Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me)—In a high-profile arrest on April 4, 2025, David Neil Odegard, a 54-year-old man, was apprehended in Otter Tail County under multiple charges, including being a fugitive from justice. Odegard is wanted for fleeing justice from another state, which adds serious legal complications to his case. Additionally, Odegard faces 5th-degree assault charges… Continue reading David Neil Odegard Arrested in Otter Tail County – Fugitive from Justice and Assault Charges Add to His Legal Woes!
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Family of Murder Victim Demands Justice in Bemidji Protest
Family Of Murder Victim Protests For Justice In Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The family of a Bemidji murder victim protested for justice on the shores of Lake Bemidji on this Saturday.
GRAND FORKS TRIAL TURMOIL: Defense Seeks Venue Change Amidst ‘Justice for Katarina’ Campaign
Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — The defense attorney for Travis Bell, accused in a fatal crash near the Grand Forks airport, has filed a motion to move the trial out of Grand Forks. Attorney Mark Friese argues that the extensive public campaign led by the victim’s family, including social media outreach and public demonstrations,… Continue reading GRAND FORKS TRIAL TURMOIL: Defense Seeks Venue Change Amidst ‘Justice for Katarina’ Campaign
Brooklyn Park Robbery Unveils Swift Justice: Three Arrested in Aggravated Robbery Case
Brooklyn Park, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a swift response to a robbery on March 24, 2025, Brooklyn Park police have arrested three individuals, including an adult male and two juveniles, on charges of aggravated robbery. The incident occurred in the 8400 block of Zane Avenue North, where a victim reported being attacked and robbed by… Continue reading Brooklyn Park Robbery Unveils Swift Justice: Three Arrested in Aggravated Robbery Case
Ramsey County: James Darnell Quinn Wanted Fugitive After Crimes Against Justice Conviction
Ramsey County (trfnews.i234.me) — James Darnell Quinn, born January 1, 1973, has been declared a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) as of March 20, 2025. Quinn, previously convicted of crimes against the administration of justice in Ramsey County under court file number 62-CR-22-590, was sentenced on April 11, 2023, and released on… Continue reading Ramsey County: James Darnell Quinn Wanted Fugitive After Crimes Against Justice Conviction
Irving Rodriguez Arrested as Fugitive from Justice
POLK COUNTY, MN – Authorities in Polk County have arrested Irving Rodriguez, 25, on March 12, 2025, as a fugitive from justice under Minnesota Statute 629.13. A fugitive from justice charge occurs when a person is arrested in one state based on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction. Under Minnesota law, individuals facing fugitive charges… Continue reading Irving Rodriguez Arrested as Fugitive from Justice
Chippewa County Fugitive Victor Daniel Medina Wanted Since 2018 for Crimes Against the Administration of Justice
Chippewa County, MN – Authorities have issued a fugitive alert for Victor Daniel Medina, who has been wanted since August 13, 2018, after violating the terms of his release. Case Details 
Date Declared Fugitive: August 13, 2018
Last Release Date: February 1, 2018
Original Sentence Date: October 30, 2009
Jurisdiction: Chippewa County (Court File:… Continue reading Chippewa County Fugitive Victor Daniel Medina Wanted Since 2018 for Crimes Against the Administration of Justice
Stearns County Fugitive William Jackson Chatkana Wanted Since 2008 for Crimes Against Administration of Justice
Stearns County, MN – Authorities have issued a fugitive alert for William Jackson Chatkana, who has been wanted since December 3, 2008, after violating the terms of his release. Case Details Date Declared Fugitive: December 3, 2008 Last Release Date: October 8, 2008 Original Sentence Date: September 19, 2008 Jurisdiction: Stearns County (Court File:… Continue reading Stearns County Fugitive William Jackson Chatkana Wanted Since 2008 for Crimes Against Administration of Justice
FUGITIVE ALERT: Martin Carlos Lopez Wanted in Meeker County for Crimes Against Justice!
