Benson County (trfnews.i234.me): In a devastating incident that has left the community in shock, 27-year-old Johnnie Jay Gaking from St. Michael has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to commit murder. The charges stem from allegations that Gaking opened fire on four… Continue reading Tragedy in Benson County: Man Allegedly Kills Sister and Niece, Injures Mother in Shooting
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Grand Forks County Jury Acquits Nichole Rice in 2007 Minot Murder Case
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) In a case that has gripped the attention of North Dakota for nearly two decades, Nichole Rice, 37, was acquitted of the 2007 murder of her Minot State University roommate, Anita Knutson, 18. The trial, relocated to the Grand Forks County Courthouse due to extensive pretrial publicity in Minot. The Crime and… Continue reading Grand Forks County Jury Acquits Nichole Rice in 2007 Minot Murder Case
Polk County, Minnesota SCAM ALERT: Fake Sheriff’s Calls Demanding Jury Duty Fines — Do NOT Send Money
Polk County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities are warning the public about an alarming phone scam that is gaining traction in Polk County, involving spoofed phone numbers and impersonated law enforcement officers. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, several residents have reported receiving scam calls from individuals who falsely claim to be Sheriff’s Office employees.… Continue reading Polk County, Minnesota SCAM ALERT: Fake Sheriff’s Calls Demanding Jury Duty Fines — Do NOT Send Money
Grand Forks County Jury to Decide Fate of Nichole Rice in Anita Knutson Murder Trial
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks County jury will now determine the fate of Nichole Rice, the woman charged in one of North Dakota’s most widely followed murder cases — the 2007 stabbing death of Minot State University student Anita Knutson. Jury selection officially began on Monday, March 17, at the Grand Forks… Continue reading Grand Forks County Jury to Decide Fate of Nichole Rice in Anita Knutson Murder Trial
Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera Waives Jury Trial in Thief River Falls Murder Case
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Thief River Falls man accused of first-degree premeditated murder has waived his right to a jury trial in favor of a stipulated evidence trial, where a judge will determine the verdict based on agreed-upon facts and legal arguments. Case Background Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, 34, is charged with: First-degree premeditated murder… Continue reading Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera Waives Jury Trial in Thief River Falls Murder Case
Former Fargo School Staff Member Acquitted of All Charges
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Davies High School Staff Member Acquitted of All Charges by Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me Ashley Peterson, a former staff member at Fargo’s Davies High School who was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student and facing charges of promoting a sexual performance by a minor and contributing… Continue reading Former Fargo School Staff Member Acquitted of All Charges
Robert Icanberry Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Moorhead Case
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A jury has convicted Robert Icanberry of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 60-year-old Terry Klevgaard, whose body was discovered in his Moorhead apartment on April 17, 2023. Court documents indicate that Klevgaard was murdered on April 1, 2023, but his body remained undiscovered until the 17th. Preliminary autopsy… Continue reading Robert Icanberry Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Moorhead Case
Blue Earth County Jury Finds Adam Fravel Guilty on All Counts in Maddie Kingsbury Murder
MANKATO, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A jury in Blue Earth County has found Adam Fravel guilty on all counts related to the 2023 murder of Maddie Kingsbury. The verdict was delivered after a seven-hour deliberation by jurors. Fravel faced four counts: two first-degree murders (premeditated and with a pattern of domestic abuse) and two second-degree murders… Continue reading Blue Earth County Jury Finds Adam Fravel Guilty on All Counts in Maddie Kingsbury Murder
Deadly Secrets: Jury Selection Begins for West Fargo Man’s Trial
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — The stage is set for a dramatic trial in North Dakota. Jury selection has begun at the Cass County Courthouse for Spencer Moen, accused of beating his wife to death last year. Moen was arrested in August 2023 after calling police to report that his wife Sonja had fallen asleep in their… Continue reading Deadly Secrets: Jury Selection Begins for West Fargo Man’s Trial
Deadly Crash: Jury Finds Derrick Thompson Guilty of Drug Charges in Minneapolis
ST PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A jury has found Derrick Thompson guilty of drug and firearm charges stemming from a high-speed crash that claimed the lives of five young women in Minneapolis. The trial lasted less than a week. On Tuesday, jurors watched a violent and graphic video that showed Thompson’s rented SUV running a… Continue reading Deadly Crash: Jury Finds Derrick Thompson Guilty of Drug Charges in Minneapolis