Itasca County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A widespread grandparent scam that targeted elderly residents across Minnesota’s Iron Range has resulted in two arrests and felony charges after at least three victims were swindled out of nearly $50,000. 📌 Charged Individuals: Ra’Shawn Marquios Carter, 31, of Canton, Ohio – Felony theft by swindle Sebastian Munoz-Huertas, 24, of Freeport, Illinois… Continue reading Grandparent Scam in Itasca County: Two Men Charged After Elderly Residents Lose Nearly $50,000
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Arianna Summer-Rose Kinchen-Wind, Wanted Fugitive in Itasca County, Pursued for Theft Offenses
Itasca County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities are actively searching for Arianna Summer-Rose Kinchen-Wind, a 24-year-old woman declared a wanted fugitive as of January 9, 2025. Kinchen-Wind, whose MNDOC Offender ID is 269079, is being pursued in connection with theft-related offenses tied to court cases Itasca – 31-CR-21-1339 and Cass – 11-CR-22-1332. Kinchen-Wind was sentenced on June 27,… Continue reading Arianna Summer-Rose Kinchen-Wind, Wanted Fugitive in Itasca County, Pursued for Theft Offenses
Kalin Wenell-Jack Wanted in Itasca County for Assault
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me)—The Minnesota Department of Corrections has issued a warrant for the arrest of Kalin Vaughn William Wenell-Jack, born on June 9, 1983. Wenell-Jack was convicted of assault in Itasca County under court file number 31-CR-15-837. After being sentenced on June 9, 2015, he was released on December 10, 2024. As of January 22, 2025,… Continue reading Kalin Wenell-Jack Wanted in Itasca County for Assault
Jeep Rolls Over in Hwy 169 Crash in Itasca County, One Injured
Harris Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A two-vehicle crash in Itasca County left one person injured on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM, after a Buick Lacrosse collided with a Jeep Cherokee, causing the Jeep to roll onto its roof. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2014 Buick Lacrosse, driven by George Erik Villebro, 95, of… Continue reading Jeep Rolls Over in Hwy 169 Crash in Itasca County, One Injured
Dead Man Elected: A Special Election Unfolds in Itasca County
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Special Election Has Been Triggered in Itasca County After Voters Elected Michael “Burl” Ives to Fill the Open Commissioner Seat. Michael “Burl” Ives passed away at 57 years old back in September. At the time of his death, he was serving as the Itasca County Commissioner for District 4.… Continue reading Dead Man Elected: A Special Election Unfolds in Itasca County
Intensive Search for Missing St. Cloud Man in Itasca County Enters Sixth Day
ISTASCA COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The search for 40-year-old Caleb Bolin of St. Cloud, Minnesota, continues in Itasca County as it enters its sixth day. Bolin was last seen on August 6th, and his pickup truck was found abandoned near the Marcell area by bear baiters. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office, along with specialized teams from… Continue reading Intensive Search for Missing St. Cloud Man in Itasca County Enters Sixth Day
14-Year-Old Girl Killed in Itasca County Pedestrian Accident
Itasca County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed early Monday in Itasca County as 14-year-old Dakota K. Jones. According to the State Patrol, Jones and a 13-year-old girl were walking in the southbound lane of Highway 169 when they were struck by a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by 18-year-old Matthew Dean… Continue reading 14-Year-Old Girl Killed in Itasca County Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian Killed in Traffic Accident Thursday Night in Itasca County
Itasca County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic accident occurred Thursday night in Itasca County, claiming the life of a young pedestrian. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 19-year-old Carter John Haithcock of Goodland, Minnesota, was struck and killed at the intersection of Highway 169 and Highway 65 near Nashwauk. The incident happened around 11:20 p.m.… Continue reading Pedestrian Killed in Traffic Accident Thursday Night in Itasca County