MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – A review of recent felony-level charges filed across Northern Minnesota includes cases from Itasca, Clearwater, Clay, and Becker counties. Itasca County Branden Ray Villeneuve of Deer River has been charged with two felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon (a vehicle). According to court documents, on October 25th, Villeneuve allegedly struck… Continue reading Recent Felony Charges Across Northern Minnesota
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Woman Pleads Guilty to Voter Fraud in Itasca County
Woman Pleads Guilty to Voter Fraud, Ordered to Write Essay ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A rural Nashwauk woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to voter fraud after admitting she filled out an absentee ballot in her deceased mother’s name during the 2024 general election. As part of her sentence, she must read a book about voting… Continue reading Woman Pleads Guilty to Voter Fraud in Itasca County
Itasca County: Grand Rapids Man Charged in Lumber Swindle
Itasca County: Grand Rapids Man Charged in Lumber Swindle Case Grand Rapids (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Rapids, Minnesota, man is facing felony charges after allegedly writing a bad check to a local lumber company, according to court documents filed in Itasca County District Court. Timothy Scott Rantila of Grand Rapids has been charged with felony… Continue reading Itasca County: Grand Rapids Man Charged in Lumber Swindle
Itasca County: Bovey Man Charged After Golf Cart Crash
Itasca County: Bovey Man Charged After Golf Cart Crash Injures Passenger Bovey, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bovey man is facing a felony charge following a golf cart accident that left another man seriously injured earlier this month. According to court documents, John Charles Haithcock of Bovey has been charged with criminal vehicular operation – substantial… Continue reading Itasca County: Bovey Man Charged After Golf Cart Crash
Itasca Co. Disturbing Report at Itasca State Park
Itasca Co. Disturbing Report at Itasca State Park Itasca County ( trfnews.i234.me ) – Authorities responded to a disturbing call Thursday afternoon at Itasca State Park. According to radio traffic at about 3:40 p.m., a host at Bearpaw Campground reported that someone at Site 9 was attempting to burn deceased animals. The 911 caller requested… Continue reading Itasca Co. Disturbing Report at Itasca State Park
Itasca County: Deer River Standoff Ends in Arrest
Itasca County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have released new details regarding the Friday morning standoff in Deer River, Minnesota, which ended with the arrest of a local man. According to the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and assisting agencies arrived at a residence in Deer River around 7:15 a.m. to execute a felony arrest warrant. Officers… Continue reading Itasca County: Deer River Standoff Ends in Arrest
Itasca County: Standoff Ends With Arrest in Deer River
Itasca County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities responded to a standoff in Deer River, Minnesota on Friday morning, which ended with a suspect being taken into custody. The incident unfolded in a neighborhood northwest of Grand Rapids. According to witness video and early reports, officers surrounded a home and used loudspeaker commands, ordering the suspect to come… Continue reading Itasca County: Standoff Ends With Arrest in Deer River
57-Year-Old Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Highway 169 Crash Involving Pickup Trucks and Boat Trailer | trfnews.i234.me
Itasca County (trfnews.i234.me) – A 57-year-old motorcyclist, identified as Jerry Music of Taconite, was critically injured in a collision with two pickup trucks and a boat trailer on Highway 169 near Taconite. The crash occurred just after noon on July 6 near milepost 316. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, traffic had slowed due to… Continue reading 57-Year-Old Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Highway 169 Crash Involving Pickup Trucks and Boat Trailer | trfnews.i234.me
Shocking Discovery: Grandfather Accused of Sexually Assaulting 8-Year-Old Granddaughter in Itasca County
Itasca County (trfnews.i234.me) On June 1, 2025, a distressing report of sexual assault involving an elderly grandfather and his granddaughter was filed in Itasca County. The case quickly gained attention as it involved the horrifying abuse of an innocent child. The investigation began on June 3, 2025, when a forensic interview with the alleged victim… Continue reading Shocking Discovery: Grandfather Accused of Sexually Assaulting 8-Year-Old Granddaughter in Itasca County
Shocking Animal Cruelty Case: 92 Goats Found Dead in Itasca County – trfnews.i234.me
Itasca County (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing case of animal cruelty has emerged in Itasca County, Minnesota, where 42-year-old Jacob Langeslag faces 20 charges, including 14 felony counts of animal torture. Authorities allege that neglect under his care led to the deaths of 92 goats. According to court documents, Langeslag was residing on a property with… Continue reading Shocking Animal Cruelty Case: 92 Goats Found Dead in Itasca County – trfnews.i234.me