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
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Joe Angel Garcia Arrested for Parole Violation in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN – Authorities in Polk County arrested Joe Angel Garcia, 40, on March 13, 2025, for a felony parole violation. A parole violation occurs when a person on supervised release fails to comply with the terms set by the court or parole board. Depending on the severity, penalties for violations can include revocation… Continue reading Joe Angel Garcia Arrested for Parole Violation in Polk County
Gryffin Ray Dorsher Busted for PROBATION VIOLATION!
Authorities in Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) have arrested Gryffin Ray Dorsher (DOB: 09/16/2006) on March 12, 2025, for a felony probation violation! Details of the violation are emerging, but sources confirm that the charges were severe enough to warrant an immediate arrest. Law enforcement officials took Dorsher into custody, and he is now facing serious legal… Continue reading Gryffin Ray Dorsher Busted for PROBATION VIOLATION!
Polk County Man, Elpidio Encinia Jr., Arrested for Probation Violation
POLK COUNTY, MN – Authorities in Polk County have taken Elpidio Encinia Jr. into custody on March 13, 2025, for a probation violation. The 46-year-old, born on August 27, 1978, was booked on the misdemeanor offense and is now facing legal repercussions for the violation. Law enforcement officials have not released further details regarding the… Continue reading Polk County Man, Elpidio Encinia Jr., Arrested for Probation Violation
Sylvia Ann Hoff Arrested in Polk County for Probation Violation – What Led to Her Arrest?
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – Law enforcement has arrested Sylvia Ann Hoff, born October 31, 2002, on February 28, 2025, for violating the terms of her probation. A gross misdemeanor probation violation typically occurs when an individual fails to comply with court-ordered conditions, such as missing check-ins, failing drug tests, committing new offenses, or not completing… Continue reading Sylvia Ann Hoff Arrested in Polk County for Probation Violation – What Led to Her Arrest?
William Everett Isham Arrested in Polk County for Felony Domestic Assault
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have arrested William Everett Isham, born March 20, 1986, on March 4, 2025, for felony domestic assault under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.4. A felony domestic assault charge typically indicates prior domestic violence offenses, use of a weapon, or serious bodily harm to the victim. Minnesota law treats these offenses with severe… Continue reading William Everett Isham Arrested in Polk County for Felony Domestic Assault
Anthony Randal Ashley-Villebrun Arrested in Polk County for Failing to Appear on Felony Charge
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – Law enforcement has arrested Anthony Randal Ashley-Villebrun, born February 18, 1979, after he failed to appear in court on a felony charge. Authorities took him into custody on March 4, 2025, marking a significant turn in his legal troubles. Ashleyvillebrun’s failure to appear—a violation under Minnesota Statute 609.49.1—is considered a felony… Continue reading Anthony Randal Ashley-Villebrun Arrested in Polk County for Failing to Appear on Felony Charge
Chaz Bradley Abrahamson Jailed for Probation Violation in Polk County
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have arrested Chaz Bradley Abrahamson, born September 10, 1992, for violating his probation, landing him behind bars on March 5, 2025. The offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor, a serious violation that could result in further legal consequences. While specific details about the probation violation remain undisclosed, gross misdemeanor… Continue reading Chaz Bradley Abrahamson Jailed for Probation Violation in Polk County
Billie May Tammi Arrested in Polk County for Probation Violation
Polk County, MN – Authorities in Polk County have arrested Billie May Tammi, 32, on February 26, 2025, for allegedly violating the terms of her probation. The offense has been classified as a felony, meaning it could lead to serious legal consequences, including possible incarceration. Probation violations can occur for a variety of reasons, including… Continue reading Billie May Tammi Arrested in Polk County for Probation Violation
Polk County Fugitive: Marcus Gene Hill Wanted for Criminal Sexual Conduct 
Polk County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Marcus Gene Hill, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 11, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Marcus Gene Hill MNDOC Offender ID: 219325 Birth Date: 02/23/1983 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/11/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Polk County Fugitive: Marcus Gene Hill Wanted for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Stearns County Fugitive: Nickolas Delray Williams Wanted for Harassment/Stalking 
Stearns County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Nickolas Delray Williams, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 10, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Nickolas Delray Williams MNDOC Offender ID: 268447 Birth Date: 07/15/1991 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/10/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Stearns County Fugitive: Nickolas Delray Williams Wanted for Harassment/Stalking
Becker County Fugitive: Ryan Michael Kinslow Wanted for Burglary 
Becker County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Ryan Michael Kinslow, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since September 25, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Ryan Michael Kinslow MNDOC Offender ID: 265528 Birth Date: 07/17/1981 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 09/25/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Becker County Fugitive: Ryan Michael Kinslow Wanted for Burglary
Renville County Fugitive: Marcus Douglas Pendleton Wanted for DWI 
Renville County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Marcus Douglas Pendleton, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 8, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Marcus Douglas Pendleton MNDOC Offender ID: 215286 Birth Date: 12/05/1985 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/08/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Renville County Fugitive: Marcus Douglas Pendleton Wanted for DWI
Watonwan County Fugitive: Justin Gabriel Zender Wanted for Crimes Against Family 
Watonwan County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Justin Gabriel Zender, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 2, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Justin Gabriel Zender MNDOC Offender ID: 212567 Birth Date: 07/14/1978 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/02/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Watonwan County Fugitive: Justin Gabriel Zender Wanted for Crimes Against Family
Tia Jean Nepean Arrested in Polk County for 2nd-Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Polk County, MN – Tia Jean Nepean, 29, was arrested on February 27, 2025, and is facing felony charges for 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. According to authorities, the arrest was made following an incident involving a weapon, which led to Nepean being charged under Minnesota Statute 609.222.1. Second-degree assault is a serious felony… Continue reading Tia Jean Nepean Arrested in Polk County for 2nd-Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Polk County Arrest: Ronnie Lopez Maldonado Charged for Providing False Identification
