$15,000 Inside Job Theft Ring Busted Between Grand Forks & East Grand Forks Hugo’s Stores – trfnews.i234.me

Melissa Vargas

Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A pair of alleged accomplices are now facing felony charges after nearly $15,000 in cash and alcohol reportedly vanished from Hugo’s Wine and Spirits stores in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Melissa Vargas, an employee at both locations, and Rodrigo Rodriguez Jr., are accused of orchestrating the theft by… Continue reading $15,000 Inside Job Theft Ring Busted Between Grand Forks & East Grand Forks Hugo’s Stores – trfnews.i234.me

Polk County SHOCK: East Grand Forks Woman Accused of Stealing Over $11K from Hugo’s, Caught with Meth | TRF News

Polk County SHOCK: East Grand Forks Woman Accused of Stealing Over $11K from Hugo’s, Caught with Meth | TRF News

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks woman is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing over $11,000 in cash and liquor from Hugo’s stores in East Grand Forks and Grand Forks. According to court documents, on April 25th, officers were waiting when Melissa Ann Vargas arrived at work at the East Grand Forks Hugo’s… Continue reading Polk County SHOCK: East Grand Forks Woman Accused of Stealing Over $11K from Hugo’s, Caught with Meth | TRF News

Pennington County: Meth Found in Hugo’s Checkout Linked to Thief River Falls Man

Ricky Lee Jourdain

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — On April 10, 2025, at approximately 12:22 p.m., a customer at Hugo’s Marketplace in Thief River Falls reported finding a baggie containing a crystal-like substance in the self-checkout change dispenser. Store staff contacted the police, who responded to the scene.​ Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators allegedly showed Ricky Lee Jourdain, 47,… Continue reading Pennington County: Meth Found in Hugo’s Checkout Linked to Thief River Falls Man

PEDESTRIAN HIT: Woman Struck by Jeep in Hugo’s Parking Lot – Emergency Response in Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A pedestrian accident in Hugo’s parking lot in Thief River Falls on March 24 prompted an emergency response after a woman was struck by a vehicle while walking in a designated crosswalk. According to a report received by local media on April 4 from the Law Enforcement Center, the incident… Continue reading PEDESTRIAN HIT: Woman Struck by Jeep in Hugo’s Parking Lot – Emergency Response in Thief River Falls

Grand Forks Manager Accused of Embezzling $25K from Hugo’s Wine & Spirits!

Grand Forks Manager Accused of Embezzling $25K from Hugo's Wine & Spirits!

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 13th, officers were dispatched to Hugo’s Wine & Spirits on 32nd Avenue South in Grand Forks following a complaint of internal theft against manager Sheri L. Brecke. According to court documents, during questioning by loss prevention agents, Brecke admitted to the theft of $25,000. She has been charged… Continue reading Grand Forks Manager Accused of Embezzling $25K from Hugo’s Wine & Spirits!

Thief River Falls Man Cited for Property Damage After Disturbance at Hugo’s

Thief River Falls Man Cited for Property Damage After Disturbance at Hugo’s

📍 Thief River Falls, MN – A local man has been cited for fourth-degree criminal damage to property after causing a disturbance inside Hugo’s grocery store and damaging a coworker’s vehicle in the parking lot. Incident Details 🗓 Date: February 5, 2025⏰ Time: 2:34 p.m.📍 Location: Hugo’s, Thief River Falls Police responded to reports of… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited for Property Damage After Disturbance at Hugo’s

Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle in Hugo’s Parking Lot on South Washington Street

Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle in Hugo’s Parking Lot on South Washington Street

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A pedestrian-vehicle accident occurred Tuesday morning at Hugo’s parking lot near 17th Avenue South and South Washington Street. The incident, reported at 10:07 AM, involved an elderly man backing up his vehicle and accidentally bumping into a female pedestrian. According to a Sergeant, the pedestrian was knocked to the ground but sustained… Continue reading Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle in Hugo’s Parking Lot on South Washington Street

Hugo’s Parking Lot Accident: Chevy Tahoe Backs into Toyota Camry in Thief River Falls

On August 3 at 9:43 a.m., Thief River Falls police responded to a report of an accident in the Hugo’s parking lot. Jackie Kalinowski, driving a 2018 Chevy Tahoe, was backing out of a parking spot when she collided with a 2012 Toyota Camry owned by Audrey Seter, also from Thief River Falls. There were… Continue reading Hugo’s Parking Lot Accident: Chevy Tahoe Backs into Toyota Camry in Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls Man Cited for Trespassing at Hugo’s Supermarket

Randy Ryan Hicks

On the evening of August 10, at 8:33 p.m., Thief River Falls police responded to a report of trespassing at Hugo’s Supermarket. The individual involved, identified as 68-year-old Randy Ryan Hicks, was cited for trespassing. The nature of the incident remains under investigation.

TRF Woman Charged With Theft At Hugos

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 14, 2022, a theft was reported at Hugo’s, resulting in charges against Justyse Voreen Jones, 20, from Thief River Falls. The complaint was filed on April 23, 2024, following a review and reassignment of the case. Between September 1, 2022, and November 14, 2022, Jones allegedly stole… Continue reading TRF Woman Charged With Theft At Hugos

Thief River Falls Woman Cited for Theft at Hugo’s

Amanda Faye Prosise

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On March 29 at 12:56 p.m., authorities responded to a theft report at Hugo’s in Thief River Falls. Amanda Faye Prosise, 42, has been cited for theft following the incident. Prosise allegedly attempted to steal two cans of food and a container of prepared chicken from the store. However,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Cited for Theft at Hugo’s