Fergus Falls Man Charged in Child Abuse Image Case

Lesley Glenn Nielsen

Fergus Falls, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fergus Falls man faces two felony charges after a long investigation, court records say. The case centers on alleged child abuse images. Lesley Glenn Nielsen, 53, was taken into custody on Thursday, March 5. Prosecutors charged him with two counts of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Each count… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Charged in Child Abuse Image Case

West Fargo Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case

West Fargo Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case

West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man will spend 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a major meth and fentanyl case. Austin Muck, 32, was sentenced Tuesday, March 17, in U.S. District Court. He admitted guilt on federal drug trafficking charges. Court records said the case involved large amounts of methamphetamine… Continue reading West Fargo Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case

Hankinson ND: Dogs in Cold, Man Faces Felony

Hankinson ND: Dogs in Cold, Man Faces Felony

Hankinson, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota man faces a felony animal cruelty charge. Deputies and a veterinarian searched a Hankinson property, court documents say. Felony charge and warrant Tyrone Donyel Wilson was charged Feb. 13 in the Southeast Judicial District Court. The charge is animal cruelty, a Class C felony. Court filings say… Continue reading Hankinson ND: Dogs in Cold, Man Faces Felony

Fargo Jury Convicts Man in Bell Bank Assault

Fargo Jury Convicts Man in Bell Bank Assault

Fargo Jury Convicts Man in Bell Bank Assault Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Cass County jury found Royal Rockefeller, 46, guilty of aggravated assault on Thursday, Feb. 19. Prosecutors said the attack happened near Bell Bank in downtown Fargo. They said it took place around 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. The location was the 15… Continue reading Fargo Jury Convicts Man in Bell Bank Assault

Grand Forks Kidnapping Case Ends With 5-Year Prison Term

Grand Forks Kidnapping Case Ends With 5-Year Prison Term

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man will spend five years in prison. The sentence follows a kidnapping of a stranger, prosecutors said. Abdi Ahmed Ali pleaded guilty to kidnapping on Friday, Feb. 20. The case started in April, according to court filings. What happened Police said the victim was sitting in his car… Continue reading Grand Forks Kidnapping Case Ends With 5-Year Prison Term

Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping

Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces life in prison. The case involved a 2024 murder and a kidnapping near Brainerd. Chad Aaron Aanerud, 36, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He received life in prison for first-degree murder. The victim was 62-year-old Lyle Maske. The sentence allows possible release after 30 years.… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping

Colfax Man Charged in $650K Cattle Theft Case

Colfax Man Charged in $650K Cattle Theft Case

Richland County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Colfax man is in custody after cattle theft charges were filed in court. Daniel Wayne Dockter, of Colfax, is held in the Richland County Jail, according to court records. He faces two Class A felonies and two Class A misdemeanors. The case is in North Dakota’s Southeast Judicial District Court.… Continue reading Colfax Man Charged in $650K Cattle Theft Case

Fargo: Ex-Deputy Avoids Jail After Inmate Slap

Fargo: Ex-Deputy Avoids Jail After Inmate Slap

Cass County, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A former Cass County sheriff’s deputy will not serve jail time after an inmate slap. Sentence and court terms Judge Stephannie Stiel ordered Andrew Wleh Robinson, 51, to complete 40 hours of community service. The case involves one misdemeanor count of simple assault. Robinson also must finish 360 days of… Continue reading Fargo: Ex-Deputy Avoids Jail After Inmate Slap

West Fargo: Man Arrested After Car Theft, DUI

West Fargo: Man Arrested After Car Theft, DUI

West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A man faces felony charges after police say he stole a car late Monday night. Report of a stolen car Police say the theft was reported at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9. The call came from the 3300 block of Sheyenne Street in West Fargo. The caller said the… Continue reading West Fargo: Man Arrested After Car Theft, DUI

Duluth: Shootout With Deputies Linked to Homicide

Duluth: Shootout With Deputies Linked to Homicide

Duluth, St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) — Investigators believe two deadly shootings in Duluth may be connected. The first killing happened in daylight. The second ended with a shootout during a traffic stop. Officials say more testing is needed before they confirm a link. Homicide reported on Piedmont Avenue Duluth police reported the homicide about 3:40… Continue reading Duluth: Shootout With Deputies Linked to Homicide