Detroit Lakes, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Becker County prosecutors charged Bianca Ann Sampson, 34, of Detroit Lakes. She faces a felony fifth-degree drug possession count in Becker County District Court. The case follows a traffic stop in Detroit Lakes on Jan. 14, 2025. Why was the car stopped Officers stopped a vehicle after a towel covered… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found
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Otter Tail County: Litchfield Man Gets 65 Months
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Litchfield man will serve prison time. A jury convicted him in a cocaine case, according to court records. Jury verdict Court records say Zachary Brian Oslund, 29, of Litchfield, was found guilty of two felonies. The counts were first-degree sale of a controlled substance and first-degree possession. Traffic stop… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Litchfield Man Gets 65 Months
Detroit Lakes: Gaylord Man Gets 62 Months for DWI
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Gaylord man is headed to state prison. The case stems from a felony DWI stop in Detroit Lakes. Sentence in Becker County Eduardo Ramos Garcia Jr., 47, of Gaylord, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He pleaded guilty to felony DWI. The conviction also covered refusing chemical… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Gaylord Man Gets 62 Months for DWI
Lake Park: Felony Drug Conspiracy Case Filed
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Cody Joe Johnson, 40, of rural Lake Park, has been charged in Becker County District Court. Lucas Jerome Gage, 35, of Frazee, is charged in the same case. Charges filed Johnson: felony first-degree conspiracy to commit aggravated controlled substance crime. Gage: felony third-degree drugs, aiding and abetting sale. Gage: fifth-degree drugs, aiding… Continue reading Lake Park: Felony Drug Conspiracy Case Filed
Detroit Lakes Assault Case Dropped: Witnesses Missing
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A felony first-degree assault case has been dismissed in Becker County District Court. The defendant was Calvin Dean Basswood, 55, of rural Ponsford. Why was the case dismissed? Court records show the Becker County Attorney’s Office filed a dismissal on Jan. 15. In that filing, prosecutors said they could not find… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Assault Case Dropped: Witnesses Missing
Detroit Lakes: Walmart Spark Swindle Theft Charge
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old Detroit, Michigan man is charged in Becker County District Court. Maurice Drewaun Jordan is charged with felony theft by swindle. What prosecutors allege According to court records, the case involves a Detroit Lakes Walmart theft. Investigators said it happened on Dec. 15, 2025. They said Jordan stole… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Walmart Spark Swindle Theft Charge
Detroit Lakes: Callaway Man Faces DWI, Fleeing Charges
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Lucas John Peterson, 37, of Callaway, faces charges after an early chase. Police say he refused a breath test. What the police say happened Police say the incident happened at about 2:29 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026. Officers were on patrol near Detroit Lakes High School. They reported seeing a… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Callaway Man Faces DWI, Fleeing Charges
Detroit Lakes: 4 Charged in ATM Jackpotting Try
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Four men are charged after police say they tried to break into and hack an ATM at Midwest Bank in Detroit Lakes. Investigators say the group tried a method known as “jackpotting.” The method targets the ATM’s internal computer. Police say it can make the machine spit out cash. What the… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: 4 Charged in ATM Jackpotting Try
Detroit Lakes: Bagley Woman Charged Over Fake $100
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bagley woman faces a gross misdemeanor counterfeiting charge in Becker County. Shauna Rae Lafriniere, 37, is accused of using a fake $100 bill in Detroit Lakes. Court records say the purchase happened at a Holiday gas station. The incident is listed at about 12:37 a.m. on October 3, 2025.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Bagley Woman Charged Over Fake $100
Detroit Lakes Walmart Theft: 22 Trips, $759 Missing
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Maisie Ann Sargent, 35, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with one count of gross misdemeanor theft. Court records list the charge as Theft—Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property—No Consent under Minnesota law. The complaint says Walmart’s loss prevention tracked 22 separate theft incidents. The incidents span about two months. The dates listed… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Walmart Theft: 22 Trips, $759 Missing