deadly Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Minnesota BCA Updates on Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Christopher Ryan Junkin

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has released new details regarding the fatal shooting of a man by Crookston police at the Care and Share Center on June 30th. According to the BCA, 44-year-old Christopher Ryan Junkin died of multiple gunshot wounds as confirmed by forensic pathology from the University… Continue reading Minnesota BCA Updates on Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Fargo Commissioners Consider Fines for Homeless “Campers”

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Residents voiced their concerns at Fargo’s City Commission meeting over the growing number of homeless camps along the river. The commission is contemplating an ordinance to impose fines or fees for camping on public land. Discussions have included the legality of such measures, with the Supreme Court ruling that prohibiting camping… Continue reading Fargo Commissioners Consider Fines for Homeless “Campers”

Second Fatal Police Shooting in Six Weeks: Crookston Officer Kills Man at Homeless Shelter

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – For the second time in six weeks, a Crookston police officer has fatally shot a man. On Sunday night, June 30, officers responded to a fight at the Care and Share homeless shelter around 11:45 p.m. Shortly after, distress calls and gunshots were reported from the second floor. Chief Darin Selzler… Continue reading Second Fatal Police Shooting in Six Weeks: Crookston Officer Kills Man at Homeless Shelter

Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter Prompts Investigation

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Late on Sunday night, June 30, a tragic incident unfolded at the Care and Share homeless shelter in Crookston, Minnesota. Responding to a reported fight, officers from the Crookston Police Department encountered a combative man inside the shelter who refused to comply with verbal commands. After deploying less-lethal measures, details unspecified,… Continue reading Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter Prompts Investigation

Eviction of Homeless Camp Protest in Bemidji, MN Delayed as of Now

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) People participating in a homeless protest in the Rail Road Corridor by downtown Bemidji, Minnesota were told they had to be out by 4:45 pm on this Sunday or they could be arrested. That order is apparently on hold.