Meeker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have issued a fugitive alert for Martin Carlos Lopez, a convicted offender wanted for crimes against the administration of justice. Lopez, born on August 27, 1982, was sentenced on October 20, 2023, for crimes against the administration of justice in Meeker County (Case No. 47-CR-21-847). He was released from custody… Continue reading FUGITIVE ALERT: Martin Carlos Lopez Wanted in Meeker County for Crimes Against Justice!
Minnesota Fugitive Alert: Titus Benjamin Horn Wanted for Crimes Against the Administration of Justice
Hennepin County, MN – Minnesota authorities are searching for Titus Benjamin Horn, a fugitive wanted as of November 1, 2024, for crimes against the administration of justice. Horn, born on February 9, 1994, was convicted and sentenced on July 14, 2023, in Hennepin County (Court File No. 27-CR-23-11514 and 27-CR-18-20778). He was released on September… Continue reading Minnesota Fugitive Alert: Titus Benjamin Horn Wanted for Crimes Against the Administration of Justice
Charged with Murdering Father in Grand Forks 4 Years Ago: Justice Served
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Vincent Villarreal of East Grand Forks made his first court appearance in Grand Forks on Friday for allegedly murdering his father in December of 2020. Villarreal has been serving time for other crimes.
Polk County Man Arrested as Fugitive from Justice, Wanted in Another State
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Polk County have arrested Anthony Allen Gordon, who was wanted in another state as a fugitive from justice. The arrest took place on February 11, 2025, with charges filed under Minnesota Statute 629.13, which governs the extradition of individuals sought by law enforcement agencies in other jurisdictions. Law enforcement officials… Continue reading Polk County Man Arrested as Fugitive from Justice, Wanted in Another State
Charged with Murdering Father in Grand Forks Four Years Later: Justice Comes Calling
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Vincent Villarreal of East Grand Forks made his first court appearance in Grand Forks on Friday for allegedly murdering his father in December of 2020. Villarreal has been serving time for other crimes.
Deadly Mistake: The Wrong Man, A Fatal Shooting, and a Mother’s Fight for Justice in Turtle Mountain
Turtle Mountain Reservation, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On the night of August 23, 2020, police officers fired fatal shots at Brandon Richard Laducer, a 35-year-old Native American man from Belcourt, North Dakota. They believed they were taking down a fugitive—only to realize, hours later, that they had the wrong man. According to a North Dakota Bureau of Criminal… Continue reading Deadly Mistake: The Wrong Man, A Fatal Shooting, and a Mother’s Fight for Justice in Turtle Mountain
Will the Immigrant Truly Face Justice? Grandfather of Grand Forks Murder Victim Voices Concerns
Will Immigrant Actually Face Justice? Grandfather Of Grand Forks Murder Victim Speaks Out GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A native of Somalia plead guilty to murdering a Grand Forks woman today. But, it’s still unclear in this case whether justice can actually be served. *.Spelling correction: “Somalia”.
