Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Perham man faces a gross misdemeanor charge in Becker County after a court complaint said he did not have valid proof of insurance during a traffic stop in Detroit Lakes. According to the complaint, Jeffry Wayne Lehman, 58, was stopped on November 16, 2025, after a report of a vehicle… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged in Insurance Case
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Detroit Lakes Stop Brings Charges for Two Men
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A traffic stop in Detroit Lakes has led to criminal charges against Jesse Scott Ross and Dale Richard Herk, according to a complaint filed in Becker County District Court. Court records say the stop happened on February 8, 2026, near Frazee Street and Washington Avenue. Authorities said a white 2002 Toyota… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Stop Brings Charges for Two Men
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes area traffic stop has led to a gross misdemeanor charge against James William Helgeson, 55, of Rothsay. Charge Filed In Becker County According to a complaint filed in the Minnesota District Court, Helgeson is charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge stems from a… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Walmart Thefts
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes woman is facing a felony theft charge after prosecutors said she took merchandise from Walmart during a series of incidents in Becker County. Court records name the defendant as Maci Jo Lehman, 28, of Detroit Lakes. She is charged in Minnesota District Court with one felony count of… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Walmart Thefts
Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Interlock Case
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Casey Stevan Crompton of Ada has been charged in Becker County District Court after a traffic-related case in Detroit Lakes. According to the criminal complaint, Crompton faces two charges. The first is a gross misdemeanor. It alleges a violation of an ignition interlock restriction. The second is a misdemeanor. It… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Interlock Case
Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Insurance Case
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes woman is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Becker County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. The defendant is identified as Jessica Ann Anderson, 44, of Detroit Lakes. Court records say she was charged with failure to provide insurance information… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Driver Charged in Insurance Case
Becker County Men Charged in $18K Check Scam
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Becker County men now face felony charges after investigators linked them to an alleged forged check scheme worth about $18,000. Dustin James Differding, 37, of rural Detroit Lakes, and Brandin Wassather, 46, of Frazee, were each charged in Becker County District Court. Each man faces one count of felony theft… Continue reading Becker County Men Charged in $18K Check Scam
Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase
Callaway (trfnews.i234.me) Lucas John Peterson, 36, of Callaway, has been charged in Becker County District Court after a police chase and DWI investigation in Detroit Lakes. Peterson faces a felony count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He also faces a gross misdemeanor charge of third-degree DWI, according to the criminal complaint.… Continue reading Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase
Holmesville Township Dad, Son Found Dead
Holmesville Township (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have released the names of a man and a young boy found dead at a home in Becker County. The case is being investigated as an apparent murder-suicide. Victims Identified The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said the dead were Gene Russell Bartnes, 45, and his son, Koltyn Wayne Bartnes, 3.… Continue reading Holmesville Township Dad, Son Found Dead
Holmesville Township Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
Holmesville Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A man and a child were found dead Monday at a home in Holmesville Township. Both had apparent gunshot wounds. Authorities say the case remains under investigation. Welfare Check Led to Discovery The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said the call came in at about 12:39 p.m. Monday. A man went to… Continue reading Holmesville Township Shooting Leaves 2 Dead