Polk County, MN – A local man is facing legal trouble after being arrested for allegedly providing false identification to law enforcement. Ronnie Lopez Maldonado, 38, was taken into custody on February 26, 2025, and charged under Minnesota Statute 609.506.1, which makes it a misdemeanor offense to give a false name, birthdate, or ID card… Continue reading Polk County Arrest: Ronnie Lopez Maldonado Charged for Providing False Identification
St. Louis County Fugitive: Reah June Barney Wanted for Theft 
St. Louis County, MN – Authorities are searching for Reah June Barney, who is currently listed as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 14, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Reah June Barney MNDOC Offender ID: 249593 Birth Date: 02/24/1996 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/14/2024) Last Release Date: 07/08/2024 Supervising… Continue reading St. Louis County Fugitive: Reah June Barney Wanted for Theft
Beltrami County Fugitive: Tony Lee Jacobson Wanted for DWI 
Beltrami County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Tony Lee Jacobson, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 4, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Tony Lee Jacobson MNDOC Offender ID: 167804 Birth Date: 02/04/1973 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/04/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Beltrami County Fugitive: Tony Lee Jacobson Wanted for DWI
Clay County Fugitive: Alexander Dennison Mashuga Wanted for Drug Offenses 
Clay County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Alexander Dennison Mashuga, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since September 25, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Alexander Dennison Mashuga MNDOC Offender ID: 266318 Birth Date: 03/01/1984 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 09/25/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Clay County Fugitive: Alexander Dennison Mashuga Wanted for Drug Offenses
Mille Lacs County Fugitive: Bryan James Adams Wanted for Domestic Assault 
Mille Lacs County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Bryan James Adams, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 7, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Bryan James Adams MNDOC Offender ID: 265016 Birth Date: 07/07/2001 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/07/2024) Last Release… Continue reading Mille Lacs County Fugitive: Bryan James Adams Wanted for Domestic Assault
Dakota County Fugitive: David Benedict Mason Wanted for Criminal Sexual Conduct 
Dakota County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for David Benedict Mason, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 8, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: David Benedict Mason MNDOC Offender ID: 231356 Birth Date: 04/13/1979 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/08/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Dakota County Fugitive: David Benedict Mason Wanted for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Polk County Fugitive: Marco Antonio Juarez Wanted for DWI 
Polk County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Marco Antonio Juarez, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 10, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Marco Antonio Juarez MNDOC Offender ID: 188080 Birth Date: 06/08/1977 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/10/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Polk County Fugitive: Marco Antonio Juarez Wanted for DWI
Polk County Fugitive: Kayla Marie Edvall Wanted for Drug Offenses 
Polk County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Kayla Marie Edvall, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 2, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Kayla Marie Edvall MNDOC Offender ID: 268332 Birth Date: 01/14/1991 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/02/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Polk County Fugitive: Kayla Marie Edvall Wanted for Drug Offenses
Hennepin County Fugitive: Shameka Monique Coleman Wanted for DWI 
Hennepin County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Shameka Monique Coleman, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 11, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Shameka Monique Coleman MNDOC Offender ID: 254734 Birth Date: 04/06/1983 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/11/2024) Last Release Date:… Continue reading Hennepin County Fugitive: Shameka Monique Coleman Wanted for DWI
Hennepin County Fugitive: Anthony David Gurneau Wanted for Criminal Sexual Conduct 
Hennepin County, MN – Law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for Anthony David Gurneau, who has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since October 14, 2024. Fugitive Details: Name: Anthony David Gurneau MNDOC Offender ID: 206682 Birth Date: 07/29/1985 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive (since 10/14/2024) Last Release… Continue reading Hennepin County Fugitive: Anthony David Gurneau Wanted for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Sarah Marie Gnadt Taken into Custody for Felony Probation Violation
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Polk County have confirmed the arrest of Sarah Marie Gnadt, taken into custody on February 24, 2025, for a felony probation violation. The 39-year-old, born December 10, 1985, is now facing serious legal consequences for allegedly breaching the conditions of her probation. Law enforcement officials have not yet disclosed… Continue reading Sarah Marie Gnadt Taken into Custody for Felony Probation Violation
Dulton Martell in Pennington County Jail on 5th-Degree Drug Charges
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Dulton Martell Arrested on Drug Possession Charges in Pennington County Dulton Martell was arrested and taken into custody at Pennington County Jail on March 4, 2025, facing a 5th-degree drug possession charge. Arrest & Charges: Location: Pennington County, MN
Custody Date: March 4, 2025
Case Number: 22026467
Charge: Drugs… Continue reading Dulton Martell in Pennington County Jail on 5th-Degree Drug Charges
Spirit Lake County Horror: Triple Homicide Shocks Community
St. Michael (trfnews.i234.me) — Spirit Lake County, ND Grieves After Brutal Triple Homicide A horrifying scene unfolded in Spirit Lake County early Tuesday morning, March 4, as three members of the Spirit Lake Tribe were gunned down in a shocking act of violence in St. Michael. The Bureau of Indian Affairs alerted the tribe at… Continue reading Spirit Lake County Horror: Triple Homicide Shocks Community
Polk County Man Arrested for Probation Violation
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking arrest has been made in Polk County as authorities took Michael Garza into custody on February 25, 2025. The 42-year-old, born March 10, 1982, is now facing legal repercussions due to a probation violation (GM). Law enforcement officials have not yet released full details regarding the nature of the… Continue reading Polk County Man Arrested for Probation Violation
BREAKING: Suspect Apprehended After Multiple People Shot Near St. Michael, ND!
Spirit Lake Nation (trfnews.i234.me) – BREAKING UPDATE: A suspect has been taken into custody following a shooting incident south of St. Michael, North Dakota earlier today. Law enforcement radio traffic confirms that multiple people were shot, and the suspect fled the scene. After an intensive search, authorities captured the suspect just after 1 p.m. at… Continue reading BREAKING: Suspect Apprehended After Multiple People Shot Near St. Michael, ND!