Oralia Guadalupe Porter of Polk County Arrested as Fugitive from Justice
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Oralia Guadalupe Porter, born October 11, 1982, was arrested on January 30, 2025, in Polk County as a fugitive from justice from another state, a felony offense under Minnesota Statute 629.13. Being classified as a fugitive from justice typically means the individual has an active warrant in another state and is subject… Continue reading Oralia Guadalupe Porter of Polk County Arrested as Fugitive from Justice
Justice Department Investigates Tompkins County Sheriff Over Release of Undocumented Immigrant
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office after it released undocumented immigrant Jesus Romero-Hernandez despite an active federal arrest warrant for illegal reentry into the United States. The 27-year-old Mexican national was previously taken into custody on an assault charge in Ithaca, New York, a… Continue reading Justice Department Investigates Tompkins County Sheriff Over Release of Undocumented Immigrant
Waaban Michelle Jones, Wanted Fugitive in Beltrami County, Pursued for Crimes Against Administration of Justice
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities are searching for Waaban Michelle Jones, a 43-year-old woman declared a wanted fugitive as of January 9, 2025. Jones, whose MNDOC Offender ID is 257218, is wanted in connection with crimes against the administration of justice tied to court case Beltrami – 04-CR-23-1650. Jones was sentenced on July 14, 2023, and… Continue reading Waaban Michelle Jones, Wanted Fugitive in Beltrami County, Pursued for Crimes Against Administration of Justice
Protest for Justice: Progress in Murder Case Investigation
UPDATE: Protest For Justice, Murder Case Is Moving Forward BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding our story from Bemidji, Minnesota last Saturday. Family and friends were …
Gary Wayne Smith Wanted in Beltrami County for Crimes Against Administration of Justice
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me)—The Minnesota Department of Corrections has issued a warrant for the arrest of 60-year-old Gary Wayne Smith, who is currently listed as a wanted fugitive as of January 23, 2025. Smith was sentenced on July 18, 2024, for crimes against the administration of justice under court file number 04-CR-23-2175 in Beltrami County. He was… Continue reading Gary Wayne Smith Wanted in Beltrami County for Crimes Against Administration of Justice
Megan Marie White Arrested as Fugitive from Justice
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — As of December 14, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Corrections has listed Megan Marie White, born on October 10, 1995, as a fugitive from justice. Minnesota Department of Human Services I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Arrest Report: Jason Allan Dixon, 39, Fugitive from Justice
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jason Allan Dixon, 39, was booked on December 8, 2024. He faces charges related to being a fugitive from justice from another state, under offense code 629.13. No estimated release date has been provided at this time. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Car Associated with Targeted Justice Now Seen in Montana
Targeted Justice Car Now Spotted In Montana GREAT FALLS, MT (trfnews.i234.me) A car and occupants involved in a bizarre incident in North Dakota last month has now been spotted in Montana.
DUCHAINE, JUSTICE RYAN
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: DUCHAINE, JUSTICE RYAN Aliases: RYAN Birthdate: 1998 Sex: MALE Race: AMERICAN INDIAN Height: 5′ 8″ Weight: 156 LBS Eye Color: BROWN Hair Color: BLACK Skin: MEDIUM Registration Expiration: LIFETIME Risk Level: MODERATE Registration Status: REGISTERED Ethnicity: NON-HISPANIC OR NOT LATINO Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location… Continue reading DUCHAINE, JUSTICE RYAN
Justice Revisited: Jarrod Adams’ 40-Year Sentence Reduced After Appeal
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jarrod Adams, a 30-year-old man, appeared in court on Friday, November 1. He had been previously sentenced to 50 years in prison for various crimes, including kidnapping and attempted gross sexual imposition. In May 2022, Adams followed a random woman to her apartment across from Altru Hospital. He told her… Continue reading Justice Revisited: Jarrod Adams’ 40-Year Sentence Reduced After Appeal
Cold Justice: Leo Dartoe, 34, Held in Cass County Jail for Fargo Homicide
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A man has been arrested and is being held in the Cass County jail on charges related to a homicide that occurred in Fargo. The suspect, identified as Leo Dartoe, was extradited from Georgia after being apprehended by US Marshals. According to booking information from the jail, Dartoe is being held for… Continue reading Cold Justice: Leo Dartoe, 34, Held in Cass County Jail for Fargo Homicide
