Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy Wayne DeGroat, 59, of Ogema, is headed to prison after a jury verdict. DeGroat was sentenced in Becker County District Court on Dec. 30, 2025. Judge Michelle Lawson imposed a 21-month state prison sentence in St. Cloud. The court gave him 177 days of jail credit. The court also ordered… Continue reading Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit
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Detroit Lakes: Howard Acquitted of Assault Charges
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man has been found not guilty in a felony domestic assault case. Court records say Dejuan Lamar Howard, 32, was acquitted in Becker County District Court. He faced a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation. He also faced a felony domestic assault charge. What the complaint alleged… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Howard Acquitted of Assault Charges
Cass County Man Guilty In Child Sex Abuse
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man has been found guilty of sexually abusing a child after a Cass County jury returned three felony convictions. Jury Finds Nicholas Wika Guilty On All Counts Court records say Nicholas Wika was charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition. Each count involved the same child victim.… Continue reading Cass County Man Guilty In Child Sex Abuse