Minnesota DOC: Anthony Lee Weber Wanted for Drug Charges
Freeborn County, Minnesota – Anthony Lee Weber, born on September 30, 1982, has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 3, 2024. Weber was convicted on drug-related charges under Case #24-CR-21-993 in Freeborn County. His sentence began on March 23, 2023, and he was last released… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Anthony Lee Weber Wanted for Drug Charges
Minnesota DOC: Edward Richard Washington Wanted for Stolen Property Charges
Hennepin County, Minnesota – Edward Richard Washington, born on August 19, 1981, is wanted by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 2, 2024. Washington was convicted of stolen property-related charges under Case #27-CR-23-22249 (Hennepin County) and Case #05-CR-21-137 (Benton County). He began serving his sentence on January 12, 2024, and was last… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Edward Richard Washington Wanted for Stolen Property Charges
Minnesota DOC: Juwon Ramone Ferguson Wanted for Weapons Charges
Hennepin County, Minnesota – Juwon Ramone Ferguson, born on September 14, 2001, has been declared a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 2, 2024. Ferguson was convicted on weapons-related charges under Case #27-CR-21-10045 and Case #27-CR-22-20387 in Hennepin County. His sentence began on August 10, 2022, and he was… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Juwon Ramone Ferguson Wanted for Weapons Charges
Minnesota DOC: Kenneth Lashaun Cook Wanted for Weapons Charges
Hennepin County, Minnesota – Kenneth Lashaun Cook, born on August 17, 1981, has been designated as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since December 3, 2024. Cook was convicted on weapons-related charges under Case #27-CR-22-1122 in Hennepin County. His sentence began on January 12, 2023, and he was last released on… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Kenneth Lashaun Cook Wanted for Weapons Charges
Minnesota DOC: Jacob Nicholas Whittenton Wanted as Fugitive for Drug Charges
Crow Wing County, Minnesota – Jacob Nicholas Whittenton, born on August 6, 1984, has been classified as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since December 4, 2024. Whittenton was convicted on drug-related charges under Case #18-CR-17-1484 in Crow Wing County. His sentence began on April 28, 2020, and he was last… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Jacob Nicholas Whittenton Wanted as Fugitive for Drug Charges
Minnesota DOC: Melissa Marie Manypenny Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota – Melissa Marie Manypenny, born on January 3, 1982, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 11, 2024. Manypenny was convicted on DWI-related charges in Becker County under Case #03-CR-18-2009. She was sentenced on June 3, 2020, and was last released from custody on May… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Melissa Marie Manypenny Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota DOC: Maurice Jerome Myers Wanted as Fugitive for Assault
Minnesota – Maurice Jerome Myers, born on September 6, 1971, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 10, 2024. Myers was convicted of assault in Ramsey County under Case #62-CR-21-5545. He was sentenced on March 25, 2022, and was last released from custody on January 9,… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Maurice Jerome Myers Wanted as Fugitive for Assault
Minnesota DOC: Matthew Ronald Fricke Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota – Matthew Ronald Fricke, born on March 6, 1979, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 8, 2024. Fricke was convicted of DWI (Driving While Impaired) in Dodge County and Olmsted County, under Case #20-CR-18-535 (Dodge County) and Case #55-CR-23-2434 (Olmsted County). He was sentenced… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Matthew Ronald Fricke Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota DOC: Ziggy Joe Hooser Wanted as Fugitive for Domestic Assault
Minnesota – Ziggy Joe Hooser, born on February 9, 1983, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 10, 2024. Hooser was convicted of domestic assault in St. Louis County under Case #69VI-CR-22-14. He was sentenced on September 20, 2024, and was last released from custody on… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Ziggy Joe Hooser Wanted as Fugitive for Domestic Assault
Minnesota DOC: Matthew James McBride Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Dakota County, Minnesota – Matthew James McBride, born on February 11, 1989, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 5, 2024. McBride was convicted of DWI (Driving While Impaired) in Dakota County under Case #19HA-CR-16-4682. He was sentenced on January 12, 2017, and was last released… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Matthew James McBride Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota DOC: Derrick James Holmes Jr. Wanted as Fugitive for Drug Charges
Anoka County, Minnesota – Derrick James Holmes Jr., born on September 7, 1986, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 5, 2024. Holmes was convicted on drug-related charges in Anoka County under Case #02-CR-18-3270. He was sentenced on February 3, 2020, and was last released from… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Derrick James Holmes Jr. Wanted as Fugitive for Drug Charges
Minnesota DOC: Eric Deonta Hill Wanted as Fugitive for Assault
Minnesota – Eric Deonta Hill, born on January 30, 1989, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 6, 2024. Hill was convicted of assault in Ramsey County under Case #62-CR-21-377. He was sentenced on December 21, 2016, and was last released from custody on November 13,… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Eric Deonta Hill Wanted as Fugitive for Assault
Minnesota DOC: Aaren Carl Peterson Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota – Aaren Carl Peterson, born on February 14, 1991, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 6, 2024. Peterson was convicted of DWI (Driving While Impaired) in Washington County under Case #82-CR-18-5362. He was sentenced on June 5, 2020, and was last released from custody… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Aaren Carl Peterson Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota DOC: Kahlil Markell Wiley Wanted as Fugitive for Assault
Minnesota – Kahlil Markell Wiley, born on July 16, 2003, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 9, 2024. Wiley was convicted of assault in Hennepin County under Case #27-CR-22-353. He was sentenced on March 22, 2022, and was last released from custody on December 2,… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Kahlil Markell Wiley Wanted as Fugitive for Assault
Minnesota DOC: Jericho Lee Reno Wanted as Fugitive for Drug Charges
Morrison County, Minnesota – Jericho Lee Reno, born on January 18, 1990, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 5, 2024. Reno was convicted of drug-related offenses, including fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, in Morrison County under Case #49-CR-22-1478 and Case #49-CR-23-211. He was sentenced… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Jericho Lee Reno Wanted as Fugitive for Drug Charges
Minnesota DOC: Joseph Dean Wilson Wanted as Fugitive for Drug Offenses
Minnesota – Joseph Dean Wilson, born on July 28, 1990, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 11, 2024. Wilson was convicted on drug-related charges in Hennepin County under Case #27-CR-20-8190. He was sentenced on July 21, 2021, and was last released from custody on June… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Joseph Dean Wilson Wanted as Fugitive for Drug Offenses
Minnesota DOC: Dennis Logan Swanson Wanted as Fugitive for Drug Offenses
Minnesota – Dennis Logan Swanson, born on August 12, 1987, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 10, 2024. Swanson was convicted on drug-related charges in St. Louis County under Case #69VI-CR-17-313. He was sentenced on January 17, 2019, and was last released from custody on… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Dennis Logan Swanson Wanted as Fugitive for Drug Offenses
Minnesota DOC: James Daniel Williams Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota – James Daniel Williams, born on July 23, 1991, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 10, 2024. Williams was convicted on DWI-related charges in Mower County under Case #50-CR-16-2640. He was sentenced on June 29, 2021, and was last released from custody on February… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: James Daniel Williams Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota DOC: Kevin Deandre Ashford Wanted as Fugitive for Assault
Minnesota – Kevin Deandre Ashford, born on November 25, 1985, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 12, 2024. Ashford was convicted on assault charges in Wright County under Case #86-CR-23-170. He was sentenced on October 1, 2024, and released shortly after on October 8, 2024,… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Kevin Deandre Ashford Wanted as Fugitive for Assault
Minnesota DOC: Garrett Everett Ernst Wanted as Fugitive for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Minnesota – Garrett Everett Ernst, born on November 13, 1989, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 12, 2024. Ernst was convicted of criminal sexual conduct in Hennepin County under Case #27-CR-13-31040. He was sentenced on March 26, 2018, and was most recently released on November… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Garrett Everett Ernst Wanted as Fugitive for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Minnesota DOC: Carla Christene Swenson Wanted as Fugitive for Drug-Related Offense
Minnesota – Carla Christene Swenson, born on May 10, 1978, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 13, 2024. Swenson was previously convicted on drug-related charges in Morrison County under Case #49-CR-21-389. She was sentenced on July 20, 2022, and later released on May 22, 2023,… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Carla Christene Swenson Wanted as Fugitive for Drug-Related Offense
Minnesota DOC: Preston John Dick Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota – Preston John Dick, born on May 13, 1982, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 11, 2024. Dick was convicted on DWI-related charges in Beltrami County under Case #04-CR-20-2621 and Case #04-CR-20-3302. He was sentenced on December 23, 2021, and was released from custody… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Preston John Dick Wanted as Fugitive for DWI
Minnesota DOC: Sha-Lu Nuday Steeprock Wanted as Fugitive for Domestic Assault
Minnesota – Sha-Lu Nuday Steeprock, born on May 9, 2002, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 11, 2024. Steeprock was convicted of domestic assault in Beltrami County under Case #04-CR-21-2991. He was sentenced on December 18, 2023, and was last released from custody on October… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Sha-Lu Nuday Steeprock Wanted as Fugitive for Domestic Assault
Minnesota DOC: Eugene Robinson Jr. Wanted as Fugitive for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Minnesota – Eugene Robinson Jr., born on June 29, 1987, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 13, 2024. Robinson, previously convicted on criminal sexual conduct charges, was last released from custody on September 23, 2024. His offenses are associated with multiple Hennepin County court cases,… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Eugene Robinson Jr. Wanted as Fugitive for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Minnesota DOC: Garrette Joshua Gibson Wanted as Fugitive for Domestic Assault
Minnesota – Garrette Joshua Gibson, born on October 5, 2001, is currently wanted as a fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) as of December 11, 2024. Gibson was convicted of domestic assault in Blue Earth County under Case #07-CR-22-3294. He was sentenced on December 28, 2023, and was last released from custody on… Continue reading Minnesota DOC: Garrette Joshua Gibson Wanted as Fugitive for Domestic Assault
Grand Forks County: Shocking Standoff Ends in Arrest!