Justice Served: Arthur Deshun Campbell’s Becker County Fair Assault Case
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Arthur Deshun Campbell was sentenced in Becker County District Court for two misdemeanor fifth-degree assault charges. Two felony second-degree assault charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement. On July 28, 2023, Detroit Lakes police officers responded to an assault report at a residence. A juvenile male stated he… Continue reading Justice Served: Arthur Deshun Campbell’s Becker County Fair Assault Case
Justice Served: 20-Year Prison Sentence for Minneapolis Man Who Killed Neighbor
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Walter Hill was sentenced to 20 years in prison for entering another man’s apartment and shooting him to death. The incident occurred on November 24, 2023, at a north-side apartment building. Hill entered his guilty plea on Monday, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. He will receive credit for time already… Continue reading Justice Served: 20-Year Prison Sentence for Minneapolis Man Who Killed Neighbor
Justice Reborn: Retrial Looms for Teen’s Killer in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating crime that shook a community will be revisited by the justice system. Cody Fohrenkam, accused of killing 15-year-old Deshaun Hill Jr., will face trial again after his initial conviction was overturned. Deshaun, a star quarterback and guard on North High School’s basketball team, lost his life in February 2022 when… Continue reading Justice Reborn: Retrial Looms for Teen’s Killer in Minneapolis
Justice Takes a Step Forward: Grand Forks Man Found Competent to Stand Trial in Murder Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A significant development has been made in the case against Nicholas Narveson, accused of murdering 53-year-old James Jorgenson at Sledster’s Food and Brew in downtown Grand Forks on July 4. Following an evaluation by doctors at the North Dakota State Hospital, a report was presented to a judge on Friday,… Continue reading Justice Takes a Step Forward: Grand Forks Man Found Competent to Stand Trial in Murder Case
Justice Served: Man Accused of Brutal Grocery Clerk Murder Declared Fit for Trial
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A dramatic turn in a high-profile case has seen Taylor Schultz, accused of brutally killing 66-year-old Robert Skafte at his workplace, declared fit to stand trial. Skafte, who worked as a clerk at Oak Grove Grocery in Minneapolis’ Loring Park neighborhood, was beaten and impaled with a golf club on December 6,… Continue reading Justice Served: Man Accused of Brutal Grocery Clerk Murder Declared Fit for Trial
Justice Served: West Fargo Teacher Cleared in Fatal Church Shooting
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A dramatic church shooting outside Prairie Heights Church in West Fargo has left one man dead. But was it self-defense? A prosecutor’s review of three videos from the scene has cleared a local teacher of any wrongdoing. Don Barron Jr., 53, a driver’s education teacher at West Fargo Public Schools,… Continue reading Justice Served: West Fargo Teacher Cleared in Fatal Church Shooting
Pursuing Justice for Child Sexual Assault Victim in Bemidji, Minnesota
Seeking Justice For Child Sexual Assault Victim In Bemidji, Minnesota BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A small group was outside the Beltrami County Courthouse in Bemidji, Minnesota on this Friday afternoon. They’re seeking justice for a child, sexual assault victim. Authorities have 1 suspect in this case, despite earlier claims from the victim there were other victims… Continue reading Pursuing Justice for Child Sexual Assault Victim in Bemidji, Minnesota
Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A former principal at an elementary school in West Fargo, North Dakota, will have to wait several months for his day in court. David George’s federal trial has been postponed until February after a request from his defense team. U.S. District Judge Peter Welte issued the ruling, citing “good cause” to continue… Continue reading Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations
Charged With Administering Harsh Jailhouse Justice: Dawnti as Brother, Tim as Cousin
Charged With Handing Out Severe Jailhouse Justice * CLARIFICATION: Dawnti-Brother, Tim-Cousin DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two Devils Lake, North men have each been charged with Aggravated Assault for allegedly handing out severe jailhouse justice.