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A heavy police presence was seen Thursday afternoon on the 900 Block of South 17th Street as authorities engaged in a tense standoff. Ring camera footage from a neighbor’s home captured the scene as law enforcement attempted to serve warrants on David Gomez, who was wanted for probation violations. Gomez refused… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Shocking Standoff Ends in Arrest!
Beltrami County Woman Arrested for Burglary and Theft
Beltrami County, MN – Jessica King was arrested on February 10, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on multiple charges, including burglary and theft. She is currently being held without bail, awaiting a hearing in District Court. Charge Details Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property Without Consent (Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(1)) – Gross Misdemeanor
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Beltrami County Arrest: Woman Jailed for Theft and Drug Possession 
Beltrami County, MN – A local woman, Stephanie Jones, has been taken into custody at the Beltrami County Jail on serious charges, including theft and drug possession. According to official records, Jones was booked on February 12, 2025, and remains in custody with no bail set. She faces two separate charges: Theft – Allegedly… Continue reading
Beltrami County Arrest: Woman Jailed for Theft and Drug Possession
Beltrami County Man Arrested for Felony Drug Possession
Beltrami County, MN – Mark Reese was arrested on February 11, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on felony drug possession charges. He is currently being held without bail, awaiting a hearing in District Court. Charge Details Drugs – 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 or Paraphernalia Residual (Not Cannabis/Hemp) (Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Arrested for Felony Drug Possession
Beltrami County Man Arrested for DWI Under the Influence of Controlled Substance
Beltrami County, MN – Jerome Strong was arrested on February 10, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on multiple DWI-related charges. He is currently being held without bail, awaiting a hearing in District Court. Charge Details Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2)) –… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Arrested for DWI Under the Influence of Controlled Substance
Xavier Johnson Arrested in Beltrami County for Felony Domestic Assault 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Xavier Johnson was arrested on February 2, 2025, and is currently in custody at Beltrami County Jail on a felony domestic assault charge under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.4. Understanding Felony Domestic Assault in Minnesota: In Minnesota, domestic assault becomes a felony if the accused has: Two or more prior domestic assault convictions within… Continue reading Xavier Johnson Arrested in Beltrami County for Felony Domestic Assault
Jordan Anderson Arrested in Beltrami County for Felony DWI 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Jordan Anderson was arrested on January 31, 2025, and is currently being held at Beltrami County Jail on a felony DWI charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1). Felony DWI in Minnesota: A DWI charge becomes a felony if the driver has: Three or more prior DWI convictions within the past 10 years, A… Continue reading Jordan Anderson Arrested in Beltrami County for Felony DWI
Beltrami County Man Arrested for Domestic Assault
Beltrami County, MN – Curtis Silcox was arrested on February 9, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on domestic assault charges. He is currently being held without bail, awaiting a hearing in District Court. Charge Details Domestic Assault – Commits Act to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death (Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Arrested for Domestic Assault
Polk County Man Arrested for Felony Parole Violation
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Polk County man, Derek Todd Myrvik, was arrested on February 13, 2025, for a felony parole violation. Authorities have not yet released details on the nature of the violation, but under Minnesota law, violating parole conditions can result in reincarceration, extended supervision, or additional criminal charges. Parole violations can occur for… Continue reading Polk County Man Arrested for Felony Parole Violation
Polk County Man Arrested for Terroristic Threats: Daniel Ryan Barton Charged
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities have arrested Daniel Ryan Barton, 30, on charges of felony terroristic threats with reckless disregard for risk under Minnesota Statute 609.713.1. Barton was taken into custody on February 13, 2025, following an investigation by local law enforcement. According to official records, Barton allegedly made threats that caused significant concern for public… Continue reading Polk County Man Arrested for Terroristic Threats: Daniel Ryan Barton Charged
Stanley Jones Arrested in Beltrami County for 3rd Degree Assault 
Stanley Jones is currently in custody at Beltrami County Jail following his arrest on January 27, 2025. He has been charged with Third-Degree Assault – Substantial Bodily Harm, a felony offense under Minnesota Statute 609.223.1. According to Minnesota law, third-degree assault is charged when an individual inflicts substantial bodily harm on another person. This offense… Continue reading Stanley Jones Arrested in Beltrami County for 3rd Degree Assault
Brandon Lee Simmons Arrested in Polk County for Felony Probation Violation 
Authorities in Polk County have confirmed the arrest of Brandon Lee Simmons on February 2, 2025. Simmons, born on June 22, 1981, was charged with a felony probation violation, indicating that he failed to comply with court-ordered probation terms following a previous conviction. Under Minnesota law, probation violations occur when an individual misses check-ins with… Continue reading Brandon Lee Simmons Arrested in Polk County for Felony Probation Violation
Frank Bigbear Arrested in Beltrami County on Active Warrant 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Frank Bigbear is currently in custody at Beltrami County Jail following his arrest on January 28, 2025. According to court records, he was taken into custody on an active warrant, though specific details regarding the nature of the warrant and underlying charges remain undisclosed. In Minnesota, individuals with an outstanding warrant can… Continue reading Frank Bigbear Arrested in Beltrami County on Active Warrant
Brianne Brun Arrested in Beltrami County for Third-Degree DWI 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Brianne Brun was arrested on January 31, 2025, and is currently being held at Beltrami County Jail on two gross misdemeanor charges related to Driving While Impaired (DWI). Brun has been charged with: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1)) Traffic – DWI – Third-Degree… Continue reading Brianne Brun Arrested in Beltrami County for Third-Degree DWI
Jorge Alejandro Trevino Arrested in Polk County for Felony Parole Violation 
Authorities in Polk County have confirmed the arrest of Jorge Alejandro Trevino on February 6, 2025. Trevino, born on January 1, 1997, was taken into custody for a felony parole violation, indicating a failure to comply with court-ordered parole conditions following a previous conviction. Parole violations in Minnesota can include failing mandatory check-ins, failing drug… Continue reading Jorge Alejandro Trevino Arrested in Polk County for Felony Parole Violation
Alissa Johnson Arrested in Beltrami County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Alissa Johnson was taken into custody at Beltrami County Jail on January 30, 2025, for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). She has been charged with a misdemeanor offense under Minnesota Statute 629.75.2(b). A Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) is issued by a court to protect victims of domestic… Continue reading Alissa Johnson Arrested in Beltrami County for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order
Devin James Defoe-Baity Arrested in Polk County for Gross Misdemeanor Probation Violation 
Authorities in Polk County have confirmed the arrest of Devin James Defoe-Baity on February 3, 2025. Defoe-Baity, born on April 3, 1999, was charged with a gross misdemeanor probation violation, indicating a failure to comply with court-ordered probation conditions following a prior conviction. In Minnesota, a gross misdemeanor probation violation can include missing check-ins with… Continue reading Devin James Defoe-Baity Arrested in Polk County for Gross Misdemeanor Probation Violation
Bradley Peter-Joseph Auginash Arrested in Polk County for Fleeing a Peace Officer 
Authorities in Polk County have confirmed the arrest of Bradley Peter-Joseph Auginash, who was taken into custody on February 3, 2025. Auginash, born on October 13, 2000, was charged with Fleeing a Peace Officer by a Means Other Than a Motor Vehicle, a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 609.487.6 [1]. The incident occurred when law enforcement… Continue reading Bradley Peter-Joseph Auginash Arrested in Polk County for Fleeing a Peace Officer
Shane Adair Carlson Arrested in Polk County for Domestic Assault 
Authorities in Polk County have confirmed the arrest of Shane Adair Carlson on January 31, 2025. Carlson, born on January 17, 1979, was charged with Misdemeanor Domestic Assault, under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.1(1). According to Minnesota law, a person commits domestic assault if they act with intent to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death… Continue reading Shane Adair Carlson Arrested in Polk County for Domestic Assault
Ellen Rose Deegan Arrested in Polk County for Felony Probation Violation 
Authorities in Polk County have confirmed the arrest of Ellen Rose Deegan on January 31, 2025. Deegan, born on February 17, 1988, was charged with a felony probation violation, a serious offense that occurs when an individual fails to comply with the conditions set forth by the court after a previous conviction. Under Minnesota law,… Continue reading Ellen Rose Deegan Arrested in Polk County for Felony Probation Violation
Shawnee Nichole Basswood Arrested in Polk County for Driving After Revocation 
Law enforcement in Polk County has confirmed the arrest of Shawnee Nichole Basswood on February 6, 2025. Basswood, born on April 5, 1987, was charged with Traffic – Driving After Revocation, a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 171.24.2 [1]. Under Minnesota law, individuals caught operating a vehicle while their license is revoked can face criminal charges,… Continue reading Shawnee Nichole Basswood Arrested in Polk County for Driving After Revocation
Sha-lu Steeprock Arrested After Attempting to Flee Police, Assaulting Officer
Bemidji, Beltrami County – A dramatic arrest in Bemidji on Tuesday night was captured on video by a TRF News viewer, showing officers taking down Sha-lu Steeprock after he attempted to flee during a traffic stop. Authorities say Steeprock was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for speeding when officers discovered he had an outstanding… Continue reading Sha-lu Steeprock Arrested After Attempting to Flee Police, Assaulting Officer
Fake ICE Agent Frees Inmate from Williams County Jail in ‘Perfect Storm’ Incident
Williston, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—The Williams County Sheriff’s Office is under scrutiny after an individual posing as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent successfully removed an inmate from jail before law enforcement realized the deception. Sheriff Varlan Kvande defended his department’s policies and procedures, calling the mistaken release a rare but unfortunate event. “They take a… Continue reading Fake ICE Agent Frees Inmate from Williams County Jail in ‘Perfect Storm’ Incident
Pennington County: Cory Jones Held in Custody on Assault Charges
Pennington County, MN – Authorities have detained Cory Jones at the Pennington County Jail following his arrest on February 16, 2025. Jones is currently being held with no bail amount set and faces a charge of Assault in the Second Degree – Dangerous Weapon under Minnesota Statute 609.222.1. According to records, Jones remains in custody… Continue reading Pennington County: Cory Jones Held in Custody on Assault Charges
Joel Gomez Diaz in Custody at Pennington County Jail for Third-Degree DWI
Pennington County, MN – On February 16, 2025, Joel Gomez Diaz was booked into Pennington County Jail and is currently being held without bail. Arrest Details: Name: Joel Gomez Diaz Custody Date: 02/16/2025 Height: 5’3″ Weight: 165 lbs Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 Court: Pennington County District Court Charge: Third-Degree Driving… Continue reading Joel Gomez Diaz in Custody at Pennington County Jail for Third-Degree DWI
Shauna Stephens in Custody at Pennington County Jail on Fleeing a Peace Officer Charge 
Pennington County, MN – On February 15, 2025, Shauna Stephens was taken into custody at Pennington County Jail and is currently being held without bail. Arrest Details: Name: Shauna Stephens Custody Date: 02/15/2025 Height: 5’1″ Weight: 137 lbs Eye Color: Blue Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 Court: Pennington County District Court Charge: Fleeing a Peace Officer in… Continue reading Shauna Stephens in Custody at Pennington County Jail on Fleeing a Peace Officer Charge
High-Speed Chase in Otter Tail County Ends in Arrest Near Rothsay 
Rothsay, MN – On Saturday, February 15, at 4:53 p.m., Otter Tail County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to arrest Levi Barry, 33, who had multiple outstanding felony warrants. Instead of complying, Barry fled in a vehicle, sparking a high-speed pursuit that tore through multiple fields and roads northeast of Rothsay. Deputies pursued Barry across rugged terrain… Continue reading High-Speed Chase in Otter Tail County Ends in Arrest Near Rothsay
Bernard Frank Shore Sentenced in Otter Tail County for Domestic Assault 
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the sentencing of Bernard Frank Shore, 36, on February 6, 2025, following his conviction for misdemeanor domestic assault under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.1(1). Shore was originally arrested on a domestic assault charge and has now received a court-ordered sentence, which may include jail time, probation,… Continue reading Bernard Frank Shore Sentenced in Otter Tail County for Domestic Assault
Sean Elliott Stenseth Sentenced in Otter Tail County for DWI 
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the sentencing of Sean Elliott Stenseth, 33, on February 3, 2025, following his conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) with a BAC of 0.08 or higher within two hours of operating a motor vehicle. Stenseth was originally arrested for this offense and has now… Continue reading Sean Elliott Stenseth Sentenced in Otter Tail County for DWI