Honoring the Grand Forks Murder Victim: A Call for Justice
Remembering Grand Forks Murder Victim, Demanding Justice EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Friends and family of Grand Forks murder victim Anfernee Economy gathered in East Grand Forks Sunday night to remember his life and demand justice. At this point, a 17-year old male has been charged in the stabbing death. However, a video shows a… Continue reading Honoring the Grand Forks Murder Victim: A Call for Justice
Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation
ST. MICHAEL, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The family of 46-year-old William “Billy” Foote is making an emotional appeal for justice following his tragic death. Foote’s body was discovered on May 29, concealed in brush near the Spirit Lake Reservation, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run crash. His last known location was St. Michael Catholic Church, where… Continue reading Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation
Five Years Later: Justice Eludes Family of Mother Killed on White Earth Reservation
WHITE EARTH RESERVATION, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The tragic death of 28-year-old Emily Stevens on the White Earth Reservation remains shrouded in mystery five years later. Stevens, a mother of three, was struck and killed by a car while walking home from the Shooting Star Casino near Bagley on September 12, 2019. Her family is marking… Continue reading Five Years Later: Justice Eludes Family of Mother Killed on White Earth Reservation
Justice Served: Paynesville Predator Gets 15 Years for Sexual Assault of Two Girls
STEARNS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking case from Paynesville, Minnesota, Matthew Steinman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two girls. The 42-year-old was convicted in March for third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving an 11-year-old victim and later pleaded guilty to the assaults on another… Continue reading Justice Served: Paynesville Predator Gets 15 Years for Sexual Assault of Two Girls
Swiping Justice: Ex-Bemidji State Basketball Player Faces Probation for Sex Assault on a Minor
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking turn of events, Colin Schaefer, a former basketball player at Bemidji State University, has been sentenced to three years of supervised probation following his guilty plea in the alleged sexual assault case involving a juvenile. The 24-year-old Sun Prairie, Wisconsin native met the 15-year-old victim through popular dating… Continue reading Swiping Justice: Ex-Bemidji State Basketball Player Faces Probation for Sex Assault on a Minor
Justice Sought for Young Victim in Bemidji Case
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Erik Lopez faces multiple charges including first-degree criminal sexual conduct and felonies of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The case has gained attention as it involves the alleged assault of a 13-year-old girl by a man known to her as “Panda,” later identified as Lopez. The victim… Continue reading Justice Sought for Young Victim in Bemidji Case
Online Predator’s Cold Feet Can’t Escape Justice
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In Fargo, North Dakota, Aaron Doss, 27, faced the consequences of his actions after participating in a plot to coerce and entice a minor into committing an illegal sex act. Despite having cold feet at the last minute, Doss was indicted alongside former school superintendent Ryan Baron for using the internet… Continue reading Online Predator’s Cold Feet Can’t Escape Justice
Closure Without Justice: FBI Solves 1996 Shenandoah Murders After Nearly Three Decades
RICHMOND, Va. (trfnews.i234.me) – After nearly three decades, the FBI announced on Thursday, June 20, that investigators have solved the 1996 murders of Julianne “Julie” Williams and Laura “Lollie” Winans, who were killed while camping at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. The FBI reanalyzed evidence and matched DNA to Walter “Leo” Jackson Sr., a convicted serial… Continue reading Closure Without Justice: FBI Solves 1996 Shenandoah Murders After Nearly Three Decades
Viking Man Faces Justice: Initial Court Appearance for Alleged Methamphetamine Crime
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, faces a daunting legal battle following his initial court appearance in Grand Forks County on June 11. Charged with a Class A felony for possessing over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Tostrup could serve up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The… Continue reading Viking Man Faces Justice: Initial Court Appearance for Alleged Methamphetamine Crime
Justice Affirmed: Riemers’ Disorderly Conduct Conviction Upheld by North Dakota Supreme Court
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant legal development, the North Dakota Supreme Court, led by Justice Jerod Tufte, has upheld the criminal judgment against U.S. House candidate Roland Riemers. Riemers was convicted of Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct following a one-day jury trial. The case stemmed from an incident where Riemers blocked a… Continue reading Justice Affirmed: Riemers’ Disorderly Conduct Conviction Upheld by North Dakota Supreme Court
End Of Watch 2024-04-30 12:19:33 – Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. Weeks, United States Department of Justice
Thomas M. Weeks Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, Investigator Alden Elliott and Investigator Sam Poloche of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, and Police Officer Joshua Eyer of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department were shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant in the 5500 block of Galway Drive in east Charlotte. At 1:30… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-30 12:19:33 – Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. Weeks, United States Department of Justice