Chace Cody Stewart Arrested in Otter Tail County for Violating Order for Protection 
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the arrest of Chace Cody Stewart, 43, on February 5, 2025, for violating an active Order for Protection (OFP) under Minnesota Statute 518B.01.14(b). An Order for Protection (OFP) is issued by the court to prevent contact between an individual and the protected party due… Continue reading Chace Cody Stewart Arrested in Otter Tail County for Violating Order for Protection
Christine Marie Gesino Arrested in Otter Tail County for Second-Degree DWI with Multiple Aggravating Factors 
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the arrest of Christine Marie Gesino, 60, on February 7, 2025, for multiple DWI-related charges, including second-degree DWI with two or more aggravating factors and operating a vehicle with a BAC over 0.08. Charge Details: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence… Continue reading Christine Marie Gesino Arrested in Otter Tail County for Second-Degree DWI with Multiple Aggravating Factors
John Patrick Carey Arrested in Otter Tail County for Third-Degree DWI 
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the arrest of John Patrick Carey, 59, on February 8, 2025, for third-degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) with an aggravating factor under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a). Charge Details: Traffic – DWI – Third-Degree Driving While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Factor (Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a)) Legal Consequences: In… Continue reading John Patrick Carey Arrested in Otter Tail County for Third-Degree DWI
Troy Hunter Jack Arrested in Otter Tail County for Assault on a Peace Officer and Obstructing Legal Process 
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the arrest of Troy Hunter Jack, 26, on February 3, 2025, for assaulting a peace officer and obstructing law enforcement during an incident. According to reports, Jack allegedly threw or transferred bodily fluids onto a peace officer, an act classified as fourth-degree assault, a… Continue reading Troy Hunter Jack Arrested in Otter Tail County for Assault on a Peace Officer and Obstructing Legal Process
Collins Kiprono Chebor Arrested in Otter Tail County for Fifth-Degree Drug Possession 
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the arrest of Collins Kiprono Chebor, 25, on February 4, 2025, for felony fifth-degree drug possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1). Charge Details: Drugs – Fifth-Degree Possession of a Schedule I-IV Controlled Substance (Not Marijuana) (Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1)) Legal Consequences: Under Minnesota law, a fifth-degree… Continue reading Collins Kiprono Chebor Arrested in Otter Tail County for Fifth-Degree Drug Possession
Jason Schuett Arrested in Clearwater County for Contempt of Court and Fourth-Degree DWI 
Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Clearwater County have confirmed the arrest of Jason Schuett, 44, on February 4, 2025, for multiple offenses, including contempt of court, refusing a chemical test for DWI, and fourth-degree DWI. Charge Details: Contempt of Court – Willful Disobedience to Court Mandate (Minnesota Statute 588.20.2(4)) Traffic – DWI – Refuse to… Continue reading Jason Schuett Arrested in Clearwater County for Contempt of Court and Fourth-Degree DWI
Diana Lee Koljonen Sentenced in Otter Tail County for DWI Involving Controlled Substances 
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the sentencing of Diana Lee Koljonen, 68, on February 6, 2025, following her conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) under the influence of Schedule I/II drugs (excluding cannabis/hemp). Koljonen was originally arrested for this offense and has now received a court-ordered sentence, which could… Continue reading Diana Lee Koljonen Sentenced in Otter Tail County for DWI Involving Controlled Substances
Jesse Anthony Lemke Arrested in Otter Tail County for Driving After Cancellation and Ignition Interlock Violation 
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the arrest of Jesse Anthony Lemke, 34, on February 7, 2025, for driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety and violating an ignition interlock restriction. Charge Details: Traffic – Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety (Minnesota Statute 171.24.5 – Gross Misdemeanor)… Continue reading Jesse Anthony Lemke Arrested in Otter Tail County for Driving After Cancellation and Ignition Interlock Violation
Pennington County: Inmate Cody Deese Held in Custody for Providing False Name to Police
Pennington County, MN – Cody Deese is currently being held at Pennington County Jail following his arrest on February 14, 2025. Authorities have charged him with Giving a Peace Officer a False Name of Another Person, a gross misdemeanor under Case #25-000659. Deese, who stands 6’2” tall and weighs 300 pounds, remains in custody with… Continue reading Pennington County: Inmate Cody Deese Held in Custody for Providing False Name to Police
Brandon Bedeau Arrested in Clearwater County for Criminal Sexual Conduct and Domestic Assault by Strangulation 
Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Clearwater County have confirmed the arrest of Brandon Bedeau, 40, on February 7, 2025, for serious felony offenses, including third-degree criminal sexual conduct and domestic assault by strangulation. Charge Details: Criminal Sexual Conduct – Third Degree – Penetration with a Victim Under 18 Using Coercion (Minnesota Statute 609.344.1a(c)) Domestic Assault… Continue reading Brandon Bedeau Arrested in Clearwater County for Criminal Sexual Conduct and Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Tray McCollum Arrested in Clearwater County for Felony Parole Violation 
Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Clearwater County have confirmed the arrest of Tray McCollum, 25, on February 2, 2025, for a felony parole violation. McCollum was taken into custody for violating the terms of his parole, which can include offenses such as: Failing to meet supervision requirements, Leaving a designated area without approval, Committing a… Continue reading Tray McCollum Arrested in Clearwater County for Felony Parole Violation
Brandon Sam Theng Wanted in Washington County: Fugitive Alert Issued by MNDOC
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN – Authorities are actively searching for Brandon Sam Theng, who has been listed as a wanted fugitive by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) since December 27, 2024. Fugitive Information MNDOC Offender ID: 234004 Full Name: Brandon Sam Theng Date of Birth: October 21, 1980 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive Sentence Date: March… Continue reading Brandon Sam Theng Wanted in Washington County: Fugitive Alert Issued by MNDOC
Shelsey Lynn Honer Arrested in Becker County for Second-Degree DWI and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test 
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Shelsey Lynn Honer, 29, was arrested on February 7, 2025, and is currently in custody at Becker County Jail on multiple DWI-related charges. Charge Details: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle with Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 or Higher Within 2 Hours (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(5)) Traffic – DWI – Second-Degree Driving While… Continue reading Shelsey Lynn Honer Arrested in Becker County for Second-Degree DWI and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test
Mariah Lynn Olsen Arrested in Becker County for DWI, Theft, and Drug Possession 
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Mariah Lynn Olsen, 28, was arrested on February 2, 2025, and is currently being held without bail at Becker County Jail on multiple criminal charges, including driving while impaired (DWI), theft, and drug possession. Charge Details: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle with Any Amount of a Schedule I/II Drug (excluding… Continue reading Mariah Lynn Olsen Arrested in Becker County for DWI, Theft, and Drug Possession
Carol Jean Nelson Arrested in Becker County for Second-Degree Manslaughter 
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Becker County have confirmed the arrest of Carol Jean Nelson, 48, on February 5, 2025. She is facing a serious felony charge of second-degree manslaughter for culpable negligence creating an unreasonable risk, under Minnesota Statute 609.205(1). Charge Details: Manslaughter – Second Degree – Culpable Negligence Creating Unreasonable Risk (Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Carol Jean Nelson Arrested in Becker County for Second-Degree Manslaughter
Treyton Jorge Edwards Arrested in Becker County for Fourth-Degree Assault on a Peace Officer 
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Becker County have confirmed the arrest of Treyton Jorge Edwards, 20, on February 3, 2025. Edwards is facing two charges of fourth-degree assault after allegedly throwing bodily fluids at a peace officer, a serious criminal offense under Minnesota law. Charge Details: Assault – Fourth Degree – Peace Officer – Throws… Continue reading Treyton Jorge Edwards Arrested in Becker County for Fourth-Degree Assault on a Peace Officer
Update: Bullet Hole Discovered After Overnight Gunfire Incidents in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Police have found evidence of gunfire damage following two shooting incidents reported overnight in Grand Forks, but no suspects have been identified. Recap of the Incidents Saturday, 11:00 p.m. – Officers responded to 24th Avenue and 34th Street after reports of shots fired. They recovered three shell casings but found no damage… Continue reading Update: Bullet Hole Discovered After Overnight Gunfire Incidents in Grand Forks
Paula Bauman Arrested in Beltrami County for Fourth-Degree DWI 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Paula Bauman was arrested on February 7, 2025, and is currently being held without bail at Beltrami County Jail for fourth-degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) under Minnesota Statute 169A.27.1. Charge Details: DWI – Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired (M {169A.27.1}) Legal Consequences: In Minnesota, a fourth-degree DWI is a misdemeanor and typically applies… Continue reading Paula Bauman Arrested in Beltrami County for Fourth-Degree DWI
Diana Gallardo Solana Arrested in Beltrami County for Felony Vehicle Theft 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Diana Gallardo Solana was arrested on February 7, 2025, and is currently being held without bail at Beltrami County Jail for felony vehicle theft under Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(17). Charge Details: Theft – Take/Drive Motor Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent (F {609.52.2(a)(17)}) Legal Consequences: In Minnesota, stealing or taking control of a vehicle without… Continue reading Diana Gallardo Solana Arrested in Beltrami County for Felony Vehicle Theft
Gabriel Sweatt Arrested in Beltrami County for First-Degree Drug Sale with Firearm 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Gabriel Sweatt was arrested on February 4, 2025, and is currently being held without bail at Beltrami County Jail on a first-degree drug sale charge under Minnesota Statute 152.021.1(2)(i). Charge Details: Drugs – 1st Degree – Sale of 10 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine while in possession of a firearm… Continue reading Gabriel Sweatt Arrested in Beltrami County for First-Degree Drug Sale with Firearm
Craig Daniel Bellanger Arrested in Becker County for Violating No Contact Order and First-Degree Burglary 
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Becker County have confirmed the arrest of Craig Daniel Bellanger, 43, on February 3, 2025. Bellanger is facing serious felony charges, including violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) within 10 years of a previous conviction and first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling. Charge Details: Domestic Abuse No Contact… Continue reading Craig Daniel Bellanger Arrested in Becker County for Violating No Contact Order and First-Degree Burglary
Justin Needham Arrested in Beltrami County for Fifth-Degree Drug Possession 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Justin Needham was arrested on February 5, 2025, and is currently being held without bail at Beltrami County Jail on a felony drug possession charge under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1). Charge Details: Drugs – 5th Degree – Possession of a Schedule I-IV controlled substance or drug paraphernalia (excluding cannabis/hemp) (F {152.025.2(1)}) Legal Consequences:… Continue reading Justin Needham Arrested in Beltrami County for Fifth-Degree Drug Possession
Paula LaRose Arrested in Beltrami County for DWI and Drug Possession 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Paula LaRose was arrested on February 7, 2025, and is currently in custody without bail at Beltrami County Jail on two serious charges related to drug possession and impaired driving. Charge Details: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle with Any Amount of Schedule I/II Drugs (excluding cannabis/hemp) (GM {169A.20.1(7)}) Drugs –… Continue reading Paula LaRose Arrested in Beltrami County for DWI and Drug Possession
Memphis Brown Arrested in Beltrami County for Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Memphis Brown was arrested on February 4, 2025, and is currently in custody at Beltrami County Jail on a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.2. Charge Details: Domestic Assault – Gross Misdemeanor – Subsequent Violation (GM {609.2242.2}) Legal Consequences: In Minnesota, domestic assault is considered a gross misdemeanor when… Continue reading Memphis Brown Arrested in Beltrami County for Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Adam Carrier Arrested in Beltrami County for Felony Harassment 
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Adam Carrier was arrested on February 6, 2025, and is currently in custody without bail at Beltrami County Jail for felony harassment under Minnesota Statute 609.749.4(b). Charge Details: Harassment – Third or Subsequent Violation in 10 years (F {609.749.4(b)}) Legal Consequences: In Minnesota, harassment can be charged as a felony when: The… Continue reading Adam Carrier Arrested in Beltrami County for Felony Harassment
Shane Adair Carlson Arrested in Polk County for Domestic Assault
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Shane Adair Carlson, 46, was arrested in Polk County on January 31, 2025, for misdemeanor domestic assault. He is accused of committing an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.1(1).
Andrea Rose Abbott Arrested in Polk County for Failure to Appear on Felony Charge 
Authorities in Polk County have confirmed the arrest of Andrea Rose Abbott, who was taken into custody on January 31, 2025. Abbott, born on December 15, 1977, had an active warrant for Failure to Appear in court following a felony conviction under Minnesota Statute 609.49.1. Law enforcement officials tracked down Abbott after she failed to… Continue reading Andrea Rose Abbott Arrested in Polk County for Failure to Appear on Felony Charge
Beltrami County: Russell John Skinaway Under Intensive Supervised Release for Domestic Assault 
Russell John Skinaway Under Intensive Supervised Release in Beltrami County BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Russell John Skinaway is currently under Intensive Supervised Release (ISR) following a domestic assault conviction in Beltrami County. Skinaway, born June 1, 1978, was sentenced on March 28, 2023, and is under supervision as of July 16, 2024, with the MnDOC ISR-North… Continue reading Beltrami County: Russell John Skinaway Under Intensive Supervised Release for Domestic Assault
Update: No Shooting in Moorhead—Swatting Call Linked to Mental Health Crisis
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities have confirmed that no shooting took place during the heavy police response at Sunset Circle in Moorhead late Friday afternoon. According to Captain Derek Swensson of the Moorhead Police Department, the call, which initially reported a possible homicide, was determined to be a swatting incident—a false report designed to trigger a large… Continue reading Update: No Shooting in Moorhead—Swatting Call Linked to Mental Health Crisis
West Fargo Man Charged with Five Felony Terrorizing Counts After Sending Threatening Emails
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Keith Allen Ramsett of West Fargo is facing five felony terrorizing charges after allegedly sending over 700 threatening emails to his former employer, including messages containing threats of physical harm and photos of himself holding firearms, according to court documents. Authorities launched an investigation after the employer reported persistent, menacing communication from… Continue reading West Fargo Man Charged with Five Felony Terrorizing Counts After Sending Threatening Emails
Fargo Man and Graceville Woman Arrested After Chaotic Traffic Stop in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A traffic stop on Cheyenne Street in West Fargo escalated into a chaotic arrest Thursday night when a passenger attempted to flee in the vehicle, according to West Fargo Police. The incident occurred at 10:34 p.m. on February 1, when officers pulled over a vehicle in the 2600 block of Cheyenne Street… Continue reading Fargo Man and Graceville Woman Arrested After Chaotic Traffic Stop in West Fargo
Winger Man Charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
WINGER, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Shane Adair Carlson of Winger, Minnesota, is facing serious domestic violence charges, including felony domestic assault by strangulation, after allegedly attacking two people, according to court documents. The incident occurred on January 31, when Carlson allegedly punched two victims in the face and pushed one of them to the ground, placing his knee… Continue reading Winger Man Charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
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
Grand Forks woman, Jody Lynn Sherry-Berg Berg Charged After Incident on Las Vegas to Grand Forks Flight
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A woman is charged after a fight on an airplane. According to court documents, on January 16th, officers responded to the Grand Forks Airport for an assault that occurred on an aircraft during a flight. When the plane landed, the woman was removed by law enforcement and allegedly told police… Continue reading Grand Forks woman, Jody Lynn Sherry-Berg Berg Charged After Incident on Las Vegas to Grand Forks Flight
Cole Ray Longoria Arrested in West Fargo for Multiple Offenses
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 13th, in West Fargo, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle lacking license plates. The driver, identified as Cole Ray Longoria of West Fargo, was found to have an outstanding felony warrant from Grand Forks for reckless endangerment. Longoria provided a false name to the officers and… Continue reading Cole Ray Longoria Arrested in West Fargo for Multiple Offenses
St. Paul Kidnapping Linked to Mexican Cartel: Three Suspects Charged
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 7, 2025, law enforcement officials arrested three individuals in connection with a kidnapping incident in St. Paul, Minnesota, linked to a Mexican drug cartel. The suspects are identified as: Richar Sanchez Mujica, 30, of Minneapolis Erling Soren Holdahl, 48, of White Bear Lake Kendra Sue Johnson, 39, of Minneapolis Incident… Continue reading St. Paul Kidnapping Linked to Mexican Cartel: Three Suspects Charged
High-Speed Pursuit from Detroit Lakes to Clay County Results in Multiple Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 7, at approximately 1:43 p.m., a Minnesota State Patrol trooper observed a black Chevrolet Impala on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes. The driver, identified as 30-year-old Alan Steven Walker of Moorhead, was allegedly holding a cell phone near his face while operating the vehicle. The trooper initiated a traffic stop;… Continue reading High-Speed Pursuit from Detroit Lakes to Clay County Results in Multiple Charges
Beltrami County Arrests Terrance French on Outstanding Warrant
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Beltrami County Arrests Terrance French on Outstanding Warrant Inmate Information: Name: Terrance French Race: I (American Indian) Sex: Male Age: 45 Height: 5’11” Weight: 188 lbs Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Bail Amount: $0.00 Custody Date: January 8, 2025 Location: Beltrami County Jail Charges: Case Number: 25-000404 Charge: Warrant Description: Outstanding… Continue reading Beltrami County Arrests Terrance French on Outstanding Warrant
Senator’s Son Sentenced to 28 Years for Deputy’s Death in High-Speed Chase
STANTON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Ian Cramer, aged 43 and son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, was sentenced to 28 years in prison on December 30, 2024, for his involvement in the death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin during a high-speed pursuit in December 2023. Incident Overview On December 6, 2023, Cramer fled from… Continue reading Senator’s Son Sentenced to 28 Years for Deputy’s Death in High-Speed Chase
Probation Violation Arrest: Katie Ione Elizabeth Kilgore
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 13, 2024, law enforcement officials arrested Katie Ione Elizabeth Kilgore, born March 7, 1991, for a felony probation violation. The arrest occurred following a routine check by probation officers, who determined that Kilgore had breached the terms of her probation. Specific details regarding the nature of the violation… Continue reading Probation Violation Arrest: Katie Ione Elizabeth Kilgore
Multiple Charges Lead to Arrest of Barnabas Varnier Harris
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Barnabas Varnier Harris, 43, was arrested on April 23, 2024, after being charged with several offenses. These included: 609.50.1(1) – Obstruction of legal process during lawful execution. 169A.20.1(5) – DWI for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours. 169A.20.1(1) – DWI for… Continue reading Multiple Charges Lead to Arrest of Barnabas Varnier Harris
Grand Forks Man to Stand Trial for Attempted Murder of Officers
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — In March 2024, Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 30, will face trial in Grand Forks for a series of serious charges, including attempted murder. The charges stem from an incident on March 22, 2024, when Simpson allegedly fired at six members of the regional SWAT team while they attempted to arrest… Continue reading Grand Forks Man to Stand Trial for Attempted Murder of Officers
Reckless Driver Arrested After Assaulting Officers on Interstate 94
MEDINA, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 23, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly on Interstate 94. The driver, 37-year-old Angelo White, was stopped and found to be under the influence of alcohol. During the arrest, White physically assaulted the State Trooper, resulting… Continue reading Reckless Driver Arrested After Assaulting Officers on Interstate 94
Convicted Felon Arrested for Ammunition Possession in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 21, law enforcement received a report about a convicted felon, Robert Leonhard Chute, 38, of Thief River Falls, allegedly having firearms and a silencer in his vehicle. Chute has been charged with being an ineligible person in possession of ammunition, a felony under a protection order. Following… Continue reading Convicted Felon Arrested for Ammunition Possession in Thief River Falls
Driver Arrested for DWI After Allegedly Speeding at 94 MPH in Pennington County
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Nov. 16, a sheriff’s deputy allegedly clocked a vehicle traveling 94 mph on Center Street East near the intersection with 310th Avenue Northeast. Zachary Roth Dreher, 39, of Red Lake, has been charged with third-degree DWI (0.16 BAC or greater), no proof of insurance, and speeding (90/60). He was… Continue reading Driver Arrested for DWI After Allegedly Speeding at 94 MPH in Pennington County
Police Arrest Woman After Drug-Related Traffic Stop on Main Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Nov. 2 at about 2:19 a.m., police performed a traffic stop along Main Avenue. Kristie Jo Kampa, 50, no city listed, has been charged with felony fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance – second or more, and misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI – under the influence of a controlled substance.… Continue reading Police Arrest Woman After Drug-Related Traffic Stop on Main Avenue
Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and DWI During Traffic Stop
On September 7 at 1:20 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on the frontage road near the 1900 block of Highway 59 S.E. Enoch Chevront Evenson, 47, from Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime for possessing over 0.25 grams of methamphetamine and misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI under the influence of… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and DWI During Traffic Stop